Pocketful of Grace

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA preaching. Worship theme adapted from Easter Vigil Texts by Pastor Karen Rask Behling for Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2019. Used with permission. Adam Smith, Piano; Laurel Sanders, flute; Natalie Ondrey, cantor for prayers; Barbara Vogler, soloist for "Who Built the Ark?" Copyrights for the audio service from WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 at 6:15 PMProcession, Evening Hymn, Evening Thanksgiving, Psalm 141, Litany and Prayers, and Final Blessing from Holden Evening Prayer (Marty Haugen). Copyright © 1990, 2016 by GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Streamed with permission under One License #A-700989.   Who Built the Ark? from Can't Wait to Sing! (trad. / arr. Jeff Reeves). Arrangement copyright © 2007, Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Streamed with permission under One License #A-700989.  

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022:Readings and Psalm:Isaiah 7:10-16Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19Romans 1:1-7Matthew 1:18-25Today's Music: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Veni Emmanuel, 15th C. French Melody. Setting by John Carter (ASCAP). Publisher:  © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. www.beckenhorst.com. Used with permission. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Scott Schul, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and the lessons for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022:Isaiah 35:1-10 The desert blooms as God's people return from exilePsalm 146:5-10 The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down. (Ps. 146:8)Luke 1:46b-55 (alternate)My spirit rejoices in God my Savior. (Lk. 1:47)James 5:7-10 Patience until the coming of the LordMatthew 11:2-11 The forerunner of ChristToday's music:O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Veni Emmanuel, 15th C. French Melody. Setting by John Carter (ASCAP). Publisher:  © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. www.beckenhorst.com. Used with permission.

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022:Isaiah 11:1-10 From David's line, a ruler bringing justice and peacePsalm 72:1-7, 18-19 May the righteous flourish; let there be an abundance of peace. (Ps. 72:7)Romans 15:4-13 Live in harmony, welcoming one anotherMatthew 3:1-12 A voice cries: Prepare the way of the LordToday's music:Veni Emmanuel, 15th C. French Melody. Setting by John Carter (ASCAP). Publisher:  © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. www.beckenhorst.com. Used with permission.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 1st Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022:Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44 Music: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (Friedrich Zachow). Music available at Imslp.org https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/. Used with permission. Cynthia Mills, organ.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved. 

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for Christ the King Sunday, November 20th, 2022:Jeremiah 23:1-6 Coming of the shepherd and righteous Branch who will execute justicePsalm 46 I will be exalted among the nations. (Ps. 46:10)Colossians 1:11-20 Hymn to Christ, firstborn of all creation; peace through his bloodLuke 23:33-43 Jesus is crucified between two thieves: you will be with me in ParadiseToday's music: "O God Beyond All Praising" arranged by Judy Nishimiura and played by Laurel Sanders. This majestic setting of Holst's Thaxted tune, arranged by Judy Nishimura, was recorded by Laurel Sanders for Grace Lutheran Church with permission from the publisher, ALRY Publications LLC.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, November 13, 2022:Malachi 4:1-2aPsalm 982 Thessalonians 3:6-13Luke 21:5-19Music: "Our Hope in You Is Strong," (Michael John Trotta), Hampton Road Music Group, LLC. Translation 2021, Laurel Sanders. Commissioned by Grace Lutheran Church of State College, PA and used with permission from the composer and Hampton Road Music Group, LLC.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for All Saints Sunday, November 6th, 2022:Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 The holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdomPsalm 149 Sing the Lord's praise in the assembly of the faithful. (Ps. 149:1)Ephesians 1:11-23 God raised Christ from the dead and made him head over all the churchLuke 6:20-31 Jesus speaks blessings and woesToday's music: "Reformation Medley" composed by Laurel Sanders and performed by Cardinal Brass. Used with permission.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for Reformation Sunday, November 6th, 2022:Readings and PsalmJeremiah 31:31-34 I will write my law in their hearts, says the LordPsalm 46 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)Romans 3:19-28 Justified by God's grace as a giftJohn 8:31-36 Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truthToday's gospel translation by Dr. Mark G Vitalis Hoffman, of United Lutheran Seminary, from scrollandscreen.com with permission. Today's music: A choral setting of Psalm 46:10, Be Still (and know that I am God) was composed by Laurel Sanders in 2020, during the COVID pandemic.  Following the lead of the lyrics, the anthem alternates between moments of quiet, tension, and release, with an underlying thread of stillness and calm.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 20th Sunday After Pentecost, October 23rd, 2022:Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Psalm 84:1-7 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14Today's music: "Elevation" by Theodore Dubois. This public domain music, from imslp.org, was recorded for virtual worship at Grace Lutheran Church during the 2021 pandemic.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA leads the final session of Bible study on trees in Scripture and what they tell us about God, our place in creation and abundant life. This episode we examine the trees connected with resurrection in  both the Old and New Testaments. Thanks for joining!

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 19th Sunday After Pentecost, October 16th, 2022:Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob's struggle with the angel: I'll not let go until you bless mePsalm 121 My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. (Ps. 121:2)2 Timothy 3:14--4:5 In the presence of Christ the judge, proclaim the messageLuke 18:1-8 The widow begs for justice; God grants justice to those who cry to GodToday's Music: "Offertoire" by Theodore Dubois, played by Cynthia Mills, organist. Alphonse LeDuc, publisher.  Public domain.  Score available at www.imslp.org. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA leads the fourth of a five session Bible study on trees in Scripture and what they tell us about God, our place in creation and abundant life. This episode we examine the fig trees of both the Old and New Testaments as symbols of separation, sin and failure, but also  possibility, prosperity, healing and peace. We share some fig trivia and may ruin your enjoyment of Fig Newtons. Next week is our final week where we will explore resurrection trees. music: Blue Dot Sessions, "Fig Tree", used with permission by Creative Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 andSidhartha Corsus, " Song for Peace" used with permission from Free Music Archive

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 18th Sunday After Pentecost, October 9th, 2022:2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Naaman washes in the Jordan and is cleansedPsalm 111 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. (Ps. 111:1)2 Timothy 2:8-15 If we die with Christ, we will live with ChristLuke 17:11-19 One leper made clean by Jesus gives thanks to GodToday's Music: "It Is Well With My Soul" Flutist Judy Nishimura's peaceful arrangement of this beloved tune, © 2020 ALRY Publications, is recorded and used with permission from ALRY Publications LLC, www.alrypublications.com, a partner of United Media & Music Partners.  It was played by Laurel Sanders and recorded for Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PAWorship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA leads the third of a five session Bible study on trees in Scripture and what they tell us about God, our place in creation and abundant life. This episode we examine the oaks of Moreh and Mamre and the hospitality given to and by Abram/Abraham in  Genesis; also the sycamore tree that hosted Zacchaeus so he could see Jesus who called him and down ushering in hospitality and restoration of community branching ever wider. Where have you encountered God under a tree? This week's music: "Be Still and Know the I Am God." This choral setting of Psalm 46:10, Be Still (and know that I am God) was composed by Laurel Sanders in 2020, during the COVID pandemic.  Following the lead of the lyrics, the anthem alternates between moments of quiet, tension, and release, with an underlying thread of stillness and calm.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 17th Sunday After Pentecost, October 2nd, 2022:Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Wicked surround the righteous; wait for the LordPsalm 37:1-9 Commit your way to the Lord; put your trust in the Lord. (Ps. 37:5)2 Timothy 1:1-14 Guard the treasure entrusted to you: faith and love in ChristLuke 17:5-10 Faith the size of a mustard seedToday's Music: "Nearer My God to Thee," smallchurchmusic.comWorship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA leads the first of a five session Bible study on trees in Scripture and what they tell us about God, our place in creation and abundant life. This episode we examine the trees of the story of Noah and the flood, and the shoot on the stump of Jesse found in Isaiah and in Paul's letter to the Romans, as well as the connection between Scripture and family trees.  This week's music: "What Wondrous Love is This" arr. by Judy Nishimura and played by Laurel Sanders. Used with permission of ALRY Publications (www.alrypublications.com), for use by Grace Lutheran Church.

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost, September 25th, 2022:Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Warnings to those who are comfortable or wealthyPsalm 146 The Lord gives justice to those who are oppressed. (Ps. 146:7)1 Timothy 6:6-19 Eager to be rich or eager to pursue richness of God's justice?Luke 16:19-31 Story of poor Lazarus and the wealthy manToday's Music: "Canticle of the Turning," from smallchurchmusic.com. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA leads the first of a five session Bible study on trees in Scripture and what they tell us about God, our place in creation and abundant life. This episode we examine the tree of life in Genesis and in Revelation, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in Genesis 1 and 2 and Revelation 22:1-5Reading resources:Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne SimardReforesting Faith by Matthew SleethTrees- a Celebration, edited by Jill FairchildWing Over Wing, poems by Julie Cadwallader StaubLetters to the Earth, Writing to a Planet in CrisisEmbracing the Seasons by Gunilla NorrisdYour Guide to Forest Bathing by Amos Clifford

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Scott Schul from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 15th Sunday After Pentecost, September 18, 2022:Amos 8:4-7 Psalm 113 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13 Today's Music: "Nearer My God to Thee," from smallchurchmusic.com. Public domain.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College PA Is joined by Rev. Lois Martin for this final episode in exploring the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. Our conversation cerera on self control, or as the Message translation would describe it, the ability to direct our energies wisely. How do we know what to do, or not do and when and how do we listen to what God is up to in the Spirit's presence among us? 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, Pa continues a series on the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23 and how Scripture applies our faith in life. Today we focus upon joy, or "Exuberance About Life" as the Message translation frames it.  This is more than happiness that we seek. In fact, the joy ,or exuberance that is a gift of the Holy Spirit, comes to us from God who brings it into our lives. Our guest today is Rev. Kevin Shock, Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission for the Allegheny Synod of the ELCA, who derives great joy from animals, conversations about God's possibility, and kayaking. Today's music is "Joyful Scottish Dances" played by Laurel Sanders, flute. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, Pa continues a series on the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23 and how Scripture applies our faith in life. Today we focus upon compassion of heart and our starting point is compassion for one's self, imagining we are in the compassionate gaze of God. When is the last time you spent time with God in that gaze and assurance? How might tending our own inner life help us to pour out that fruit of compassion for others? Today's music is "What Wondrous Love is This?" Arranged by Judy Nishimura and played by Laurel Sanders, flute. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, Pa continues a series on the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23 and how Scripture applies our faith in life. Today the guests are Elizabeth Siegelman and Tierra Williams, the Facilitator Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator for Centre County Community Conferencing, a restorative justice program providing Centre County residents with a space and process to transform their conflicts into cooperation through open dialogue. CCCC partners with law enforcement and the legal system to empower people to resolve their conflicts through mutual collaboration. From a faith perspective this work is transformational and empowered by the Holy Spirit to create more possibility than we may at first see. To learn more, visit communityconferencingcc.org.Today's music is "It is Well with My Soul," arranged any Judy Nishimura and played by Laurel Sanders. © 2020 ALRY Publications, is recorded and used with permission from ALRY Publications LLC, www.alrypublications.com, a partner of United Media & Music Partners.  

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, Pa continues a series on the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23 and how Scripture applies our faith in life. Today the guests are the Grace Helping Hands team leader, Alyson Hoegg and long time member, Don Coine as they talk about their work in disaster relief and projects at Camp Sequanota, our Allegheny Synod camp, how the group grows in faith and commitment and support not only for those who benefit from their work trips, but how they support each other and grow in their walk as Christians both in their congregation and in life. Today's music: "To God be the Glory."  This setting of the joyful hymn To God Be the Glory is by flutist Judy Nishimura, © 2020 ALRY Publications LLC, United Music & Media Partner, www.alrypublications.com and used with permission from ALRY. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA is joined by Dr. Kirsi I. Stjerna, the First Lutheran, Los Angeles/Southwest California Synod Professor of Lutheran History and Theology at California Lutheran University, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary; Core Doctoral Faculty, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley; Docent, Helsinki University, Finland. Today we talk about Galatians 5:22-23, peace, compassion and freedom theology. Today's music is "Be Thou My Vision." This is a soulful arrangement of the beloved traditional hymn Be Thou My Vision, composed by Judy Nishimura, and recorded by Laurel Sanders, flutist, with permission of ALRY Publications. The score is available at www.alrypublications.com.A native of Finland, Kirsi is a Lutheran theologian engaged in critical and compassionate examination of the relevance of Luther's freedom theology for the contemporary world. She has broad interests in the Reformation scholarship and with the sources in Christian theology. Her book Women and the Reformation (Wiley 2008) broke new ground by bringing women's theological voices to the conversation. In her Luther scholarship, she has focused on theology of faith and sacraments, and critical uprooting of antisemitism in Christian argumentation. The Annotated Luther, Vol. I-VI (Fortress, 2015-2017) was a major undertaking that saw its completion in the Reformation anniversary year. In 2021 she published Lutheran Theology: A Grammar of Faith (Bloomsbury/T&T Clark) for classroom use. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA begins a series on the fruits of the Spirit inspired by Galatians 5:22-23. Each week, we'll explore how one of the fruits of the Spirit given to help us live the love of Christ together is seen in everyday faith. This Week: Pastor Carolyn is joined by the Rev. Aaron Decker, (he/him) a Theological Educator in Bolivia with ELCA Service and Justice (Global Mission). He has passions for world languages, textual ambiguity, and education as liberation. He lives with his cat, Moses; like in Exodus, Aaron might talk more, but Moses is definitely in charge.We talk about what it means to be church today especially in the midst of great struggle and suffering, but being church for the sake of the other. For Pastor Aaron's webpage that has many faith formation resources available in English, Spanish and Aymara, visit: http://revaarond.comToday's closing music is "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling," Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Rowland H. Prichard/arr. Nishimura)This arrangement of the hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, is arranged by flutist Judy Nishimura, © ALRY Publications LLC, United Music & Media Publishers, www.alrypublications.com and is used with their permissionPermission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Scott Schul, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the Sunday of Pentecost, June 5th, 2022:Acts 2:1-4, 6-7, 12-17, 21Psalm 104: 30-35bRomans 8:14-17John 14:15-17, 25-27Today's music: "Holy Spirit, Truth Divine" a public domain hymn sung by Grace Musicians and produced by Graham and Laurel Sanders.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, od Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss Ascension Day, which is Thursday May 26, 2022: Readings: Acts 1:1-11Psalm 67Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 24:44-53Today's music:  "To God Be the Glory" is by flutist Judy Nishimura, © 2020 ALRY Publications LLC, United Music & Media Partner, www.alrypublications.com and used with permission from ALRY. Played by Laurel Sanders.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for this Sunday, the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 22, 2022:Acts 16:9-15Psalm 67Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5John 14: 23-29Today's music: "Thine is the Glory," played by Adam H Smith, pianist. by Thomas Keesecker, from Easter Hope, was recorded by Adam H. Smith, pianist, for worship use for Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA.  Copyright (c) 2020 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers. Non-commercial recording made available with permission from MorningStar, March, 2022.  Streamed in worship with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 5th Sunday of Easter, May 15, 2022:Acts 11:1-18Psalm 148Revelation 21:1-6John 13:31-35Today's closing prayer: from the World Council of Churches, at https://www.oikoumene.org/resources/prayer-cycle(Bangladesh. A Procession of Prayers: Meditations and Prayers from around the World, comp. John Carden, WCC, and Cassell, London, UK, 1998, p.179Today's music: This arrangement of the hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, is arranged by flutist Judy Nishimura, © ALRY Publications LLC, United Music & Media Publishers, www.alrypublications.com and is used with their permission.  It was recorded for use by Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA discuss the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022:Readings and PsalmActs 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30 Today's music is: Thine is the Glory from Easter Hope  (Thomas Keesecker), played by Adam H. Smith, pianist. Copyright (c) 2020 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers. Non-commercial recording made available with permission from MorningStar, March, 2022.  Streamed in worship with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA is joined by Mel Curtis, the Anti-Hunger Program Director of the YMCA of Centre County; Kathy Kalbach, volunteer coordinator for Grace Lutheran food packing volunteers and members of Grace as we discuss the call of Jesus to see and share God's love with those who are in need, and specifically the ever expanding community effort spearheaded by the Y to address food insecurity in our area. To learn more about the YMCA Anti Hunger Program, contactMel Curtismcurtis@ymcaocc.org814-342-0889 or visit ymcaofcentrecounty.orgTo volunteer with Grace, contact us at 814-238-2478 or via www.glcpa.orgToday's music:Jesus Christ Is Risen Today from Easter Hope  (Thomas Keesecker). Played by Adam H. Smith, piano. Copyright (c) 2020 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers. Non-commercial recording made available with permission from MorningStar, March, 2022.  Streamed in worship with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved. 

The Easter story is about Jesus showing up to those struggling with hope, and those who had come through a traumatic time, the time we call Holy Week. How does Jesus show up today for us? In the woods, in Scripture, maybe even in chicken nuggets and s'mores and hikes. Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College and Pastor Nathan Pile, Executive Director of Camp Sequanota talk about the resurrection story of Easter in Luke, and how those earliest believers took different paths growing in faith just like we do; how much we need each other in community, where we are finding hope and how God is shaping us as people of faith in this time. For more information about Camp Sequanota, visit www.sequanota.comtoday's music:Jesus Christ Is Risen Today from Easter Hope  (Thomas Keesecker). Copyright (c) 2020 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers. Non-commercial recording made available with permission from MorningStar, March, 2022.  Streamed in worship with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA discuss the readings and meanings of Palm Sunday as we prepare to journey with Jesus in Holy Week. Luke 19:28-40Isaiah 50:4-9aPsalm 31:9-16Today's music: played by Adam SmithJesus Walked This Lonesome Valley from The Quiet Journey (Thomas Keesecker).Copyright (c) 2018 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers. Tune: LONESOME VALLEY and SOJOURNER. Non-commercial recording made available with permission from MorningStar, March, 2022.  Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for March 20th, the 3rd Sunday of Lent:Isaiah 43:16-21Psalm 126Philippians 3:4b-14John 12:1-8Today's music is Berceuse from Book 2 of 24 Pieces en stile libre, Opus 31.    Louis Vierne / Ed. Alain Brunet). Streamed with permission via www.imslp.org, Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial 3.0. License information available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode. Cynthia Mills, organist.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for March 27th, the 4th Sunday of Lent:Joshua 5:9-12Psalm 322 Corinthians 5:16-21Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Today's music is Attende Domine from The Quiet Journey (Thomas Keesecker). Copyright (c) 2018 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers. Tune: ATTENDE DOMINE. Non-commercial recording made available with permission from MorningStar, March, 2022.  Streamed in worship with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul  and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for March 20th, the 3rd Sunday of Lent:Isaiah 55:1-9Psalm 63: 1-4, 7-81st Corinthians 10:1-13Luke 13:1-9Today's music is an  arrangement of the beloved traditional hymn " Love Divine All Loves Excelling" composed by Judy Nishiumura. © ALRY Publications LLC, United Music & Media Publishers, www.alrypublications.com and is used with their permission.  It was recorded for use by Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for March 13th, the 2nd Sunday of Lent:Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18Psalm 27Philippians 3:17-4:1Luke 13:31-35Today's music is an  arrangement of the beloved traditional hymn "What Wondrous Love is This" composed by John Carter. Copyright © 2011 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Recorded and used with permission from the publisher, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.  Laurel Sanders, flute; Cynthia Mills, piano; recorded for Grace Lutheran Church in February 2022Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-700989. All rights reserved.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA are joined by Laurel Sanders, Coordinator for Music and the Arts Ministry at Grace as we discuss our experiences and senses and hopes in the season of Lent, and what we can look forward to as we journey together in the 40 days of Lent, our music and scripture. Today's closing music is "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me" by Judy Nishimura, played by Laurel Sanders. For all our worship and study opportunities during Lent, please visit www.glcpa.org

Today we end our study of  the letter to the Ephesians, written to offer hope and encouragement and reassurance in being a community of believers, grounded in the good news of Jesus amidst challenging times. We close with considering what it means to put on the whole armor of God, originally militaristic language but words we can reframe for today's struggles. Pastor Carolyn Hetrick  and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA lead tthis Bible study on the Book of Ephesians focused Ephesians 6:10-20 aToday's closing music is "Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word" produced by Graham and Laurel Sanders. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. 

How is the flame of faith in your life these days? Is it feeling doused by the stresses and challenges of our time? The letter to the Ephesians was written to offer hope and encouragement and reassurance in being a community of believers, grounded in the good news of Jesus amidst challenging times. We have been living in traumatic times, that have tested all of our relationships and sense of identity.  Christ wants to draw us together, but how? Today we talk about trauma, our brains and what God is up to to sustain us. Pastor Carolyn Hetrick  and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA lead the third week of this Bible study on the Book of Ephesians focused Ephesians 4:1-7 and the work of God, and especially the work of the Holy Spirit not only to shape us, but to give words where we find none, and bring us through the challenges by the power of God's love. Today's closing music is "Now the Green Blade Rises" by Judy Nishimura, played by Laurel Sanders. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. 

How is the flame of faith in your life these days? Can you imagine a love for you greater than your understanding?  However, you are feeling, the letter to the Ephesians was written to offer hope and encouragement and reassurance in being a community of believers, grounded in the good news of Jesus amidst challenging times. Pastor Carolyn Hetrick  and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA lead the second week of this Bible study on the Book of Ephesians and today focuses upon Chapter 3 verses 14-21. Parallels with the story of the Prodigal Son, and the infinite nature of God who chooses to dwell in our hearts and fill us and the world with boundless love and imagining the world beyond what we see sharing in this love fill part of our time. Today's closing music is "Now We Pray to eh Holy Spirit" by Dietrich Buxtehude played by Grace organist, Cynthia Mills. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2022, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​.