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In Mark’s gospel this week, Jesus is talking to his disciples and predicts his rejection by the religious authorities, his death, and his rising. Peter doesn’t like it – Peter takes Jesus aside and scolds him, but Jesus is not having it. He comes right back at Peter, telling him that he is focused on “human things” rather than God’s …
You call me to follow you. It is not always easy. Guide me to set aside my own priorities for yours. Help me to love my neighbor and to reach out in compassion. Show me how to leave my assumptions and self-interest while caring for others. Teach me to see ways I can live out the love give me. Use …
Thanksgiving Prayer – Praying in Gratitude Since God is the source of everything, including our lives, prayers of gratitude are very common. When we give thanks, we remember the many ways God cares for and provides for us. Praying in gratitude this week: you can simply begin by saying “Thank you” and listing what you are grateful for. You can …
Mark 8:31-38 31[Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.32He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter …
In scripture, the wilderness is a place of danger and trial. It’s a place where people encounter harsh challenges and a place where they also encounter God. In this week’s passage from Mark, we find that after he was baptized, the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness for 40 days where he was tempted by Satan, encountered wild beasts, and …
O God, Be with me through the days of Lent. Help me find ways to move closer to you. As I pray, help me share deeply and listen well. As I set aside things, help me focus on what I can share, rather than what I am giving up. As I give, help me notice the needs around me. Remind …
On Sundays at 11:40 am or so (after the 10:30 am worship service), gather in the Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran Church for a delicious lunch and great conversation with other students and folks from Grace. You are always welcome, the conversation is casual and it is an excellent way to connect with students and others who worship together. Come …
February 24 and 25 Powwows are American Indian celebrations of community and spirituality, featuring American Indian drum and dance as well as American Indian vendors offering American Indian arts and crafts items. Join the American Indian community at this year’s Penn State Powwow on Saturday, February 24. If you would like to go with a group from LSC on Saturday …
Intercessory Prayer: Praying for others Praying for others is a well-known kind of prayer. When we worship together, we always pray for people in various kinds of need. We may gather prayers at the start of worship, or pray on our own when we know of people who we’d like to ask God to help. Praying for others this week: …
Prayer is at the heart of life of faith. Connection with God, with God’s people and creation, and also with ourselves. Prayer reminds us to invite God into the challenges and joys of our lives, and helps us create a pattern of including God in our daily joys, struggles, and concerns. Each week this Lent we will try out a …
