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Reflection from our Co-Pastors - July 6, 2020

Psalm 145 Matthew's Gospel 9:18-26 Dear friends, There are times in our lives when God's presence is so evident that it is almost tangible. These are times of consolation. And then there are times when as King David bemoans, "Why, Lord, do you stand at a distance and pay no heed to these troubled times?" (Psalm 10) and "Do not hide your face from me." (Psalm 27) These times, when we do not sense God's presence in our lives, are times of desolation.  How do we get through these times of desolation? Our gospel reading today tells us two stories: one of the official's daughter and the other of the hemorrhaging woman. The official's daughter has died, and yet he kneels before Jesus saying,"Come, lay your hand on her and she will live." The hemorrhaging woman, who has been bleeding for 12 years, says to herself, "If only I can touch his cloak I shall be cured." Faith is surely one of the ways we cope in times of desolation. And another way to withstand is told to us in today's Psalm 145. "One generation praises your deeds to the next and proclaims your mighty works." Stories of God's presence in the lives of God's children have been passed down to us through the centuries. This is how we hear the two miraculous stories of today's Gospel. They have been passed down to us from one generation to the next. Writing down, or passing down verbally, the stories of your life when God showed up for you or when God was fully present to you, will give you something to comfort and sustain you during these times of desolation. Now is the time for the faith of the official and the hemorrhaging woman. Now is the time to write down some stories from your life that brought you great consolation. Our trust is in the Lord. " You, Lord, watch over all who love you." (Psalm 145) AMEN

Our Service Recordings & More

View our Sunday July 5th service recording. You can also access a printable document of the entire service to assist with pray. If you are interested in learning more about the people whose pictures were on the “We shall Overcome” recessional hymn slide, here is the final slide with names of the pictured individuals. The ordination service for Jane Reina in its entirety is available for viewing. You can also view the homily from Bishop Frances, and the highlights of the ordination or this short (1.5 min) commemorative video For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage and other videos are located here. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com

Community Prayer Requests

Please pray for - Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe. For the continued recovery of Linda Joyce from a recent accident. The Kent family whose Mother Teri (community member) and Father recently passed. Kris, wife of Scott Jenkins (retired regional ECC priest). Dona Bosse - community member. Joanne Gallagher, offers prayers of thanksgiving for the success of her surgery and gratitude to our community for prayerful support.  Julie Schoenbauer and family for the passing of her father and for the family of Edwin White, brother-in-law of Pastor Jane. For the peaceful repose of the souls of Bill, Greg, and Calvin - friends of Deacon Rosean. For the continued recovery of Father Don Sutton - ECC Priest .  For Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother. For Dani - Niece of the Cloyds. Mary Crosby – parishioner. For Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones and Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll. For Lynne Barnes and family. John Nystrom and family. The Dunn Family. Leo Six – father of Michael Six, Mike Gudim, Margie Weitz, Suzanne King, Robert Browell.

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