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Can we pray the way Bartimaeus prays? People try to hush him up because by addressing Jesus as “Son of David” he is making a politically dangerous claim that Jesus is the rightful king. Could our prayers ever be heard as a threat to unjust powers that be? Bartimaeus won’t give up or go away quietly, but repeats his call for help more loudly. Do we ask so boldly? And are our prayers an honest answer to Jesus’ question, “What do you want me to do for you?”
from Sundays and Seasons
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. Have you seen our chalkboard in the narthex? It has a list of items needed for that week.
THE TURKEY RETURNS!
Our Thanksgiving Food Box Turkey is back in action! He is stationed at the front office window, and he holds small grocery lists. Take a list on Sunday, return the groceries on the following Sunday, and watch our food box supplies grow.
OKTOBERFEST OCTOBER 26
It's party time! Come join us for Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 26 from 6-9pm and bring a dish to share. The sign up sheet is in the narthex, let us know what you are bringing!
The Gathering will meet on Friday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. St. Luke Guys will meet at 11:30, location TBD.
Commemorations this week:
Friday October 25
The Annunciation
The angel Gabriel announces that the love of God for humanity will take shape in the body of the blessed virgin Mary. The letter to the Hebrews announces that humanity has been hallowed “through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Isaiah announces Immanuel, whose name means “God with us.” That God would take on human form, offer his life for ours, and keep company with us our whole life long overshadows any other love. Celebrate the announcement!
Sunday, October 27
Reformation Sunday
Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.
Monday, October 28
Simon and Jude (actually Judas, but he's called Jude to better distinguish him from Judas Iscariot) are listed among Jesus’ inner circle of disciples. In today’s gospel, which is set at the last supper, Jude’s question (“How is it that you will reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?”) is in response to what Jesus says in verse 19: “In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live.” The answer to Jude’s question will come in Jesus’ resurrection, the appearances of the risen Christ, and the coming of the Spirit.
Worship This Week
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
October 27
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Jeremiah 31:31-34
I will write my law in their hearts, says the Lord
I will write my law in their hearts, says the Lord
Psalm 46
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)
Romans 3:19-28
Justified by God’s grace as a gift
Justified by God’s grace as a gift
John 8:31-36
Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truth
Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truth
