READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 14
First Lesson—The prophet scolds the nation like naughty children. Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Second Lesson—Paul describes the grace of God that converted him from a persecutor to a proclaimer of the Good News of Jesus Christ. 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Gospel—Jesus tells the first of a trilogy of parables that express joy at the recovery of the lost. Luke 15:1-10

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Bring to the Sovereign of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, honor and glory.
People: We bring to God a humble spirit, for God will not reject a humble and repentant heart.

INVOCATION
In humility and penitence we bow before you, O God, to bring honor to you, turning from behavior that is shameful…