When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power and Herod has him killed. In Herod’s fear that Jesus is John returned from the dead, we may hear hope for the oppressed: all the prophets killed through the ages are alive in Jesus. We are called to witness to justice in company with them, and to proclaim God’s saving love. Our service will be live streamed from Atonement Lutheran Church starting at 9:30 AM. Click on the image above to watch the live stream. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XCovEPKnrXtGqai27URe5zNwbtoK59p_/view?usp=drive_link

Cuando Amós relata su visión de Dios juzgando a Israel por su maltrato a los pobres, se convierte en una amenaza para el poder de los sacerdotes y del rey. Juan el Bautista también le dice la verdad al poder, y Herodes lo hace matar. En el temor de Herodes de que Jesús sea Juan resucitado, podemos escuchar esperanza para los oprimidos: todos los profetas asesinados a lo largo de los siglos están vivos en Jesús. Estamos llamados a dar testimonio de la justicia en compañía de ellos y a proclamar el amor salvador de Dios. Nuestro servicio comienza al mediodía desde la Iglesia Luterana Atonement. ¡Esperamos verte ahí!

Mark’s gospel makes clear how great is the press of the crowd, with its countless needs to be met, on Jesus and his disciples. Yet in today’s gospel Jesus advises his disciples to get away and rest, to take care of themselves. Sometimes we think that when others are in great need we shouldn’t think of ourselves at all; but Jesus also honors the caregivers’ need. We are sent from Christ’s table to care for others and for ourselves. Our service will be live-streamed from Atonement Lutheran Church starting at 9:30 AM. Click on the image above to watch the live stream. The bulletin for this service can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-x4VMyubcaNX0nGAeeHeHa_EsdSku5i0/view?usp=drive_link