Do the Work | James 1
Good morning, Echo Church!
Today we wade into the depths of a new book: James. It’s short, but dense and ready to spin our heads a bit. Wherever you are, join us as we open our ears and minds to the word. We’ll listen, read, reflect, and pray. Let’s let it soak in and penetrate our hearts today.
Play the video below, and stick around for the reflection questions and prayer prompt. After that, keep scrolling! Even though we are apart, we have some things going on that we want you to be a part of, so check out the announcements as well as Echo Kids for a video and coloring page.
Thanks so much, as always, for being with us and journeying together!
Your Friendly Digital Worship Minister,
Dillon
REFLECTION
• Have you ever looked in a mirror and realized you had something on your face all day that no one told you about?
What makes you most confident when you look in the mirror?
• Today’s metaphor is a bit humorous. (Did you expect the Bible to have humor?) Does this metaphor help you grasp what James is trying to say? Does humor help you remember things?
Mirrors were a luxury back in James’s time—what do you think the original readers of his letter thought about this mirror metaphor?
• When you think of doing the work of faith, who comes to mind as a role model? How have their actions inspired you?
What things can your friends do to support you as you try to do the work of your faith? Share your specific needs with a friend. Ask for people to stick with you.
PRAYER
God, show us how we as individuals and how we as Echo Church can take another step forward to live out your words in the coming days, weeks, and months.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ONLINE GATHERING TODAY
If you aren’t able to join us in a back yard this morning, consider meeting up with some others at 10:30am on Zoom.
OUTDOOR WORSHIP HOUR
We’re currently hosting several small Sunday morning backyard worship gatherings to provide the option to meet together. We will still post our services online each week. Click here to RSVP.
WAYS TO GIVE
Visit echochurch.org/give any time to worship through giving and support our ministry together. Or snail mail to: Echo Church, PO Box 6067, Cincinnati, OH 45206
TOTES FOR TEACHERS
We are thrilled to announce that we have collected all of the funds necessary to supply each student at Douglass Elementary a face mask for the up and coming school year. A big thank you to everyone who played a part in making this possible!
Each week leading up to our supply delivery on August 17th, we will highlight a specific item for us to focus on collecting.
This week's featured item: Disinfecting Wipes or Disinfecting Spray
These items can be tricky to find right now. But we are confident we can pull together a few of these supplies for the school. Can't find the Clorox wipes? Maybe opt for a bottle of 70% isopropyl alcohol or some hydrogen peroxide instead.
For a complete update on current supply needs, visit the Totes for Teachers webpage. Thank you for your support!
ECHO KIDS
Hi Kids! Check out the video below for a story with Kendra and download a coloring page to go along with it'!