Theme: The Wise Men's Visit; King Herod's Anxiety; John's Preaching; Jesus' Baptism. The beginning of Jesus' journey to the Cross and Empty Tomb.

THE EKKLESIA GATHERS TO CELEBRATE

Pastoral Invitation
If your people have no idea of the meaning of ekklesia, explain it. The ekklesia is the evangel (small e); God's Spirit is the Evangel (large E). We will discover the meaning of that truth this Epiphany Season. I invite you to keep a record of what you learn about Epiphany as we proceed.

Declaration of Joy
(Pastor and Ministers)
P: Open your hearts.
M: We open them to the Lord.
P: Open your eyes.
M: We open them to the Lord.
P: Open your mouths.
M: We open them to the Lord.
P: Open your minds.
M: We open them to the Lord.
P: We have opened, (we are open, aren't we?) our hearts, eyes, mouths…