READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
First Lesson—The prophet declares the Creator’s privilege of breaking and remaking a flawed nation. Jeremiah 18:1-11
Second Lesson—Paul suggests that a slave may be freed by brotherhood. Philemon 1:1-21
Gospel—Jesus defines the absolute, bottom-line cost of discipleship. Luke 14:25-33

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Come and speak to our gracious Monarch,
People: God listens to the prayers of the lowly and will give us courage.

INVOCATION
Sovereign of sovereigns, we come to you confident of being received because your royal Son, Jesus, lived among us as a commoner. Your Spirit urges us to pray and teaches us how we must change to become your royal children. Accept our prai…