Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
July 5th, 2026
July 5th
The mystery of God’s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. Jesus associates with those often excluded from the religious community. Like Paul, we struggle with our own selfish desires and seek God’s mercy and forgiveness. We gather to be refreshed by Christ’s invitation: “Come to me, all you that are weary.” Gathered around word, water, and meal, we find rest for our souls.
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Upcoming: July 12th
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.
Readings of the day:

Zechariah 9:9-12
The king will come in humility and peace


Psalm 145:8-14
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. (Ps. 145:8)


Romans 7:15-25a
The struggle within the self


Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
The yoke of discipleship

 

Readings for July 12th

Isaiah 55:10-13
The growth of the word to accomplish God’s purpose


Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13
Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:11)


Romans 8:1-11
Live according to the Spirit


Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
The parable of the sower and the seed

In Our Prayers
This Week: July 5th and 12th, 2026

This week we pray --

-- protect all those who live in lands or homes affected by violence, war, oppression, or persecution, espically in Gaza, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, Haiti, and Nigeria.

-- Those hospitalized, in a rehabilitation center, ill this week, grieving, or who have otherwise requested prayer include:  George, Art, Ruth, Gwen, Tina, Kay, Jim, Luke, Mike.

--with the World Council of Churches: all the churches in Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. 

--with the Montana Synod: 

New Life Lutheran Church, Helena (Pastor Ken Duval)

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Helena (Pastor Trina Johnston)

St. John's Lutheran Church, Helena (Pastor Keith Weatherford)

Whitewater Lutheran Church, Whitewater

Grace Lutheran, Worland, WY (Pastor Tim Tripple)

Bethel Lutheran Church, Joplin

Goldstone Lutheran Church, Gildford

Lower Susquehanna Synod

Metro Chicago Synod

Metro New York Synod

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