First Things First September 10, 2023 — Gathering Sunday Rev. Anne Jernberg Scalfaro The sermon tells us to focus on the simple things. When we focus our efforts and energies on holistic well-being of heart, mind, body, and soul and when we bring our whole selves to loving God, we are near to the kin-dom of God. it is within our reach if we love God and we love others. We can change the world. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34