Here’s
an opening invocation inspired by Luke 14: 7-14. It was written by Rev. Christopher Ney.
Opening Invocation
(inspired by Luke 14:
7-14)
Hospitable
God, you invite us to a banquet
where
the last may be first,
and
the humble and the mighty trade places.
Let
us share your abundance with no fear of scarcity;
let
us greet strangers as angels you have sent!
Send
your Spirit now
so
that we may find a place at your table
and
welcome others with radical hospitality.
In
the name of Jesus, Guest at all our tables, we pray. Amen.
~
written by Rev. Christopher Ney, and posted on the United Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website. http://www.ucc.org/worship/worship-ways/year-c/p/pentecost-ordinary-time-15.html
