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We are still sorting out the details, but we’d love to have you join a group from Lutheran Student Community and Abba Java/Wesley Student Fellowship in a week of service and hurricane relief with Lutheran Disaster Response in March for spring break. Plans are coming together for working in North Carolina March 8 – 15, 2025 at a cost of …
[Jesus said:] 25 “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26 People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming …
In this final week of the church year (the new year begins next Sunday with the First Sunday of Advent) the readings focus on the type of leader (or king) God is, pointing out significant contrasts with human leaders. Loving, benevolent, and faithful are not typical descriptions of human monarchs, governors, prime minsters, or presidents. History (and current events) are …
Mighty God, You are the creator of the world. You are the source of all life. You empower us all to use our abilities in service of others. Guide me to seek out leadership based in love and compassion. Help me to see how I and others can lead out of generosity and not selfishness. Teach us all the power …
Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” 35 Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” 36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom …
Break is finally here!! Hooray! Enjoy your time away from classes and the regular routine of life on campus! During break, Sunday morning worship services at Grace will continue as usual. Thursday Evening Worship and dinner afterward will not be held on Thursday, November 18th, but will resume on Thursday, December 5th! ENJOY YOUR BREAK!!
O God, When struggles and disasters seem to be everywhere, fill me with hope in your love. When calamities and crises are overwhelming, empower me to follow you. Comfort me in my fear. Show me how to love. Teach me to reach out in compassion. Guide me to promote peace and justice. Use me as you bring new beginnings, new …
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 two 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 part or for the …
As [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” 2 Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” 3 When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew …
When have you felt seen or acknowledged for something small you’ve done or offered? Jesus is in the temple. The temple is a massive and impressive building with crowds of people milling around and streaming through. People from every level of society are all there: rich and powerful, poor and struggling, well-educated and influential, vulnerable and powerless, too. Some have …
