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May Congregational Letter

Posted on April 29, 2021 by megganmanlove

May 1, 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, We are excited to build upon our successes and give a preview of our plan and goals for the next chapter of the pandemic. First, our worship schedule beginning Sunday, May 2 will be: Indoor … Continue reading →

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April 2021 Thank You Letter

Posted on April 19, 2021 by megganmanlove

Every quarter, I try to send a letter to those who support the ministries of Trinity Lutheran Church financially and thank them for their gifts. “If the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2020

Posted on April 18, 2021 by megganmanlove

Opening Lament I do not want to be a downer on this beautiful morning when we are gathered together in person. I also do not think it is faithful for people of faith to ignore what is going on in … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Justice

Posted on April 17, 2021 by megganmanlove

Originally posted on tvprays.org On April 9 the church and world remembered German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer who died in the Flossenbürg concentration camp on that day in 1945. I shared this Bonhoeffer quote, posted by the Lutheran World … Continue reading →

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Nampa City Council Invocation – April 5, 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021 by megganmanlove

Holy God, we give thanks for this day of grace and for gathering us from different corners of this city to do the work you have put before us.  Before we begin this holy work, we pray for your mercy. Forgive … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2021 Easter

Posted on April 4, 2021 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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Maundy Thursday, 2021

Posted on April 3, 2021 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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March 28, 2021 Palm Sunday

Posted on March 28, 2021 by megganmanlove

Mark 11:1-11 1When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, [Jesus] sent two of his disciples 2and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied … Continue reading →

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March 21, 2021

Posted on March 21, 2021 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day O God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. Strengthen us to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, that through life and death we may live in … Continue reading →

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Proximity with the Marginalized

Posted on March 19, 2021 by megganmanlove

Originally posted on tvprays.org A Rewriting of Psalm 113: Praise the Lord! You who try to faithfully serve the Lord; praise the name of the Lord. Praise Immanuel, Prince of Peace, Holy Spirit, Redeemer, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Savior, Healer, … Continue reading →

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