March 12

The Wedding Banquet

Prayer of Confession

 God of Hospitality and Welcome,
You invite us to a banquet
where the last will be first,
where the humble and the mighty trade places.
You have called us to share the feast:
where you make a place of honor for the poor,
the outcast, and the oppressed.
You send us out to invite others,
to fill your table with guests
from every walk of life.
Forgive us, Gracious Host,
for the ways we neglect your invitation,
for the ways we stop short in sharing your abundance,
for the ways we close our doors and our hearts to our neighbors.
Let your banquet overflow with grace,
and free our hearts to extend your welcome to all.

Congregational Song Suggestions

Beyond the Hymnal