Eighteenth and Nineteenth Sundays after Pentecost
September 27 and October 4, 2026
September 27th
Jesus’ parable about two sons who don’t do what they say reveals surprises in the reign of God. In the reading from Ezekiel the people claim the ways of the Lord are unfair, while God offers repentance and new life. Paul urges us to look to Christ as a model of humility, putting the interests of others above our own. Nourished by the broken bread and shared cup, we offer our lives for the sake of our needy world.
October 4th
In today’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a vineyard parable, which serves as an image of Israel, the prophets’ mission, and Christ’s death. For Christians, the vineyard also speaks of God’s love poured out in the blood of Christ, given to us for the forgiveness of sin. Grafted onto Christ the vine at baptism, we are nourished with wine and bread so that we may share Christ’s sufferings and know the power of his resurrection.
Readings of the day:

September 27th:

Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
The fairness of God’s way


Psalm 25:1-9
Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love. (Ps. 25:6)


Philippians 2:1-13
Christ humbled to the point of death on a cross


Matthew 21:23-32
A parable of doing God’s will

 

October 4th:

Isaiah 5:1-7
The song of the vineyard


Psalm 80:7-15
Look down from heaven, O God; behold and tend this vine. (Ps. 80:14, 15)


Philippians 3:4b-14
Nothing surpasses the value of knowing Christ


Matthew 21:33-46
The parable of the vineyard owner’s son

In Our Prayers
This Week: September 27, 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:  John, Christine, Gwen, Tina, Jim, Luke, Stephanie, and Bree.

--with the World Council of Churches: all the churches in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

--with the Montana Synod: 

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