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Lent – March 25

Posted on March 25, 2020 by megganmanlove

Wednesday night, March 25, we encourage all members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Nampa to pray this devotional at 7pm. You may wish to light a candle as a way of inviting the light of Christ into your sacred space. Our … Continue reading →

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Finding Our Way

Posted on March 24, 2020 by megganmanlove

April Newsletter Column Dear Friends in Christ, As I sat down to write my April column for the Epistle, these words of the Apostle Paul washed over me: “For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Ministries and Zoom

Posted on March 23, 2020 by megganmanlove

Who would have thought that a bunch of camp professionals helped prepare me to serve my congregation in a time of physical distancing? I’m not sure I would have. My council’s executive committee decided to cancel in-person gatherings through March … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2020

Posted on March 22, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Bend your ear to our prayers, Lord Christ, and come among us. By your gracious life and death for us, bring light into the darkness of our hearts and anoint us with your Spirit, for you … Continue reading →

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Lent – March 18

Posted on March 18, 2020 by megganmanlove

Wednesday night, March 18, we encourage all members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Nampa to pray this devotional at 7pm. You may wish to light a candle as a way of inviting the light of Christ into your sacred space. Our … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2020 by megganmanlove

Eight months ago, my friend Joy and I hiked past Patrick’s Mountain. It was our last official day of hiking. We ended the hike in the beautiful town of Westport, in County Mayo. Who could have imagined that I would … Continue reading →

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Nampa Food Banks in the time of COVID-19

Posted on March 17, 2020 by megganmanlove

Largely because of Trinity Community Gardens leadership in food security, I have been part of email threads and Facebook groups wondering how people will get food during this chapter in our lives. Here is what we know: Traveling Table – … Continue reading →

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Well Rooted

Posted on March 16, 2020 by megganmanlove

One of our church members, Sarah Henthorn, posed a question in a video on Facebook today, “What do we love about our congregation?” Though I know that anything can become an idol, even Christian community, I want to share that … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2020

Posted on March 15, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Give us this water always. Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the beauty of your truth … Continue reading →

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March 8, 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by megganmanlove

Since some of my readers  self-quarantined last week, here are the prayer of the day, scripture passages and sermon. Remember, you can bookmark this page of subscribe to the blog. Prayer of the Day: O God, our leader and guide, … Continue reading →

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