What's today's sign...
Apparently not satisfied by Jesus’ feeding of thousands, some who were there press him for a sign of his power; perhaps it is daily manna they want. As always in John’s gospel when people want a sign, Jesus offers himself. He is the bread come from heaven to give life to the world. He calls us to come to him and believe in him, and through that relationship to know the one who sent him.
- From Sundays and Seasons
TAI'S PANTRY
Thank you to everyone who has and continues to bring in food items for our food pantry. We could use more canned vegetables! Please check on the food pantry to be sure it stays stocked up.
CARE AND CONCERN
Please keep everyone on our prayer list in your hearts and in your prayers this week. We particularly lift up Freddie Clark, Pat Durham, Ron and Chong Brauer, and Rodney Royal. Please also pray for the students, teachers and staff of Henry County's schools as they return this week.
The Gathering will meet on Friday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. St. Luke Guys will meet Friday, August 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Commemorations this week:
Thursday, August 8
Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), died 1221
Dominic was a Spanish priest who saw the wealth of the clergy as a stumbling block for the church, so he formed a movement, the Order of Preachers (commonly called Dominicans) devoted to itinerant preaching and living in poverty.
Dominic was a Spanish priest who saw the wealth of the clergy as a stumbling block for the church, so he formed a movement, the Order of Preachers (commonly called Dominicans) devoted to itinerant preaching and living in poverty.
Saturday, August 10
Lawrence, deacon, martyr, died 258
As one of the seven deacons of the church at Rome, Lawrence was responsible for the church's financial matters and for the care of the poor. Asked by the emperor to gather the church's treasure, he presented a collection of orphans, lepers, and the like. The enraged emperor had him put to death.
As one of the seven deacons of the church at Rome, Lawrence was responsible for the church's financial matters and for the care of the poor. Asked by the emperor to gather the church's treasure, he presented a collection of orphans, lepers, and the like. The enraged emperor had him put to death.
Worship This Week
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 4
Prayer of the Day
O God, eternal goodness, immeasurable love, you place your gifts before us; we eat and are satisfied. Fill us and this world in all its need with the life that comes only from you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
Psalm 78:23-29
God rained down manna from heaven; so mortals ate the bread of angels. (Ps. 78:24, 25)
God rained down manna from heaven; so mortals ate the bread of angels. (Ps. 78:24, 25)
Ephesians 4:1-16
Maintain the unity of the faith
Maintain the unity of the faith
John 6:24-35
Christ the bread of life
Christ the bread of life
