READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 124
First Lesson—Queen Esther is a personal champion for her oppressed people. Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Second Lesson—The elders are given a healing role in the life of the congregation. James 5:13-20
Gospel—Self-control is not easy but it is urgent. Mark 9:38-50

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Praise the name of the Lord, you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord.
People: We will hallow the sacred name in this sanctuary and wherever we go.

INVOCATION
We are your servants, O God, come to receive our instructions from you as revealed in your written word and exampled in the life of Jesus, your Son. Let your Spirit empower us in our worship and in our daily service; t…