Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the Week — Jesus says, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35
Sunday, August 2 — Exodus 16:2–4,9–15; Psalm 78:23–29
Ephesians 4:1–16; John 6:24–35
They will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him. Malachi 3:17 (NIV)
Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, in order to make her holy. Ephesians 5:25–26
Divine Sustainer, may we feast this day on your salvation. May Christ’s love for the church awaken and embolden our love for you. In Christ’s holy name we pray. Amen.