Theme: The Rich Young Man, His and the Disciples' Surprise. When we read the story, do we put ourselves in his place; or rather, do we complain that we are a part of the world's poor?

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE

Pastoral and Congregational Invitation (Pastor and Ministers)
P: Is everybody happy? Joyful? Victorious? Hilarious? If not, why not? We live on the A.D. side of the resurrection, not the B.C. side. Therefore, we know that the battle is won. Christ has defeated sin, death, the grave. We may have sad moments. We need not lead sad lives. Life in Christ is a great adventure! So, rejoice!
M: We come from the bland sameness of daily life, preoccupied with little concerns which do not count ultimately, and the frustrations of ineffectiveness in a world aflame with crises and urge…