Proper 15
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14, Psalm 111:1-10, John 6:51-58, Ephesians 5:15-20
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 111
First Lesson—Solomon comes to the throne after the death of King David. 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Second Lesson—Paul admonishes the Ephesians to live carefully but joyfully. Ephesians 5:15-20
Gospel—To the imagery of the living bread, Jesus adds the symbol of the cup. John 6:51-58

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord!
People: We will give thanks to the Lord with all our heart.

INVOCATION
To you, God our Parent, we give thanks at all times and for everything. Now we come in the Spirit, to sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody with heart and voice in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Wise God, forgive our …

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