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As Jesus started teaching around his home region, word spread and he “was praised by everyone.” One sabbath day he went to his home synagogue where the community would gather to pray and hear scripture read together. Jesus read aloud, finding a passage about the messiah in the book of Isaiah. The words Jesus read reflect the long tradition of …
God of good news, 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 …
NOW is the time to sign up to spend your spring break in western North Carolina helping with hurricane relief alongside our neighbors there! Spring Break 2025 – Hurricane Relief Service Trip: Caring for our Neighbors in Western North Carolina March 8 – 15, 2025 Cost: $200 Includes transportation, lodging, and food. -Scholarships available We are traveling via minivans and will be staying …
Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15 He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When 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 …
Over the holidays, we had an abundance of Christmas cookies in the house. My daughter was home from college and put her free time to good use making batches and batches of our favorites. For weeks, snowballs and spritz cookies were always available for a snack or dessert. Yum! As I’ve pulled out cold-weather gear, I’ve noticed an abundance of …
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. …
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour …
Find peace and God’s presence; center yourself before the week begins. Join us this Sunday at 7pm in Eisenhower Chapel. Casual and quiet worship to soothe your mind and spirit. There will be silence, reflections, prayer and communion. Make connections, reflect, and step away from demands and stress. Offered once a month: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, …
You can help with community food distribution! Two Thursday afternoons each month the Central PA Food Bank and YMCA of Centre County’s Anti-Huger Programs provide food in the parking lot at Grace Lutheran Church. Volunteers help with setup, pre-packing food items, check-in, and putting food into cars between 1:30 pm and 6 pm. Come for just part or for the …
Urban Servant Corps in Denver, CO is now accepting applications for the ’25-’26 year of service! USC is a one year opportunity, ideal for students who have graduated recently or will graduate this May/summer. Volunteers practice intentional community living, simplicity, spiritual exploration and full-time volunteer service with one of our nonprofit partner agencies. This is a great professional opportunity that can serve …
