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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 6, 2026
Conflict is a part of relationships and life in community. Jesus’ words in today's gospel are often used in situations having to do with church discipline. The prophet Ezekiel tells of warning the wicked to turn from their ways, and Paul reminds us that love is the fulfilling of the law. We gather in the name of Christ, assured that he is present among us with gifts of peace and reconciliation.
Matthew 18:15-20
Jesus offers practical advice to his disciples on how individuals—and the church as a whole—should go about restoring relationships when one member has sinned against another.
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 15 “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. 16 But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17 If that person refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church, and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a gentile and a tax collector. 18 Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 15 “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. 16 But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17 If that person refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church, and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a gentile and a tax collector. 18 Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING! THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING! THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING
Each October, we open the Pumpkin Patch—a wonderful place to find fall pumpkins and gourds in many varieties, shapes, and colors.
From tiny treasures like the elf house to the perfect pumpkin for your porch, come find YOUR perfect pumpkin!
Hours of Operation
Daily 11am - 7pm
October 11 through October 31
We look forward to seeing you this year!
Each October, we open the Pumpkin Patch—a wonderful place to find fall pumpkins and gourds in many varieties, shapes, and colors.
From tiny treasures like the elf house to the perfect pumpkin for your porch, come find YOUR perfect pumpkin!
Hours of Operation
Daily 11am - 7pm
October 11 through October 31
We look forward to seeing you this year!