Hi everyone! Pastor Gaylene here. And let’s just get this out of the way…It’s still HOT!!! School has begun for most kids in public and private schools and universities. This Sunday the 16th, we will be having a Blessing of the Backpacks. So, BRING YOUR BACKPACKS, BOOK BAGS or WHATEVER in which you carry your supplies. We will have a special liturgy of blessing and prayer over the bags and those who carry them.
This week’s message is a really hard one. This message comes from Matthew 15, the story of Jesus and the Syro Phonecian Woman. Jesus and the disciples are walking in a Gentile area across the desert. The Syro Phonecian woman is unnamed and a Gentile. She sees Jesus and the disciples and runs calling Jesus’ name as she follows them. She is shouting to him that her daughter is possessed by a demon and that He can save her. Jesus ignores her and the disciples try to keep her away from Jesus. It gets worse…Come and hear how this extraordinary story plays out. Worship begins at 9:00!
Here at Hope Lutheran in Springtown, Texas we are a casual dress, come as you are, coffee drinking congregation and believe coffee to be the third sacrament! We welcome all who come through our doors. Communion is served and ALL ARE WELCOME at the table of grace, mercy and forgiveness. Sooo…
Come and see.
Come as you are.
Come and worship.
Come and fellowship.
See you Sunday! Love ya! PGC (Pastor Gaylene Chrystie)
