On July 10th, our dear congregation turned sixty! Since that Sunday, July 10, 1960 when thirteen families met at Calhoun Hall the Gospel has been heard at Blessed Savior. Whether it was preached from a simple bar desk covered with a white tablecloth, or a small lectern, or a proper, elaborate and elevated pulpit like this. Today we begin, in a way, our 61st year of work in the Lord’s harvest field.
Paul teaches that to experience conflict between the body and the soul is normal. The body has all kinds of desires and impulses that are offensive to the spirit. Paul himself deplored experiencing just that.
Jesus teaches us that whoever does not pick up his or her cross and carry it, is not worthy of him. This is true. However, we have lots of help carrying our own cross. He surrounds us with his angels and a cloud of witnesses that cheer us on!
It is common that people shy away from discussing their Lord Jesus in their circle of friends. Yet, Jesus expects precisely that! Since he conquered the grave, we live without the fear of death.
2nd Sunday after Pentecost
Christians live with confidence. Their strength comes through faith from God. They go into the world and proclaim the Gospel in the name of the Holy Trinity.