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O God, You nourish and sustain me. You make me what I am. You provide strength to love and care for the world around me. Because I am grounded in you, I am able to share peace, healing, forgiveness, and new life. Help me as I abide in you, reflecting and embodying you in the world. Continue to nurture and …
The Central PA Food Bank and YMCA of Centre County’s Anti-Hunger Programs offer community food distributions in the parking lot at Grace Lutheran on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. You can join other volunteers between 1:45 pm and 6 pm and help with with setup, pre-packing food items, check-in, or putting food into cars. Volunteers are welcome just …
Gather for a relaxed and community-built time of worship on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Worship Hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center during finals week. There is music, prayer, reflection together, and lots of opportunity to connect with other students. It is a helpful way to set aside the the demands of the week and de-stress. Since it is …
[Jesus said:] 1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear …
Though most of us have little to no experience or contact with sheep or shepherds, the image of God as a good shepherd is among the favorite images in the bible. Psalm 23 has a lot to do with that – this beautifully worded poem names many ways God cares for us using the image of a devoted and wise …
O God, You care for me and protect me like a good shepherd cares for their sheep. Help me to see your care, your wisdom, your guidance. Help me to realize the abundance and resources that surround me. Guide me as I make my way through the dangers and difficulties of life. Remind me of your constant presence and your …
Psalm 23 1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. 2The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. 3You restore my soul, O Lord, and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake. 4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a …
Are you going to be in State College over the summer? Use this link to let us know when you’ll be around and what kind of things you’d like to do with LCM/LSC! Lunch on campus? Potluck? Hiking? Movie Night? Service projects? Other suggestions? Share your contact info and we’ll keep you posted!!
The readings in these first weeks of Easter (there are 7 weeks in total) give accounts of Jesus appearing to the disciples after the resurrection. This week we read Luke’s version of Jesus’ appearance to all the disciples after the resurrection. In previous verses, the followers have already heard the report of women followers who found the tomb empty and …
O God, You are with me in ordinary moments. You are the creator of the whole universe, yet you are also here in simple things. Help me to feel your peace and your reassurance. Remind me that you are the source of new life. Help me to see your love and faithfulness in the ordinary blessings of my day. Comfort …
