Proper 28
Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123:1-4, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Bulletin Aid
by B. David Hostetter

READINGS
Psalter - Psalms 123:1-4
First Lesson - Deborah is a prophetess in Israel's tradition of male prophets. Judges 4:1-7
Second Lesson - Paul urges moral alertness in view of the uncertainty of the time of the reappearance of Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel - Jesus tells us that our responsibilities are in proportion to our opportunities. Matthew 25:14-30

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Make vows to our Sovereign God and pay them duly.
People: We will bring our tribute to the heavenly Monarch.

INVOCATION
No tribute we can bring is worthy of your majesty, O God, but we have come to pledge again our loyalty to your service. We can serve you commendably only in the Spirit as we are serious in our…

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