There were many Sundays when dahlias graced our worship space. Now that winter is on its way they have to be dug up and stored until next summer. Here is a garden photo to remind us of the beauty we enjoyed.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Welcome to Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Priest Lake Idaho
Greetings: this is Althea,one of the supply pastors at Lamb of God Lutheran at Priest Lake. The other regular supply pastor is Steve Egland. Our Council President is Lu Loree. To contact us you can make a comment, leave a message at the church number 208-443-1403 or e-mail asondahl@gmail.com or call me at 208-691-9533.
Important things:
November 6 is All Saints Sunday. The Color is White. Steve Egland will preach. Holy Communion is celebrated.
November 13 is the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. The Color is green. I will preach.
November 20 is Christ the King Sunday. The color is white. Steve Egland will preach. Holy Communion will be celebrated.
November 27 is the First Sunday in Advent. The color is blue or purple. I will preach.
Reflection:
Tomorrow is All Hallow's Eve. There is a lot of controversy now about observing this day. My thoughts go back to my childhood experience, when we would dress up in costumes and take our little cartons with their printed message "Trick or Treat for UNICEF" (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) and go up one side and down the other of Ferry Street. It was myself and my brother and our friends Emily and Kristi Brown who lived one block down from us that I remember. Our costumes were simple, something my mother could put together from things around our house between getting home from teaching school and dark. One year I wore a green box and a nylon pulled down over my face and went as a martian. We took turns being in front and ringing the door bells but we all said "Trick or Treat for UNICEF" together, like a small choir. Then the people would try to give us candy. And we would have to explain that we were not asking for candy but for money to be put in our little cartons to help suffering children around the world. After some confusion on their part, they would go in search of wallet, or purse, and come back with coins to put in all our boxes. Then, they would usually give us candy too. It was all very wonderful to me as a child and something I always felt good about doing. Now, as adult I think of Halloween as a rare experience of grace in our world. What other day will total strangers give you treats when you ring their door bell? This is not a practice that promotes evil, but rather it repels it. It is a communal event for children, where we laugh at the dark side and do good for unknown little ones among us. Could there be a better way to scare off evil ? I hope that your observance brings you and those around you experiences of sweetness and light. And if you don't observe Halloween in the traditional fashion, you could still make it a day of grace, a true "All Hallow's Eve" by sending donation to the children's organization of your choice.
November begins with the Festival of All Saints, which used to be known as "All Hallows" which you might have gathered by now. This Festival is November 1st but which will be observed in our church, as in most Lutheran churches, on November 6th this year, as "All Saints Sunday." On this day we remember in a special way those of our communion who have died since last All Saints. Lamb of God will remember the lives of Jane Knoke who died on March 28 and Linda Brennan who died on April 6. We are grateful for those who have shared our lives and gone before us. Also, on All Saints we remember all those who are dear to us who have died regardless of how long ago. This is a blessed time in the church, giving thanks to God for people we love. On All Saints Day itself, I try to go to the cemetery where my daughter was buried in 1995 and my mother was buried in 2007. This cemetery is at a classic little country church, (white with a tall steeple and bell) named Good Hope down in central Idaho. It is situated in the midst of wheat fields on a hill and from there an exceedingly beautiful panorama unfolds of rolling hills, wooded canyons and the Bitterroot mountains in the distance. It is peaceful place for prayer and looking into the eternity of God's love. This year I will pray by the grave of Aiden Wayne Agee, beloved child of God, who died on June 17 at the age of 6, who will be remembered among the saints at Good Hope this year. There are many saints at Good Hope who are still living and for them I give thanks and praise to God too.
November 10 is Martin Luther's birthdate. He was baptized on November 11, which is the Feast of St. Martin, Bishop of Tours who died in 397. Thus he was named for the Saint.
November 20, Christ the King Sunday, is a relatively new festival, instituted in the 20th Century. It closes the Season of the Church, that is, the season we count the Sundays after Pentecost.
November 27, the First Sunday in Advent is always the Sunday closest to St. Andrew's Day, which is November 30. Obviously is it also always four Sundays before Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin, which gives us a hint that this season is an observance of the "Western Church", that is, Rome and its circle of influence. The Eastern Church, with ancient patriarchies in cities of Constantinople and Jerusalem and Antioch and Alexandria does not observe the season of Advent, rather they have "The Nativity Fast" (which probably has a Greek name I don't know) which, I think, begins 6 weeks before Christmas. Advent is a special season in many ways. I hope that you can make plans to observe it fully this year. I will try to write more about it another time.
The important thing is that you can deepen your understanding of our faith by knowing about these special days and if you observe them, it may also deepen your faith and love for God and God's people. I think our church calendar is a great way to order our lives.
History:
Today was the last day for Lu and Gehrig Loree worship with us. We pray for their safe travel and winter at home in Lynnwood Washington. They are the last to leave of the summer residents whom God brought to Lamb of God. We miss you all!
Lots of interesting conversations are happening. My favorite line from today was 10 year old Isaiah looking at me directly after worship and saying "The part I liked best was the prayers."
lwr.org/getinvolved 800.597.5972
Upcoming Events:
Job Search Workshop
Nov. 5 9-3:30 Priest River Community Church. Topics: Application Process, Employer Roundtable, Employment Opportunities, Successful Job Interviews, Skills Development. Call 509-447-2659 to register. No charge, lunch provided.
Important things:
November 6 is All Saints Sunday. The Color is White. Steve Egland will preach. Holy Communion is celebrated.
November 13 is the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. The Color is green. I will preach.
November 20 is Christ the King Sunday. The color is white. Steve Egland will preach. Holy Communion will be celebrated.
November 27 is the First Sunday in Advent. The color is blue or purple. I will preach.
Reflection:
Tomorrow is All Hallow's Eve. There is a lot of controversy now about observing this day. My thoughts go back to my childhood experience, when we would dress up in costumes and take our little cartons with their printed message "Trick or Treat for UNICEF" (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) and go up one side and down the other of Ferry Street. It was myself and my brother and our friends Emily and Kristi Brown who lived one block down from us that I remember. Our costumes were simple, something my mother could put together from things around our house between getting home from teaching school and dark. One year I wore a green box and a nylon pulled down over my face and went as a martian. We took turns being in front and ringing the door bells but we all said "Trick or Treat for UNICEF" together, like a small choir. Then the people would try to give us candy. And we would have to explain that we were not asking for candy but for money to be put in our little cartons to help suffering children around the world. After some confusion on their part, they would go in search of wallet, or purse, and come back with coins to put in all our boxes. Then, they would usually give us candy too. It was all very wonderful to me as a child and something I always felt good about doing. Now, as adult I think of Halloween as a rare experience of grace in our world. What other day will total strangers give you treats when you ring their door bell? This is not a practice that promotes evil, but rather it repels it. It is a communal event for children, where we laugh at the dark side and do good for unknown little ones among us. Could there be a better way to scare off evil ? I hope that your observance brings you and those around you experiences of sweetness and light. And if you don't observe Halloween in the traditional fashion, you could still make it a day of grace, a true "All Hallow's Eve" by sending donation to the children's organization of your choice.
November begins with the Festival of All Saints, which used to be known as "All Hallows" which you might have gathered by now. This Festival is November 1st but which will be observed in our church, as in most Lutheran churches, on November 6th this year, as "All Saints Sunday." On this day we remember in a special way those of our communion who have died since last All Saints. Lamb of God will remember the lives of Jane Knoke who died on March 28 and Linda Brennan who died on April 6. We are grateful for those who have shared our lives and gone before us. Also, on All Saints we remember all those who are dear to us who have died regardless of how long ago. This is a blessed time in the church, giving thanks to God for people we love. On All Saints Day itself, I try to go to the cemetery where my daughter was buried in 1995 and my mother was buried in 2007. This cemetery is at a classic little country church, (white with a tall steeple and bell) named Good Hope down in central Idaho. It is situated in the midst of wheat fields on a hill and from there an exceedingly beautiful panorama unfolds of rolling hills, wooded canyons and the Bitterroot mountains in the distance. It is peaceful place for prayer and looking into the eternity of God's love. This year I will pray by the grave of Aiden Wayne Agee, beloved child of God, who died on June 17 at the age of 6, who will be remembered among the saints at Good Hope this year. There are many saints at Good Hope who are still living and for them I give thanks and praise to God too.
November 10 is Martin Luther's birthdate. He was baptized on November 11, which is the Feast of St. Martin, Bishop of Tours who died in 397. Thus he was named for the Saint.
November 20, Christ the King Sunday, is a relatively new festival, instituted in the 20th Century. It closes the Season of the Church, that is, the season we count the Sundays after Pentecost.
November 27, the First Sunday in Advent is always the Sunday closest to St. Andrew's Day, which is November 30. Obviously is it also always four Sundays before Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin, which gives us a hint that this season is an observance of the "Western Church", that is, Rome and its circle of influence. The Eastern Church, with ancient patriarchies in cities of Constantinople and Jerusalem and Antioch and Alexandria does not observe the season of Advent, rather they have "The Nativity Fast" (which probably has a Greek name I don't know) which, I think, begins 6 weeks before Christmas. Advent is a special season in many ways. I hope that you can make plans to observe it fully this year. I will try to write more about it another time.
The important thing is that you can deepen your understanding of our faith by knowing about these special days and if you observe them, it may also deepen your faith and love for God and God's people. I think our church calendar is a great way to order our lives.
History:
Today was the last day for Lu and Gehrig Loree worship with us. We pray for their safe travel and winter at home in Lynnwood Washington. They are the last to leave of the summer residents whom God brought to Lamb of God. We miss you all!
Lots of interesting conversations are happening. My favorite line from today was 10 year old Isaiah looking at me directly after worship and saying "The part I liked best was the prayers."
lwr.org/getinvolved 800.597.5972
Upcoming Events:
Job Search Workshop
Nov. 5 9-3:30 Priest River Community Church. Topics: Application Process, Employer Roundtable, Employment Opportunities, Successful Job Interviews, Skills Development. Call 509-447-2659 to register. No charge, lunch provided.
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