Place a candle and a bowl of warm water at the center of your group with washcloths for each group member. Light the candle. Wet the washcloths and wash one another’s hands in pairs.
LEADER: I see a new city coming down out of heaven from God, beautiful as a bride prepared to meet her groom.
ALL: See, I make all things new.
LEADER: This is the dwelling place of God among humans. God will dwell with them, and they shall be God’s people.
ALL: See, I make all things new.
LEADER: God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will no longer be death or mourning, crying out or pain.
ALL: See, I make all things new.