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O God, You are here. In awe-inspiring music and dazzling lights. In peaceful darkness and gentle sighs. In lively gatherings and festive groups. In quiet conversations and solitude. Through these days after Christmas, show me your presence. Show me your care, compassion, and love for me and all the world. Amen. contrasts | Jesus’ birth in Luke 2
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended …
On Thursday evenings when we gather for worship on campus, we use the evening prayer liturgy, singing the ancient story of an angel announcing to Mary that she will give birth to the messiah. We sing together Mary’s response accepting the responsibility, naming God’s commitment to the vulnerable and powerless while humbling the powerful and privileged. This story is at …
O God, Empower me to sing with Mary of your faithfulness and love. Help me to see your commitment to the vulnerable and powerless. Use me to work for justice and love in the world. Remind me that you are here. Amen. My soul proclaims your greatness, O God and my spirit rejoices in you. You have looked with love …
Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was much perplexed by his …
Mark’s gospel begins Jesus’s story not with an account of the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth, but instead with the words of two great prophets of Israel. First, we hear Isaiah foretelling a messenger in the wilderness, calling the people to prepare for the messiah. Then we hear both a description of John, that very messenger, and his words about Jesus. …
Worship during Finals Week! Gather for a relaxed and community-built time of worship on Thursday at 6 pm in the Worship Hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. 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 finals week and de-stress. After worship, we …
O God, Show me that you are here in the world, bringing new life. Through friends and family, point to your presence. Through neighbors and strangers, remind me that you are here. Help me to see the countless ways you fill the world with compassion and hope. Empower me to see and share your justice and love. Amen. pointing | …
There are plenty places to study at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center for you to study this week during finals! Come by and find a spot that works for you! Check out the study break/meal options, too! Thursday at 6 pm, Lutheran Student Community / Lutheran Campus Ministry will hold Evening Prayer in the Worship Hall. If folks are free for dinner …
1The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; 3the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’ ”4John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for …
