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Reflection: Finding our way to great work, even in politics
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Idea of the Month:
Backpack Blessing
Highlight the callings of students, teachers,
parents, etc.
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 "Lord, these backpacks remind us that a new school
year is about to begin. We pray your blessing upon their owners and upon all
students, young and old, as they begin this new school year . . ."
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Reflection:
Finding
our way to great work, even in politics
Steven Garber, The Washington Institute |
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"How do the people of God remain faithful to the vision of the
Kingdom, when evil and injustice seem to rule, when there is more heartache than
happiness in being citizens set in time and space, in finite, fallen cities and
states?" ....
"To keep on keeping on in our callings is the hard thing.
Crucial to that ability is a theological vision shaped by Scripture, one that
gives us the cast of heart and mind to understand the frailties of our own
selves, as well as those of our societies. And, still, to hope for the reality
and meaning of the way things ought to be in every area of life, from painting
to play to politics, and on and on and on."
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Upcoming Events
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The Vocationally Aware Missional
Church, 10/15-18
(Roles & Structures)
How do you move your congregation from an internal
maintenance focus to a vital place of mission and ministry to the world?
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The Theology of Centered Life, 10/19
Centered LifeŽ is an initiative of Luther
Seminary designed to help congregations move from maintenance to mission by
preparing and supporting members to answer God's call to live their faith in
the world.
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Discover Your Call!, 10/24-26
(Strengths & Abilities)
Help yourself and members of your congregation
uncover their unique pattern of excellence by reviewing positive experiences
from their lives.
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