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A Death in the Family
Sunday, June 21
A Death in the Family
2 Samuel 1:17, 19-27
O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. 2 Samuel 1:24 NRSVue
We mourn for David who lost his friend. We mourn for Jonathan who was forced to choose between those who meant the most to him. We mourn for Saul, who drifted from his calling, leaving the people without a leader.
Father’s Day (Observed in the USA and many other countries)
Pray for fathers and father figures.
Mother Emanuel Nine Remembrance
Pray for those who still live with the pain of this tragedy.
Fierce and Faithful Friends
Saturday, June 20
Fierce and Faithful Friends
1 Samuel 20:16-17, 32-34, 42
Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, since both of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘The LORD shall be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants, forever.’ ” He got up and left; and Jonathan went into the city. 1 Samuel 20:42 NRSVue
Loyalty never goes out of season.
World Refugee Day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/refugee-day
The Greatest Love
Friday, June 19
The Greatest Love
John 15:9-17
As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. John 15:9 NRSVue
How fortunate we are to experience the very love that God gave to Christ.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-sexual-violence-in-conflict-day
Juneteenth (Celebrated in the USA): Pray for the strengthening of freedom and democracy.
Friends When All is Lost
Thursday, June 18
Friends When All is Lost
Ruth 1:11-18
But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Ruth 1:16 NRSVue
Because of the friendliness of others, we are able see the Lord’s faithfulness even in our lowest circumstances.
International Day for Countering Hate Speech
https://www.un.org/en/observances/countering-hate-speech
A Friend Closer than a Brother
Wednesday, June 17
A Friend Closer than a Brother
Proverbs 18:19-24
Some friends play at friendship, but a true friend sticks closer than one’s sibling.
Proverbs 18:24 NRSVue
Treat your friendships as a gift from God.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
https://www.un.org/en/observances/desertification-day