READINGS
Psalter - Psalms 139:1-12, 23-24
First Lesson - The dream of Jacob will be identified for thousands of years as Jacob's ladder. Genesis 28:10-19
Second Lesson - Paul defines our relationship with God through the Holy Spirit as that of adopted children. Romans 8:12-25
Gospel - Matthew continues his reporting of the parables Jesus told in preaching to and teaching the multitudes and also gives the follow-up explanation to the disciples. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
CALL TO WORSHIP
Let us bless God from our innermost hearts, forgetting none of the benefits of God's compassion: pardon for our guilt, healing for our suffering, constant love, and renewal of our strength. [OR]
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us bless God fro…