Liturgical Color: Green

Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

Theme: Duty toward offenders - Christ's presence.

Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration
One pastor began this way: "In the Name of God, the loving one, the holy one, welcome to the celebration of the Good News, which, until God reveals it to us, appears as bad news.

You may want to use this response between pastor and ministers:
Pastor: We are there because God through people has invited us to celebrate our lives together in Jesus Christ.
Ministers: Our celebration finds its pattern in self-giving sacrifice, in a deep love for people, in a commitment to a new world offering peace, justice, and fulfillment.
Pastor: As we worship, may God's Presence and power inspire, stimulate, and energize us to be God's people in word and action.
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