Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6) – June 14, 2026
“And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ . . . You received without paying; give without pay.”
- Matthew 10:7-8 –
It’s almost officially summer! Oh, the wonderful sights and sounds of children playing, outdoor concerts, fireworks, and a host of late-night symphonies comprised of a plethora of insects. We are reminded of all God’s creation as we travel throughout the summer months; the earth is once again rich in vibrant colors. It is indeed the beginning of a new season and a natural time for growth.
We are now into the Season after Pentecost - a time to grow and mature in our faith as disciples of Christ and to live out the ministries the Spirit has empowered us with. Are you ready to follow the prompting and guiding of the Holy Spirit to live out God’s will for your life?
In Exodus 19:7-8 we learn that, “Moses came and called the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. All the people answered together and said, ‘All that the Lord has spoken we will do.’”
Imagine hearing their resounding, “Yes, we will do as you have commanded!” These people were on fire to do God’s work! Are you?
So, how do we go about proclaiming, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand?” Remember, we were commissioned by God and given all authority through the power of the Holy Spirit! And, because it was given freely to us, we should give freely to others! We are the ordinary people doing the extraordinary work of the Lord!
Psalm 100 is a beautiful verse to learn and a great way to proclaim God’s word: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
The Kingdom is at hand! God’s love endures forever! Amen.
Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6) – June 14, 2026
“And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ . . . You received without paying; give without pay.”
- Matthew 10:7-8 –
It’s almost officially summer! Oh, the wonderful sights and sounds of children playing, outdoor concerts, fireworks, and a host of late-night symphonies comprised of a plethora of insects. We are reminded of all God’s creation as we travel throughout the summer months; the earth is once again rich in vibrant colors. It is indeed the beginning of a new season and a natural time for growth.
We are now into the Season after Pentecost - a time to grow and mature in our faith as disciples of Christ and to live out the ministries the Spirit has empowered us with. Are you ready to follow the prompting and guiding of the Holy Spirit to live out God’s will for your life?
In Exodus 19:7-8 we learn that, “Moses came and called the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. All the people answered together and said, ‘All that the Lord has spoken we will do.’”
Imagine hearing their resounding, “Yes, we will do as you have commanded!” These people were on fire to do God’s work! Are you?
So, how do we go about proclaiming, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand?” Remember, we were commissioned by God and given all authority through the power of the Holy Spirit! And, because it was given freely to us, we should give freely to others! We are the ordinary people doing the extraordinary work of the Lord!
Psalm 100 is a beautiful verse to learn and a great way to proclaim God’s word: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
The Kingdom is at hand! God’s love endures forever! Amen.