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Sermon for Montana Synod Assembly
Meggan Manlove Saturday (day 2) May 31, 2025 John 17:20-26 When I hear Jesus’ prayer for his disciples in our reading from John’s gospel today, I hear his visions and hopes for authentic love and unity. I hear him speak … Continue reading
Answering “How are you?”
I’ve been quiet on this blog the last few weeks. After our Synod Assembly and a few more days up in Spokane I flew back to the Treasure Valley and because of some miracle in the calendar have been here … Continue reading
May ’25 Mission Support Thank You!
Jesus said, “Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again. Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life.” John … Continue reading
195, 395, and Online Assembly
Two Saturdays ago I attended the wedding, here in the Treasure Valley, of a former parishioner and then I left before the reception so I could fly into Spokane. Sunday morning I drove down Highway 195 to Pullman for Pastor … Continue reading
Easter Sermon – St. John’s Lutheran
American Falls – April 20, 2025 Easter – John 20:1-18 Peter goes to the tomb, looks in, observes the linen wrapping neatly folded and placed to the side. He sees but comes to no conclusion and goes home. The other disciple … Continue reading
Maundy Thursday at St. John’s
Apr. 17, 2025 – American Falls, Idaho John 13:1-17, 31b-35, 1 Cor. 11:23-26 The name of our worship service, Maundy, comes from the commandment or mandate Jesus’ gives his disciples, “to love one another. Just as I have loved you, … Continue reading
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14 Baptisms, 5 Confirmations, Holy Week with St. John’s Lutheran
This latest adventure started when I realized that during my first spring as bishop of the Northwest Intermountain Synod, I missed serving a congregation during Holy Week. I have loved being with my mom during the end of Advent and … Continue reading
Time for Stories
Originally published in the Northwest Intermountain Synod e-newsletter. Octopuses have had an excellent few years in pop culture. In 2020 there was the inspiring documentary, My Octopus Teacher. Two years later, Shelby Van Pelt’s novel Remarkably Bright Creatures became a best seller (I … Continue reading
Ritzville, Staff Time, Synod Council, Kamiah
Last Wednesday I drove west from Spokane and joined Emanuel, Ritzville and St John, Sprague in Ritzville for Lent soup supper and Evening Prayer. These congregations are served faithfully by Pastors Nathaneil and Tricia Christman. Wednesday we celebrated the birthdays … Continue reading
First, Kennewick – March 23, 2025
Luke 13:1-9 I have always been a big fan of the show Law and Order. I loved this show in my late teens and would watch reruns for hours while home on college breaks. I still think the first four … Continue reading
