This Week in Worship

August 9, 2026

10:30AM

Matthew 14:22-33

“If You Are in Over Your Head…”

Rev. Paul Bayerl

22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

27 But Jesus immediately said to them: â€śTake courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

28 â€śLord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

29 â€śCome,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. â€śYou of little faith,” he said, â€śwhy did you doubt?”

32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Second Friday Mission Dinner

The Second Friday Dinner in August will be held on August 14, 2026 5:30-7:00PM.

This month’s dinner is Pulled Pork, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Rolls and Butter and delicious assorted deserts. The cost of each dinner is $20 and Take-Out is available. Call the church office at (772) 546-5043 Mon-Thurs. 9am-12pm to make your reservation.