Today's bible reading is Lamentations 5: 1-22, which addresses the anguish of the Hebrews more than 2,000 years ago. Reading this passage helps us understand the extreme anxiety and sense of hopelessness that can preoccupy people . . . and helps us realize that we should not be afraid to look back on mistakes we and our ancestors have made, lament them and work to correct them. In light of recent racial clashes and distrust among the American people, making a renewed vow to overcome injustice is timely and deeply Christian in its very essence.
You’ll see a graduation cap in a place of honor on the communion table (next to the hand sanitizer dispenser!) in recognition of those who have recently graduated from school or have been promoted to the next step of their academic lives.
Tunes presented by pianist Natalya Amelchanko include:
Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Change My Heart, O God
Do Not Be Afraid (I Am With You)
More Love to Thee, O Christ
Will You Come and Follow Me?
and more.
