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The #ELCA invites you to pray for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (@ELCICinfo) and their @NationalBishop Susan Johnson as they gather online for National Convention July 15-16, 2022.
ALT Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada's National Bishop, Susan Johnson (right, white shirt with polka dots, clerical collar, white pants, and gray hair and glasses), playfully teases ELCA Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton (left, black shirt and skirt, white and black coat, clerical collar, gold cross, black hair and glasses) by holding her hand over Bishop Eaton's head. Both women are smiling as they laugh. A large blue screen with a couple splotches of green are behind the women. Photo was taken at ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2019.
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God of compassion, we give thanks for first responders, police officers, firefighters, EMTs & all who offer compassionate aid. Keep them safe, give them courage & sound judgment. That we may support those who risk their lives for others, we pray: make us instruments of peace.
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Today we celebrate the Presentation of Our Lord. Forty days after the birth of Jesus we mark the day Mary and Joseph presented him in the temple in accordance with Jewish law.
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This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
-Psalm 118:24
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"We are one body. We are the body of Christ. We are members one of another and knit together by and in Christ. Yes, we have significant disagreement about very important issues, but our cultural and political differences cannot dissolve this bond."
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As this pandemic carries on, it is easy to forget that we are still living through something major and global. In the midst of anxiety and fear, @ELCABishopEaton shares the words of Jesus, “Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
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You satisfy the hungry heart with gift of finest wheat. Come give to us, O saving Lord, the bread of life to eat.
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“Gracious God, the needs of your church throughout the world are great. Embolden us to share our wealth with the many who are in great need. Transform us by these relationships across your church catholic and send us to witness your love.” —Bread for the Day
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Come celebrate the newly renovated River Park in @BrooklynPark Sat, July 31 from 12 - 3pm. I'll be giving some opening remarks highlighting @Hennepin's role in this project. There will be activities for the whole family.
I'm excited to celebrate its reopening with all of you!
ALT River Park Grand Re-Opening Celebration. Saturday, July 31.
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Hot weather will continues July 28 with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s, and heat indices in the 100s. Remember to drink plenty of water, take breaks from the heat in the shade or in air conditioning, and never leave people or animals unattended in vehicles. #WeatherReady
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Gracious God, the needs of your church throughout the world are great. Embolden us to share our wealth with the many who are in great need. Transform us by these relationships across your church and send us to witness to your love.
#Bread4theDay #Prayer
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As many people resume travel this summer, let us pray for safe journeys, joyful homecomings and all those who work in the travel industry.
(Prayer from “Travels, Trips, and Journeys: A Service of Word and Song for Summer”)
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Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure.
—Proverbs 4:25-26
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Loving God, there are times in our lives when we are so self-destructive. Sometimes we cannot even admit that to ourselves. Hold us close and love us back into the relationship we seek to have with you. #Bread4theDay #Prayer