Matthew 9:35-38 · The Workers Are Few

35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."

Proper 6
Matthew 9:35-38
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Liturgical Color: Green

Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8

Theme: The cycle of giving and receiving.

Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration
One pastor began this way: "Good morning to the corporate celebration of the community of faith, hope, love. When worship is truly corporate, it is a celebration of the wholeness of life. We view life, not from B.C., but rather from A.D. Therefore, we rejoice, not because Jesus had to suffer, but because he won the victory over life and death. So, let's worship as if he were the Victor!"

You may want to follow with this printed litany:
Pastor: Praise to the Lord of Giving and Receiving.
Ministers: We praise God's name; we need God's power; we accept God's love; we share God's truth.
Pastor: I invite us to open our heart and mind and will.
Ministers: We open…

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