Prayer: Dear God, as we are in this together, may we be there for each other. Thank you for being with us always. Amen
Reading: Mark 9: 38-50 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: In recent travels, I saw a billboard and yard signs that read, “We are all in this together. How timely not just for this moment but always. So many challenges to face together. Flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, sickness, and more. There are always people in the same boat trying to stay afloat. How? By helping each other. During World War II, we sometimes made do with limited butter, sugar, laundry soap and gasoline. One pair of shoes a year! And we survived. Sacrifices not seen as hardships but simply adjustments without complaint. All in it together. Our text today also reminds us we are in this together. Jesus says, “Whoever is not against us is for us,” so give that cup of water to one who needs it. Jesus warns anyone to not put a stumbling block in front of others but rather support each other with belief. Jesus encourages to have salt in ourselves and be at peace with one another. What does all this mean? What does all this look like? Let’s figure that out together because we are all in this together. And remember, God is with us, too. --Alice Yeakel
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