Giving and Receiving
Jesus does great deeds of power and gives his disciples authority over demons. Yet none of this power is unilateral; it all must be received by faith. Jesus asks his disciples to go out without money or supplies, so that they will be dependent on how others receive them. When we are sent from the assembly to witness and to heal, we are asked to be vulnerable, to be dependent on the reception of others. The Spirit always operates in the “between”: between Jesus and his Abba, between Jesus and us, between you and me, between us and those to whom we are sent.
- 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 to be sure it stays stocked up.
The Gathering will meet on Friday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. St. Luke Guys will meet Friday, July 26 at 11:30 a.m., location TBD.
Commemorations this week:
Wednesday July 3
Thomas, Apostle
Though frequently remembered as "doubting Thomas," this apostle also demonstrated a willingness to suffer and die with Jesus (John 11:16), and finally claimed the risen Christ as "my Lord and my God!" By tradition, he later worked as a missionary in India. Long commemorated on December 21, Thomas's celebration is moved to July 3 in agreement with ecumenical calendars.
Thomas, Apostle
Though frequently remembered as "doubting Thomas," this apostle also demonstrated a willingness to suffer and die with Jesus (John 11:16), and finally claimed the risen Christ as "my Lord and my God!" By tradition, he later worked as a missionary in India. Long commemorated on December 21, Thomas's celebration is moved to July 3 in agreement with ecumenical calendars.
Saturday, July 6
Jan Hus, martyr, died 1415
Hus was a Bohemian (present-day Czech Republic) priest who spoke against abuses in the church, and was seen by Martin Luther as his predecessor in the reforming movement. He was found guilty of heresy by a council of the church, and burned at the stake.
Hus was a Bohemian (present-day Czech Republic) priest who spoke against abuses in the church, and was seen by Martin Luther as his predecessor in the reforming movement. He was found guilty of heresy by a council of the church, and burned at the stake.
Worship This Week
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 7
Prayer of the Day
God of the covenant, in our baptism you call us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us the courage you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace in every circumstance of life, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Ezekiel 2:1-5
The call of Ezekiel
The call of Ezekiel
Psalm 123
Our eyes look to you, O God, until you show us your mercy. (Ps. 123:2)
Our eyes look to you, O God, until you show us your mercy. (Ps. 123:2)
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
God’s power made perfect in weakness
God’s power made perfect in weakness
Mark 6:1-13
Sending of the Twelve to preach and heal
Sending of the Twelve to preach and heal
