READINGS
Psalter - Psalms 17:1-7, 15
First Lesson - Jacob has a unique experience of God. Genesis 32:22-31
Second Lesson - Paul writes with anguish for the unbelief of his own kindred. Romans 9:1-5
Gospel - Jesus would rather feed people than turn them away. Matthew 14:13-21

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: In the morning come to know God's true love.
People: This morning we put our trust in the gracious kindness of the eternal One.

INVOCATION
This morning and every morning we know your true love and provision for our daily needs, O God. This morning we join our voices in praise and prayer, publicly proclaiming our gratitude and invoking your continued care of us in body, mind, and spirit; through Jesus Christ …