March 17-23

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Examen Prayer – reflecting on my day –Examen is prayerfully reflecting back over your day, inviting you to notice where God has been moving in your life each day. These steps are only a starting place or set of suggestions – feel free to adapt them in ways that work best for you. You can reflect through Examen at any …

John 12:20-33

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20Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Very truly, …

Greatest Hits of the Bible

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Title:  Greatest Hits of the Bible Date and Time: Sunday, March 24th at 6 – 7 pm  Location: Room 118 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center In this casual and interactive Bible study, we’ll look at some of the most famous and most foundational parts of the Bible.  Explore the quirks and context, ask questions, and see how these passages connect with God’s …

love at the core

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When I was a child, I noticed that one particular verse in this week’s gospel reading was very popular: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.  Though this is a well-known bit of scripture, it is complex and a bit …

weekly prayer: 3/12

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O God, Help me as I come to believe in your love and healing. Show me your compassion and care. Use me to tend the world you treasure so deeply. Empower me to love the people in my life, for you love us all. Help me avoid condemning others or myself. Help me know that you are bringing light and …

Campus Ministry Madness!

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Starting next week, Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State will join other ELCA campus ministries in an NCAA Basketball-inspired fundraising competition! Beginning on Monday, March 18th, the Campus Ministry Madness website will allow you and other fans of Lutheran Campus Ministry to donate to LCM at Penn State! We’ll be in a friendly battle with other schools for the most …

March 10-16

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Contemplative Prayer – listening for God -With all the noise and activity that fills our lives, it can be a real gift to make time to be quiet and listen for God. Clearing our minds can make space for us to hear from God more clearly. Listening for God this week: Focus on your breathing as you clear your mind. …

John 3:14-21

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[Jesus said:] 14“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17“Indeed, God did not send …

Lutheran Student Community Leadership Team

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Your leadership skills are needed! Lutheran Student Community Leadership Team is a group of students who help guide Lutheran Campus Ministry and Lutheran Student Community and who lead and shape the events, service projects, Spring Break Trips, and gatherings we offer. Are you interested?  Do you know someone else who would be good in that role? Contact Alicia Anderson, Campus Minister …

the temple

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You probably already know that there are four different gospels telling the story of Jesus in the Bible.  While the gospels all tell Jesus’ story (God’s son born as a human, come to heal and redeem the world), there some similarities and some differences between them. Each gospel tells the story in its own way. These accounts were formed from …