Liturgical Color: Purple

Gospel: John 3:1-17, John 4:5-42, Matthew 17:1-9

Theme: The essence of the new life in Christ - repentance.

Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration
One pastor began this way:

"Listen! Do you hear God?

in the word of Scripture?

in the silent meditation and spoken message?

in the breathing of your fellow worshipers?

in the pulse of your heart beat?

in the morning headlines?

in the most recent athletic event?

in the playfulness of your children, whatever age?

in the confrontation of an unhealthy behavior?

in the plaintive cries of the world around you?

I invite us to become even more sensitive to the presence and activity of God as we worship - in the Name of God the Creator, Liberator, Sustainer."

For those especially courageous, you may want to continu…