(Always reforming!) Jesus tells a parable using a familiar scene of the time: an absentee landlord. The rich landlord lives far away and expects his workers to produce much for his wealth and comfort. He uses this scenario to expose how religious leaders can act like elite people—expecting others to live their way rather than learning the real challenges people face and helping them. Jesus’s death and resurrection exposes ways systems need to be transformed, to humanize both the wealthy and workers, who both need Christ to save them..

• Deacon Wendy presents a vision for "Outreach": What is a "Deacon for Outreach Coordination"? What does "Outreach" mean? How does this relate to St John's Vision and Goals? Saturday Oct 10 at 4pm in the chapel and Sunday Oct 11 at 9:45am at St John's Manor. Learn more!
• The Women’s Retreat is Oct 16-18 in Prescott. Sign up now! Brochures are available in the Office or Narthex.  Read more!
• Emergency Evacuation Drills at all services Oct 17-18. If an emergency happens, how will we all get safely out of the building? We'll be practicing at the end of all services the weekend of Oct 17-18. Your participation is important--the more people who practice, the safer it will be if we have a real emergency! It's an easy way to love your neighbors! Find out more!
• Deacon Wendy installed as "Deacon for Outreach Coordination" on Saturday Oct 24 at 5pm in the Worship Center. Come celebrate this new chapter in St. John's ministry and pray for God's blessing and guidance. There will be a light meal following. Read more!

Readings for next week (20th Sunday after Pentecost)

Isaiah 25:1-9

Psalm 23

Philippians 4:1-9

Matthew 22:1-14

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