The Readings for this Sunday

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Amos 7:7–15

In the first lesson Amos is given a vision of a plumb line, and he prophesies God’s judgment regardless of the personal consequences. A plumb line hangs down and shows whether a wall is vertical. Israel’s heart is out of line, and God is out of patience. The priest of the royal shrine at Bethel reports Amos’s words to the king and tells him to prophesy elsewhere. Amos replies that he is not one of the official, professional prophets that do others’ bidding. God has called him.

Psalm 85:8–13

The psalm both celebrates and prays for the Lord’s gracious favor, God’s forgiveness, deliverance, and justice.

Ephesians 1:3–14

In this reading Paul praises God for the glorious inheritance that has been ordained for those who are now the children of God. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, our freedom from sin is made possible. Now we share in the mystery of God’s plan to form a universal community in association with Christ. In all this we have the Holy Spirit as a kind of pledge or down payment for the fullness of the heritage to come.

Mark 6:14–29

Our gospel story is of the death of John the Baptist by order of King Herod. John the Baptist’s preaching sharply criticized Herod for his marriage to Herodias, who had been the wife of Herod’s brother Philip. Herod was intrigued and also fearful of John, but at a banquet at which Herodias’s daughter performed, the king rashly promised the girl whatever request she might make. At her mother’s prompting, the girl asks for the head of John the Baptist. John’s fearlessness, Herodias’s brutality, and Herod’s expediency thus intersect and lead to John’s martyrdom.

Note: Introductions to the Readings are from the book  Introducing the Lessons of the Church Year, 3rd Ed.  (Kindle Edition) by Frederick Borsch and George Woodward.

Music in Worship

Edwin Hansen, Music Director

Our Worship this Sunday will be a Spoken Service.

View or Download the Minister Schedule for July and August 2018 (subject to revision)

Sometimes you don’t know what’s happening at camp, but you gotta go with it

I have been associated with Camp Stevens since 1983. Until my illness in 2008 I regularly took part in their programs for adults and youth. My experiences at the Camp and with the Staff and with those served has been transformative. In fact these experiences with the Camp, the Staff and the "campers" continues to be a source of inspiration and learning for me. I know that the youth we will help with our contributions will learn and experience people and events--with God's grace--that will change their lives in ways we can barely imagine.

Please join me in making a donation—any time is the right time—to "Camp Stevens" with "Refugee Campership" in the memo line. Alternatively, you can donate directly to the Camp via their website:  https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=879e52  and choose (from the drop down menu) "Refugee Campership Drive." Thank you and Bless you. ~Fr. Dan

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As you consider the story of John the Baptist this Sunday (Mark 6:14-29) hear this song in your heart.

~Fr. Dan

Every three years elected representatives from each diocese of the Episcopal Church gather to determine policies, priorities and the budget for the next three years. They also learn, worship, pray and bear witness. The convention meets July 5 - 13 in Austin, Texas.

One of the main topics in this year's General Convention has been the revision of the 1979 Prayer Book. Two links to more information are provided below. ~Fr. Dan

To watch the proceedings live and discover more information, visit the GC Media Hub

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[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] In an overwhelming voice vote, the House of Deputies on July 11 concurred with a plan for liturgical and prayer book revision that had been adopted by the House of Bishops the day  before .



This sets the stage for creation of new liturgical texts to respond to the needs of Episcopalians across the church while continuing to use the Book of Common Prayer that was adopted in 1979.

Read more

www.episcopalnewsservice.org

Collect for Proper 10

O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. ~BCP 231

In Pain (a healing prayer)

Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering you hallowed earthly pain and gave us the example of obedience to your Father’s will: Be near me in my time of weakness and pain; sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may not fail; heal me according to your will; and help me always to believe that what happens to me here is of little account if you hold me in eternal life, my Lord and my God. Amen. ~BCP 461

Do you have a prayer request?

A small group of us pray daily. We will add your request to our prayers. Use our Prayer Request Page to make your request known.

Nothing in this newsletter is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider for any questions or issues concerning your own health status.

Financial Information through June 30, 2018 (June Financials in progress):

Budget | Actual Year to Date | Difference

On Thursday, June 28, 2018 the Bishop's Committee met. Most of the time was spent discussing the need to modify our plans for the "Back Deck Project." The Bishop's Committee passed the following motions in order to proceed with a revised plan:

If you have questions you contact any of the members of the Bishop's Committee: Jacque, Jim, Terry, Julie, Robyn, or me. ~Fr. Dan

“Coming together is a beginning;

keeping together is progress;

working together is success.”

—Henry Ford 

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