This Sunday at Peace

Scripture: Genesis 18 and Matthew 9:35-10:8

a note from Holly

We all want to feel welcomed, at home, like we belong. Same for the three visitors who showed up at Abraham and Sarah’s tent.

It’s a timely scripture with World Cup visitors coming to KC. Offering hospitality—from a cool cup of water, to a kind word, to protection for the migrant—is at the heart of our faith.

But we don’t always show up with open arms. Sometimes we’re tired, some days we’re afraid. You hear a bit of that in Matthew’s words to the disciples: about what to do if you are not welcomed.

The invitation is always to come closer: closer to the other, closer to ourselves.

It’s hard to know what the next few weeks will bring: wall to wall people or not much different!!

Either way, I’m hoping to use this as a season to reflect on how I approach everyone—from my kids to the guests from across the sea—with an open, gracious, loving heart.

Holly