Proper 5, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. The reading for today begins with Jesus’ call to Matthew, a tax collector, and then concludes with demonstrations of Jesus’ healing, life-giving power. How does the call to discipleship surprise our expectations and lead us into scandalous company? How does it bring new life and healing to the world? Reader: Linda Lovins. Musicians: Chi Yi Chen Wolbrink, Tony Lu, Katie Wesley, and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Take Me to the Water” and “Jesus, Be with Us.”