In this week’s Gospel lesson, Jesus tells the crowd gathered to hear him, “Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
What are you hungry for? What do you thirst for? Jesus is here, waiting for you.
In this week’s Gospel lesson we hear again the beautiful and life giving words of John 6:35, “Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life, Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'”
What do you hunger for? What makes you thirst? Trust in Christ and live.
In this week’s Gospel we hear again two examples of Christ’s divinity and of his humanity. He feeds the crowd who has come to hear him, knowing they were hungry and would have difficulty finding food for such a large group. And he walks on the water to join his disciples in a wave tossed boat. He knew they were frightened. He calmed their fears.
Christ knows our own needs and fears. We only have to believe in Him and trust in His love and care.
In today’s readings, Jesus is shown as the Good Shepherd, having compassion on the people who had come to him seeking comfort, seeking healing, seeking direction. Even today, his flock continues to seek Him, to hear his voice, to find peace in His presence.
On Saturday, July 24th from 10:00 to 12:00 AM we will be hosting a drive through drop off opportunity for anyone wishing to contribute to First Lutheran’s 8th annual Undies for Everyone campaign.
We’ll be under the canopy by the main entrance. Collection baskets will also be available in the Narthex and by the mailboxes on Sunday mornings.
Today is June 27th, the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.
Here are the Readings and Announcements for this week. Please take note of the announcements about Piecemakers Quilting Group restarting, upcoming Fellowship events, the Food for Life Ministry and Undies for Everyone drives that are currently underway, and the upcoming Scout Rummage Sale.
In this week’s Gospel lesson we hear the story of the young daughter of Jairus who Christ raised from death, and of the woman healed from hemorrhages by her faith. Both miracles. Some say we don’t have miracles today, but we do! The laughter of a child. The rains that bring crops and flowers and rainbows. A vaccine to stop a pandemic. God brings us miracles, we just need the eyes to see them.
Here are the main announcements for this week, along with special announcements about the upcoming Scouts Rummage Sale and the Undies for Everyone drive:
