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THE WEEK OF JULY 26-AUGUST 2, 2009

 

 

This Sunday’s readings are Exodus 16:2-4,9-15; Psalm 78:1-25; Ephesians 4:17-25; and John 6:24-35.  The Exodus reading tells the story of the Israelites receiving quail and bread from heaven (manna; depicted above) while in the wilderness:

 

"The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, 'If only we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.' ... In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, "It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat."

 

In John's Gospel, Jesus references the Exodus miracle as he identifies himself as the bread of life:

"Then Jesus said to them, 'Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.' They said to him, 'Sir, give us this bread always.' Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'"

Jesus, You are the Bread of Life; may we feast on this Bread always and never be hungry.  Amen.

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Wednesday, July 29                 12:15 pm.  Holy Eucharist.

                                               5:30 pm.  Holy Eucharist with homily.  Please note the new, earlier time of this service.

Special meeting for Sunday School teachers, parents, and anyone interested in supporting our children's ministries.  Meet at the Parish House (209 Madison Avenue). 

                                               

Friday, July 31                          12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing.

                          

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

Homily: the Assistant Minister

 

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist

Sermon: the Assistant Minister

Nursery Care is available.  Coffee Hour follows the service.

 

 

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

Monday, August 3-                  9:15 am-12:00 noon.  Vacation Bible School 

Friday, August 7                      "Discovery Canyon," for children ages 3-11.  We have reached our maximum enrollment but are accepting names for a waiting list.  The cost is $50 per child.  Volunteers needed.  Please speak to the Assistant Minister for more information.

 

Sunday, August 16                   Parish brunch at a local restaurant.  Dutch treat.  All are welcome to attend.

                                               

Wednesday, August 26            7:00 pm. Next Twenties and Thirties' event.  Note that this is a Wednesday (rather than our usual Tuesday).  We will meet at the Parish House (209 Madison Avenue) and walk to a local bar for Drinks and Discussion.  RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

 

Sunday, September 13            5:00 pm.  Sunday evening service resumes. 

 

Sunday, October 4                  Homecoming Sunday.  Parish Potluck in the Assembly Hall following the 11:00 am service.

 

Friday, October 9-                   Parish Retreat to Incarnation Center, Ivoryton, CT.

Sunday, October 11

 

Be well.

 

~the Rev. Amanda Kucik Rinas: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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