Pastor’s Prattle

June 2026

Stepping Into God’s Mission Together

Summertime is beginning to set in—longer days, warmer evenings, and a rhythm that feels just a little lighter—we’re given a natural invitation to look outward. Over and over, Jesus stepped into the ordinary, everyday spaces of his community, meeting people where they were. Summer gives us that same opportunity.

Whether it’s sharing a meal, checking in on a neighbor, or simply offering a listening ear, small acts of kindness become living reflections of Jesus’s presence. We don’t reach out because we need to grow numbers; we reach out because Jesus first reached out to us.

As a Lutheran congregation, grace is our heartbeat—but this season invites us to let that grace move beyond our walls. Imagine Memphis, Cordova, Collierville, and Germantown seeing Jesus not just in our worship, but in our warmth, our service, and our willingness to show up.

This summer, as we step into the community, let us go with willing hands and open hearts. Jesus has promised to go before us, and he meets us in every conversation, every act of service, every moment of caring for others.

Small ideas with a big impact:
– If you go on walks, you can quietly lift up prayers for the people and houses you pass.
– You can always keep a few extra bottles of water around to hand to someone you see who is hot and thirsty.
– If you’re grilling outside, invite a neighbor or two to join.
– Think about having your lunch outside in a park near your house, creating opportunity for your ordinary routines to become a chance for God to use you.
– Help a neighbor pull their trashcans up if it’s hard for them to do.

As Jesus came to us, he sends us out into our communities.   

Pastor Wes