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Sunday, November 17, 10 am

Sunday Circle @ Sanctuary UCC

"A Vision of Promise"

Isaiah 65: 17-25

The world of Isaiah 65 is the world where God’s loved ones belong. And it is not a place beyond our knowing. Despite the chaos, turmoil, and weariness of the human experience, we can be glad and rejoice for the vision of God fulfilled is one of restoration, celebration, and benefit for all of creation.

God is actively fulfilling this promise: “Look! I am creating a new heaven and a new earth” (65:17, Common English Bible). This vision is not in a place far away. We are in its midst now. For Isaiah, heaven and earth do not pass away. Rather, God’s promise is fulfilled here. Isaiah 65:17–26 allows us ample opportunities to ask: How have we known that promise? How have we been this promise for one another?

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Prayer for This Sunday - Ordinary 33

Holy One, we are grateful for your restoration of brokenness in the world and in each of us. Your love constantly draws us from past failures into future celebrations. Help us joyfully sing your delight in all of Creation. Amen.