READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 51:1-12
First Lesson—The prophet’s parable traps King David’s conscience. 2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a
Second Lesson—The unity of the church can be maintained only by the exercise of the best gifts that God gives. Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel—Jesus advocates a higher vocation than the pursuit of a free lunch. John 6:24-35

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Come into God’s presence with a clean heart, with a new and right spirit.
People: We will worship in the discipline of the Holy Spirit.

INVOCATION
Holy God, Parent of all, in Jesus Christ you have called us to lead a life like his, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the un…