Reflections from Your Co-Pastors Thursday, January 7, 2021
Luke 4: 14-22a
Dear community of Mary of Magdala,
This morning I am shaken, saddened, and horrified by the unprecedented events we witnessed yesterday at our nation's Capitol. I echo what many have already asserted, "This was not a protest, this was an insurrection." This was an act of violence, vandalism, and assault on our democracy which is cherished by all.
While I have spoken with some of you, I would encourage those who are experiencing feelings such as my own, to reach out and talk with Jane or myself, a family member or spouse, a spiritual director, or someone who has been a stabilizing presence in your life.
I have been asked, "What can I do, I feel so helpless?" At this time, so close to the event, I would suggest we remain in prayer. Prayer for our country and its leaders; prayer for our continued democracy and freedom;
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prayer for the lives of 4 people who died as well as those who were injured in yesterday's violence; prayer for our members of Congress who continue to do the people's work and uphold our country's constitution; prayer for those who have perpetrated this violence; and prayer that we can all stay strong and courageous with each other's support and prayers.
Beyond that, I will defer to Jesus our Christ who reminds us in today's Gospel that the Spirit of God is upon him and he has been anointed to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to the captives, to renew sight to the blind, and to let the oppressed go free. As baptized members of the Body of Christ, let us continue to do the same.
Amen
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A prayer for our members in congress
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Prayer Requests and Service Links |
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Healing prayers for Carol and Mike Persons - members, and Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae. Prayers for Lisa McCann - member, for personal challenges this year.
For Jim Berry - member, for his new journey to chaplain. For Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman.
Healing prayers for Dianna Padilla, sister of Lisa Jones, who underwent surgery for cancer. For Liz and Ken Zornes and family, friends of Sandra and Dick Life, whose daughter is struggling with addiction. For Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe.
For Dona Bosse - community member and Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother. For Dani - niece of the Cloyds and Mary Crosby – parishioner.
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For Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll. And Leo Six – father of Michael Six, Mike Gudim, Suzanne King, Robert Browel
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For the peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the families.
For Marietta Ricke - sister of Jim DeMuth and for Kristin - daughter of ECC priest Scott Jenkins and Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of Bill and Chris Kneeland. For Aunt Ilo and Aunt Ginny - Aunts of Jean Christian.
For Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean, and for Margie Weitz - member. For Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones.
For Bob, husband of Joyce Dehaven -
friend of Cathy Engel
For David Heyman - member,
Teri Kent - member,
Bill McClellan - Father of Jennifer Pfeister,
Father of Julie Shoenbauer, member, and
Edwin White - brother in law of Pastor Jane
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Sunday Service Recordings and More
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Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal
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