Opening Litany based on Psalm 50

Pastor: The Mighty Lord God speaks and summons all of creation, from the rising of the sun to its setting. 

Congregation: From the Heavens above, from the holy places in our midst, the perfect beauty of our God shines forth.

Pastor: But our God does not come in silence.  A purifying fire rages before the Lord as the Lord God prepares to judge both the heavens above and the earth below with righteousness. 

Congregation: Gather onto the Lord all the people of God and let the heavens proclaim the righteousness and justice of our God.