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ELCA Prayer Ventures

  • September 8 - International Literacy Day
    Give thanks for Pam Westby and other members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids, Minn., who support community-wide displays and programs like ESL for Older Adults.

Daily Bible Verse

Daily Bible Reading

  • Wednesday, September 08, 2010 [Psalm 101 (NRSV)]
    Choosing God's law

    I will sing of loyalty and of justice;
    to you, O Lord, I will sing.
    I will study the way that is blameless.
    When shall I attain it?

    I will walk with integrity of heart
    within my house;
    I will not set before my eyes
    anything that is base.

    I hate the work of those who fall away;
    it shall not cling to me.
    Perverseness of heart shall be far from me;
    I will know nothing of evil.

    One who secretly slanders a neighbor
    I will destroy.
    A haughty look and an arrogant heart
    I will not tolerate.

    I will look with favor on the faithful in the land,
    so that they may live with me;
    whoever walks in the way that is blameless
    shall minister to me.

    No one who practices deceit
    shall remain in my house;
    no one who utters lies
    shall continue in my presence.

    Morning by morning I will destroy
    all the wicked in the land,
    cutting off all evildoers
    from the city of the Lord.


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SPIRITUALITY AND AGING!?

SPIRITUALITY AND AGING!?

We’re living longer than any previous generation.  There are new challenges with every added year, but there are also new possibilities.  The purpose of the Northeast Forum on Spirituality and Aging is to bring together church leaders, professional service providers, organizations and individuals to:
•    explore and better understand the intersection of Spirituality and Aging.  
•    be passionate about ministry to, by, and with older adults.
•    challenge the ageism of our culture—the pervasive negative images of aging
•    promote intergenerational activities to enhance the quality of life for all people.
•    create a network within our local communities to promote lifelong learning, encourage and support each other in our work.
•    share information, books, events, programs, frustrations, and hopes with like minded people across the state.

We invite you to join us as we explore, challenge, promote, create, and share our passion for ministry to, by, and with older adults and lift up spirituality as an important part of our growth.

Locations and dates for NEFOSA Forums:

Rochester Forum meets every other month on the 3rd Monday, 9:30 – 11:30am at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1000 Winton Rd. N, Rochester, NY 14609.  
Meeting dates for 2010 are:  January 25, March 15, May 17, July 19, September 20 and November 15.  

Central New York Forum meets every other month on the 2nd Thursday, 8:30 – 10:00am at LutheranCare, 108 Utica Road, Clinton, NY  13323.  
Meeting dates for 2010 are:  February 11, April 8, June 10, August 12, October 14, and December 9.

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Sundays and Festivals (Lectionary)

Texts and liturigcal colors for upcoming dates from the Revised Common Lectionary
  • Sunday, September 12, 2010
    Lectionary 24 / Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
    Sunday, September 12

    First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14
    Moses begs the LORD to turn from anger against the Hebrews
    First Reading (Semi-continuous): Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
    Judgment is spoken against Jerusalem
    Psalm: Psalm 51:1-11 (Psalm 51:1-10 NRSV)
    Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. (Ps. 51:1)
    Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 14
    The LORD looks down from heaven upon us all. (Ps. 14:2)
    Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
    Christ Jesus came for sinners
    Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
    Looking for the lost sheep, silver coin: Jesus eating with sinners
    Liturgical Color: Green

Festivals and Commemorations

Lesser festivals and commemorations of the Church
  • Thursday, September 9, 2010
    Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, died 1654
    Thursday, September 9

    Born into Spanish nobility, Claver became a Jesuit missionary, and served in present-day Colombia. His ministry was focused on the slaves that arrived there. He gave them food and medicine, learned their dialects, and taught them Christianity.
  • Monday, September 13, 2010
    John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, died 407
    Monday, September 13

    John was a priest in Antioch and an outstanding preacher. His eloquence earned him the nickname "Chrysostom" ("golden mouth"). Appointed bishop of Constantinople, seat of the empire, he criticized corruption in the court. As a result, he was exiled by the empress.