Welcome Friends and Guests: JThree weeks ago, we heard Peter’s confession of faith as told in John’s gospel. This week we hear Mark’s version, when Peter says, “You are the Messiah.” In John, the stumbling block is Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the scandal has to do with Jesus’ words about his own coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus’ words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of messiah) in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3); so, we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross.
Worship: We welcome all into the fullness of God's love. If you are visiting, please Come back and worship with us each Sunday at 10 a.m. -- we will return to the sanctuary for worship next Sunday.
Communion: We celebrate open communion. This is Christ’s table, all are welcome, as Christ welcomes all. We will commune via tincture (dipping bread into wine or grape juice cup.
Fellowship: Please join us after worship today for our annual potluck/picnic.
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