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John the Baptist figures prominently in the readings during Advent as we prepare for Christmas. He points to Jesus and invites the people to see that Jesus is more than a teacher and more than a prophet. John makes clear that Jesus is the one they have been waiting for: the messiah who is going to change everything. I am …
Final Thursday worship for 2024 on December 19th! We’ll resume on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 Gather for a relaxed and community-built time of worship on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Worship Hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. You’ll find an informal and welcoming community; a place to step away from the demands of the week for a bit. There is …
God of love, Show me how to love others. Help me to see how to live compassion and generosity. Guide me to set aside selfish self-interest and greed. Teach me to see the people I encounter as your children. Remind me that we are all beloved by you. Help me hear echoes of John’s voice today. Help me nurture growth …
7 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. 9 Even …
In days when I feel weary and worn by struggles in my life, the problems of our communities, and the brokenness of the world, I find comfort in words from the prophet Isaiah quoted in this week’ gospel reading. A voice comes from out in the wilderness, which is a place of danger and trial, as well as a place …
God of hope, Your voice cries in the wilderness. -Hope into places of struggle. -Potential into places of uncertainty. -Justice into places of sorrow. -New beginnings and new life. Calm my fears and help me know you are here. Show me the ways you are changing and renewing the world. Show me how you are changing and renewing me. Amen. …
1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 He …
Advent, the season of preparation for Christmas, always begins with readings about the end of the world. Unsettling images of violence and war. Danger and upheaval all around. Even creation is in the midst of turmoil. So much for peace on earth. Every year, these images and dangers seem to be reflected in the news reports we’ve heard recently and the challenges …
Your support makes a huge difference! Giving Tuesday offers a reminder of just how much Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State matters in the lives of students – you are part of that impact! 💙Your gift helps LCM/LSC walk with students and care for them while they grow as people of faiththrough their college years. Your support makes it possible …
God of Light, The season is dark. The world is struggling. Your light can disperse the night, bringing hope and new life. Calm my fears and settle my uncertainty. Lift my burdens and my struggles. Enfold me in your light, your love, your peace. Help me to see you all around me. Surprise me with your presence and your faithful …
