A Hard Sell
In Sunday's gospel many people take offense at Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh and drink his blood; even many of Jesus’ disciples peel off. This is the backdrop in John’s gospel for Peter’s confession of faith. “To whom can we go?” asks Peter, in words we sometimes sing just before the gospel is read. “You have the words of eternal life.” In order to take such a stand, as Peter and Joshua did, Paul tells us to arm ourselves with the word of God. We pray in the Spirit that we might be bold ambassadors of the gospel.
- From Sundays and Seasons
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8
We will have a congregational meeting on September 8 to vote on our window repair project. Please make plans to attend.
TAI'S PANTRY
Thank you to everyone who has and continues to bring in food items for our food pantry. Please check on the food pantry to be sure it stays stocked up.
YARD SALE COMING SOON
Our annual yard sale has been scheduled for the first Saturday in October, October 5. You can start bringing in items for sale this Sunday. They will be kept in the youth room until we need more room. Proceeds from the yard sale go toward our
Thanksgiving food box ministry.
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. at Golden Corral on Jonesboro Road.
Commemorations this week:
Saturday August 24
Bartholomew, Apostle
Mentioned as one of Jesus' disciples in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Bartholomew's name is replaced in John's gospel by Nathanael, leading many to believe that the two are different names for the same person. Little is known about his work, though some traditions place him later in India or Armenia.
Mentioned as one of Jesus' disciples in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Bartholomew's name is replaced in John's gospel by Nathanael, leading many to believe that the two are different names for the same person. Little is known about his work, though some traditions place him later in India or Armenia.
Wednesday, August 28
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, died 430
Augustine was one of the greatest theologians of the Western church. A native of North Africa, he recovered from a debauched young adulthood through the influence of his mother, Monica, and Bishop Ambrose of Milan. Besides writing influential theological books, he served as bishop of Hippo, in present-day Algeria.
Augustine was one of the greatest theologians of the Western church. A native of North Africa, he recovered from a debauched young adulthood through the influence of his mother, Monica, and Bishop Ambrose of Milan. Besides writing influential theological books, he served as bishop of Hippo, in present-day Algeria.
Moses the Black, monk, martyr, died around 400
Converted from life as a thief and a robber to Christianity, Moses was an Ethiopian who became a desert monk at Skete. The change in his heart and life had a profound impact on his native country. He was murdered when Berber bandits attacked his monastery.
Worship This Week
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 25
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, your word feeds your people with life that is eternal. Direct our choices and preserve us in your truth, that, renouncing what is false and evil, we may live in you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Psalm 34:15-22
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous. (Ps. 34:15)
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous. (Ps. 34:15)
Ephesians 6:10-20
Put on the armor of God
Put on the armor of God
John 6:56-69
The bread of eternal life
The bread of eternal life
