5th Sunday after Pentecost - July 2 - 8:30 am Service

In today’s gospel, Christ promises that the disciple who gives a cup of cold water to the little ones serves Christ himself. The welcome of baptism is for all God’s children. This baptismal gift sets us free from the power of sin and death. From worship we are sent on our baptismal mission: to serve the little ones of this world and to be a sign of God’s merciful welcome.

First Reading: Jeremiah 28: 5-9

Responsive Reading: Psalm 89: 1-4, 15-18

Second Reading: Romans 6: 12-23

Gospel Reading from St Matthew 10: 40-42