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ALL are welcome at Bethany as we come together for Worship and Holy Communion on Sunday, Feb 5th -- 9:00 AM. Coffee and doughnuts are served following worship! Sunday School at 10:15 AM.
In Isaiah, it is the one God who sits above the earth and numbers the stars -- it is that God who strengthens the powerless. So in Jesus' healing work we see the hand of the creator God, lifting up the sick woman to health and service (diakonia). Like Simon's mother-in-law, we are lifted up to health and diakonia. Following Jesus, we strengthen the powerless; like Jesus, we seek to renew our own strength in quiet times of prayer.
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
I Corinthians 9:16-33
Mark 1:29-39
THIS SUNDAY'S PRAYER OF THE DAY
Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Prayer Requests --
+for Bethany's Transition Team and Call Committee and newly elected Planning Council Members
+for Bethany's Confirmation Class
+ for those who are affected by inflation and unemployment throughout the world that they may find meaningful work and sustainable livelihoods.
+ for the starving in the Horn of Africa.
+ for young people. Pray that they might always be mindful of their grounding in faith and their vocation to serve God in all their life's work and accomplishments.
+ for the sick, dying, poor, depressed, weak in spirit. Pray that they may lean into the everlasting arms of The One whose peace surpasses all understanding.
+ for our country, state, and region. Pray for a spirit of brotherhood and stewardship of all God-given resources.
What does it mean "to live Lutheran"?! Check out the this blog!
Experience
the Grace of God!
For it is by grace
you have been saved
through faith,
and this
is not your own doing;
it is the gift of God.
-- Ephesians 2:8
