Awake

                                                                           

                                                        A WAKE

Remember Before The Lord

At the time for remembering, 

Sit, alone or with others, at the feet of God.

There, remember the one you miss.

Speak with God about that one,

Dwell not on the pain of missing,

But on the joy of remembering.

Give thanks, with a grateful heart.

 

AWAKE

For the WOKE

At the feet of the teacher, 

Remember the cost 

Of the deeds of yesterday 

And yester-year.

Consider the work planned for the day.

As you go about your tasks, 

Ask God to walk with you, 

To guide your feet, your hands,

Your mind and mouth. 

You were given this day of grace

To show forth the glory of God.

Thank you to Journey of Faith Contributing writer- Natalie Hartwig.

Thoughts and a prayer as we remember the one year of Covid, and begin the next. May the Lord continue to walk with us as we find the way/

 

Ordination- Rev. David Miner

 

Rev. David and Marjorie Miner

The Ordination and Installation Service for 

Rev. David Miner was on February 28, 2021 at 

Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Rev. Miner was installed as a Specific Ministry Pastor.

Clergy were gathered for this special day. 

In 2021 they were gathered with masks.

Here is also a photo so you can see 

who attended this celebration.

The Miners were blessed with extended family 

that joined them for this special service.

Welcome to the Southeastern District 

and we pray this verse over your ministry.

Devotion-Tools for Christ

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 - Epistle for Lent 3

Knowledge and wisdom are two different things We can know facts about something While its deeper meaning eludes us In next week’s epistle lesson Paul contrasts The supposed wisdom of the world With what appears to be the foolishness of God The wisdom of political and religious leaders Concluded that Jesus had to go Seeing Jesus die, they returned to a secure familiar  As sunrise  broke the next sabbath morning The leaders’ wisdom became foolishness As God’s hidden wisdom became revealed Lured by the Internet’s ability to offer knowledge We are tempted as were 1st century leaders To think we know many things and so are wise              But our supposed wisdom is an illusion We yet cannot explain the mystery of love Or why a fading sunset can gentle our heart Thankfully God was foolish enough To think we were worth saving Good Friday covering a Divine rescue plan               Because of that love, we are “fools for Christ” Sure of purpose while we are here and waiting to be welcomed home To others, our serving looks foolish But our heart knows better Understood or not, we joyfully persist+ A Devotion By Rev. Donald Shaefer, Northern Region Mission Engagement Facilitator