God’s word is like the rain that waters the earth and brings forth vegetation. It is also like the sower who scatters seed indiscriminately. Our lives are like seeds sown in the earth. Even from what appears to be little, dormant, or dead, God promises a harvest. At the Lord’s table we are fed with the bread of life, that we may bear fruit in the world.

• Help with Shower Ministry THIS Friday (July 17). Talk to Herb about setting up or come Friday morning at 8am to show God’s love to our neighbors!  Read more!
• The Caring Committee is collecting school supplies for Glen Burton School through July. The school has provided a list of its most-needed items for the upcoming year, including notebooks, composition books, tissues, dry erase markers, and pencils. Monetary donations are also welcome and help provide food for teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences and Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for your generosity and support! Learn more!
• All members are invited to attend a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, August 2, at 9:45 am in the Sanctuary or via Zoom. The Congregation Council will present a recommendation from the Property Committee to remodel the sanctuary bathrooms at a cost not to exceed $35,000. Copies of the proposal are available in the church office. Questions may be directed to Property Committee Chair Mark Burkhart. Find out more!

Readings for next week (8th Sunday after Pentecost)

Isaiah 44:6-8

Psalm 86:11-17

Romans 8:12-25

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

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