Sermon – September 8, 2019

Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Here is a link to listen to the sermon by The Rev. Liz Maxwell on the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. There is also a link to the scripture for this Sunday.

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You can read the scripture for September 8th here.

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