Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Isaiah 6:1-13, Psalm 138:1-8, Luke 5:1-11
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 138
First Lesson—For the prophet the exalted vision leads to penitence and purging in preparation for preaching. Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13)
Second Lesson—Paul gives detailed explanation of the witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel—Simon Peter like Isaiah is humbled by the awareness of a holy presence. Luke 5:1-11

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: For God’s love and faithfulness, let us praise God’s name.
People: The promise of God is as wide as the heavens.

INVOCATION
The widest rainbow cannot span the breadth of your promises, O God, for they encompass all who will call upon your name anywhere on our planet or in our space. Your Child, Jesus, has taught us t…

Abingdon Press, Prayers for the Seasons of Gods People: Worship Aids for the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C, by B. David Hostetter