Sunday, September 27, 2015

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
 
Watchword for the Week — The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8
 
Sunday, September 27 — Numbers 11:4–6,10–16,24–29; Psalm 19:7–14
James 5:13–20; Mark 9:38–50
 
The Lord confirms the word of his servant,
and performs the counsel of his messengers. Isaiah 44:26 (NKJV)
 
These Jews (from Beroea) welcomed the message very eagerly and examined the scriptures every day to see whether these things were so. Acts 17:11
 
Confirm your word in us, O Lord, as we set forth into the world to proclaim the good news of your salvation. Counsel us as we seek to follow your lead, guiding our steps to those who need to hear of your grace and love. Amen.