Touching Life
A woman finds healing by touching Jesus’ cloak, and a girl is restored to life when he takes her by the hand. In both cases a boundary is crossed: in Jesus’ time the hemorrhaging woman was considered ritually unclean, polluting others by her touch, and anyone who touched a corpse also became unclean. In Mark’s gospel Jesus breaks down barriers, from his first meal at a tax collector’s house to his last breath on the cross as the temple curtain is torn in two. We dare to touch Jesus in our “uncleanness” and to live as a community that defines no one as an outsider.
- From Sundays and Seasons
ONLINE BIBLE STUDY
We are having an online Bible study this summer. This allows us to continue studies and fellowship even if we are traveling. If you have signed up, you should have received an email to get started. If you have not, please reach out to Eric Heckman.
TAI'S PANTRY
Thank you to everyone who has and continues to bring in food items for our food pantry. We are getting several visitors each week. Please check on the food pantry this week to be sure it stays stocked up.
The Gathering will meet on Friday, June 28 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 28 at 11:30 a.m., at the Golden Corral on Jonesboro Road.
Commemorations this week:
Tuesday, June 25
Philipp Melanchthon, renewer of the church, died 1560
Though he died on April 19, Philipp Melanchthon is commemorated today because of his connection with the Augsburg Confession. Colleague and co-reformer with Martin Luther, Melanchthon was a brilliant scholar, known as "the teacher of Germany."
Philipp Melanchthon, renewer of the church, died 1560
Though he died on April 19, Philipp Melanchthon is commemorated today because of his connection with the Augsburg Confession. Colleague and co-reformer with Martin Luther, Melanchthon was a brilliant scholar, known as "the teacher of Germany."
Thursday June 27
Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, died 444
Cyril defended the orthodox teachings about the person of Christ. After a conflict involving all of the major Christian leaders of the time, it was decided that Cyril's interpretation, that Christ's person included both divine and human natures, was correct.
Cyril defended the orthodox teachings about the person of Christ. After a conflict involving all of the major Christian leaders of the time, it was decided that Cyril's interpretation, that Christ's person included both divine and human natures, was correct.
Friday June 28
Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, died around 202
This important early church leader tried very hard to hold to the faith handed down by the apostles. An opponent of the movement known as gnosticism, Irenaeus was one of the first to speak of the church as catholic, or linked together.
This important early church leader tried very hard to hold to the faith handed down by the apostles. An opponent of the movement known as gnosticism, Irenaeus was one of the first to speak of the church as catholic, or linked together.
Saturday, June 29
Peter and Paul, Apostles
These two strong-willed apostles are the pillars of the church in the first generation after Christ. Peter was one of the Twelve, one who both offered a glorious confession of faith and later denied knowing Jesus. Paul once led the persecution of Christians, then was converted and helped bring the faith to non-Jewish people.
These two strong-willed apostles are the pillars of the church in the first generation after Christ. Peter was one of the Twelve, one who both offered a glorious confession of faith and later denied knowing Jesus. Paul once led the persecution of Christians, then was converted and helped bring the faith to non-Jewish people.
Monday, July 1
Catherine Winkworth, died 1878; John Mason Neale, died 1866; hymn translators
Neale was an English priest who specialized in the translation of Latin and Greek hymns into English. Winkworth lived in Manchester, England, and devoted herself to translating German hymns. Almost all English-speaking hymnals include many of their translations.
Neale was an English priest who specialized in the translation of Latin and Greek hymns into English. Winkworth lived in Manchester, England, and devoted herself to translating German hymns. Almost all English-speaking hymnals include many of their translations.
Worship This Week
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
June 30
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and merciful God, we implore you to hear the prayers of your people. Be our strong defense against all harm and danger, that we may live and grow in faith and hope, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Lamentations 3:22-33
Great is the Lord’s faithfulness
Great is the Lord’s faithfulness
Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 (alternate)
God created humankind for immortality
God created humankind for immortality
Psalm 30
I will exalt you, O Lord, because you have lifted me up. (Ps. 30:1)
I will exalt you, O Lord, because you have lifted me up. (Ps. 30:1)
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Excel in generosity, following the Lord Jesus
Excel in generosity, following the Lord Jesus
Mark 5:21-43
Christ healing a woman and Jairus’s daughter
Christ healing a woman and Jairus’s daughter
