The Parable of the Talents
Lectionary Worship Workbook
Series II, Cycle A Gospel Texts
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Invitation to the Celebration
In the Name of God the Creator, the Liberator, the Sustainer, the Energizer, welcome. God invites us, calls us to worship. Today, we said, "Yes." So, we are here today (pause) because we are not somewhere else. We are here because, today, we have accepted God's invitation. Now what?
P: God owns the world -- of nature (think about that for a few moments); of animals (think about that for a few moments); of persons (think about that for a few moments).