Assigned lection for the day: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. I added in v. 35-52 to the reading for narrative context. Sermon also references earlier events of chp. 6.
Preaching setting: tiny, older congregation without a called pastor for the last 2-3 years; a local retired pastor served as their stated supply most weeks until re-retirement in June. COVID shutdowns meant a lot of "at home worship" because no technology know-how for an online option.
