Category Archives: Worship Resources

Reflections on Lessons Pentecost 23 A

Posted on November 8, 2017 by John

We had a spirited discussion today in our weekly Bible study of area pastors of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). It was fed by a feeling of dread about recent signs of sickness in our society. One of … Continue reading →

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Passion Sunday Petitions

Posted on April 10, 2017 by John

Lifting our voices and turning toward God, let us pray for the church, the earth, and all who are in need. A time of silence. Lord of compassion, as we the people of your family, the church, conclude our Lenten … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday Petitions

Posted on March 2, 2017 by John

Creator God,  we who stand before you are dust,    and to dust we shall return. But you have breathed into our lips your Holy Breath, so we are also … yours. Help us this Lent to come alive to your … Continue reading →

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Lenten Devotions Project

Posted on February 12, 2016 by John

Lent is a time of renewal of faith. This year, 2016, the pastors and members of three Lutheran congregations in DeKalb and Sycamore, Illinois, joined together to produce a devotional booklet for the season. The them is “In the Breaking … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Dogs and Our Prayer in the Press

Posted on April 12, 2013 by John

Louisville, my team, was on the floor, locked in an epic battle with Michigan for the NCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship. It was a glorious struggle, but the competition was so keen that, by halftime, my heart was racing.             … Continue reading →

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Epiphany at Heatherhope Shows Forth the Work of God

Posted on January 17, 2012 by John

The day and season of Epiphany is a celebration of the many ways God’s work is manifest in our lives. (The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek for “show forth.”) Here at Heatherhope we have an simple annual celebration that … Continue reading →

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First Blessing of the Animals Goes Well

Posted on October 15, 2011 by John

On the afternoon of September 25 Heatherhope Farm hosted its first Blessing of the Animals—an event we hope to host annually. We purposely did not advertise this event too widely so that we could keep the numbers small and feel … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Night’s Fest Closing Litany

Posted on July 23, 2010 by John

Midsummer Night’s Fest Closing Celtic Blessings This litany is a compilation of segments of “Night Shieldings” found in Carmina Gadelica, a collection of hymns, prayers and incantations from the Scottish Highlands and Islands by Alexander Carmichael, slightly adapted for the … Continue reading →

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Dressed to Impress or Clothed with Christ?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by John

Reflections on Galatians 3:23-29 Pentecost 4 C  “Are you going out looking like that?”  That’s what my mom used to holler at me as I was going out the door dressed in my normal hodgepodge way. Our family didn’t believe … Continue reading →

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Here I Am

Posted on June 21, 2010 by John

While we busy ourselves with religion, God is in the midst of life saying, “Hey! Here I am.” Continue reading →

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