Liturgical Color: Green
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
Theme: Forgiveness and seventy times seven - You've got to be kidding!
Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration
One pastor began this way: "In the name of the Hidden One who reveals self through worship, study, prayer, fellowship, welcome to this celebration of the body of Christ.
You may want to follow with this litany between pastor/ministers:
Pastor: Have you thought about who you are as you come to worship today?
Ministers: Some of us have; some of us haven't. However, when we think about it, we recognize that we are the people of God, called by God's love in Jesus Christ, not because we are worthy, but because of God's grace.
Pastor: Have you thought about why you have come?
Ministers: Some of us have; some of us haven't. However, whe…