Category Archives: NWIM Synod

Bonners Ferry, June 2

Posted on June 2, 2024 by megganmanlove

Trinity, Bonners Ferry 2 Cor. 4:5-12 These verses from 2nd Corinthians are, to my mind, among the most encouraging in all of scripture. They speak of the consistency of God’s loving care from the first day of creation to this present … Continue reading →

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Ellensburg, Toppenish, Tri-Cities

Posted on May 22, 2024 by megganmanlove

Just less than a week ago I was getting ready to drive from Nampa to Ellensburg for our third of three Regional Gatherings. It was a long drive as I had not slept well the night before, but I took … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2024 – Mountain Home

Posted on May 10, 2024 by megganmanlove

Grace Lutheran, Mountain Home Welcome Father Larry Spier John 15:9-17 Today Jesus builds on his simple metaphor: he is the vine, and we are the branches. The imperative is quite clear: love. I find that there is so much in … Continue reading →

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Spring Mission Support Thank You!

Posted on May 3, 2024 by megganmanlove

“We would be stewards true, holding in trust from you all that you give; help us in love to share, teach us like you to care for people everywhere, that all may live.” (All Creation Sings 1063 v. 2) May … Continue reading →

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Ministry and Life in the Upper Left

Posted on April 29, 2024 by megganmanlove

This last week was full, so full, of conversations and moments and beauty and all the things I love about this chapter of my life. My mom and I flew into Spokane from Phoenix and Boise respectively and drove over … Continue reading →

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Installation at Hope Lutheran

Posted on April 21, 2024 by megganmanlove

April 21, 2024 Rev. Mark Behrendt’s Installation at Hope, Eagle John 21:15-17 What a journey you have had Hope Lutheran. First, with everyone else, you came through the global pandemic. You said goodbye to a pastor and then welcomed an … Continue reading →

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In-person Synod Council Meeting!

Posted on April 16, 2024 by megganmanlove

Our synod council meets three times each year. Our fall meeting was cut a little short by my installation on Saturday. Our January meeting has stayed online coming out of the pandemic (due to potential snow storms disrupting travel). So … Continue reading →

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Rain, Basketball, Institute, April 7

Posted on April 8, 2024 by megganmanlove

Even though this was not a travel week for me, it was full. I cannot believe last Sunday was Easter Sunday. Last week I had regular Zoom meetings, plus an ecumenical Zoom facilitated by Spokane Presbyter Sheryl Kinder-Pile. It rained … Continue reading →

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Holy Week 2024

Posted on March 31, 2024 by megganmanlove

I am so grateful for all the congregations and ministries in the Northwest Intermountain Synod who planned and hosted worship services this Holy Week for members and guests. Happy Easter! Wishing worship leaders some good Easter afternoon naps. I started … Continue reading →

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Holy Trinity Lutheran & St. Paul Lutheran

Posted on March 17, 2024 by megganmanlove

Last fall I received an email from Gary Bracht, council president of Holy Trinity Lutheran in Ephrata, inviting me out to Holy Trinity and St. Paul Quincy this March. The weekend finally arrived! I drove over yesterday and had dinner … Continue reading →

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