Sixth Sunday after Pentecost • Hard Words of Jesus: IV. Slave of All, Servant of All

Welcome to guests and long-time friends, as we worship in the name of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service. “Fans” are available in the back of the sanctuary in a basket.

PSALTER LESSON:  Psalm 52     
God defeats the treachery of tyrants.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Mark 10: 35–45 
Jesus becomes a slave to all.

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON SERIES:  Hard Words of Jesus: IV. Slave of All, Servant of All

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.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost • Hard Words of Jesus: III. Hate Who?

Family of God, welcome to worship one and all this midsummer day!  Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service. “Fans” are available in the back of the sanctuary in a basket.

PSALTER LESSON:  Psalm 82  The psalmist grapples with social inequity.

GOSPEL LESSON     Luke 14: 26–27         Baffling instruction by Jesus.

GOSPEL LESSON:   Luke 10: 25–37         A lawyer questions Jesus.

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON SERIES: Hard Words of Jesus — III: Hate Who?

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.

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Hard Words of Jesus: II. Sell What You Own

Welcome to family worship in Jesus’ name. As we pray today that God bless America, may the whole world know God’s goodness and live in peace and love. Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service. 

“God of freedom, I pray for the time when all “earth and heaven [will] ring … with the harmonies of liberty” (James W. Johnson).

EPISTLE LESSON:    Galatians 6: 1–16    
‘Bear one another’s burdens.’

GOSPEL LESSON:     Mark 10: 15–22      
What owns us? A man is possessed by his possessions.

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON SERIES: Hard Words of Jesus: II. Sell What You Own

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.

Third Sunday after Pentecost – Hard Words of Jesus: I. Fit for the Kingdom

Welcome to family worship this Sunday, where we seek to live in and share Jesus’ love for all. Refreshments will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service. 

‘The seeds of your good fruit are planted in us, loving God. Water us today so we sprout with patience, kindness, generosity, self-control and, above all, love’ (Galatians 5:22-23).

EPISTLE LESSON:   Galatians 5: 1, 13–25
St. Paul outlines Christian freedom.

GOSPEL LESSON:  Luke 9: 51–62
Jesus’ agenda often differs from that of our own.

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON:    Hard Words of Jesus (series) • I. Fit for the Kingdom

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.

Second Sunday after Pentecost – Winding Down, Starting Out

Family of God, siblings of Christ: Welcome to this time of worship and prayer, listening and singing, confession and forgiveness, giving and receiving this Sunday. During worship, we will celebrate our graduates from elementary school, high school, and those receiving higher education degrees followed by a brunch in Fellowship Hall. We will also recognize and thank our Sunday School staff and others for their contributions to the life of our church.

HEBREW LESSON: Genesis 12: 1–9   
Abram and Sarai journey forth.

GOSPEL LESSON:  John 21: 15–25
Jesus commissions Peter for ministry.

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON:    Winding Down, Starting Out

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.