Here's Sunday's Bulletin.
Take special note of the post-Worship discussion around the Fellowship Hall sofas: an opportunity to share your story of a time in your churchgoing life (if any) when you felt, "*This* is what Church is really about!"
Jesus' popularity was peaking. "Large crowds were traveling with him."
Then, he turns and faces them. An ancient literary cue that something prophetic -- something uncomfortable -- was about to be uttered ...
Sunday's Gospel Lectionary Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Our Message: "Discipleship: Jesus' Family Values"