Pentecost 17

Lectionary Bible Readings

Proverbs 31:10-31

Psalm 1

James 3:13-4:3,7-8a

Mark 9:30-37

It turns out that to be great is to be focused on something quite other than oneself. It turns out that greatness lies in welcoming one who is not viewed as great by the culture, the child, the one who is beyond the circle, who needs a welcome.

https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-25-2/commentary-on-mark-930-37-3

Please pray for

• Those feeling the strain of lockdown, those struggling economically and those who are sick with COVID-19. 
• Equitable access to vaccines to ensure all in our community are safe. 
• those suffering overseas especially in Afghanistan. Australian leaders from Afghanistan have sent an urgent message calling on Australia to help. Pray that our Federal Government will commit to this and demonstrate action on that commitment.

Giving thanks during COVID-19

• We give thanks to our healthcare workers and those who are reaching out to care for the most vulnerable right now.