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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 12: 1-14 | Romans 13: 8-14

The Rev. Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads will be preaching and leading worship. Spirit will be sharing in music leadership this morning. We will celebrate Rejoice in Our Welcome Sunday and bless those leading Christian education and formation for the coming year.

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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 2:23 – 3:15

The Rev. Carolyn Roberts will be preaching and leading worship. We will be sharing Holy Communion this morning at stations in the front of the Sanctuary. Tricia Coffey will share her gifts as our organist and Jenna Duranko on the marimba this morning.

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 1:8—2:10 | Matthew 16:13-20

The book of Exodus begins many years after Joseph lived, so many in fact, that a new Pharaoh comes to the throne “who does not know Joseph.” The descendants of Jacob and his 12 sons are now slaves and have become so numerous that they frighten Pharaoh: “What might they do against us?” He decides to solve the problem by killing all the male babies born to the Israelites, but his plan is foiled … in part … by several resourceful women.

The Rev. John Shillingburg will be preaching this morning. We welcome Jonas Dawson as our guest organist.

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

2 Corinthians 5:16-20  |  Genesis 45:1-15

In the years since Joseph arrived in Egypt as a slave, his ability to interpret Pharoah’s dreams has made him second only to Pharoah. Using grain reserves stored during years of plenty, he saves the people from seven years of famine. Sent by Jacob to Egypt to buy food, the brothers are bought to Joseph to conduct the transaction. They don’t recognize him. After Joseph tests them to find out whether they have changed, he reveals himself to them in a dramatic reunion. He forgives them for selling him into slavery, telling them that what they meant for evil, God meant for good.

The Rev. Rebecca Shillingburg will be preaching this morning. We welcome Jonas Dawson as our guest organist.

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 | Romans 10:8-13

Chapter 37 of Genesis starts the story of Joseph, probably the longest sustained narrative about one person in the Hebrew Scriptures. Jacob was a trickster, but Joseph is just a brat! God again shows us that God will choose whom to work through.

The Rev. John Shillingburg will be preaching this morning.

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 32:22-32 | Psalm 145:8-9, 14-19, 21

In Genesis 32, Jacob, the trickster, is facing the consequences of tricking his brother Esau for his birthright and his father Isaac’s blessing. The cost of tricking Esau out of his birthright and blessing was having to flee to another country. To marry Rachel, Jacob had to work for 14 years and marry Rachel’s sister, Leah. After upsetting his uncle and father-in-law, God prompts Jacob to return to his ancestral land. Instead of a joyous homecoming, Jacob fears his brother will attack. He sends his family across the river and settles, alone, in the camping place beside the river Jabbock.

The Rev. Rebecca Shillingburg will be preaching this morning. Our children will present a special Vacation Bible School song. We will share in the sacrament of communion at the chancel rail.

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 29:15-28 | Psalm 105:1-11, 45b | Romans 8:26-39 | Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose”—Romans 8:28. This is one of those verses of scripture that are often offered to people experiencing crisis or tragedy … by people who aren’t. It can be comforting … but it may not always be so. In Genesis 29, for instance, Jacob might not have found it comforting when he awoke on the first morning of his married life with the wrong woman! In Matthew 13, we find Jesus teaching by means of parables. Again, they may be comforting … or maybe not. But the psalmist knows what to focus on: “Remember the wonderful works the Lord has done, the miracles, and the judgments uttered by the Lord”—Psalm 105:5. Let us come together in worship to remember and rejoice.

The Rev. John Shillingburg will be preaching this morning.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Romans 8:12-21 | Genesis 28:10-19a (The Message translation)

The Rev. Mark Wakefield, Chair of the Committee on Ministry for the Catoctin Association, United Church of Christ, will be preaching and leading worship.

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 25:19-34 | Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23

The Rev. Sheresa A. Simpson-Rice, Associate Conference Minister for the Central Atlantic Conference of the United Church of Christ, will be preaching and leading worship.

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Romans 7:15-25a  |  Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30

We clearly affirm that God is still speaking today at ERUCC, in Frederick, and in God’s whole creation. But how does what God speaks become a positive force for love, justice, and peace? That question is raised in the lectionary readings for July 9. Genesis 24 is a curious story of how God directs Abraham to secure a wife for his son, Isaac. Rebecca was at the right place at the right time, heard and heeded God speaking and said “Yes” to the proposal. In Romans 7:15-25a Paul recognizes our struggle within to hear and heed God speaking. In our Gospel lesson from Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Jesus describes how hearers oppose what God has to say. They find fault and are not satisfied no matter what. Yet the good news is that God still speaks, ready to forgive, welcome, and receive all. Through our faith we hear and heed.

The Rev. Bob Manthey will be preaching and leading worship.

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