This week in worship, we conclude our “Straight Outta Control” series with a reflection on money. The fact is that we spend an enormous amount of time and energy thinking about money, regardless of whether we have a lot of it or a little of it. Economic realities are one of the largest controlling factors of our lives. Looking again at the story of Joseph and the parables of Jesus, we realize that those realities aren’t to be escaped from, but navigated faithfully and the two roads that are offered to us lead either to the illusion of control and isolation or to participation with God and restoration. Jesus offers us more than an “us versus them,” and instead an “us and them” in which all God’s children are provided for. We will also introduce our stewardship campaign “Partners in Good News” during this week’s worship service.