VIDEO & VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 28AUG26

 

Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day “In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” - Acts 20:35 Voice of the day If I can help somebody as I travel along / If I can help somebody in a word or a song / If I can help somebody from doing wrong / No, my living shall not be in vain - Mahalia Jackson, “If I Can Help Somebody” (1964) Prayer of the day God who is seen through the world’s helpers, allow us to perceive all the ways our help can manifest and be a balm. If I Can Help Somebody Provided to YouTube by Columbia/Legacy If I Can Help Somebody · Mahalia Jackson Gospels, Spirituals, & Hymns ℗ Originally released 1964. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Released on: 2015-08-28 Vocal, Associated Performer: Mahalia Jackson Piano: Mildred Falls Organ: Lilton Mitchell Bass: Milt Hinton Lyricist, Composer: A.B. Androzzo Producer: Nedra Olds-Neal Director: Gary Pacheco A& R Coordinator: Penny Armstrong Mastering Engineer: Mark Wilder Advertisement Our Latest Stories Israel Denies Entry to Delegation With Palestinian Liberation Theology Center (by Sam Hsiaomei Lee) Sabeel had successfully brought more than 450 people to the Holy Land in the last three years, before a delegation was denied entry earlier this month. Read more Dolly Parton Gave Me the Courage to Outgrow My Faith Community (by Ryan McQuade) Once trapped in a tumultuous professional relationship, Dolly fought for her freedom and success. Once she had it, she strove to pass it on to others with compassion and grace. Read more He’s Suing His Employer for Violating His Religious Right to Climate Care (by Rebecca Randall) A statistical scientist is suing Thermo Fisher, arguing the lack of fossil-fuel free retirement plans compromises his religious values. Read more The Parable of the Internet Bots (by Brandon Taylor) Jesus’ parable about the weeds among the wheat offers our culture an important lesson in how to press toward face-to-face interactions that will make neighborliness possible again. Read more ICE Detains ‘Beloved’ Haitian Pastor in Ohio (by Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer) “If he is being deported, the congregation will be here terrified and without their leader,” said Vilés Dorsainvil. Read more Catherine Meeks Says Christians Need Solidarity, Not Racial Reconciliation (by Evana Upshaw) The longtime organizer and Episcopal scholar’s new book proposes a different strategy for dismantling white supremacy. Read more Advertisements A Bible Study On Every Page The Courage For Life Study Bibles for Women and Men have a four-part Bible study on each page to help you explore what God is saying to you through his Word. Live with confidence and boldly follow where God is leading by being rooted in Scripture. Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Do you have a desire to develop a closer connection to the Divine as well as those around you? Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is a podcast for both the curious meditator and devoted contemplative practitioner. Join the conversation as we explore healing modalities that support our contemplative prayer practice. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842