Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and through it many become defiled.
(Hebrews 12:14-15, NRSVA)

Thank God for the ministries of:

MCC Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

and

Rev. Sara Sills ministering with Cornerstone MCC, Mobile, Alabama, USA (Pasotral Anniversary Sep. 19, 2018)

Through the Bible in a year:
1 Chronicles 10-14
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Chronicles%2010-14&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

May God bless you and keep you;
May God’s face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
May God’s face turn toward you
and give you peace.
(Numbers 6:24-26, GNT)

Thank God for the ministries of:

MCC Pittsburgh, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, USA

and

Rev. Tomas Holloway ministering with MCC Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Numbers 5-8
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%205-8&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
(John 8:32, CEB)

Pentecost 11

Thank God for the ministries of:

King of Peace MCC, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

and

Paul Anway ministering with MCC Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
John 7-9
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%207-9&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

G-d reigns, let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice.
Clouds and thick darkness surround G-d;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of G-d’s throne
(Psalm 97:1-2, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Trinity MCC (Grand Prairie), Grand Prairie, Texas, USA

and

Dr. Rev-Teresa-Tygart ministering with MCC Washington DC, Washington, DC, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Psalm 96-98
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2096-98&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

Help us, O God our Savior,
for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
for your name’s sake.
(Psalm 79:9, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Trinity MCC, Gainesville, Florida, USA (Church anniversary near August 14, 1983)

and

Rev. Mark Harris ministering with Vision of Hope MCC, Mountville, Pennsylvania, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Daniel 7-12
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel%207-12&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

A person of knowledge uses words with restraint,
and a person of understanding is even-tempered.
(Proverbs 17:27, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Emerald City MCC Seattle, Seattle, Washington, USA (Church anniversary near August 13, 1972)

and

Dr Denise Powell ministering with MCC Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Australia

Through the Bible in a year:
Proverbs 17-18
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2017-18&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk.
(1 Timothy 1:5-6, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

MCC San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA (Church anniversary near August 13, 1979)

and

Rev. Kai Millar ministering with NNorthern Lights MCC, ewcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

Through the Bible in a year:
1 Timothy 1-3
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Timothy%201-3&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

Choose wisdom’s instruction instead of silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold,
for wisdom is more precious than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
(Proverbs 8:10-11, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Somos ICM en Cuba, Matanzas, Cuba (Church anniversary near August 12, 2015)

and

Rev. Marge Ragona ministering with New MCC Spiritual Community in Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
1 Chronicles 5-9
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Chronicles%205-9&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

O God, hear my prayer,
listen to my cry for mercy;
in your faithfulness and righteousness
come to my relief.
(Psalm 143:1, NIV)

Thank God for the ministries of:

Open Circle MCC, Bellview, Florida, USA

and

James Hartman ministering with MCC of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
Numbers 1-4
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers%201-4&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com

Simon Peter answered Jesus, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”
(John 6:68-69, GNT)

Pentecost 10

Thank God for the ministries of:

Safe Harbor MCC, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA

and

Rev. Kelly Durbin ministering with MCC Tampa, Tampa, Florida, USA

Through the Bible in a year:
John 5-6
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%205-6&version=NRSVA

Dale Burkholder
MCC Windsor, Ontario, Canada
www.laylinkmcc.com