Proper 6, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [poverty] The fundamental problem of poverty is not one of scarcity, but of the willingness to share God’s gifts. Moved with compassion for people in need, Jesus sends the apostles out to share in God’s mission. He emphasizes abundance: “the harvest is plentiful.” Reader: Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri. Musicians: Chi Yi Chen Wolbrink, Tony Lu, Katie Wesley, and Phillip Morgan. Music: “Take Me to the Water” and “Jesus, Be with Us.”