PORCH: The next PORCH sort date is 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!

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, August 12, 12th Sunday after Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for next week’s lessons, please read 1 Kings 19:1–8, Ps. 34:1–8, Eph. 4:17—5:2, John 6:35–51