This Week At A Glance

Dear Church Family:

We held our church yard and bake sale on Saturday, with much success. We thank Rosie Guy and the Ladies Aid team for sorting, selling, and packing up loads of stuff.  The bakers are also to be thanked for providing a nice array of blueberry-themed baked goods.  Rosie reported yesterday that $1000 was raised, and it will benefit the Chase Emerson Memorial Public Library in Deer Isle–a great effort for a great cause.  And thanks to Jack Scott for hauling the leftovers away Saturday afternoon.

The next big thing on our summer schedule is the Author Event with Thomas E. Ricks, on August 27th. At 7 pm in our sanctuary noted author and local resident Ricks will talking about his latest work.  “We Can’t Save You:  A Tale of Politics, Murder, and Maine.”

Ricks, author of five New York Times bestsellers, combines his deep knowledge of Maine with his years of experience covering U.S. military operations to craft a powerful tale of politics and mayhem in this riveting crime novel.  Here is a description:

When a group of young Native Americans launch a series of protests against climate change and its effects on the waters and woods of Maine, veteran FBI agent Ryan Tapia, is assigned to monitor the movement. The protestors, who become determined to split away from American society, are led by “Peeled Paul” Soco, a hermit who played a key role in one of Tapia’s previous investigations. When the marchers begin making camps on the lawns of luxurious summer mansions along the Maine coast, they win national media attention—and the wrath of a reactionary president.  Tapia soon finds himself torn. He wants to do right by Soco and the protestors, but his bosses at the Bureau are eager to please a president itching to crack down on them. Growing increasingly sympathetic to the protestors and their cause, he tells them about a possible refuge—a secret CIA base hidden away in the depths of the Maine woods on the Canadian border.

Well, I’m intrigued and curious to know more.  The idea of a reactionary U.S. President sounds pretty far fetched though!  (LOL) The books will be available for sale after the talk, during a reception in Fellowship Hall.  Come one, come all!

On Sunday, we continue our travels with Jesus as he heals a woman who for 18 years has suffered with a crooked spine and not been able to stand up straight.  Luke 13:10-17 is a compelling look at the way Jesus takes initiative in the healing.  She does not ask for healing, but Jesus notices her affliction, lays hands on her, and cures her.  In doing so he breaks all the rules because it  is the sabbath and this is considered work by the religious authorities.  Jesus does not care about rules when it comes to human need. This demonstrates the invasive character of God’s reign on earth, as it breaks down walls and fences.

See you in church,
Pastor Kim
 

We thank Marnie Crowell for this inspiring image and message.

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