Proper 23
Psalm 66:1-20, Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 66:1-12
First Lesson—Jeremiah sends words of encouragement to the exiles in Babylon. Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
Second Lesson—The resurrection empowers the apostle to accept imprisonment and hardship with confidence. 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Gospel—Only one of ten lepers that Jesus healed—a Samaritan—comes back to thank Jesus for his new health. Luke 17:11-19

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Bless our God, good people. May the sound of our praise be heard by our God.
People: God has kept us among the living and has led us on our way.

INVOCATION
Receptive and responsive God, hear and answer our prayers as in your wisdom you know what is best for us. Urge us by the Spirit to full obedience and ready servic…

Abingdon Press, Prayers for the Seasons of Gods People: Worship Aids for the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C, by B. David Hostetter