SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
THE GOD WHO SEEKS US
AUGUST 3, 2025 — 10:30 AM
✝️ This week’s service reflects on the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12) and invites us to consider what it means to treasure what matters to God. Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock explores the contrast between storing up earthly wealth and embracing the riches of divine grace. We welcome guest musicians Michael Zappavigna (flute) and Robert Hall (piano and organ).
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
Psalm 107:1-9, 43
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.
Luke 11:1-13
And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
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