July 11, 2024

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Pastor Trudy's Message

Herod is getting nervous when he starts to hear about Jesus and his apostles. Healing, teaching, and casting out unclean spirits. Who could Jesus be? Elijah? A prophet? Herod decides Jesus is actually John the Baptizer raised from the dead. And then we hear the story of John's beheading at Herod's hand. Where is the good news? Let's explore together this weekend.

Holy and Mighty God, Your grace is sufficient. Help us to hold that truth as we search for hope in the story of what happens to a holy and righteous man when he speaks truth to power. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 Why do we include readings with death and violence in our worship services?

• From before the foundation of the world, you are God. Revive ecosystems destroyed by human greed. Curb our desire to put wealth ahead of the health of all who call this planet home.
• You establish equity and make justice. Within every nation, tribe, and land, cause laws to be written and customs to be observed that protect the most vulnerable.
• On the cross your beloved Son endured pain and death. Bring healing to those in need, hope to any in despair, and comfort to the dying. We pray especially for Anne Ingold.
• Empower our ministries that serve and build up local communities. Nurture our partnerships with other community organizations.

Holy God, holy and merciful: into your outstretched arms we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in the one who is the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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A social gathering for guys of all ages at local watering holes. Next meeting is Monday, July 22 at 8PM at 3rd Street Station in Geneva. Contact Jeff Cameron for more information. 

Please join us THIS Sunday, July 14 at 10AM in Fellowship Hall to make meals for the Lazarus House residents. Those who signed up to donate ingredients, please have them to GLC by this Friday, July 12.

Vicar's Last Weekend is July 27 and 28! If you'd like to contribute to the congregational gift, please put your donation in an envelope marked 'Vicar Gift' in the basket in the narthex by July 21. Any other cards or gifts for Vicar can be put in the basket as well.

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