READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 19 [OR] Wisdom of Solomon 7:26–8:1
First Lesson—Wisdom is personified by the writer as the Word of God, and will, thereafter, be incarnate in a human person. Proverbs 1:20-33
Second Lesson—James describes the havoc created by uncontrolled talk and vicious cursing. James 3:1-12
Gospel—Jesus clarifies the nature of his mission as Messiah as that of a sufferer rather than a conqueror, and calls his disciples to continue to follow in similar fashion. Mark 8:27-38

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Love the Lord, who has heard us and listens to our prayers.
People: God has given us a hearing whenever we have cried out to heaven.

INVOCATION
God of glory, Son of humanity ascended to glory, Eternal…