September 22 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8 | Mark 9:30-37
The epistle from James may be understood as a meditation on the contrast between godly and worldly leadership. The attributes of a godly leader are laid out in James 3:13: evidence of works born out of good conduct that are done in the gentleness of wisdom. In the passage from Mark 9, Jesus tells the disciples that he is to be betrayed, killed, and resurrected on the third day. The disciples turn to arguing with each other about who is the greatest among them. Jesus teaches his ambitious followers about the shape of faithful discipleship by taking a little child in his arms and blessing the child. God’s wise children are called to welcome and care for the “little ones” among us. Wise ones reach out with encouraging presence to those who are vulnerable.
Our Season of Stewardship continues as hear from Justin Coen. The Senior Choir will sing.
Livestream 10:30 AM Worship Service
ERUCC also holds a healing worship service with Holy Communion at 8:30 AM.
