To have a god is to love, fear, and trust someone or something above any else (Luther). The One True God wants to be our God, but we so easily give our hearts to others. Religious people are most prone to self-righteousness—making ourselves and our idea of what is “right” into gods. God wants our hearts—and to change them so that evil does not come out.

• Grow in faith and community at 9:45 am. Adult Forum meets in the Manor to begin our series on Loving = Listening.
• Memorial Service for Cindy Hubbard on Sat., Aug. 22, at 11 am. Read more!
• Sign up to help with Family Promise when they are here Aug. 23-30. Help serve our neighbors struggling with homelessness! We need overnighters, meal preparation, and fellowship! Sign up in the Narthex or Office.  Learn more!
• Men mark your calendars for the Men’s Retreat in Overgaard Sept. 11-13. This year’s theme is “Living like a Lutheran (Christian)”. Read more!

Readings for next week (13th Sunday after Pentecost)

Isaiah 51:1-6

Psalm 138

Romans 12:1-8

Matthew 16:13-20

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