This weekend's lessons lift up confession and forgiveness. As we gather in worship, we come into God's presence not because we earn it, but purely as an act of God's grace. The lessons introduce us to a pair of the world's great sinners – and we take our place among them, hungry to taste the wonderful love of God. How fitting then, that during worship on Sunday, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
This weekend in worship we will also learn about Rainbow of Caring, a program which supplies blankets and tools to people in need throughout the world. A contribution of $5.00 provides a sturdy blanket to warm the night or provide shade during the day. Our Women of the ELCA organization is hosting this project.
Next Sunday (June 24) we will be led in worship by THE KETTERING COMMUNITY CHORUS. They will present the message of the day through music. It will be a blessing to have the Chorus with us in worship!
Remember: this Sunday is Father's Day.
And, hey – we still have AC in the sanctuary!!
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
How can someone ever trust in the existence of an unconditional divine love when most, if not all, of what he or she has experienced is the opposite of love – fear, hatred, violence, and abuse? They are not condemned to be victims! There remains within them, hidden as it may seem, the possibility to choose love. Many people who have suffered the most horrendous rejections and been subject to the most cruel torture have been able to choose love. By choosing love they became witnesses not only to human resiliency but also to the divine love that transcends all human loves. Those who choose, even on a small scale, to love in the midst of hatred and fear are the people who offer true hope to our world. – Henri Nouwen
May God's blessings surround you this week and bring you peace and joy!
In Christ,
Gary
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