Liturgical Color: Green

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16

Theme: The mercy of God.

Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration
One pastor began this way: "Welcome to God's celebration with Christ's family, bound together by the Holy Spirit. When worship is truly corporate, it is a celebration of the wholeness of life. I invite you to bring your whole being for renewal and refreshment and recommitment today."

You may want to continue with this litany:
Pastor: Welcome to the celebration of life in Jesus Christ.
Ministers: This is our (you fill in the word) response to Christ.
Pastor: I invite us to listen with our ears, to see with our eyes, to be open with our minds.
Ministers: We will receive what God has for us this hour - and beyond.
All: Speak to us, Lord, and we will hear what you have to say; we…