READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 146
First Lesson—The "bottomless barrel" is a sign of God’s providence to the widow and the prophet who is her guest. 1 Kings 17:8-16 (17-24)
Second Lesson—Paul defends the authenticity of his gospel as being truly a revelation of God. Galatians 1:11-24
Gospel—Another resuscitation of a widow’s son gives the people a reason to have hope that another prophet like Elijah has come. Luke 7:11-17

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Happy are you whose help is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
People: We are happy for our hope is in our God, who keeps faith forever.

INVOCATION
Eternal God, we worship you, for you lift us up when we are bowed down, you love us as if we were as righteous …