Prayer: Dear God, thank you for community. May we truly see each other and see you as we travel through this world. Give us stories to share. Amen
Reading: Luke 24: 13-35 (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: I used to take the bus to and from work. Saved the cost of gas, saved parking fees downtown, saved wear and tear on the car. The bus also gave me time to read and write; gave me friends from the familiar faces I saw each day; gave me respite from the stress of driving. Last but not least, taking the bus gave me material and inspiration for some of these GROW Time First Light devotions. Observations and conversations. Things seen outside and inside the bus; on the outside and inside of those on it. They became Bus Stories. Because of COVID-19 in mid-March, I began to work remotely from home and was no longer riding the bus. I missed my writing time. Chad, who coordinates these devotions, would also say I missed a few sign-ups and due dates. But mostly I missed seeing God in the community of fellow travelers through this world. Last week I went back to work in person in the office, but I am still not taking the bus. My hours have changed so the route schedule is not as in sync with the times I need to arrive downtown or leave for home. Covid-19 is still a concern and so it is best to avoid exposure. Instead, I am driving my car and parking in a lot. Would you believe, in that first week I had three encounters (inspirations) for GROW Time First Light devotions? They will become Parking Lot Stories. Coming soon. -- Ruth Gates.
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