Category Archives: Reflections

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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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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Anti-Academy Award Post

Posted on February 7, 2020 by megganmanlove

I already agreed to go to someone’s home for this year’s Academy Awards, so I cannot throw an Anti-Academy Party. So, I decided to write this post. I hope to keep the ranting at a minimum, but I make no … Continue reading →

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Be Our Letters

Posted on January 31, 2020 by megganmanlove

Pastor Meggan’s Annual Report to Trinity Lutheran Church, Nampa, January 2020 When we reflect back on our life together as a Christian Community, two things will always stand out in 2019: Vicar Mia Crosthwaite’s Internship and my sabbatical, which you … Continue reading →

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Old Text – Still Relevant

Posted on January 23, 2020 by megganmanlove

Pastor’s Column for February 2020 Epistle Dear Friends in Christ, I said, in my sermon January 19, that I have never before so appreciated the readings from First Corinthians during the Season after Epiphany as I have this year. I … Continue reading →

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Trinity New Hope Stories – Four

Posted on December 31, 2019 by megganmanlove

Trinity New Hope stories for 2019 Avenues for Hope Written by Trinity New Hope Property Manager Tami Romine Family 4 (also featured in 2018) Finally, the last family was a single mom with five children: One teenage boy and all others … Continue reading →

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Trinity New Hope Stories – Three

Posted on December 27, 2019 by megganmanlove

Trinity New Hope stories for 2019 Avenues for Hope Written by Trinity New Hope Property Manager Tami Romine Family 3 (also featured in 2018) This family came to us in late 2015. They were a homeless family of seven made up … Continue reading →

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Collaboration All. Year. Long.

Posted on December 20, 2019 by megganmanlove

This December, Trinity New Hope, the affordable housing nonprofit affiliated with my congregation, is participating for the third time in a row in the Home Partnership Foundation’s online fundraiser Avenues for Hope. For small younger nonprofits like ours, this is … Continue reading →

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Trinity New Hope Stories – Two

Posted on December 17, 2019 by megganmanlove

Trinity New Hope stories for 2019 Avenues for Hope Written by Trinity New Hope Property Manager Tami Romine Family 2 This new family is a small one, but a good one. Another referral from SICHA with a voucher, she is … Continue reading →

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Trinity New Hope Stories – One

Posted on December 13, 2019 by megganmanlove

Trinity New Hope Stories for 2019 Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge Written by Trinity New Hope Property Manager Tami Romine Family 1 This family is a household of seven with a mom, dad, and five little one’s all under the … Continue reading →

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