Liturgical Color: Green

Theme: The Peoples' Amazement at Jesus Teaching; Driving out an Evil Spirit.

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS

Pastoral Invitation
Once more, plus four more Epiphany Sundays, we celebrate the Presence and Power of the Evangel. Because God has called us, because God is present with us, worship then is never an obligation, a duty, a requirement. It is, rather, an invitation to examine our faith. It is not a rule of safety; it is an adventure of the spirit, a flight after the unattainable. So, are you ready? (Wait for a response; if none, or only a meager response, ask again, with more energy) ARE YOU READY?e: Yes! Yes! Yes! We are ready! We are ready! We are ready for a God-event in our personal lives, and in the life of this congregation. Reveal to us, God, what you want us t…