READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 146
First Lesson—This is the beginning of the story of a Moabite woman who became an ancestor of King David and Jesus of Nazareth. Ruth 1:1-18
Second Lesson—When Christ came as a high priest he entered the eternal Holy Place and offered himself not any animal sacrifice. Hebrews 9:11-14
Gospel—Jesus reemphasizes the two great commandments. Mark 12:28-34

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Fix your eyes on God’s commandments.
People: We will praise God with sincerity as we learn of these decrees.

INVOCATION
God of order and love, may your Spirit surround us so that we are gathered in to consider your commandments, which are lovingly meant to prevent us from coming to harm and ruin. Encourage u…