Call to Worship
Pastor: God has many children. Some of us are out in sin and he is anxiously waiting for us to return.
People: Others of us have stayed by him, but are unable to appreciate his love for our brothers who chose to leave.
Pastor: God's love is the same for each of us, and we all need his forgiveness.
People: May we discover God's forgiveness, and choose to be in his presence.

Collect
O God, whose arms are outstretched to us as a loving Fat…