Don’t be afraid

Sunday 25 June 2023

Readings:
Genesis 21:1-21
Matthew 10:26-30
 
Psalm 86:1-10
Listen to me, Lord, and answer me,
    for I am helpless and weak.
2 Save me from death, because I am loyal to you;
    save me, for I am your servant and I trust in you.
3 You are my God, so be merciful to me;
    I pray to you all day long.
4 Make your servant glad, O Lord,
    because my prayers go up to you.
5 You are good to us and forgiving,
    full of constant love for all who pray to you.
6 Listen, Lord, to my prayer;
    hear my cries for help.
7 I call to you in times of trouble,
    because you answer my prayers.
8 There is no god like you, O Lord,
    not one has done what you have done.
9 All the nations that you have created
    will come and bow down to you;
    they will praise your greatness.
10 You are mighty and do wonderful things;
    you alone are God.

You can watch the recording of today’s sermon here: https://youtu.be/8DMlUqJj3EM

May the knowledge of God’s presence
be our strength throughout this day,
a source of wisdom, love, light, and grace.
And as darkness falls, may each of us find peace in that presence,
and the gift of sleep.
                                              John Birch: https://www.faithandworship.com/ (adapted)