READINGS
Psalter - Psalms 105:1-11, 45b
First Lesson - Jacob works for Laban to obtain two wives, Leah and Rachel. Genesis 29:15-28
Second Lesson - The Holy Spirit inspires our prayers in the bosom of God's family. Romans 8:26-39
Gospel - We hear more of the shorter parables of Jesus. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Give God thanks and invoke the hallowed name, making God's deeds known in the world around.
People: We will do this honor with song and psalm and think upon all of the wonders of God.

INVOCATION
We have gathered, O God, to hallow your name and ponder the wonders of your grace to us in Jesus Christ your Son. May the songs we sing in this sanctuary echo also in the places wher…