WORSHIP TIME IS 10:15
THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE READINGS
SCRIPTURE READING
FIRST READING: Genesis 1:1--2:4a
PSALM: Psalm 8
SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
GOSPEL: Matthew 28:16-20
In addition to our worship service broadcast on Facebook Live at 10:15 this Sunday, we will be open for worship in the sanctuary with enhanced social distancing.
Though the word trinity is not found in the scriptures, today’s second reading includes the apostolic greeting that begins the liturgy: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In the gospel Jesus sends his disciples forth to baptize in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. More than a doctrine, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith: we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ and with us always through the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and sacrament, as we profess the creed, and as we are sent into the world to bear witness to our faith.
A print copy of the bulletin will be emailed to everyone on our contact list. Feel free to share it with friends and family who might want to join with us. The live-streamed sermon will be presented by the Rev. Dr. Steve Stutz and inspired by the gospel of John 20:19-23.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:15 AM
Additional Information
Adult Sunday School Topic for All Interested Adults on June 7th at 9:00 via ZOOM: Protesters Want Police Held Accountable in George Floyd Death
A video of a handcuffed black man named George Floyd pleading for air, while a white police officer kneeled on his neck, has horrified people around the world. Floyd died during this encounter, leading to the arrest of the police officer and protests over the excessive force so often directed by law enforcement toward black men in America. Because justice is central to the Christian faith, holding people accountable for violent and racist actions will be the topic of our next class.
Multi week Family Devotional geared to Covid Crisis
While we are all busy trying to find "activities" to fill the hours during these uncertain times, let's not forget who we are and whose we are. Follow the link below for family devotionals geared to the Covid Crisis.
WELCOME
We are pleased to welcome Interim Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Steve Stutz, to Memorial Lutheran and First Presbyterian Churches. Below is a short bio on Interim Pastor Stutz.
Steve Stutz was ordained and entered the pastoral ministry in 1998, serving as the associate pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Big Spring, TX and senior pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Pasadena, TX. In 2014, he was hired as a consultant by the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and has coached 23 congregations through a wide variety of issues related to structure, ministry, leadership, and vision. He is a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Pasadena, TX and has been active as a supply preacher around the conference.
Pastor Stutz is a native of St. Louis, MO. He studied at Kemper Military School & College, Northeast Missouri State University, and after leaving the active duty military, received his Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College and the Combined Arms & Services Staff School at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Houston Graduate School of Theology, where he is currently the Adjunct Professor of Spiritual Direction and Formation.
He and his wife, Krista, have been married since 1988 and are the proud parents of three adult children (Beth, Katie, & Julie). Pastor & Krista both enjoy taking walks with their dog, Dexter, and spending time with their grandson (Noah).