THE COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE

Pastoral and Congregational Invitation (Pastor and Ministers)
In the name of the Christ who says, "Do not worry," did we come today bringing any worries? (Pause.) Will anyone take the risk of sharing those worries at the beginning of worship? (Pause.) I invite us to learn some new ways to deal with those worries during this thanksgiving worship. We begin by focusing on the one who has given us the message not to worry. (R.S. - Right Side; L.S. - Left Side)

Pastor: Gladness is ours, because we belong to God.
Right Side: Hallelujah! and thanks!
Left Side: Gladness is ours, because we belong to God!
All: Hallelujah! and thanks!
Pastor: Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving!
All: Glorious things God has done for us, to us, with us, through us!
Pastor: Hills, p…