Gathered & Sent Mark 6:1-13

Fresh off 3 healing stories, Jesus heads to his hometown of Nazareth. We find him teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath. At first the listeners are astounded at the wisdom of this great teaching. But it isn't long before they question the source - the teacher. It's just Jesus who grew up here. His family are here. How can he be so special? So Jesus moves on, gathers the 12 core disciples in, empowers them for a mission and sends them out. Gathered in and Sent out. It is the rhythm of life with God. It is the rhythm of the Church. 

Music between the scripture and sermon "Who Is My Mother" (More Voices Hymnal #178). Words: Shirley Erena Murray, 1992. Music: Ron Klusmeier, 2002.Words copyright Hope Publishing Co. Music copyright Ron Klusmeier.  Podcast/Streamed with Permission under One License Number: A-607425 & CCLI 2453477