READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 71:1-6
First Lesson—The uncertain modesty of the prophet is overcome with a sense of divine calling to a particular if difficult mission. Jeremiah 1:4-10
Second Lesson—Here is the classic definition of Christian love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel—Jesus does not hesitate to tell the truth at the expense of causing controversy that is life-threatening. Luke 4:21-30

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Young and old, give praise to God, who sustains us from childhood to adulthood.
People: We give praise to God, who sustains us through birth and through death.

INVOCATION
Infinite God, we cannot grasp that you are from everlasting to everlasting, so we are grateful that you have come to us in Jesu…