Author Archives: megganmanlove

Jesus Changes Everything

Posted on July 1, 2018 by megganmanlove

Checked out of our hotel Took our last trip on the Metro Worshiped at NRG: heard Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton preach and communed with over 30,000 friends Boarded the bus and started the journey home Stopped for dinner and a … Continue reading →

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God’s Hope Changes Everything

Posted on June 30, 2018 by megganmanlove

Brunch at Harry’s A trip to Hermann Park and the zoo gift shop The Interaction Center Another amazing night in the stadium

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God’s Grace Changes Everything

Posted on June 30, 2018 by megganmanlove

This morning we all had to be up earlier for our service project, but we did have a late start because it was so early all of us slept through our alarms and a lot of us were leaving with … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Changes Everything

Posted on June 28, 2018 by megganmanlove

June 28th 2018 We all woke up in the Whitewall Hotel, where our denomination booked out for our trip. We were required to meet in the lobby before we started our day. Once we met, we all chatted with our … Continue reading →

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God’s Call Changes Everything

Posted on June 27, 2018 by megganmanlove

A long drive across Texas.   Made it to our hotel in Houston   Opening Night (including keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson)  

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Seeing the West

Posted on June 26, 2018 by megganmanlove

Travel Day 1 – June 26 Pastor Meggan’s first meme ever Ogden stop Wyoming…forever Building Community Beautiful Colorado Dinner near Fort Collins Sunset near Denver              

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15 Youth Gatherings – Part 3

Posted on June 2, 2018 by megganmanlove

These last five Lutheran Youth Gatherings include some ups and downs and of course the unknown. 2006 San Antonio – By this time I was serving my first call in rural Western Iowa, looking for a way to stay connected … Continue reading →

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15 Youth Gatherings – Part 2

Posted on May 30, 2018 by megganmanlove

Or, Why I will be riding a bus for 27 hours June 26-27 These next five Lutheran Youth Gatherings are the reason I keep going back and taking youth with me. 1991 Dallas – My congregation in Custer had never … Continue reading →

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15 Youth Gatherings – Part 1

Posted on May 28, 2018 by megganmanlove

I was born just before the 1976 Lutheran Youth Gathering in New Orleans and in the midst of the Montreal Olympics. I was going to reflect back on life in increments of three or four years. I was a high … Continue reading →

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Stories from Houston

Posted on May 25, 2018 by megganmanlove

Parents, Parishioners, Supporters of our Youth, If you want to follow the adventures of the young people and adult leaders from Faith, Hope, Redeemer, St. Paul, and Trinity Lutheran Churches, you have come to the right place. We will boarding … Continue reading →

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