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O God, Thank you for the many blessings of this year. Remind me of the countless ways your love surrounds me. -The people who have shown me kindness and compassion. -Opportunities to learn and grow and become. -The warmth of the sun and sweetness of the breeze. -Words of encouragement when I was losing hope. …
[Jesus said:] 9“As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. 12“This …
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower.” As Jesus has this final conversation with his disciples before he was arrested, he talks about the deep connection between God, himself, and the followers. In this last chance to teach before everything comes apart, Jesus uses the image of a vineyard (an ancient image for the relationship between …
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 …
