Liturgical Color: Green

Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

Theme: Peter walks on water.

Worship Headings
You may want to change the bulletin worship heading for several weeks. Here is a suggestion:
THE GATHERING
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OURSELVES
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT WE HEAR
The Ancient Word
The Traditional Word
The Contemporary Word
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORD
THE SCATTERING

Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration
One congregation did this (and followed this format for several weeks): Acknowledging our Oneness

Greetings by the Pastor and People
Pastor: In Christ's name, we are here.
Ministers: Yes, in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we are here.
Pastor: To all of you then who belong to him, and to one another, grace and peace. Amen
Ministers: So be it. Amen

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