Proper 17
Psalm 45:1-17, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23, James 1:17-27
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

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…

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