A Prayer of Confession
from "The Awkward Season: Prayers for Lent," by Pamela Hawkins
God of this day, forgive my pretense:
that I know, when I do not;
that I care, when I am callous;
that I see, when far too often,
I cover my eyes, turn my head, walk away.
God of this moment, transform my shortcomings:
that I can be trusted, when I sometimes betray;
that I can believe, when I often deny;
that I can hope, when deep within,
I bargain with hopelessness.
Renew me, O God, by your far-reaching grace.
Restore me, O God, to your life-giving truth
that the kingdom, power, and glory are yours
at this moment, on this day, for all time.
Amen.
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What is new and thought provoking at the Resource Center??
"When Lightning Struck! The Story of Martin Luther," by Danika Cooley
is now available for you to read from your Resource Center.
This historical novel on Martin Luther will immerse the reader in the dust and grit of sixteenth-century Germany. You will not only feel that Luther's struggles are your own struggles, you will enter the gates of paradise with Luther into the freedom of justification by faith alone in Christ alone. Danika Cooley is both an engaging writer and a careful and winsome theologian. As all good novels do, the reader will be drawn into the story from beginning to end. While this is not the in-depth study you will find in our Martin Luther in 3 Volumes series, it is a great read and comes highly recommended!
Also of interest:
Lutheran Social Service (LSS) of Minnesota has developed an amazing study called
"My Neighbor is Muslim: Exploring the Muslim Faith."
AND
"Honoring our Neighbor's Faith: A Lutheran Perspective on Faith Traditions in America,"
compiled by Augsburg Fortress.
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Need some ideas for your VBS this summer?
VBS resources are 'out there' and in here, at your Resource Center!
It IS time to begin considering and planning for his summer's VBS!
The Resource Center can help you in many ways.
We carry lots and lots of old VBS kits for your use, including a few great ones from Group:
"Weird Animals" and "Everest!" AND MORE! We can loan you one of these kits for a few months!
If you are looking for something brand new this year, please send me an email,
I would love to help you decide what VBS is best for you. 2016 has no shortage of VBS programs!!!!
We do have the 2016 Group Cave Quest at the Resource Center for hands on viewing.
Email me if and when you will be in Fresno!
There are also some excellent interactive websites where you can get a good picture of what is new and exciting! I do my best to stay up-to-date on all current VBS programs and am willing to share with you,
