Prelude Music - Jean Herrera Adam: God be with you. All: And also with you. Welcome and Announcements Lighting of the Peace Candle - Jessica and Melanie All: We pray for peace, In our hearts, In our homes, In our communities, In our nations, And in our worlds. Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Call to Worship One: We gather today in the presence of the Sower who plants seeds of love. All: May the seeds of God’s love scatter this morning on fertile soil. One: May the seeds of God’s love take root in our hearts and lives. All: May the seeds of God’s love produce an abundant harvest of good words and deeds in our lives. Amen. Passing of the Peace One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. Song - Put Peace Into Each Other's Hand Invitation to the Offering Prayers of the People Sermon: The Wasteful God Benediction May God bless you and keep you. May God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May God look upon you with kindness and give you peace, This day and forevermore. Amen -Numbers 6:24-26
