Remember God’s just and merciful works throughout history, the help and compassion we receive, the gifts and resources that sustain our lives, and the new covenant made with us in Jesus Christ.
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With the myriad of wireless devices in constant use, many churches provide Wi-Fi for the convenience of employees and guests. However, this complimentary benefit can come with a heavy price if security is taken for granted. You may want to forward this information to your IT support specialist before deciding to provide Wi-Fi access to your congregation.
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Pray for the members who serve on their congregation councils, that God will help them lead with wisdom, vision and compassion as they guide and manage their communities of faith for mission.
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St. Theresa was known for her life of contemplation and prayer, her theological reflection and writing, and her strong identification with people suffering poverty and illness. Remember the people who have helped shape our faith, values and life, and pray that, through the work of the Spirit, our faith, example and service will have a positive influence on our neighbors, the church, society and the world.
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Remember in prayer our ELCA missionaries working in education, evangelism, parish ministries, and lay and pastoral leadership development with our companions in Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Norway and the United Kingdom.
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Just as the one leper returned to thank and praise Jesus for healing him, we pray that we, too, will be eager to thank, praise and worship God for God’s miraculous, awesome love and healing presence in our lives.
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Ask for God’s help to resist the temptations of envy and greed that draw us away from trusting God and committing our lives and endeavors to God.
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We are a church that believes the God-given gifts of science and technology should be used to respect and promote communities, life and human dignity. Pray that the Spirit will guide us in conversations about how faith and science intersect and that we will be mindful of the impact of technology — intended and unintended — on humanity and creation.
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Thank God for the ways our church engages its members and leaders in discernment, biblical study and reflection, prayerful decisions and commitments, and teachings that help us grow in understanding of how our faith intersects with daily life and society. Pray that the recently approved social statement Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action will guide and inspire us to act on a range of issues, including gender-based violence, workplace discrimination and economic inequality.
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View this post to see photos from our first synod Generosity Project Lab, representing eight decades, six generations, and five congregations. Recently featured in Living Lutheran, the Generosity Project connects generations and equips households for the faith practice of generosity.
Register for the Tucson and Las Vegas labs: Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Tucson, 10/12/2019; Reformation Lutheran, Las Vegas, 11/2/2019.
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The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act deals with health care privacy concerns. Privacy rules restrict the use of medical records and health information maintained by hospitals and other health care providers but generally do not cover ELCA congregations. View the PDF from the ELCA »
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Consider how our faith in Jesus Christ, God’s grace, the word of God, the witness of other people of faith and the calling we have through our baptism has influenced and changed us — and give thanks!
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ELCA World Hunger has brand new resources to enrich the life of your congregation this Advent. All of them are free, with free shipping, while supplies last.
Please don’t hesitate to call (800-638-3522) or send an email (hunger@elca.org) should you need any help planning your congregation’s involvement with ELCA World Hunger this Advent.
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Pray for the people of Puerto Rico, that their hope will be renewed and sustained; that they will have good, just governance and smooth transitions between political leaders; and that they will experience progress in their economic recovery and their long-term recovery from Hurricane Maria. Ask God to bless the ministry, service and witness of the Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América Sinodo del Caribe (Caribbean Synod), its leaders and its congregations.
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Has your congregation struggled to manage membership data? Does your website need a fresh look? Are you looking for easier ways to connect with members and the community?
Tithe.ly is now expanding its product line to offer website services and church management software to ELCA congregations at a low cost. Learn more by joining us for a webinar on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here.
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Praise God for the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association and the Christian Education Network of the ELCA, organizations that support, advocate for and equip Lutheran schools, educators, professionals and volunteers involved in faith formation ministries through our congregations and partner organizations.
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Pray that, as people of faith and disciples of Christ, we may demonstrate through our words, actions and service a spirit of humility that expects no reward, recognition or repayment.
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Remember in prayer the Rev. Elizabeth Johnson, the Rev. Brian Palmer, the Rev. Linda Johnson Seyenkulo, Elie Sanda, Arnie and Willibroad Langdji, and James and Lorreva Foster — ELCA missionaries serving in partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cameroon, the Lutheran Church in Liberia and the Lutheran World Federation in health care, development, women’s and youth ministries, Bible translation and literacy, and primary, secondary and theological education.
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St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226: Pray that our faith and lives may exemplify Francis’ simplicity, service, respect for others and care for creation and all creatures.
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Pray for our congregations that serve neighbors in need through food and clothing pantries, community meals, homeless shelters, community gardens, employment assistance and partnerships with local churches and organizations.
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