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“A mission statement describes the overarching purpose of the organization, faith community, [individual] or entity – the reason it exists, stated as succinctly as possible.” * In the reading from Luke this week, Jesus is finally getting to work. Right before this section, Jesus was baptized then spends 40 days in the wilderness, facing various kinds of temptation. He overcomes, …
O God, Your purpose is to bring hope, healing, and freedom into the world. Into the lives of those who are poor. Those who are oppressed. Who are captive. Blind. Help me to discover how your purpose is also mine. Show me ways people are struggling, literally and figuratively. Guide me to bring good news, release, recovery, and freedom. Bring …
14Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood …
Jesus’ mom was at a wedding. Jesus and his disciples were there, too. They ran out of wine, which would likely bring the days-long celebration to a disappointing end. When Jesus’ mom raises the issue with him, he seems to dismiss her urging to get involved, yet he instructs the servants to fill six large stone jars with water (20-30 …
A Message from the directors of Camp Kirchenwald and Camp Nawakwa: We’re looking for energetic, faithful counselors to lead and mentor kids at summer camp in 2022. Each year, hundreds of youth grow in their faith and confidence, learn valuable life skills, and make new friends because of their time at Kirchenwald and Nawakwa. Much of the good work that …
God of abundance, Open my eyes to your generosity. Help me see the richness of the gifts in your creation all around me. Show me the abundance of your blessings in the relationships that fill my life. Reveal to me your overflowing generosity in my resources and opportunities. Help me notice your gifts even when they are quiet and hidden. …
1On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour …
The rhythms of church calendar can seem a little strange. At the very end of November and most of December we were in Advent, waiting and preparing for the birth of the messiah. On Christmas Eve, we welcomed the Christ Child at the start of the 12 Days of Christmas. Then came Epiphany, when we marked the arrival of the …
O God, Help me as I strive to love your people. Help me to forgive and be compassionate. Guide me as I work for justice and peace. Show me how to share good news and follow you. Reassure me, as the voice and dove reassured Jesus at his baptism. Remind me that I am yours, I am beloved, and that …
15As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the …
