Together in Faith: As Jesus and his disciples were going along the road, someone said, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Luke 9:57
Today’s stewards sound the same as those of 2,000 years ago: “I will follow you wherever you go.” And today’s followers face the same challenges. How are we to follow Jesus? How are we to be faithful? How are we to live out the kingdom of God? Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
Mark Your Calendars: Youth Christian Formation and Children’s Chapel will resume in September. Full Announcements Together in Faith: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28
These words of St. Paul were revolutionary. In a society more stratified than we can imagine, the preaching that we are all one would have horrified many hearers... and thrilled many others. We Christians are the ones who are thrilled. We are all indeed one in Christ Jesus, and we are invited to act accordingly. Vacation Bible School: Cave Quest: Following Jesus—The Light of the World is the theme for VBS from 9 am to 11:30 am, Monday, June 20th through Friday, June 24th. All children ages 3 to 11 are welcome to enjoy our free program! Reminder: Next Sunday, June 26th, it is the Lion’s Den Volunteers’ turn to host our fellowship hour. Please participate by bringing something yummy to share, as well as assisting with the setup and clean-up before and afterwards. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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Together in Faith: Jesus spoke up and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” Luke 7:40
Simon, Jesus’ host at a dinner, probably had no idea what Jesus was going to say to him. It turned out to be a rebuke, a challenge really. Challenging sayings can come to us too, perhaps in actual words from another, or in something or someone that we see, or in an insight that suddenly strikes us. A Christian should always be ready to hear what God might wish to say to us. Liturgical Decorations: The flowers on the Altar are sponsored today by Judith Warinner in loving memory of Byron C. Warinner. Father’s Day: There will be one English service on Father’s Day at 10 am and a Spanish service at 12 pm. Following the English service, ECW will be hosting a casual upgraded Lion’s Den for all the men of our church. Can anyone say bacon? Join us at Knight Hall after the 10 am service. Property Clean-Up & Maintenance: We need volunteers Saturday morning, June 18th at 6 am to help mow the lawn area and clean up the property. All of us doing our share will relieve the burden on the few. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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