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On the first Easter morning, two women named Mary who followed Jesus went to his tomb at dawn. There, they encountered an earthquake and a heavenly being who rolled back the stone blocking the tomb entrance. I can only begin to imagine what means that the angel’s appearance was “like lightening.” Then the women are told: “Do not be afraid, …
Do you have some free time on Thursday afternoons? Come and help feed local families! Two Thursday afternoons each month the Central PA Food Bank and Grace Lutheran’s Anti-Hunger team help provide food to local families in the parking lot at Grace Lutheran Church. Typical Volunteer Duties (come for any part of the time! Even just 15 – 30 minutes makes …
Act NOW!! This is your last chance to give to LCM at Penn State via Campus Ministry Madness! Here’s the link!! This friendly fundraising competition between Lutheran Campus Ministry Network (LuMin) agencies ends sometime today!! Every gift supports campus ministry AND earns us points in the competition – NOTE: We get bonus points for every NEW donor (of any amount!)! …
God of new life, Bring hope into my spirit like the sun brings light to the world at dawn. Reassure me despite my fears. Fill me with joy at your resurrection. Lift my heart with your promises of new life. Show me hope all around and within me. Teach me to bring compassion and care to others. Use me for …
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow. 4 For fear of …
Through this week, Holy Week, Christians communities across the world retell the stories of Jesus final days in Jerusalem. Together, followers of Jesus revisit the dramatic events and wide-ranging emotions they evoke, as we make our way toward Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday brings Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He is surrounded by the crowds shouting Hosanna (have mercy or help …
Loving God, This week we revisit your powerful stories. Surround me with your presence as they unfold. As the people cry hosanna, fill me with hope for a new world. As you live out humble service, teach me to serve those around me. As your followers betray and deny you, reassure me that your forgiveness is abundant. As you face …
What are you doing this summer? Consider spending your summer months working with Lutheran Outdoor Ministry at an ELCA camp like Camp Mount Luther near Mifflinburg, PA! Mt Luther is among the camps in need of good staff to make this summer’s ministry fun and successful! You can be part of a wonderful camp experience! Use the link below to …
If you can’t go home for Easter this year, you can still enjoy a home-cooked lunch on Easter! Campus Minister Alicia Anderson and her family are hosting a casual lunch/brunch on Easter Sunday, April 5 after morning worship. You are welcome! We’ll have quiche, potatoes, baked goods, salad and ham. Please RSVP HERE by noon on Friday, April 3rd – …
Lutheran Student Community / Lutheran Campus Ministry will hold evening prayer on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd at 6 pm in the All Faith Chapel at Pasquerilla Spiritudal Center at the corener of Allen and Curtin on the Penn State Campus. Dinner will follow in the Harshbarger Room. Here are the Holy Week worship services at Grace Lutheran Church this year: …
