This Sunday's Theme:

"Who Is My Neighbor?"

Luke 10:25-42

In-person and Live Stream to Facebook and YouTube at 10:30 AM

Once an expert in religious law tested Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus’ answer was simply, “What does the Law say? How do you read it?” The religious expert said “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, strength, and mind. And Love your neighbor as yourself.” That same religious expert wanting to justify himself asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” I think that this question is as pertinent for us today as well. Just who is my neighbor?

As followers of Jesus, the Messiah, we are called to love our neighbor. But the only reason we even have the capability to love is because we are aware of how much God has first loved us. If you look to Jesus as your Savior – if the cross becomes your hope – then you begin to realize how much we need God’s love, grace, and forgiveness.

To desperately need the love of God and to fall to our knees to receive our Savior and his love is very different from knowing the answer to the question. The religious expert understood the law, and he had the right answer to the question. But he didn’t want to allow the Spirit of the Law to work in his heart and his life. God is not interested in our exam scores or how much we know. God really wants to know who we consider our neighbor and to what lengths we will go to serve him or her.

This week we will take a break from Mark’s gospel as we look at this Scripture story from Luke 10: 25-42 and ask the question, “Who is my neighbor?”

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for peace and comfort for the Ames family (family of Devin, Becca Person's fiance), following the recent passing of Carl, Devin's dad.
• Prayers for peace and comfort for Brad and family as they mourn the loss of Keenan, Brad's uncle.
• We pray for effective chemo treatments and procedures for Eric Spandenburg, friend of Max and Kristen, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
• Prayers for thanksgiving that Paul's brain cancer has stabilized and the tumors have stopped growing. Thank you Lord for answered prayers!
• We pray for Bill Cope, who underwent a procedure this Tuesday.
• Prayers for pain relief and a complete recovery for Rod Schroeder who broke his arm this week and will be scheduled for surgery.
• Prayers for Greg as he meets with a surgeon, oncologist and additional specialist following his most recent biopsy results. We pray for guidance for the team and effective treatment, as well as strength for Greg and his family.
• Prayers for Goldie McMahan and family as she continues to adjust following g-tube placement and as they await further plans for procedures.
• We pray for comfort and strength for Tiffani Scott and guidance for her providers as they navigate her cancer treatment.
• Prayers for strength for Katie's friend, Christia, as she began chemotherapy recently.
• We pray for Allison's 3 1/2 year old daughter, Colbie, in Illinois who was diagnosed with cancer and begins treatment in Chicago.
• Lift up Lynley Park, friend of Dean and Lisa Durkee, in prayer as she continues radiation treatment.
• We pray for comfort for Lisa, who lost her father a few weeks ago.
• Prayers for peace and reconciliation between Michael's four children.
• We pray for strength for Rita Semingson, sister-in-law of Chriss and Bruce Semingson, as she undergoes chemotherapy.
• Prayers for Brett Jackson as he undergoes a bone marrow biopsy and oncology evaluation in South Dakota.
• Prayers for strength and complete healing for Will Wartenburg following a bone marrow transplant recently.
• Prayers for Julie, sister of Marla, as she starts chemotherapy for treatment of breast cancer.
• Prayers for complete healing for Zachary, grandson of Julie listed above, as he continues to recuperate after a bone marrow transplant.
• Prayers for continued strength for Alexandra, daughter of Julie listed above, as she is in recovery.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that Jim, partner of Marla, is recovering well after being treated for blood clots.
• Prayers for effective removal of melanoma for Marla, and healing after the procedure in June.
• Hayden, son of Shane and Michelle Grabenstein, battling severe headaches and migraines. He was previously hospitalized, and they are looking for answers.
• That the Holy Spirit would come and fill us and our church with its Pentecost power, love and grace.
• Prayers for effective treatment and healing for Ruby, the 21 month old daughter of Rhett and Rachel (friend of Jennifer Coughenour) who has been diagnosed with a very serious, rare illness, and is going through treatments at Phoenix children’s Hospital.
• Prayers for Ruby's father Rhett (listed above). Rhett is also struggling with health issues-we pray for a diagnosis and treatment.
• We pray for the safety of Pam and Bob Rognlien, and missionaries overseas.
• Prayers for Sandee that she is able to experience healing for her depression as well as other health struggles. Prayers that she would find a renewed sense of purpose.
• Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
• Prayers for healing for Troy's brother in Colorado who suffers from Parkinson's.
• Prayers for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with therapy.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brothers, Len and Larry and also his wife, Ann, for healing; and also Daphne and Cassidy for God’s guidance.