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Reflection from your Co-Pastors
Monday Dec 10, 2020
Isaiah 41: 13-20
Psalm 145: 1, 9-13
Matthew's Gospel 11: 11-15
"Whoever has ears ought to hear," Jesus tells us in the last line of today's Gospel reading from Matthew. And so I put on my listening ears and what is it that I hear from the Word of God today?
In our first reading from Isaiah, my ears perk up as I read, "I am the Lord, your God, who grasp your right hand. It is I who say to you, 'Fear not, I will help you... and you shall rejoice in the Holy One.' "
These words bring me comfort and peace. At a time when touch is prohibited, our God reaches out and grasps our hand, and assures us not to fear for God is present to us and will help us.
Psalm 145 proclaims that "the Lord is good to all, compassionate to every creature...trustworthy in every word, and faithful in every work."
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Our God is compassionate, trustworthy, and faithful. In these words I find a God who " suffers with" us, a God whose saving Grace I can trust, and a God who will remain loyal and steadfast throughout all our days.
"Whoever has ears ought to hear," says our Brother Jesus. For the Word of God in Scripture can bring us comfort, peace, strength, surrender and love.
May you all be consoled through the Word of God speaking to you, this day and every day.
AMEN
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Property Team member needed from Mary of Magdala - for building and properties needs including Sanctuary technology. We need you! Send email here.
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Long term Finance Sub-committee Do you have expertise or desire to help develop a long-term finance plan for Mary of Magdala? Let us know with an email.
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Family and individual participation in the 'Live Nativity' Dec 22 and 23 from 4-6:00 pm. Send an email here. Costumes provided.
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Do you have Constant Contact experience? Let us know here.
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Prayers for Diane Arnette - friend of Kerrie Anderson - currently very ill. Prayers for Lisa McCann - member, for personal challenges this year. Jim Berry - member, for his new journey to chaplain. For Lauren Roob entering into new cancer treatment- 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.
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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 and Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll. And Leo Six – father of Michael Six, Mike Gudim, Suzanne King, Robert Browel
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For peaceful repose for the souls of those who've passed and comfort for the families.
For Rita Ortiz - friend of Deacon Rosean, Margie Weitz - member. Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones.
Bob, husband of Joyce Dehaven -
friend of Cathy Engel
David Heyman - member
Teri Kent - member
Pat DeMuth -sister of Jim DeMuth, member
Bill McClellan - Father of Jennifer Pfeister, member
Father of Julie Shoenbauer, member
Edwin White - brother in law of Pastor Jane
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For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com
Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal
What are our partners in ministry here up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin
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