March 9 – First Sunday in Lent
stranger & neighbor | Luke 10:25-37
This parable begins and ends with the question, “Who is my neighbor?” and the answer is, surprisingly, “the stranger.” The Samaritan, whose place of worship and customs are different from the lawyer who questions Jesus, is both a stranger and a neighbor to the man who was beaten and left in a ditch. In our world, many of our physical neighbors are strangers to us, and many of our neighbors—those closest to us—feel like strangers in divisive political climates. If we align our intentions and actions, then maybe we need to reconsider who we label as “stranger,” and ask ourselves if we have acted as good neighbors.
We will recognize the contributions of Scouts and adults to Scouting. All Scouts are invited to come in uniform. Spirit will share in music leadership.
Livestream 10:30 AM Worship Service
ERUCC also holds a healing worship service with Holy Communion at 8:30 AM.
