Prayer

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.  Romans 8:26-27

Being deeply rooted in prayer in powerful. I'm looking forward to the Faith Formation Forum this Sunday at 8:45 AM. The topic is The Power of Prayer.  Lynn Fry has planned well for our time together.  After an introduction and a few words from me, we will be invited to take part in various forms of prayer together. Certainly the hour together centered around this topic will be meaningful. It is also hoped that our encounter will stir us into wanting to explore the rich and diverse discipline of prayer as key to a faithful and fruitful life as a child of God. I encourage you to come on Sunday and invite a friend or neighbor to join you (and with us).

This is a statue of Martin Luther in the yard of Luther Place Memorial Lutheran Church in Washington DC.  I visited there this past Tuesday to gather information for a bus day trip to DC I'd like to arrange for our congregation sometime in the next year. Luther Place Memorial Church is well known for their ministry with the surrounding community as they address issues of homelessness, hunger, and advocacy.

If you can guess where I took this picture, let me know. It was taken on the same day as my visit to Luther Place Memorial Church.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 25, 2014

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and ever-living God, 

you hold together all things in heaven and on earth. 

In your great mercy receive the prayers of all your children, 

and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth and peace, 

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, 

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, 

one God, now and forever.  Amen

Readings

Acts 17:22-31

Psalm 66:8-20

1 Peter 3:13-22

John 14:15-21