Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the Week — The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. Psalm 146:8
Sunday, November 8 — 1 Kings 17:8–16; Psalm 146
Hebrews 9:24–28; Mark 12:38–44
The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you. Leviticus 19:34
Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 (NIV)
Welcome all creation, O God, into your ways of love and compassion. Remind us that we have all been strangers made friends through Jesus Christ. Help us embrace one another as you embrace us all. Amen.