Looking Ahead  

Sunday, August 24  
9:30 am:  Combined CE for Adults and Children
10:30am: Worship – “Who do you say that I am?” is the question that Jesus asks the disciples.  It is still the question that Jesus asks us.  However, we can still be like Peter—we can answer the questions with the right words (and get an” A” on the quiz) and still not be able to translate those words into a new reality (which means we get an “F” in the course.)  Ron Guengerich will preach on Peter’s great confessions and great confusion (Matthew 15:21-28).  We also notice how Paul calls us to be “transformed by the renewal of our minds” (Romans 12:1-2).  
Worship Planners: Gail Shetler and Angie Hochstedler. 

Sunday, August 31
9:30 am:  Combined CE for Adults and Children
10:30am:  Worship – Labor Day weekend may be the time to get away, to take a break from work.  It is also the time to review how we look at our calling (vocation) and how we assess those things that occupy most of our time (occupation).  Jesus calls us to follow him in all that we do.  He invites and calls His disciples to grow in worship, fellowship, apprenticeship (learning), stewardship and proclamation.  These areas that Jesus invites us to carry out become our calling.  Ron Guengerich will preach on “Called to Be God’s Representatives.”  The Scriptures for the day are Exodus 3:1-17; Romans 12:9-21; and Matthew 16:24-28.  Worship planner: Gail Shetler.