Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 21st, 2026
June 21st
God does not promise that the path of the disciple will be easy. Jeremiah feels the pain of rejection from those who do not want to hear what he has to say. Jesus declares that his words may bring stark division. Even so, we need not be afraid for God accounts for each hair on our heads. Though we may experience rejection, frustration, division, and death, God’s grace and love make us a new creation each day. Marked with the cross and filled with holy food, we are sent from worship to witness to Christ in the world.
Readings of the day:

Jeremiah 20:7-13
The prophet must speak despite opposition


Psalm 69:7-10 [11-15] 16-18
Answer me, O Lord, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:16)


Romans 6:1b-11
Buried and raised with Christ by baptism


Matthew 10:24-39
The cost of discipleship

In Our Prayers
This Week: June 21st, 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:  Art, Gwen, Tina, Kay, Jim, Luke, Mike, Yosha, and Yurii.

--With the Montana Synod, American Lutheran Church from White Sulphur Springs, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church from Townsend, and all churches in the La Crosse Area Synod.

--with the World Council of Churches: all the churches in Malawi, and Zambia. 

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