27 June - 3 July 2009
Worship Together27 June - 3 July 2009
Proper 8
Mark 5.21-43Context
We read on to Mark 5 this week, a chapter of healing miracles, and look at two intertwined incidents relating to women. We observe the astonishing persistence of a chronically sick and excluded woman, and the desperate faith of a man about to lose his only daughter.
Common thread – Raising up (Mark 5.21-43)
The ROOTS resources this week consider the way in which God raises us up. Faithfulness and trust can act powerfully even when we can’t see the whole picture.
An alternative thread, for adults explores the Gospel, Psalm and Lamentations readings.
These resources were first published in Issue 41 May/June 2009.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 8 Year B
Wisdom of Solomon 1.13-15; 2.23-24
Lamentations 3.22-33
Psalm 30
2 Corinthians 8.7-15
Mark 5.21-43
