Letting go of expectations allows us to make way for God to do something wondrous and new, taking flight on a leap of faith.
Liturgical connection: Prayers of the People
Ezekiel 37:1-14
The dry bones of Israel brought to life
Psalm 130
I wait for you, O Lord; in your word is my hope. (Ps. 130:5)
Romans 8:6-11
Life in the Spirit
John 11:1-45
Baptismal image: the raising of Lazarus
This week we pray --
-- protect all those who live in lands or homes affected by violence, espically in Iran, Israel, lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, Haiti, and Nigeria
-- Those hospitalized, in a rehabilitation center, ill this week, grieving, or who have otherwise requested prayer include: Mike Dorrence, Jerry Nielsen, Hugh Hofer, Tina Sheppard, thanksgiving for the birth of Brielle LaVonne Ramsay (great-granddaughter of the Jerry and LaVonne Nielsen), Amy (Sharla Rae Stuber and Tom Kuka’s daughter), Luke (John Sheppard’s grand-nephew), Stephanie (requested by Maia Witthar), Mary Lou (Lisa Beck’s mom), Joe (Requested by Dan Barnts), Jameson, and Lori and John(Barb and Larry Nolan's niece and nephew in law).
-- With the Montana Synod: Trinity Lutheran Church, in Sheridan, Wyo. and Hope Lutheran Church, in Powell, Wyo., the Alaska Synod of the ELCA.
--with the World Council of Churches: all the congregations in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania.
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