SPEAK THE TRUTH
When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power, and Herod has him killed. In Herod’s fear that Jesus is John returned from the dead, we may hear hope for the oppressed: all the prophets killed through the ages are alive in Jesus. We are called to witness to justice in company with them, and to proclaim God’s saving love.
- 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. The first session is this week!
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.
CARE AND CONCERN
Freddie Clark has suffered a fall and is recuperating in Chattanooga, closer to her adult children. Pat Durham is having knee surgery this week, and Chong Brauer is recovering from surgery. Please keep these members, and everyone on our prayer list, in your prayers this week.
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:
Thursday July 11
Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, died around 540
Benedict is known as the father of the Western monastic movement. Educated in Rome, he went to live as a hermit, and eventually gathered a community of monks around him. He wrote a rule for living in monasteries that is used by Benedictines and adapted by others.
Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, died around 540
Benedict is known as the father of the Western monastic movement. Educated in Rome, he went to live as a hermit, and eventually gathered a community of monks around him. He wrote a rule for living in monasteries that is used by Benedictines and adapted by others.
Friday July 12
Nathan Söderblom, Bishop of Uppsala, died 1931
A winner of the Nobel Prize for peace for his efforts to unite peoples after the First World War, Söderblom also called attention to the revival of early church worship principles, and helped to lay the groundwork for the World Council of Churches.
A winner of the Nobel Prize for peace for his efforts to unite peoples after the First World War, Söderblom also called attention to the revival of early church worship principles, and helped to lay the groundwork for the World Council of Churches.
Wednesday July 17
Bartolomé de Las Casas, missionary to the Indies, died 1566
A native of Spain, Las Casas first came to the Western hemisphere while serving in the military. Upon arriving in the West, Las Casas was granted a large estate with Indigenous enslaved people whom he freed after he was ordained a priest. He worked in the Caribbean and Central America to improve the lives of the native peoples.
A native of Spain, Las Casas first came to the Western hemisphere while serving in the military. Upon arriving in the West, Las Casas was granted a large estate with Indigenous enslaved people whom he freed after he was ordained a priest. He worked in the Caribbean and Central America to improve the lives of the native peoples.
Worship This Week
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 14
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
- Amos 7:7-15
The sign of the plumb line: God’s judgment on Israel - Psalm 85:8-13
I will listen to what the Lord God is saying. (Ps. 85:8) - Ephesians 1:3-14
Chosen in Christ to live to the praise of God’s glory - Mark 6:14-29
The death of John the Baptist
