READINGS
Psalter--Psalms 116:1-2, 12-19
First Lesson--Abraham and Sarah are hosts to God's messengers who renew the promise of a son who will be the beginning of a great nation. Genesis 18:1-15 (21:1-7)
Second Lesson--Paul does not promise that salvation spares us from suffering but that God can use that experience to enhance our character as Christians. Romans 5:1-8
Gospel--Jesus outlines a rigorous discipline for his disciples. Matthew 9:35-10:23
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have been granted reconciliation,
People: proving God's love for us sinners.
INVOCATION
In you, O God, we exult, for you have proved your love for us sinners in the li…