A House Divided
A house divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus makes this observation in light of charges that he is possessed. He is possessed, not by a demon, but by the Holy Spirit. We who have received the Holy Spirit through baptism have been joined to Christ’s death and resurrection and knit together in the body of Christ. Those with whom we sing and pray this day are Jesus’ family. With them we go forth in peace to do the will of God.
-From Sundays and Seasons
Sunday School is going on vacation, to return after Labor Day. BUT...
We will be having an online Bible study this summer. This would allow you to continue studies and fellowship even if you are traveling. If you are interested, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex or contact Eric Heckman.
Thank you to everyone who has and continues to bring in food items for our food pantry. We are getting several visitors each week.
Pastor William will be on vacation June 13 - 18, returning on June 19. Our service on June 16 will be Service of the Word, led by Mark Rettig.
The Gathering will meet on Friday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. We will be making personal care packages for the food pantry. St. Luke Guys will meet Friday, June 21 at 11:30 a.m., location TBD.
Commemorations this week:
Wednesday, June 5
Boniface, Bishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, died 754
Boniface was a native of England who became a Benedictine monk and was called to missionary work among the Vandal tribes of Germany. With fellow workers, he established churches and schools, and he also worked to reform the church.
Boniface, Bishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, died 754
Boniface was a native of England who became a Benedictine monk and was called to missionary work among the Vandal tribes of Germany. With fellow workers, he established churches and schools, and he also worked to reform the church.
Friday, June 7
Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, died 1866
Noah Seattle led a coalition of tribes, and convinced them to live peacefully with encroaching white settlers. When he became a Roman Catholic, he held morning and evening prayer with his tribe. The city of Seattle is named for him.
Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, died 1866
Noah Seattle led a coalition of tribes, and convinced them to live peacefully with encroaching white settlers. When he became a Roman Catholic, he held morning and evening prayer with his tribe. The city of Seattle is named for him.
Sunday, June 9
Columba, died 597; Aidan, died 651; Bede, died 735; renewers of the church
These three monks from the British Isles helped keep the light of learning alive during the Middle Ages. Columba founded three monasteries off the coast of Scotland. Aidan was a pastor who led people to works of charity. The Venerable Bede was a Bible translator, historian, and hymnwriter.
These three monks from the British Isles helped keep the light of learning alive during the Middle Ages. Columba founded three monasteries off the coast of Scotland. Aidan was a pastor who led people to works of charity. The Venerable Bede was a Bible translator, historian, and hymnwriter.
Worship This Week
Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 9
Prayer of the Day
All-powerful God, in Jesus Christ you turned death into life and defeat into victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over all evil in the strength of the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Genesis 3:8-15
God confronts Adam and Eve in the garden
God confronts Adam and Eve in the garden
Psalm 130
Wait for the Lord, for with the Lord there is steadfast love. (Ps. 130:7)
Wait for the Lord, for with the Lord there is steadfast love. (Ps. 130:7)
2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1
Renewed in the inner nature
Renewed in the inner nature
Mark 3:20-35
Doing the work of God as brothers and sisters of Christ
Doing the work of God as brothers and sisters of Christ
