The (Lieben)GOOD LIFE

  Proper 8             Lamentations 3.22-33             Psalm 30             2 Corinthians 8.7-15             Mark 5.21-43   Prayer of Invocation Father, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together   in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.   Prayer of Illumination Lord, we rise to meet you this morning. Meet us where we are at with your word, that we may hope in you, trust in you, and bear witness to your faithfulness and goodness; in the name of Jesus. A...

  Epiphany 4: What to do in times of doubt, pain, frustration, and loss.  Isa 40.21-31; Psa 147.1-11, 20c; 1 Cor 9.16-23; Mark 1.29-39   Prayer of Invocation   Father, set us free from the bondage of our sins, and give us the freedom that comes with the abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.   Prayer of Illumination   We believe, Lord. Help our unbelief as we attend to your word with your people. Meet us where we are at, and strengthen us to wait on you; in Jesus’ name.     Proclamation   What do you do when you are faced with doubt, when you experience pain and sorrow, when you encounter injustice? Where do you go when you are frustrated with how things are working out (or how they are NOT working out)? What do you do when life is not going as you wished it would, when life is n...