Dare to Hope – November 2

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Dare to Hope – Bible Exploration Tuesday, November 2 at 7 – 8 pm – Room 211 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center We will explore some daring stories from the Bible and unpack our own hopes for this year, our lives, and the wider world.  We’ll be using video resoruces for each session prepared by a different Lutheran Campus Ministry staff member …

seeing

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This week’s gospel reading is brief, but it is filled with little details that make it easy for us to imagine. Jesus was leaving Jericho, with his disciples and a large crowd.  A blind man named Bartimaeus was along the roadside.  He was begging, likely the only way he could feed himself and his family. He must have asked what …

Weekly Prayer: 10/26

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O God, Help me when I cannot see. Show me the love and mercy you have for me and all of your world. Show me how you gather your people to you. Show me the ways you bring healing, restoring what is broken. Show me how I can follow you. Open my eyes when I cannot see. Reveal the are …

Plant Bulbs at the Arboretum!

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Volunteers are needed to plant the vast spring palette of tulips and daffodils!  LSC has signed up to help Saturday, November 6 from 9-NOON No experience necessary and all tools will be provided.  To sign up, email alicia@psu.edu. What you need to know now: Dress for the weather (layers) Dress for comfort and practical purposes – loose fitting clothes (you …

Now hiring: Admin Assistant

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Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State University is looking for a Part-time Administrative Assistant for Finance and Development (12-15 hours a month).   The responsibilities are financial and other record keeping, database management and helping facilitate connection and relationship building with alumni, friends & supporters. A blend of on-campus and remote work is possible. You’ll find the entire position description …

Mark 10:46-52

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46As [Jesus] and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of …

leaders

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Being in charge is not all it is cracked up to be.  Sure, there can be advantages to authority and the power that comes along with it.  Yet, there are also considerable responsibilities, particularly when the person in the leadership role is looking beyond their self-interest to the wider picture; seeking the best for the overall situation and the people …

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Thougthful Conversations Tuesday, October 26 at 7 – 8:15 pm Abba Java Coffeehouse (229 Locust) Each month we will join our Presbyterian and Methodist friends and talk together about the intersection of current issues and faith.  October we will continue to talk about race and its impact on our nation and our faith communities. (Mark your calendar for upcoming session …

Weekly Prayer: 10/19

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O God, You are the source of everything that is. You give us life and all that surrounds us. You create and care for me and every living thing. Your power is beyond my comprehension. Yet, you care for me and fill my needs. You walk with me in my joys and my struggles. You invite me to reach out …

Mark 10:35-45

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35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, …