READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 81:1, 10-16
First Lesson—The prophet scolds the people for making two sinful choices. Jeremiah 2:4-13
Second Lesson—The letter to the Hebrews ends with miscellaneous moral and spiritual admonitions. Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Gospel—Jesus teaches that humility is better than humiliation. Luke 14:1, 7-14

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Sing the praises of God; raise a psalm to the hallowed name.
People: We will be joyful, and exult before the Parent of the parentless, the Companion of the lonely, the One who makes a home for us all.

INVOCATION
No earthly parent supersedes you, O God. No brother or sister loves us as much as our heavenly brother, Jesus Christ. No human family spirit is as holy …