It was a joy for all who participated. Special thanks goes to Pastor Shane Cota who led the opening prayer service each night which included a meditation. They were so good, people asked for copies. There was a general consensus that it was worthwhile for those who were able to attend. Participants included members of St. John’s Riverside, members of sister LCMS congregations, other Lutherans, and non-Lutherans. It is now hoped that this can be refined and expanded to include more pastors and to be held in each parish in the Gillett circuit. God willing, that will happen.
One of the joys of the evenings was closing with Compline. Compline will certainly become a staple in St. John’s Riverside prayer life.
If you would like to gain a sense of what each evening was like, you can link to the handouts which provide the information for the prayer services and a summary of what was covered. Note that these are tri-fold brochures. The content is on the second page of each pdf. We hope to upload video of the evenings also. The third evening did not get recorded because of human frailty. The record button was pressed — but the recorder had not been turned on!
May God guide and bless the continuation of this endeavor to renew and deepen our faith and understanding.
1 – Treasures in the Attic — Our Faith is Not Clutter
2 – God’s Pottery Wheel — The Shape of Worship; Worship that Shapes
