Matthew’s gospel is very concerned about “little ones” of faith—not the spiritual juggernauts that seem unfazed by life’s ups and downs, but people who are tossed around by every wind and trial. Jesus shows that he values believers differently than we might: we value the “pillars of faith” but Jesus puts higher value on caring for those who struggle with faith. How do we as individuals and as a congregation show God’s care for the “little ones”?

• Grow in faith and community at 9:45 am. Adult Forum meets in the Manor to discuss “AI, the Church & Society” with Pastor Peter.  Read more!
• Help with Shower Ministry THIS Friday (July 3). 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! Read 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. Read more!
• Longing to Grow? Plant Yourself in Good Soil! Registration is now open for the GIF/Diakonia Foundation Year. Grow in faith through this online ELCA learning program. Begins August 25.  Zoom classes Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. Learn more and enroll at www.diakonia.education. Read more!
• Please remember to wear your name tag when attending church activities and services. Name tags help us welcome one another and connect more easily. If you do not have a name tag or need a replacement, please contact the church office to request one. Read more!

Readings for next week (6th Sunday after Pentecost)

Zechariah 9:9-12

Psalm 145:8-14

Romans 7:15-25a

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

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