READINGS
Psalter - Psalms 23:1-6
First Lesson - God prods Samuel to anoint a successor to Saul while the belligerent Saul is still on the scene. 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Second Lesson - Paul calls the Ephesians to turn away from all dark deeds to live as children of light. Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel - The blind man not only has his eyes healed but also is by stages convinced that Jesus is the Christ. John 9:1-41

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Christ is the light of the world. As Christians you are light and should leave darkness behind.
People: We will live like those who feel at home in daylight.

INVOCATION
God of light, in whom there is no darkness at all, we are not blinded by your glory though we are dazzled by it e…