Having heard about a new term ("affluenza") for an old malady ("all kinds of greed" Luke 12:15) in worship this past weekend, we also heard about the solution to such a "disease" or "dis-ease" if you would. For "affluenza" is not just an economic, political or social problem. It's a spiritual problem that can only be "cured" with a new heart and a new and right spirit. That's what Jesus was about, and what he came to do and to offer: to show us a better way, and give us new hearts and a new spirit.
This coming weekend, our readings take us to a next step in this process as we hear some of Abraham's story and the call to live by faith. It will also be nice to have Pastor Shelly back with us after her vacation!
But before next weekend, the Youth Group will be meeting at the Vero Bowl (old Luria's plaza behind the Outback restaurant) at 6:30 pm, instead of at church. See you there!
And looking ahead, the ELCA will be meeting for it's Churchwide Assembly in Pittsburg from Aug. 12-18. You can follow the meetings and worship services live by going to www.ELCA.org.
Finally, if you were in church this past weekend, you've noticed some construction (or at this point, "destruction") going on! We will be getting new covered walkways! Most of the old walkways have been taken down. Next will be some cement work and shop plans being drawn up for the new walkways. So, be patient for the next couple months, and watch your step, but this should not get in the way of all that is going on. We will just be without some shade and shelter from the rain for a while.
To keep up with other things going on around Our Savior, visit our website at: www.oursaviorelca.com.
Have a blessed week! Pastor Jack Diehl +
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