This Sunday’s texts paint startling pictures of the horrific—the demonic—nature of sin. The church’s repeated celebration of the holy communion counters that tragic reality in a continued showing forth of the death of Jesus “until he comes.” It is a dramatic declaration of “how much God has done for you.”

First Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9
The prophet sent to a rebellious people
Psalm: Psalm 22:18-27 (Psalm 22:19-28 NRSV)
In the midst of the congregation I will praise you. (Ps. 22:21)
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-29
In baptism, clothed with Christ; no longer Jew or Greek
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Jesus casts out demons possessing a man of the Gerasenes
Liturgical Color: Green

Monday, June 17
9:00am – 1:00pm – APPLESeeds camp
6:00pm – Safe Child
6:30pm – Wake Tech GED – Classrooms 6 & 7

Tuesday, June 18
9:00am – 1:00pm – APPLESeeds – camp
6:30pm – Wake Tech GED – Classrooms 6 & 7

Wednesday, June 19
9:00am – 1:00pm – APPLESeeds – camp
6:00pm – Walking Group
7:00pm – Chime Choir – Sanctuary

Thursday, June 20
9:00am – 1:00pm – APPLESeeds – camp
6:30pm – Wake Tech GED – Classrooms 6 & 7
7:00pm – 9:00pm – Men’s BLB – Aviator Smokehouse

Friday, June 21
9:00am – 1:00pm – APPLESeeds – closed

Sunday, June 23
9:45am – Worship
11:00am – Columbarium Memorial Garden Team – Fellowship Hall
Campfirmation begins

The enormity of our sin is surpassed only by the mercy of God. We come, repentant, to the table of the Lord. In the body and blood of Jesus, in the announcement of our absolution, all our sins are forgiven. “Happy are they … whose sin is put away.” Happy are we.

First Reading: 2 Samuel 11:26–12:10, 13-15
Nathan tells the story of the lamb to David
Psalm: Psalm 32
Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin. (Ps. 32:6)
Second Reading: Galatians 2:15-21
Crucified with Christ; justification through grace
Gospel: Luke 7:36–8:3
The woman anointing the feet of Jesus is forgiven
Liturgical Color: Green