Luke 12:49-56 | Often when we hear of “fire” in Scripture, our first inclination is to think of images of judgment, retribution, and punishment. But throughout Scripture, “fire” also points to the presence of God, and the ongoing work of God to (re)form the world into God’s original intention for wholeness and life. So, as we continue to follow the love of Jesus this summer, join us as we consider the power of God’s fire: refining us, the church, and all God’s creation more and more into the image of God’s Kingdom.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Bulletin
Copyright acknowledgments: Music covered under Augsburg Fortress License #SB135131, CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A. Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Liturgy: Text Acknowledgement for Behold, I Make All Things New. Music: Benjamin Splichal Larson. Purchased by SOTC, 2019. Hymn of the Day: Let Refi ner’s Fire. Text and Music: Brian Doerksen. Text and Music: © 1990 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing. Covered under CCLI. Offering Song: On the Wind of Spirit. Text and Music: Mark Hayes. Text and Music: © 2016 The Lorenz Publishing Corporation. Covered under One License. Communion Song: Fresh Wind. Text and Music: Matt Cocker, Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood, David Ware. Text and Music: ©2020 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Hillsong Music Publishing USA). Covered under CCLI. Sending Song: Lord, Reign in Me. Text and Music: Brenton Brown. Text and Music: © 1996 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire), administered by Integrity. Covered under One License.