This Sunday's Theme:

"Hospi-totally: What it Means to be a Sent Church!"

Matthew 10:40-11:1

In-person and Live Stream to Facebook and YouTube at 10:30 AM

Hello Church,

This week as we prepare for the Fourth of July celebration of national freedom and liberty, I am drawn to Martin Luther’s famous work, “On the Freedom of a Christian.” In this treatise, Luther writes about Christian liberty. He saw this freedom as both liberating an individual Christian from the Church and restricting that same worshipper to the church for the sake of self-discipline and the obligation to serve others. In this treatise, Luther writes, "A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject to all." I plan on having a wonderful fourth of July celebration of my liberty, but I also want to remember my obligation to serve others. I invite you to think about that this week as you enjoy your holiday festivities.

If you are on vacation, I encourage you to take time to rest. It’s summer so it’s also a good time to pick up a summer book or two. Have you ever thought about reading your Bible for some summer reading? I always enjoy a couple of good summer books, but I also like to focus on a few books from the Bible. This summer I will be reading more in depth, 2 Corinthians, Job, and Acts. Share with me what you are reading this summer!

This Sunday, we conclude the last portion of Jesus’ second major teaching unit in Matthew’s gospel. We will look at Matthew 10:39-42 as we take a look at the theme: Hospi-Totally: What it Means to be a “Sent Church!” I hope that you will join us if you are in town. Happy fourth of July!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for effective treatment and healing for Kimi, friend of Aurien Preiss who has been diagnosed with cancer for the third time. 
• Prayers for complete and speedy recovery for Sheri Hanchar, following knee surgery.
• Prayers for the Ostrands' niece, for a diagnosis of her health issue.
• Prayers for John McKinven, Patti & Nancy's brother-in-law, for healing.
• Prayers for Irina's son and his current work situation. For wisdom.
• Prayers for Betty, a victim of domestic violence, as she attempts to make living arrangements.
• We pray for Penny Estess as she meets with cardiologists and undergoes tests for rapid heart palpitations. Please bring her your healing, Lord.
• Prayers of comfort for the family of Rebeca DeBarn, who passed away.
• Prayers Orlando and his children as he navigates hardships.
• Prayers for effective treatment for Paul Collins' brain tumor. May Paul and his family stay strong and feel God's comfort.
• Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
• Prayers for Uncle Ronnie's health and safety and for his family, that they may all feel strengthened and experience God's peace during this difficult time.
• Prayers for healing for Troy's brother in Colorado who suffers from Parkinson's.
• Matt Knopf of La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church has been diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma. Prayers for strength for him and his family as he undergoes treatment.
• Prayers for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with therapy.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brothers, Len and Larry and also his wife, Ann, for healing; and also Daphne and Cassidy for God’s guidance.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in need of continued prayers as he navigates his diagnosis.