That They May All Be One!
June 2, 2019
Seventh Sunday of Easter
During this season of Easter, an odd thing happens with the Lectionary. Instead of just reading what happened after Jesus rose and ascended, we are sometimes taken back to things Jesus said and did previously. Such is the case with today’s Gospel, part of what is known as Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer. It is a prayer that Jesus prayed just before going to the cross. Here Jesus prays that all who believe in Him—past, present, and future—may be one. Why review something that happened before the first Easter? Because Jesus’ prayer is not bound by time or place; Jesus, who has ascended to the right hand of the Father, is even now praying such a prayer. “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word” (John 17:20). This was Jesus’ prayer for the Twelve. This is also Jesus’ prayer for us. The model for our oneness in Christ is the Holy Trinity: “Just as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be in Us” (John 17:21). Jesus’ prayer for the Church today is that we may all be one, just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one, so that the world may believe.
See you Sunday to stay united in the Trinity!
Prayer Requests
Richard and Audrey Bublitz:
Mourning the death of Richard’s father, Elroy Bublitz (Age 91) last Monday
Aubrey Baker:
Will undergo a stem cell transplant
Gary Peterson, Lucy Hatter, Anne Hoyer and John Grotefend:
All in chemotherapy
Arnie Lomen (Shane Lomen’s father):
suffering from pseudo seizures
Brian and Erica Smith:
Celebrating their wedding anniversary on June 9th
Liz and Dan Howe:
Celebrating their wedding anniversary on the 10th.
The Dave Shilling family:
Preparing for a move to Fort Myers, where Laura has taken a call as ECS Director at Crown of Life Lutheran Church
Victory Lutheran Church and Preschool - Worship: 8&10:30AM, Bible Class: 9:15AM
Adult Bible Study Sundays at 9:15
“ Families of the Bible” Explore familiar Biblical family relationships - from Adam and Eve to Mary and her son Jesus - and the challenges those families faced. Each lesson examines Scriptural truths from a biblical family circumstance and applies them to modern family life.
6/2: Blessed is the Family That Puts God First: Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac
6/9: Salt That Lost Its Saltiness: Lot and His Family
6/16: Rivalry and Reconciliation: Jacob and His Family
6/23: Train a Child: The Families of Hannah and Eli
6/30: Fallen, Yet Forgiven: David’s Sin and Its Consequences for His Family
NEW Wednesday Midweek Bible Study series: “Name Changer.”
Begins on June 12, and will last a total of 5 weeks. This series will be hosted at Stephanie Benson’s house.
Week 1: From Impulsive to Heir
The first story of Jacob is a sad sign of things to come. Despite God’s promise to bless this younger brother, the “heel-grabber” Jacob uses his intelligence to hustle his older brother. What might seem small, however, starts a pattern of behavior that will ruin Jacob’s family and nearly destroy his life. This account warns us of the “small sins” that will become a pattern of something greater. Finally, it serves as a contrast with Jesus, the “older brother” who chose to give up his birthright of blessing to foolish sinners like us.
http://922church.com/name-changer-week-1
Email: office@victorylutheran.org
Location: 4651 Keran