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This Sunday Jesus says that the bread he gives for the life of the world is his flesh, and whoever eats this bread has eternal life now and will be raised on the last day. In Ephesians Paul tells us what this life Jesus gives us looks like, this life we live as those marked with the seal of the Holy Spirit in baptism. We live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. The whole purpose of life is giving yourself for the other. Readings: 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:1-8, Ephesians 4:25--5:2, John 6:35, 41-51  If you missed the #ELCAConfrontingRacism Webcast, you can see the recorded version here. First Lutheran Church of The Trinity's annual Jesus and Justice Day-Camp is coming soon. Details are coming, but what we can tell you now is that there will be fun games, good food, fascinating speakers, and campfire worship every evening.   This is multigenerational: All Are Welcome! August 11 - August 14 6:00pm to  9:00pm Cool Community Event:  Henry C. Palmisano Nature Center Advisory Council presents the 3rd Annual Bridgeport Air and Water Show.   on Saturday, August 15. Features will include: stunt kites, kites for sale, free paper kites, activities for kids in Palmisano and McGuane Parks, tours of the native plants and migratory birds in Palmisano, catch and release fishing, a scavenger hunt and more.  Admission as always is FREE.

E-News August 10

Join us Sunday for worship, 10:30. 

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Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God's presence to others.

Readings: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33

Tomorrow, Saturday, is Godly Play Training.  
Godly Play is rooted in story, wonder, liturgy, discovery and joy as
children seek and find the mystery of God's presence.  Learn more here.

Chicago March Against World Silence on Gaza Massacre 
2:30 PM on Sunday, August 10 starting at Michigan & Congress in Chicago. 

"The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land raises its voice to ask all people of good will to intervene in the present situation of unacceptable violence and bloodshed. Your intervention and action will create hope in a hopeless situation. If we cannot take steps toward peace, we will continue to be held hostage by extremism. Please do not leave us alone in this moment of struggle. The whole Middle East is boiling. We need your prophetic voice and support so that peace built on justice and reconciliation built on forgiveness will prevail."
Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land

Midwest Books to Prisoners, a program that is housed in our auditorium

by our minister of music, Bob, is in need of postage. 

Thanks to an anonymous donor, this week your donation could count double!  

Any amount helps - Click here to donate. 

It's always exciting to host people who are doing amazing things!
This weekend, Christian rapper, Just Steve will be recording a music video in The Orpahnage.
Next weekend The Dreamcatcher Foundation will be holding a training in the kitchen.  

We are really looking forward to this year's camp and hope that you are too.    A Hard Rain is Gonna Fall: Jesus and Justice Camp at First Trinity starts Tuesday, and all are welcome!  Click here to learn about our speakers!

Summer Day Camp

Join us for a week long (evening) day camp.
Explore the waters of faith, and of life.

Tuesday, August 12: 
Waters of Creation : Breathing Beauty into Chaos

Wednesday, August 13:
Waters of the Flood : Seeking Abundance in Oblivion

Thursday, August 14:
Waters of Deliverance : Following the Liberator / Finding a Way

Friday, August 15:
Waters of Baptism : Heirs of Promise / Servants of All

More details as time gets closer.
Contact pastor@firsttrinitychicago.com for more info.
Or visit the facebook event page.