1 Kings 19:4-8 | Once in a while, we all need a “pick-me-up.” Maybe that comes in the form of a quick snack, a cat nap, or an encouraging phone call from a friend. Whatever it is, we need something to help us continue onward. In the same way, we hear from the prophet Elijah this weekend, who – after a series of events – is about ready to give up. But in the midst of his desperation, the Lord meets him where he is at and provides for Elijah. But then, the Lord commands Elijah to keep moving. From time to time, we – as individuals, as the church, as the world – might feel desperate like Elijah. But even then, the Lord comes to us, provides for us, and ushers us onward to continue the journey for the sake of the whole world. So join us this weekend, as we receive Christ as our Bread of Life, and as we are sent forth – not always knowing exactly where we go, but all the while trusting the hand of God to lead us.
Sunday, August 11, 2024, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin
Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under Augsburg Fortress License #SB135131, CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A. Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Prelude: Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen, All Night. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 1981 Harold Flammer Music (Admin. by Hal Leonard LLC) (Admin. by Tom Cat Music). Covered under CCLI subscription. Gathering: All who Are Thirsty. Text and Music: Brenton Brown, Glenn Robertson. Text and Music: © 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) (Admin. by Integrity Music). Covered under CCLI subscription. Kyrie: Lord, Have Mercy. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of Praise: Glory to God. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2010, 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Lord Jesus You Shall Be My Song. Text and Music: Les Petites Soeurs De Jésus. Text: © 1970 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Covered under One License subscription. Offering: The Solid Rock. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2016 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Liturgy: Holy and Amen. Text and Music: Sarah Hart. Text and Music: © 2010, 2018 OCP. Covered under One License subscription. Communion Song: Taste and See. Text and Music: James Moore. Text and Music: © 1983 GIA Publications, Inc. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Your Grace is Enough. Text and Music: Matt Maher. Text and Music: © 2003 OCP Publications. Covered under One License subscription.