A Deserted Place

August 2, 2026
Mark 6:30-44
“A Deserted Place”
Rev. Benjamin Wines
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

Today is the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “A Deserted Place”. Our Scripture passage comes from Mark 6:30-44 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 23. We look forward to joining you in this time of Worship.

Call to Worship (from Psalm 23)
Leader: The Lord is my shepherd
People: I shall not want.
Leader: He makes me lie down in green pastures;
People: He leads me beside still waters;
Leader: He restores my soul.
People: He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Leader: Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
People: I fear no evil, for you are with me;
Leader: Your rod and your staff—they comfort me.
People: You prepare a table before me,
Leader: In the presence of my enemies;
People: You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Leader: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
People: All the days of my life.
Leader: And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
People: My whole life long.

Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, Jesus offers rest to his disciples.
Why is it important for Christians to find rest?
How can we be a place of rest for other people?