Prayer: Welcoming God, your love is steadfast as you gather the wandering. May we be welcoming to all and share your love always. Amen
Reading: Psalm 107: 1-9, 43 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: If God were to wear a t-shirt He would have printed on front and back WELCOME. God embraces everyone. Verse 8 tells us to be thankful for His steadfast love. Let us be welcoming and caring. Verse 43 also tells us to have wisdom as we share God’s love. We have a sort of “open door” policy at our home. Over the years we’ve welcomed travelers from Australia, a couple from England and a young man on his way to Germany, just to name a few. A seminary student came for “only a month” and ended up staying three. Our children brought their friends. Our children are grown and now bring grandchildren and even a great grandchild. When we were guests in Ireland, our hosts taught us to put a lit candle in the window to lead anyone who needs a place to rest. Welcome! -- Alice Yeakel
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