READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 65
First Lesson—The prophet promises that good times will compensate for hard times. Joel 2:23-32
Second Lesson—The apostle Paul’s second letter to Timothy draws to a close. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Gospel—In a parable Jesus teaches us how and how not to pray. Luke 18:9-14

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Happy are you to choose to be here, having been chosen by God to be brought near to worship in God’s sanctuary.
People: We are happy to worship in God’s sanctuary. We will be satisfied with the goodness of this place.

INVOCATION
Sovereign God, we come to your house to show our adoration, but only because you first loved us through Jesus Christ. We are grateful for your initiative though we…