We are glad that you are here to worship with us.  We are now in the season of the “Sundays after Pentecost.”  The color of the Pentecost season is green, which leads us to think about the Pentecost season as a time of growth in our Christian faith.  Throughout the fall we will read large portions of St. Mark’s Gospel, working our way from chapter 2 to chapter 10, and St. John’s Gospel chapter 6.

        On behalf of Jesus Christ, who was crucified and is now risen from the dead, we welcome you to worship.  This morning we will hear the Good News as our lessons are read.  We listen and sing to musical selections to worship God who is our creator, redeemer and sanctifier. 

        We will pray for all of God’s people and all of our needs.  You are welcome.  All are welcome.  All are welcome in this place.