This Sunday's Theme:

"More than Enough!"

John 6:1-21

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

Good evening church!

Who is the Breadwinner in your family? Do you have any bread – any money? In our culture when we talk about bread, it often conjures up images of money, work. and earnings. But what if bread is a gift?

Jesus promised us daily bread. This kind of bread you can’t get or earn. What does your “daily bread” consist of - money, wealth, and power? – flour, salt, yeast? Food, clothing, and shelter? Does it have any Jesus – any Scripture – any healing in it? To eat of bread is to eat of a physical and spiritual gift and to know that it comes from God.

This Sunday, after worship, we will have an opportunity to feed 200 people by making sandwiches for the homeless that come to Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix for a cool respite during the heat of the day. When we prepare these sandwiches, we are not just preparing physical food, but we are also giving them spiritual food and a Christ promise as we pray for each person who will be fed by these meals. If you are able, please join us after worship as we make sandwiches for our neighbors who are without shelter and food. As Martin Luther once wrote, “God doesn’t need our good works, but our neighbor does.”

In the meantime, how can I preach about Jesus feeding the 5000 (John 6: 1-21) if we don’t have bread to eat? Come to worship and we will have a fellowship feast this Sunday, giving thanks for our daily bread – both for the physical food and the spiritual food – all of this provided by Jesus! Remember what Jesus tells his disciples, “there is more than enough.”

I hope to see you Sunday!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for comfort for Jodi Levell and her family following the passing of Jodi's aunt, Darlene Stender, in Minnesota.
• Prayers for a successful hip replacement on August 5th for Terri Yu. We pray that her recovery would be complete and timely, and her REM sleep disorder and Parkinson's will not affect her recovery.
• 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.