READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9. A love song [OR] Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9
First Lesson—A romantic song of love includes a touch of spring fever. Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Second Lesson—This reading introduces the 'wisdom literature' of the New Testament. James 1:17-27
Gospel—Jesus teaches that genuine purity is in our inner life, not merely ceremonial sanctity. Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Give yourselves wholly to prayer...always interceding for all God’s people, and pray for me that I may be granted the right words to make known God’s purpose.
People: We will give ourselves wholly to prayer, always interceding for all God’s people, and pray for you that you may be granted the right words…