God of the Rich and Poor, Insiders and Outsiders, Righteous and Unrighteous, the Powerful and those who suffer under their power, we give thanks for the reach of your love, the depth of your understanding, the long-suffering of your patience. You are holy, holy, holy.

We confess our share in the world’s brokenness. We pray that the opportunity to begin anew in your forgiveness will stir in us a passion to share in healing the brokenness – in us, our community, our nation, and the world.

We pray today for Palestinians and Israelis who long for an end to their seemingly endless suffering. Remind their self-serving leaders – Jewish, Muslim, and Christian – that your longing for humankind and creation will prevail.

To that end, keep our hope alive.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

         (Cards and Calls Appreciated)

Ella Rivers, Donna Church, Musz Bailey, Jim Babcock, Shelley Sherper, Bobbie Berg, Susan Olsen, Jackie Schuelein, Carol Lloyd, Joanne Burdick, Ruby Cawthra, Jane Houlton, Marion Marcott, Cheryl Wold, Judy Halgren, Amy Britt, Bailey Rosdahl, Jimmy Stevens, Dee & Jim Stevens (Jimmy’s parents), John Olson, Linda Fenton, Dave Halgren, Diane Narr, Joan Axen and Nancy Andersen.

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Yesterday wasStewardship Invitation Sundaywith our theme,“Courageous Church.”Keith Rosdahl was our Profiles in Courage, Witnessing Steward, sharing his experiences in courage in relationship to our church.

Nancy Hassett invited us to a presentation by Paul Douglas, meteorologist, who spoke on “Faith and Climate Change.”  It was yesterday at

12 noon at Elk River Lutheran Church.  It was an excellent informative and interesting presentation.  Paul Douglas has written a couple of books, with another to be released this next spring, which may be of interest to you.

Bev Putnam reminded us that the monthly Centennial meeting is Wednesday, October 13^that 1:00 in Fellowship Hall.  All who are interested in this fellowship and support of our church are invited. 

Dave Foley will be the Profile in Courage, Witnessing Steward, next week.  The week after that, Arlo Schultz will be our Witnessing Steward.

Please lift up in prayer the victims, families, and community of St. Paul as they cope with the shooting on Sunday morning that took the life of a young woman and injured 14 others. We also pray for the three individuals in custody who perpetrated this horrific act, and their families. We pray for the safety and security of communities everywhere struggling with the widespread epidemic of gun violence.  

 

In connection with the refugee situation, Nancy Hassett stated as the climate changes get worse, it will drive more people out of their countries, and there will be more refugees coming to our country.   Please pray for the ministries that support entities working on changing the trajectory of our climate.

Beverly Putnam asked for prayers for their daughter-in-law, Janet, who has been struggling with health problems—difficulty walking and impairment in her memory for a year.  She has had scans and is awaiting results, hoping for answers and diagnosis.

Dave Foley asked for prayers for Candi, who is a co-worker of his daughter, Katie, in Zimmerman Elementary School.  Candi and members of her family have COVID, some very sick.  Prayers for Candi and her family and friends. 

Please pray for the victims of the shootings occurring so recently.  Also, pray for those responsible for the shooting, that their lives will turn around to seek good instead of evil.

Pastor Robin updated us on Amanda Hooper.  She did not have surgery for a bowel blockage, but she was treated at the hospital and released home.  She is on a strict liquid diet.  Prayers for healing and good health.

Lisa Cawthra asked for prayers for their daughter, Lucy, who is having intense struggles with depression and anxiety.

Paula Benfer thanked the congregation for supporting Art Bright in conjunction with the United Way—for those who have volunteered, those who provided drinks and treats, and for the use of Fellowship Hall.  The first session was full; there was laughter, telling of stories, etc.—a productive time.

Giuliana Beckwith has returned after her surgery.  She thanked everyone for their well wishes and prayers and cards.

Dave Foley shared the joy of being able to connect last week with a friend, Gary. They have been friends for 50 years.

Pastor Robin thanked Deb Kopperud for the music this morning.  Music is healing, can be fun, and helps us all through the hard times.  

God blesses us with so much abundance. God asks that we give all of ourselves and some of what we have to the work of this church as well as individuals and/or organizations who work for peace and justice.