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“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and... Love thy neighbor as yourself. No other commandment is greater than these.” -Mark 12:30-31

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Thank you, Lord, for drawing near when we need your help and for saving us now and always. Amen.

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Lord, grant me wisdom in responding to others' needs, trusting that you will care for me. Amen.

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God, thank you for your presence among us and your promises for us. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Ephesians 5:1Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

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43 But his servant said, “How can I set this before a hundred people?” So he repeated, “Give it to the people and let them eat, for thus says the Lord, ‘They shall eat and have some left.’ ” 44 He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord.

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2 Kings 4:42-44
42 A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first fruits to [Elisha,] the man of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said, “Give it to the people and let them eat.”

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RT ELCA: "God's work. Our hands." Sunday is turning 10 this year! 🎉 On Sept. 10, congregations of the #ELCA will join together for our annual day of service. Find graphics, worship resources, a tool kit and more at https://t.co/KvF6MDyLMl. 💛 #GodsWor…

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RT ELCA: Christian nationalism has deep roots in our nation's history. Learn about its origins, evolution and how #ChristianNationalism shows up in politics and policy today. #ChristiansAgainstChristianNationalism #ELCA

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RT ELCA: "Rise, O Sun of righteousness; with your might creation bless. Shine upon your church today, showing all your gentle way. Have mercy, Lord" (ELW, 657).

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RT ELCA: May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and @ELCABishopEaton reminds us that we are called to companionship. “For those who are living with mental illness, we see you. We stand with you, ready to listen and support you in your struggles, through goo…

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RT ELCA: Congratulations to all who are graduating or ending their academic years! May God bless you in your next endeavors.

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RT ELCA: "Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul" (Psalm 143:8).

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RT ELCA: Today we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord. On Ascension Day, the 40th day after Easter, we celebrate Christ's ascension into heaven (or cosmos, as Martin Luther believed) after he was resurrected.

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RT ELCA: May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Month. It is vital that we, as Christians, educate ourselves and advocate for change so we can help bring an end to this tragedy. #MMIW #TruthAndHealingMovement

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RT ELCA: God, be with us in our deep and profound confusion. Open our hearts and minds for at least a little while, that we may attend to your words. #Prayer #Bread4theDay

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RT ELCA: Moo-Moo stopped by our churchwide organization offices and talked with Ben Pearthree, a member of our strategic communications team (AND a swim coach, AND leader of @JourniFaithful)! Pray along with this episode of Moo-Moo's Prayer Club, below.
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RT ELCA: United in hope for the resurrection, let us pray for the church, the world and all in need.

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RT ELCA: As Lutherans, we reject these harmful ideas and affirm that all people are created in God's image and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Let's work toward a more inclusive society. #ChristiansAgainstChristianNationalism #ELCA #Antir…

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RT ELCA: Christian nationalism isn't just about religion. It's also tied to white supremacy and exclusionary beliefs. This ideology often portrays white Christians as the "real" Americans, leaving out people of color and other marginalized groups. #Chris…

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RT ELCA: A mother's reflections on the beauty and grace-filled journey of parenthood. #MothersDay
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