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“Dear God, Let Us Share” Duane Donnally
1st Scripture Reading:
Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40
Do not fret
because of the wicked;
do not be envious
of wrongdoers,
for they will soon fade
like the grass,
and wither
like the green herb.
Trust in God,
and do good;
so you will live in the land,
and enjoy security.
Take delight in God,
who will give you
the desires of your heart.
Commit your way
to God;
trust in God,
and God will act.
God will make your vindication shine
like the light,
and the justice of your cause
like the noonday.
Be still before God,
and wait patiently;
do not fret over those
who prosper in their way,
over those who carry out
evil devices.
Refrain from anger,
and forsake wrath.
Do not fret–
it leads only to evil.
For the wicked shall be cut off,
but those who wait for God
shall inherit the land.
Yet a little while,
and the wicked will be no more;
though you look diligently
for their place,
they will not be there.
But the meek shall inherit
the land,
and delight themselves
in abundant prosperity.
The salvation of the righteous
is from God,
who is their refuge
in the time of trouble.
God helps them
and rescues them;
God rescues them
from the wicked,
and saves them,
because they take refuge in God.
2nd Scripture Reading:
Luke 6:27-38
“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you.
“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”
About Rev. Sarah Gomez-Lorraine
Rev. Sarah Gomez- Lorraine originally from Kodiak Island, Alaska has called many states home. She’s been involved with the Coast Guard, Navy and is an Army spouse. A graduate of Andover Newton Theological School with a Master’s in Divinity and a Masters of Arts in Global Interreligious Leadership. While attending ANTS, was a “Member in Discernment” with the United Church of Christ, the recipient of the UCC “Make a Difference Award”, Merit Based Scholar, the 2016 Graduation Commencement Speaker, and became a Lieutenant in the Navy’s Chaplain Candidate program. Rev. Sarah has served in UCC congregations for the past 6 years in varying forms of ministry in Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York and now Menifee, CA. After graduation Rev. Sarah was ordained with “The Covenant of the Cross”, a Progressive Independent Charismatic Congregation in Nashville, TN. Then serving in 3 hospitals as a Chaplain Intern, Resident and now continues her Chaplain ministry at VA Hospital Loma Linda. For the last 5 years she’s been happily married to Sgt. LaReina Gomez-Lorraine proudly serves Active Duty in the US Army.