We the Church: Please join us this Sunday, July 15 at 9:45 a.m. to watched a video titled “We the Church: The Priesthood of All Believers.” The video, produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries, looks at how God has worked through pastors and laypeople to preserve His church during difficult times, giving us the assurance that He can do it again.

PORCH: The PORCH sort dates for summer are July 16 and August 13. Please keep bringing non-perishables and canned goods to church. These items are taken to those with food insecurity needs in the area. FeedingAmerica.org indicates that 15.4% of North Carolinians are challenged with food insecurities; so about 1 in every 6-7 people don’t have enough food. Let’s keep helping!

Readings for Sunday, July 15, 8th Sunday after Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for next week’s lessons, please read Amos 7:7–15, Ps. (1–7) 8–13, Eph. 1:3–14, Mark 6:14–29.