Ascension Sunday
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Watchword for the Week — Jesus says, “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17
Sunday, May 13 — Acts 1:15–17,21–26; Psalm 1
1 John 5:9–13; John 17:6–19
The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:25
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. 2 Corinthians 13:13
Triune God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier— you hold us in the embrace of your eternal love. May all our words and deeds this day, and every day, be pleasing to you and give glory to your holy name. Be with us and all those we hold dear. We pray this through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, and in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen.