CELEBRATION THROUGH PRAISE
Pastoral Invitation (Pastor and ministers)
Today, the third Sunday in Pentecost, we rejoice with the Christ who has conquered Beelze, and every other "Bub" of this world. And because he has conquered all the other "Bubs," we are here. Despite the hostility of the religious leaders, despite the confusion of his family, he is Lord, then, and now, and always. So, rejoice in the name of the Risen One. And all the people shouted ... (your favorite praise word). (If the people mumble, do it again, until they show some enthusiasm.)
P: Shout joy!
M: Joy!
P: Pass joy around! Children shout joy! (Response) Adults shout joy! (Response.) Girls shout joy! (Response.) Boys shout joy! (Response.) Women shout joy! (Response.) Men shout joy! (Response.) Everyone shout joy! We'v…