Thursday Notes
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The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Dear Trinity Family,
I will be away on vacation from July 15 through August 3 for a time of rest and renewal. If you have a pastoral emergency during that time, please contact me at (475)-265-0654. I will respond as soon as I am able or make sure you are connected with the pastoral care and support you need.
Thank you for your understanding and your prayers as I take this time to rest and recharge. I am grateful for this wonderful community and look forward to worshiping and serving alongside you again when I return.
Blessings,
Rev. Kate
THE GOSPEL Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen!”
“Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
❖ 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
NEW 7:30am sensory friendly service starting in September! 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
Today after worship today – LEMS training – If you’re interested in serving on the altar and unable to attend today’s training let Rev, Kate know.
Rev. Kate will be on vacation from July 15 to August 3. We welcome her back on Sunday August 9th. During her absence, if you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Kate at 475-265-0654.
Wednesday 10am Bible Study will resume on August 12th at 10am. See you there!
Weeknight Bible Study will resume on Thursday August 13th.
❧ CARING CONNECTIONS
Birthdays – Alice Britton (the 12th), Candace Myers (the 12th), Jamey Allan (the 17th), Debra Robison (the 17th), Jamey Mullady (the 18th).