READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 19
First Lesson—After exile the recovery of the scriptures during the rebuilding of Jerusalem is occasion for great thanksgiving. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Second Lesson—Even the seemingly insignificant parts of the body of Christ are indispensable. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Gospel—Jesus makes his bravest announcement in his own hometown. Luke 4:14-21

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Strive after the better gifts. Christ will show you a still more excellent way.
People: We are the body of Christ, member for member, and will follow the more excellent way.

INVOCATION
Creator of planets and stars, we come to worship you and to seek the guidance we need to keep our lives in the more excellent w…