Readings: Zechariah 9: 9-12 Romans 7: 15-25a
Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-end
Robin commented briefly on each of the readings and made connections with the emergence of liberation theology such as in the writings of Ernesto Cardenal, a Roman Catholic Priest who inspired the people of his parish in Solentiname, an archipelago island in Nicaragua. They read the Bible together and realised how it spoke to them. Peace and Justice are at the heart of this understanding of the Gospel.
Zechariah’s invitation to become members of a movement seeking to bring peace to nations was paralleled with Jesus’ invitation to his followers to become members of a movement called initially as “The Way”. In our present context we were invited as a congregation to rediscover what it means to be making a difference in our neighbourhood and indeed in our world.
NOTICES
Tuesday 7th July 10am Inter-church Prayer Group in St Andrew’s Garden Room
Thursday 8th July
8.45am Morning Prayer [Scottish Episcopal Church 2024] at the rear in St Andrew’s Church.
10am Said Eucharist in St Andrew’s followed by refreshments in the Hall.
Thursday 9th July at 7.30pm in St Augustine’s’ Dumbarton Concert for Ukraine by the Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo. Free entry with invitation to make a charitable donation to victims of the war. See posters in hall.
NEXT Sunday 12th July—Pentecost 7
10am Sung Eucharist led by Robin. Preacher: Dawn Matthew, Canon Missioner Organist: Alison
Readings: Isaiah 55: 10-13 Romans 8: 1-11 Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
The July/August edition of the St Andrew’s Newsletter is available at the back of the church, in the hall and on the website.
Bishop Nick speaks on Mission at the Recent General Synod https://youtu.be/PGNReAQEGmo?si=sjSceLirj4ELpECu
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