Thursday Notes
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 15: (10-20) 21-28
Dear Trinity Family,
Homecoming Sunday is right around the corner! Please join us on Sunday, September 13th for a special day of worship, fellowship, and celebration. Church School resumes with Miss Brenda, and we’re excited to introduce our new 7:30 AM Sensory Church Service.
Please invite your family and friends to come and celebrate with us. We look forward to seeing you there!
Blessings,
Rev. Kate
THE GOSPEL: Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28
[Jesus called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” Then the disciples approached and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?” He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. And if one blind person guides another, both will fall into a pit.” But Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” Then he said, “Are you also still without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into the mouth enters the stomach, and goes out into the sewer? But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this is what defiles. For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile.”]
Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.
❖ Parish Announcements ❖
❧PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember those in need of prayer: Bill, Amy, Carolyn, Alison, Xavi, Chris, Dee, Don, Frank, Larry, Marilee, DJ, George, Chris, Michael, Alex, Debbie, Manny, Will, Lucille, Lenny, Paul, Gayle, Al, Cherie, Leslie, Joanne, Ellen, Michael, Cami, Kaitie, Pat, Georgeann, Walt, Steve, Frank, Barbara, Christine, Stacey, Drewseller, Bobby, Michael, Brandon, Cathy, Rebecca, Caitlin, Mason, Renate, Pat, Renay, Mike, Sharon, Chuck, Lou, Catherine, Michael, Patty, Kerri, Paul, Eric, Jill, Tom, Jim, Peter, Christina, Geoffery, De, Patty, Lynne, Tom, Donna, Sam, Helen, Dominic, Fred, Beth, Charlie. Please also pray for our military, and all those being deployed.
❧ WORSHIP
Homecoming Sunday, September 13th New 7:30am Sensory Service & Church School Kickoff!
Join us for Homecoming Sunday on Sunday Sept. 13th as we celebrate the start of a new season in the life of our church! It’s a special time to reconnect and worship together, as we launch our New 7:30 am Sensory Church service & Resume our Church School year .
NEW 7:30am sensory friendly service starting September 13th! This half-hour service is for anyone but especially those who have sensory needs. Our 9am service will continue as usual. Questions? Contact Rev. Kate at rev.kemd@gmail.com.
❧ PARISH LIFE
Join us for Bible Study each Wednesday at 10 AM in the library. All are welcome, we’d love to see you there!
Weeknight Bible Study has resumed! - The Bible: What's in it? Will take place each week on Thursday nights at 6:30pm. The group will meet in person in the library. A zoom link will also be provided for those interested in that option.
❧ OUTREACH
Due to the upcoming Labor Day weekend, September’s First Friday Food Drive will be held on Friday, September 11th! Thank you!
❧ CARING CONNECTIONS
Birthdays – Blaire Bartl (the 17th), Michael Stapleton (the 19th).