Men’s Retreat: The Men of Advent look forward to another great weekend of fellowship, studying God’s Word and growing together in Christ in 2018! We have currently reserved 10 rooms, which hold up to 20 men double occupancy, at the Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC from October 5-7. The costs for the Men’s Retreat are: $184 per person (two per room); $224 (single); the cost includes 2 nights and all meals dinner Friday through breakfast Sunday. Let Dave Neely, Bill Ackerman or John Stow know if you can attend.

Joy:fully Lutheran – Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks. Christ has done it. Even as our world changes, the Word of God remains the same. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod proclaims this truth here and throughout the world in mission work, disaster response, universities, seminaries and especially in our congregations. True joy is found in the Good News that God is for you. We rejoice in this. We vigorously make known the love of Christ. Watch the video here.

Continuing Education at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cary, NC: Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz is giving two evening seminars (focused on laity). Permitting people to learn firsthand some of the great work being done for our church through the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty. Evening Seminars (Designed for Lay Audience) Sunday, August 12: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Two Kingdom Engagement of the Culture for the Sake of the Mission of the Church. Monday, August 13: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Religious Liberty in America: Concerns, Trends, Victories and Engagement.

Readings for Sunday, July 22, 9th Sunday after Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for next week’s lessons, please read Jer. 23:1–6, Ps. 23, Eph. 2:11–22, Mark 6:30–44.