Our stewardship appeal’s goal this year is to increase giving by $356/week in 2024 compared to 2023 in order to expand our Mission Plan in 2024. The goal is based on projected increased needs across three areas of ministry. This …
Our stewardship appeal’s goal this year is to increase giving by $356/week in 2024 compared to 2023 in order to expand our Mission Plan in 2024. The goal is based on projected increased needs across three areas of ministry. This …
Prayer of the Day O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our …
People of Hope: I listen to the news while I drive back and forth from Esperanza to my home near downtown Phoenix. Lately, I listen to the news, and I cry. I cry listening to the death toll in Israel …
Prayer of the Day O God, generous and supreme, your loving Son lived among us, instructing us in the ways of humility and justice. Continue to ease our burdens, and lead us to serve alongside of him, Jesus Christ, our …
People of Hope: Earlier this week, I attended the Bishop’s Fall Gathering, where all pastors and deacons currently serving in calls meet for retreat and continuing education organized by the synod office. This year, among others, we learned from and …
Prayer of the Day O Lord God, you are the holy lawgiver, you are the salvation of your people. By your Spirit renew us in your covenant of love, and train us to care tenderly for all our neighbors, through …
People of Hope: By now, you are probably familiar with what Peter Steinke writes about change. He believes healthy change happens in three stages. Redefine Problem Redefine Self Define Specific Changes First, Steinke challenges congregations to redefine the problem without …
Prayer of the Day Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, …
People of Hope: Two weeks ago, I shared wise words from Peter Steinke, who coaches congregations as they work through change. He believes healthy change happens in three stages. Redefine Problem Redefine Self Define Specific Changes First, Steinke challenges congregations …
Prayer of the Day Lord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance. Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just, and pure, and transform …
Prayer of the Day Beloved God, from you come all things that are good. Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit to know those things that are right, and by your merciful guidance, help us to do them, through …
People of Hope: Over a decade ago, I would begin each day listening to these words from Bob Dylan: Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon …