We often use simple stories to help children understand why they should have empathy for others, tell the truth, and not brag. Recall “The Tortoise and The Hare,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “Chanticleer and the Fox” – you may want to look them up! Today, Pastor Linda shares a parable (or story) that Jesus told about two people who were praying, one with boasting and the other with humility. Can you guess who Jesus wants us to emulate, and why?
Our services are being held with in-person attendance at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Today’s service is provided below in its entirety in video format. Note that closed captioning is available when “CC” appears in white at the bottom of the video panel. Click the CC to see the text; as it is done with an automated service, there may be errors in transcription.
Our Scripture Reading is Luke 18:9-14 (NRSVUE). Today’s parable by Jesus was a thinly-veiled conviction of some synagogue leaders who were against him. He designed it to highlight those who were self-righteous, despised others as not being as worthy as they were, and felt God owed them anything they demanded. In contrast, the tax collector, who had very low social status, was fully repentant of his sins. By exaggerating the difference between these two characters, Jesus emphasized the humility that was needed to enter the Kingdom of God.
 The message today from Rev. Dr. Linda Holbrook is “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.”
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- “Dropkick Me, Jesus, through the Goalposts of Life” words and music by Paul Craft. Words © Screen Gems-emi Music Inc., Black Sheep Music.
- “More Like You” words and music by Scott Wesley Brown. © 1997 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). CCLI song #2145051, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Guide My Feet” African American spiritual, harm. by Wendell Whalum. Harm. © Estate of Wendell Whalum. CCLI song #7100159, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Sanctuary” words and music by John Thompson and Randy Scruggs. © 1982 Full Armor Publishing Company (Admin. by Peermusic III, Ltd.); Whole Armor Publishing Company (Admin. by Peermusic III, Ltd.). CCLI song #24140, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Give Me a Clean Heart” words and music by Margaret P. Douroux. © 1970 Douroux, Margaret Pleasant (Admin. by Rev. Earl A. Pleasant Publishing). CCLI song #314764, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Grace Alone” words and music by Scott Wesley Brown and Jeff Nelson. © 1998 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). CCLI song #2335524, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” words by Thomas Ken, music from Geistliche Kirchengesänge. Public domain). CCLI song #1364029, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Trees of the Field” words by Steffi Geiser Ruben, music by Stuart Dauermann. © 1975 Lillenas Publishing Company (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.). CCLI song #20546, CCLI License #2718708.
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