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Not Expendable

Posted on September 5, 2020 by megganmanlove

Originally published on tvprays.org “They make us sound so expendable,” was a comment made a few months ago by several people in my congregation and in my family/friend circle. What did they mean? These elderly people were repeating the sentiment … Continue reading →

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Aug. 30, 2020 (Healing Service)

Posted on August 30, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Our Lord Jesus healed many as a sign of the reign of God come near and sent the disciples to continue this work of healing–with prayer, the laying on of hands, and anointing. In the name … Continue reading →

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Service of Lament

Posted on August 28, 2020 by megganmanlove

August 26, Service of Lament Trinity Lutheran Church Facebook Live worship Sundays at 10 am Find a recording of this service on our YouTube channel More information at http://www.nampatrinity.org Prelude: Singing Bowl Opening: Lamentations 3:1-24 3I am one who has … Continue reading →

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What Is Ours To Do

Posted on August 24, 2020 by megganmanlove

Column for Trinity’s September Epistle/Newsletter Dear Friends in Christ, I suppose there is some danger in comparing our times to eras in sacred scripture because no metaphor or comparison is perfect. Still, knowing that people of faith have together gone … Continue reading →

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Aug. 23, 2020

Posted on August 23, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day God of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you. Teach us as disciples of your Son to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your name may be … Continue reading →

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Dreamers and Something New

Posted on August 13, 2020 by megganmanlove

Originally posted on tvprays.org August 11, 2020. Good metaphors, poetry, and art are things I find myself reaching for these days. In addition to taking time to lament and grieve, I am seeking hope. But I do not want the … Continue reading →

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Aug. 9, 2020

Posted on August 9, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day O God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your … Continue reading →

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The Love of God

Posted on August 6, 2020 by megganmanlove

Pastor’s Column for August Epistle Dear Friends in Christ, Our epistle text the last Sunday in July includes two of the most comforting and life-giving verses from all of Paul’s letters, “38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor … Continue reading →

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Aug. 2, 2020

Posted on August 2, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2020

Posted on July 26, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that … Continue reading →

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