Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
SERMON SERIES:  Reviving the Golden Rule • “Three Difficult Words”

Dear Members & Friends of the Blairstown Church Family:

Welcome to worship this Sunday, July 26th in the name of God the Creator of these beautiful summer days, Jesus our Savior, and the Holy Spirit. This Sunday we’ll continue to explore one of Jesus’ most familiar—and most challenging—teachings on the Golden Rule. Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

HEBREW LESSON: 1 Samuel 24: 4–7; 13–19   
David spares Saul’s life.

HEBREW LESSON:  Proverbs 24: 17–22, Proverbs 25: 21–22
Wisdom offers a different perspective about the enemy.

GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 5: 43-48       
Jesus issues difficult demands

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON SERIES: “Reviving the Golden Rule
3. “Three Difficult Words“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
SERMON SERIES:  Reviving the Golden Rule • “Overcoming Moab’s Otherness”

Welcome to worship this Sunday, July 19th. We’ll continue to explore one of Jesus’ most familiar—and most challenging—teachings on the Golden Rule. Additionally, being baptized this Sunday are Logan, Alidah, & Cybil K. Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service.

We invite you to gather with us for worship, prayer and community. Everyone is invited to help decorate and set up for VBS in Fellowship Hall following worship. A light lunch will be provided.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

HEBREW LESSON: Judges 3: 15–30, Ruth 1: 1, 16–22
The Hebrews shared an othered history with the Moabites.

GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 1: 1–6, 17
Jesus’ genealogy includes a foreigner, a Moabitess, nonetheless.

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON SERIES: “Reviving the Golden Rule
2. “Overcoming Moab’s Otherness“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost | NEW SERMON SERIES: “Reviving the Golden Rule”
1. “Reclaiming the Gold in the Rule”

We welcome all who will come to glorify God in worship. May our hearts reach out to God and to one another in love. Beginning this Sunday and continuing through the remainder of July and into August, we’ll explore one of Jesus’ most familiar—and most challenging—teachings:

“In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31)

Though often called the Golden Rule, these words are far more than a simple moral principle. Together, we’ll discover how Jesus’ teaching calls us to see one another differently and how it can deepen our faith while helping us participate in God’s work of renewal, restoration, and reconciliation in our world.

Drawing on Scripture and insights from Andrew DeCort’s Reviving the Golden Rule, this series will invite us to rediscover the life-changing power of neighbor love. Join us each Sunday at 10:00 AM as we explore this timeless teaching together.

Attention Parents—the Nursery room in Fellowship Hall is available for you and your children to use during the service. We ask that you stay with your child—the room is not staffed. The service can be heard through a speaker in the room. We hope that this will be a comfortable space available to you and your child(ren) on Sundays.

EPISTLE LESSON:   Genesis 2: 15–23
God creates and instills value on the first human beings.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Matthew 5: 1–16
Jesus instills value on those who suffer.

SOLO: “You Raise me Up” by Rolf Lovland & Brendan Graham       
Maggie Morokutti: Piano/Vocals

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON SERIES: “Reviving the Golden Rule
1. “Reclaiming the Gold in the Rule“

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost • Love One Another

On this Sunday following our nation’s celebration of independence, we welcome you to come and worship Almighty God, who continues to bless our land in countless ways. Please note that all are welcome to this Sunday’s sacred moment of communion. As we share the bread and cup, may we remember Christ’s love and sacrifice and celebrate the grace we’ve received.

EPISTLE LESSON: 1 John 4: 7–8, 16–21 NRSVUE
God’s love is seen through our indiscriminate and impartial love.

GOSPEL LESSON:   John 13: 34-35  NRSVUE
Jesus commands us to love one another.

SOLO • Maggie Morokutti, Piano/Vocals:
“This is My Song”- Lyrics: Lloyd Stone; Music: “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON:
Love One Another

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.