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Trinity and Future Directions

Posted on May 26, 2022 by megganmanlove

Pastor’s Column in Trinity Lutheran’s June Epistle/Newsletter Dear Friends in Christ, Our council leadership finally has the energy and capacity to start visioning about what the Holy Spirit might be calling us into next as a congregation. Though it is … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2022 (Confirmation Sunday)

Posted on May 22, 2022 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Bountiful God, you gather your people into your realm, and you promise us food from your tree of life. Nourish us with your word, that empowered by your Spirit we may love one another and the … Continue reading →

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May 15, 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day O Lord God, you teach us that without love, our actions gain nothing. Pour into our hearts your most excellent gift of love, that, made alive by your Spirit, we may know goodness and peace, through … Continue reading →

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Telling Our Faith Stories: A Congregational Model

Posted on May 10, 2022 by megganmanlove

            “I tend to get uncomfortable sharing about myself with strangers and was surprised with the comfort level I felt,” reflected one of my parishioners after our workshop. After surveying various methods and practices in storytelling, I concluded that Anne E. … Continue reading →

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May 8, 2022

Posted on May 8, 2022 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day O God of peace, you brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the sheep. By the blood of your eternal covenant, make us complete in everything good that we may … Continue reading →

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Praise With Creation

Posted on May 7, 2022 by megganmanlove

Originally published on tvprays.org Revelation 5:11-14 11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, 12singing with full voice,‘Worthy is … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2022

Posted on May 1, 2022 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Eternal and all-merciful God, with all the angels and all the saints we laud your majesty and might. By the resurrection of your Son, show yourself to us and inspire us to follow Jesus Christ, our … Continue reading →

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Easter Season

Posted on April 28, 2022 by megganmanlove

Pastor’s Column from the Trinity May 2022 Epistle/Newsletter Dear Friends in Christ,  The cycle of readings we hear read and interpreted during the Easter Season are rich in imagery and themes of faith. Collectively they can stir our imaginations. Though … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2022 – Easter

Posted on April 17, 2022 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ, … Continue reading →

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April 14 – Maundy Thursday

Posted on April 14, 2022 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave us a new commandment, to love one another as he loves us. Write this commandment in our hearts, and give us the … Continue reading →

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