Hebrew Bible: Exodus 14:19-31
(The parting of the Red Sea.)
(The parting of the Red Sea.)
Psalm: Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21
(Both are hymns of celebration, commemorating the parting of the sea.)
Epistle: Romans 14:1-12
(Caution against judging the faith-practice of others. "We belong to Christ.")
(Both are hymns of celebration, commemorating the parting of the sea.)
Epistle: Romans 14:1-12
(Caution against judging the faith-practice of others. "We belong to Christ.")
New Testament: Matthew 18:21-35
(How many times should I forgive? Parable of the unforgiving servant.)
Sunday Bulletin Theme: Road to Freedom
Stewardship emphasis: Gifts of time & talent.
We are following the Exodus journey in our Old Testament readings. We began a few weeks ago with the story of baby Moses being rescued from the River Nile; now the hero leads his people through the Red Sea waters from slavery to freedom.
The New Testament readings remind us that we are not the boss of each other; we are all slaves (or servants, if you prefer) accountable to another master. The epistle lesson begins: "Welcome those who are weak in the faith; but not for the purpose of quarreling." Anyone who has verbally sparred with someone whose faith journey takes an alternate route (to put it kindly) will know how fruitless and hurtful it can be. Who is to say whose faith is weak and whose is strong? Best to keep our eyes on our own exam book, and do our own spiritual work.
The group working on our church's annual stewardship campaign selected the hymn, "Here I am Lord," to accompany an appeal for gifts of time and talent.
(How many times should I forgive? Parable of the unforgiving servant.)
Sunday Bulletin Theme: Road to Freedom
Stewardship emphasis: Gifts of time & talent.
We are following the Exodus journey in our Old Testament readings. We began a few weeks ago with the story of baby Moses being rescued from the River Nile; now the hero leads his people through the Red Sea waters from slavery to freedom.
The New Testament readings remind us that we are not the boss of each other; we are all slaves (or servants, if you prefer) accountable to another master. The epistle lesson begins: "Welcome those who are weak in the faith; but not for the purpose of quarreling." Anyone who has verbally sparred with someone whose faith journey takes an alternate route (to put it kindly) will know how fruitless and hurtful it can be. Who is to say whose faith is weak and whose is strong? Best to keep our eyes on our own exam book, and do our own spiritual work.
The group working on our church's annual stewardship campaign selected the hymn, "Here I am Lord," to accompany an appeal for gifts of time and talent.
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