Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Watchword for the Week — You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. Leviticus 19:2
Sunday, October 26 — Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18; Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46
Solomon said at the dedication of the temple, “Will God indeed dwell on the earth?” 1 Kings 8:27
Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John 12:24
God of the harvest, thank you for dwelling in our midst. Today we meet to worship you, to bring our tithes and offerings, and to help further your kingdom. May our many gifts be a harvest of blessing to your kingdom. Amen.