Reflection from Our Co-Pastors
August 23, 2021
Our God Keeps Promises
Those of us who are on the liturgy committee and who are lectors are lucky because we get to preview the Mass for the coming Sunday as well has attend to them on Sunday. Usually, the Gospel is most catching but this Sunday I am stopped by the very first readings…oh my!
It is from1 Kgs 17:8-16.
“The word of God came to Elijah saying, “Go now to Zarephath, and stay there. I have commanded a woman - a widow - to feed you.”
Elijah set out and went to Zarephath,
which was in the territory of Sidon. It was a Gentile town.
When Elijah arrived at the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and said,
“Bring me a little water in a jar, so that I may drink.” As she was going to bring it he called to her and said,
“Bring me also a morsel of bread.“
She said, “As God, your God lives, I have nothing baked. I have only a handful of meal in a jar and a little oil in a jug.
I am now gathering a couple of sticks,
so that I may go home and prepare it for myself and my child. We will eat it, and then we will die.”
Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid. Go, and do as you have said;
but first, make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterwards make something for yourself and your child.
For the God of Israel says this:
‘The jar of meal will not be emptied, and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that God sends rain on the earth.’”
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The widow went and did as Elijah said. She, her household, and Elijah ate for many days.
The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of God spoken through Elijah.”
There must have been a trail of stories of the God of Israel. The woman, a widow the poorest of the poor, and her child were on the brink of death from starvation yet she gave some of the little of what she had to Elijah as he told her to do in the name of God, a god which was not hers. Was she confused? Hopeful? Scared? Desperate? She was starving.
Whatever she was, she followed Elijah’s instructions to make some for him on the promise from God that she would not go hungry, she would have more than enough to eat. And she did!
If we can for a moment compare ourselves to this woman. Upon reflection, what are we starving for right now? What God do we turn to when that drive to fill ourselves shouts out? We have resources for contemplation and distraction. Which do we choose?
And in choosing, is there a little that we can give to another while at the same time trusting that, in this very moment of hunger, our God will provide as promised?
Amen
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Announcements - Mary of Magdala, ECC |
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Leadership Council Meeting - Tonight - Monday at 6:30 - Aug 23
The Mary of Magdala, ECC leadership Council Meeting meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 PM via Zoom. All monthly meetings are open to any member of Mary of Magdala. If you would like to attend, please send a message to marymagdalafc@gmail.com for the zoom link.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
the Consecration of
The Rev. Kae Madden
as the Region’s First Local Bishop
September 19th at 3:00 p.m.
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Bethany Lutheran Church -- 4500 E. Hampden Ave. -- Cherry Hills Village, CO
RSVP if attending live.
In-person participants must RSVP via this LINK.
If you are unable to attend in person, we hope you'll join us online on Bethany Lutheran’s live stream page: https://bethanylive.org/
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Call for Choir at the Consecration
If you would like to participate in the choir at Mother Kae's consecration, please contact Bill Smith at wills6108@gmail.com Musicians will be there early to rehearse.
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Call for greeters at the consecration
Each community has been asked to provide two volunteers as greeters. Carpooling is available. If you would like to volunteer, please call Rev. Jane Reina at 973-610-6104: Yes, 973 area code
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Mary of Magdala Book Club - All are Welcome |
If you are interested in participating in our Mary of Magdala book club, we are starting a new book on September 2nd at 9:30 a.m.
We meet every two weeks via zoom to discuss our reflections and discoveries. For more information, contact Rev. Jane Reina at jdelysswagner10@gmail.com for questions and zoom link.
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Incarnation: New and Selected Poems for Spiritual Reflection
by Irene Zimmerman
Click here to read about Sister Zimmerman and her book.
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times
+Abdel Illah - nephew of Mary Vogl, member
+Mickey Bogart - friend of Cathy Engel, member
+Dan Scace, and family -friends of Dick and Sandra Life, members, as he is being prepared for chemo.
+Jim Carroll - husband of Dori Carroll, member
+Carol Lake, friend of Co-Pastor Jane
+Courtney Shook - daughter of Tom and Jean Christen, member
+Dorothea Grimm - Mother of Rosanna Bateman, member
+Sue Harari - friend of Cathy Engel
+Mary Detweiller - member
+Rob Frank - friend of Kerrie Anderson - member
+Jerry Padilla, father and Ryan Cordova nephew of Lisa Jones - member
+Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae.
+Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman
+Liz and Ken Zornes and family, whose daughter is struggling with addiction - friends of Sandra and Dick Life
+Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe
+Joanne Gallagher - member, and for her sister, Dr. Barbara Immroth
+Dona Bosse - member
+Rosemary - Fr Michael' mother
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+Dani - niece of the Cloyds - members
+Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll
+Jim and Lucille Bowen friends of Suzanne King, member
+Sharon and Leo Six – parents of Michael Six
+Mike Gudim
+Suzanne King - member
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For the peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the families.
Michael Binet - member Joanne Gallagher's Godson
Bernice Wagner - sister of member
Fr. Jim DeMuth
Aaron - Son of Morris & Francis Burns,
past members
Adrian - Son of Joe & Ann - friends of
members Cindy and David Cloyd
Mary Crosby - member
Clint Wisdom - brother-in-law of Joan Chapman-Smith
Leon - father of Mother Cynthia
Kristin - daughter of ECC priest Scott Jenkins.
Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of Bill Kneeland
Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean
Margie Weitz - member
Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones
David Heyman -member
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In gratitude for all who pray for and with our community. |
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Recording for Sunday - Aug 22, 2021
The recording of readings and the homily given by Father Michael Nicosia will be available on Wednesday. In the meantime, here is the service document to view or print to assist in prayer.
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Past Recordings, Bulletins, and Announcements
For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com. And feel free to call the office at 970 493-9536.
Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal
What are our partners in ministry up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin
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Who Are the 301 Faith Partners? |
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The 301 Faith Partners have a Vision,
Mission and Values statement that guides our relationships, interactions, and shared projects and ministries.
Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’
Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.
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Read the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.
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