Thank you for the privilege of taking time last week to visit our mission partners in the Holy Land. 

Thirty-five pilgrims from across the country joined in an emotionally challenging, intellectually stimulating, and spiritually strengthening pilgrimage from the Galilee to Hebron. It was an exquisite experience, and I look forward to sharing some stories from our time there.

This week's worship services (our new summer schedule) will complete our Portraits of Christ series by looking at Matthew's Gospel. Of all the Gospels, Matthew's is the longest, most complete narrative, and the one most focused on the notion of Christian community. We'll explore it carefully, and you can prepare by reading this short passage.

In addition, we'll commission people from our congregation serving in mission this summer, celebrate communion, and welcome Grace Lindvall, our interim associate pastor for education. It will be a strong morning.

 

Come, and bring a friend.