We are used to calculating the cost and profits of what we do. Jesus turns our calculations on their head by giving us an eternal perspective, which makes the cost of following Jesus seem very small now in comparison to life with God forever. Most of all, the greatest treasure is a gift not something we pay for—eternal life in Christ!

• Grow in faith and community at 9:45 am. Adult Forum meets in the Manor to begin our series on Loving = Listening.
• Men mark your calendars for the Men’s Retreat in Overgaard Sept. 11-13. This year’s theme is “Living like a Lutheran (Christian)”.
• Take part in the special congregational meeting on Sunday Sept 20, at 9:45 to consider two issues:
  • Should the Congregation resurface the flat roofs for a cost not to exceed $20,000 by KYKO roofing?
  • Should the Congregation call Wendy Schulz to be the half-time (20hrs/week) Outreach Coordinator, modifying the 2026 budget to accommodate a $26,000 annual salary, with 40 hrs vacation time and 40 hrs paid-time-off annually?

Readings for next week (15th Sunday after Pentecost)

Ezekiel 33:7-11

Psalm 119:33-40

Romans 13:8-14

Matthew 18:15-20

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