Lent 5
Psalm 51:1-19, Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 51:1-12
First Lesson—The prophet Jeremiah forecasts a new covenant of the heart to replace the broken one. Jeremiah 31:31-34
Second Lesson—Jesus is praised as a sincere and suffering high priest appointed by God to serve all who obey him. Hebrews 5:5-10
Gospel—John reports the interest of some Greeks as the occasion for the explanation by Jesus of what suffering love will accomplish in the divine purpose. John 12:20-33

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Come to see Jesus, even though his glory is a cross.
People: We will follow him and carry a cross of our own.

INVOCATION
Suffering God, crucified Christ, healing Spirit, we worship you because we know you to be compassionate, forgiving, and …

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