Expect the Unexpected
Rev. Ryan Tristin Chapman
Minister of Adult Faith and Pastoral Care, offering Sunday morning worship and pastoral support to older adults
August 20, 2023
May our thankful prayers echo through the universe!
This week we continue to explore healing and forgiveness, and mark our gratitude for ongoing education. This week’s reading has Jesus learning from a Canaanite woman and acquiescing to her request to heal her daughter. Though she is not a Jew, Jesus learns that all people deserve to be met with love, treated humanely, and offered access to heal. Who is in the position of the Canaanite woman today? In our other reading, Joseph forgives his brothers for selling him into slavery. How might we continue to explore radical forgiveness? When can our misfortune help us adapt and find opportunities to help each other?
This week we appreciate the fundaments of church: love, forgiveness, and healing. Join us in worship, prayer, and praise this day (and every day!) and we hope to see you next week!