Maggie Wilson, a junior public relations major from Harleysville, PA, road-tripped through Alaska in the spring of 2021. “That night, I saw the most beautiful sunset of my life. It looked as though God had painted the sky in creamy shades of orange, yellow, and blue.” Read more below During the spring of 2021, my boyfriend and I road-tripped through …
Weekly Prayer: 10/12
God of abundance, You have blessed me with so much. My life is filled with people who love and care for me. I have opportunities to learn and grow, and make the most of my life. My life is filled with wealth, resources and options. Guide me to use them well. Show me how to use the what I have …
Mark 10:17-31
17As [Jesus] was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You …
singers welcome!
Looking for a way to sing that fits your schedule this fall? Penn State students are welcome to join Sunday Morning Choir at Grace Lutheran! There is a mix of students, grad students, and community members and everyone has a great time! Choir rehearsals begin Wednesday, October 13th in the sanctuary at 205 South Garner Street! Rehearsals are weekly on …
Sunday, October 17 at 7 pm
Questions, Not Answers (QNA) is an intergenerational discussion group that brings together members of Grace Lutheran and students connected with Lutheran Student Community. We wrestle with questions that don’t have easy or clear answers, and we often leave with more questions than we came with! On Sunday, October 17 at 7 pm we will meet in the Fireside Room at …
rest
I’ve been struggling with my phone lately. It is probably time for an upgrade, but I’m trying to put it off as long as possible, so I’ve been in contact with my cell provider’s tech support staff. I talked with a kind, competent and helpful customer service staff member last week. She had a slight accent and her word choices …
Weekly Prayer: 10/5
O God, You have blessed me with so many opportunities and responsibilities. My life is full. Sometimes full to overflowing. Help me not to confuse busyness with productivity. Help me to find time to set everything aside and rest. Guide me to seek out moments, hours, or a whole day to step away from activity. Show me the benefits of …
Tues, October 12 at 7 pm
Dare to Hope – Bible Exploration Tuesday, October 12 at 7 – 8 pm – Room 211 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center We will explore some daring stories from the Bible and unpack our own hopes for this year, our lives, and the wider world. We’ll be using video resoruces for each session prepared by a different Lutheran Campus Ministry staff member …
outsider?
As usual, there is a lot going on in the gospel reading for this week. Despite that, I want to focus a bit on the concern the disciples raise about encountering someone who has been casting out demons in Jesus’ name. According to the disciples, this is not someone who has been “following us.” Not one of their group. It’s …
Weekly Prayer: 9/28
O God, Open my eyes to the needs around me. Empower me to find ways to be part of your work in the world. Show me how to love the people I encounter. Give me strength to care for their needs and sorrows. Guide me to do what I can to bring help and healing in their lives. Teach me …