Welcome Prelude Music - Jean Herrera Peace Candle - Holly and Melanie All: We pray for peace, In our hearts, In our homes, In our nations, And in our worlds. Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Call to Worship One: We come from many different places to gather today. All: For wide is God’s welcome, and you are welcome here. One: If you are young, old, or in the middle, you are welcome here. All: If you are black, brown, Asian, or white, you are welcome here. One: If you are married, never married, widowed, or divorced, you are welcome here. All: If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or straight, you are welcome here. One: If you are happy or sad, healthy or ailing, you are welcome here. All: If you are rich or poor or in the middle, you are welcome here. One: If you believe in God some of the time, none of the time, or all of the time, you are welcome here. All: So come, let us worship our welcome God. Amen. Passing of the Peace Message: Mental Health Toolkit for the Holidays - by Gary Marschke Offering Prayers Benediction