Sunday’s gospel lesson (Mark 1:29-39), tells the story of Jesus healing Peter’s mother-in-law. Like her we too are lifted up in our baptism and the promise of resurrection to health and service. Following Jesus, we strengthen the powerless.
With all eyes on the Super Bowl, an event that a lot of wealth is spent to support the powerful, we will have an opportunity to make a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen a local ministry that provides free meals to the hungry and needy.
Besides our regular worship services at 8:30 am and 11:00, there will be a casual, kids-friendly communion worship service at 9:45 am.
Scripture readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147: 1-11; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39.
Prayer of the Day: “Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.” Amen