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O God, When I am overwhelmed, help me to see my way forward. When I am distracted, help me to focus and accomplish things. When I am distressed, help me to find support. When I am panicky, help me to be calm. When I am uncertain, help me to choose well. When I am disappointed, help me to set it …
Carla Rossi, PSU alum who majored in Accounting has worked for Penn State since graduation. Carla serves on the Lutheran Council for Campus Ministry board and visited Ireland in September 2019. “From the majestic cliffs and crashing waves, to the historic ruins and rolling green hills, the beauty of God’s creation was everywhere.” read more below In September 2019 my …
Every November, I make sure to have four deep blue candles for our Advent wreath. My family sings “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” as we light one candle this first week. In the words of the song, we call to God to come close and sing the story of God’s care and connection to God’s people. Each week, we’ll add …
Come, Emmanuel. In these times when night is too long, help me anticipate your arrival and your transformation. In the face of sorrow, brokenness, pain, and death, let your presence fill me with hope and expectation. Your light brightens the deepest night. Your faithfulness enfolds me in healing and new life. Your faithfulness enfolds the whole world in healing and …
Becky Horn, pastor and alum of Penn State and Lutheran Student Community, visited Corolla, North Carolina with her family in the summer of 2019. “God is certainly present throughout each day, but I was truly reminded of God’s beauty in the impeccable sunsets and sunrises experienced.” Read more below In the summer of 2019 I went to Corolla, NC with …
This is going to be an unusual holiday. Typically, my family will travel to spend time with family who live in the Midwest. If we are at home, we spend the day with my elderly mother. Those options are not possible this year. We’ll spend Thanksgiving with the three people who live in my house. We’ll zoom with family members …
God of abundance, Though this Thanksgiving holiday is different than any one before, help me see reasons to be thankful. Help me notice the opportunities and resources that fill my life. Help me find delight in and gratitude for the people I love, even if they are far away. Help me create new ways to connect, to share this time, …
Questions, Not Answers (QNA) is an intergenerational discussion group that brings together members of Grace Lutheran and students connected with Lutheran Student Community. We wrestle with questions that don’t have easy or clear answers, and we often leave with more questions than we came with! On Sunday, December 13 at 7 pm we will meet via zoom. If you are …
Starting December 1, Pop Up Office Hours will be online, Tuesdays at 3-4 pm. You can check in about your day, ask questions, share concerns or joys, get some advice, or ask for a prayers. If that day and time doesn’t work for you, just email Alicia to find another time to get together. Check our Event Calendar for the link. Connect …
Thursday, November 3rd through February 18 Evening Prayer will move online at 8 pm! We’ll gather, chat and check in with each other, then use recordings we’ve made this fall semester to sing our way through Holden Evening Prayer. There will be chances to read the Bible passages, share some of your thoughts, listen to the reflection, ask for prayers …
