READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 48:1
First Lesson—David becomes king of all the tribes of Israel at Hebron. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Second Lesson—The apostle Paul shares with some reticence a mystical experience of Paradise. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Gospel—Jesus faces hometown skepticism and opposition, proceeding to share his spiritual power with disciples. Mark 6:1-13

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Come to worship with an honest acknowledgment of your weaknesses,
People: and the power of Christ will come and rest upon us.

INVOCATION
Almighty God, powerful Christ, empowering Spirit, we come to worship in all humility and weakness to be empowered in proper measure by the grace you give to the unassuming. Receive us who come…