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Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we begin our Lenten podcast, “In Your Presence” which comes to us from Psalm 51. We say that in Lent we journey to return to God. Our returning is a lifelong ebb and flow in faith. As we travel, do we pause to remember that we are in God’s presence? Can we linger to receive the closeness of God’s love and mercy? In God’s presence we are renewed and empowered to walk with Jesus for our own wholeness and for the sake of God’s world.  This podcast will work as a worship companion to the Year A gospels, our “All In” devotion and our Midweek worship series on trust. Each week we will offer breath prayer, Scripture, music and reflection to support your awareness of God’s presence, almost like a mini worship break whenever you listen.   This week's music: "What Wondrous Love is This." John Carter's setting of this Appalachian folk hymn, 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 2022. Prayers Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2012.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we begin our Lenten podcast, “In Your Presence” which comes to us from Psalm 51. We say that in Lent we journey to return to God. Our returning is a lifelong ebb and flow in faith. As we travel, do we pause to remember that we are in God’s presence? Can we linger to receive the closeness of God’s love and mercy? In God’s presence we are renewed and empowered to walk with Jesus for our own wholeness and for the sake of God’s world.  This podcast will work as a worship companion to the Year A gospels, our “All In” devotion and our Midweek worship series on trust. Each week we will offer breath prayer, Scripture, music and reflection to support your awareness of God’s presence, almost like a mini worship break whenever you listen.   This week's music: "God Loved the World" This public domain hymn was composed by Edward Miller in the 18th century and recorded here with a combination of voices and bass flutes. Prayers Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2012.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we begin our Lenten podcast, “In Your Presence” which comes to us from Psalm 51. We say that in Lent we journey to return to God. Our returning is a lifelong ebb and flow in faith. As we travel, do we pause to remember that we are in God’s presence? Can we linger to receive the closeness of God’s love and mercy? In God’s presence we are renewed and empowered to walk with Jesus for our own wholeness and for the sake of God’s world.  This podcast will work as a worship companion to the Year A gospels, our “All In” devotion and our Midweek worship series on trust. Each week we will offer breath prayer, Scripture, music and reflection to support your awareness of God’s presence, almost like a mini worship break whenever you listen.   This week's music: "Just As I Am" arr. by Judy Nishimura. (© 2020 ALRY Publications, www.alrypublications.com, United Music & Media Publishers) is used with permission from ALRY and was recorded for use by Laurel Sanders, flute, for Grace Lutheran Church. Prayers Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2012.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we begin our Lenten podcast, “In Your Presence” which comes to us from Psalm 51. We say that in Lent we journey to return to God. Our returning is a lifelong ebb and flow in faith. As we travel, do we pause to remember that we are in God’s presence? Can we linger to receive the closeness of God’s love and mercy? In God’s presence we are renewed and empowered to walk with Jesus for our own wholeness and for the sake of God’s world.  This podcast will work as a worship companion to the Year A gospels, our “All In” devotion and our Midweek worship series on trust. Each week we will offer breath prayer, Scripture, music and reflection to support your awareness of God’s presence, almost like a mini worship break whenever you listen.   This week's music: "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. Prayers Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2012.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we begin our Lenten podcast, “In Your Presence” which comes to us from Psalm 51. We say that in Lent we journey to return to God. Our returning is a lifelong ebb and flow in faith. As we travel, do we pause to remember that we are in God’s presence? Can we linger to receive the closeness of God’s love and mercy? In God’s presence we are renewed and empowered to walk with Jesus for our own wholeness and for the sake of God’s world.  This podcast will work as a worship companion to the Year A gospels, our “All In” devotion and our Midweek worship series on trust. Each week we will offer breath prayer, Scripture, music and reflection to support your awareness of God’s presence, almost like a mini worship break whenever you listen.   This week's music: "I Want Jesus to Walk With Me"  Judy Nishimura © 2020 ALRY Publications LLC, United Music & Media Publishers, www.alrypublications.org.  Recorded in February 2022 for Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA and used with permission from ALRY. Prayers Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2012.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we begin our Lenten podcast, “In Your Presence” which comes to us from Psalm 51. We say that in Lent we journey to return to God. Our returning is a lifelong ebb and flow in faith. As we travel, do we pause to remember that we are in God’s presence? Can we linger to receive the closeness of God’s love and mercy? In God’s presence we are renewed and empowered to walk with Jesus for our own wholeness and for the sake of God’s world.  This podcast will work as a worship companion to the Year A gospels, our “All In” devotion and our Midweek worship series on trust. Each week we will offer breath prayer, Scripture, music and reflection to support your awareness of God’s presence, almost like a mini worship break whenever you listen.   This week's music:  Psalm 51: This setting of Psalm 51 (Tune: Tonus peregrinus (Gregorian chant; public domain) Setting: Laurel Sanders, 2015. Text: NRSV from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2023 Augsburg Fortress.  All rights reserved. Used with permission; Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807. Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley: Thomas Keesecker's Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley, from The Quiet Journey, was recorded by pianist Adam H. Smith for use in worship at Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. 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.  Prayers Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2012.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we conclude the season of Advent. We have been waiting and watching and hoping with the prophet Isaiah  in some of the days to come where God is still active in ways that have been exciting, daunting and sometime just blessedly ordinary.  For all the days to still to come, we offer this moment of light as we step out of the shadowy places of winter, and the noise and demands of this season to have our souls restored and re-storied.  Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 4:30, 7 and 9 pm in person at 205 S. Garner Street, State College, PA or via our livestream at 9 pm. Visit www.glcpa.org and click WATCH. “Infant Holy.” John Carter (ASCAP), recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano, for Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA. Publisher: Beckenhorst Press. © 2010 Beckenhorst Press, www.beckhorstpress.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (John Carter). Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano for use by Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA. © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc., www.beckenhorstpress.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we conclude the season of Advent. We have been waiting and watching and hoping with the prophet Isaiah  in some of the days to come where God is still active in ways that have been exciting, daunting and some just blessedly ordinary.  For all the days to come, we offer this moment of peace as we step out of the harshness, the noise and demands to have our souls restored and re-storied.  “Gabriel’s Voice.”  Music: Ian Higginson. Text: Carol Gunn. © St. James Music Press. Streamed with permission of St. James Press, License #21540. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (John Carter). Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano for use by Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA. © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc., www.beckenhorstpress.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we enter the season of Advent, a time of waiting and watching and hoping. The prophet Isaiah speaks of what will take place in the days to come where God is still active. Some activity is exciting, some daunting and some just blessedly ordinary.  For all the days to come, we offer this moment of guidance as we step out of the harshness, the noise and demands to have your souls restored and re-storied.  “Still, Still, Still.” Tune: Traditional. Arranged by Sandra Eithun. 2011. The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission. Performed by The Bells of Grace. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (John Carter). Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano for use by Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA. © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc., www.beckenhorstpress.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Welcome to Pocketful of Grace, a podcast of Grace Lutheran Church as we enter the season of Advent, a time of waiting and watching and hoping. The prophet Isaiah speaks of what will take place in the days to come where God is still active. Some activity is exciting, some daunting and some just blessedly ordinary.  For all the days to come, we offer this moment of peace. To step out of the harshness, the noise and demands to have your souls restored and re-storied. Over the next four weeks we will pause, pray, listen and breathe.  "I Wonder as I Wander.” Composed and recorded by Anne Sullivan, harpist, and shared by permission with Grace Lutheran Church. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (John Carter). Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano for use by Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA. © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc., www.beckenhorstpress.com. All rights reserved. Used with permission. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Sometimes it is hard to see God's presence in the midst of chaos and diversity. And yet, the work of the Holy Spirit among us weaves people into one in ways we can only marvel at if we pause to consider it. Let's pause and wonder at God's gifts and promises but also God's power. Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the Sunday of Pentecost: Acts 2:1-4, 6-7, 12-17, 21 Psalm 104: 30-35b Romans 8:14-17 Today'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. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Those early disciples knew so little and Jesus basically told them "Some things are not for you to know. The Spirit will guide you." Aren't we the same today? Their life of prayer and gathering strengthened them in uncharted days as did the Holy Spirit not always fully visible but powerfully at work. Unplug and recharge with us as we discuss Ascension Day, which is Thursday May 29, 2025.  Readings:      Acts 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 Today'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 2025, 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. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 6th Sunday of Easter: Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 Today'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 2025, 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. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

If we don't interpret the Bible from the perspective of being grounded in love, we end up making some false journeys, taking wrong turns. Lots of things we do have mixed motives. Jesus reminds us his motive was always love. In this season of Resurrections, we are invited to see love grounding new life in the resurrected life of Jesus, in the church centered in Christ, and the life into which God will be bring us all to dwell in eternity. Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA share a prayer and discuss two of thew lessons for the 5th Sunday of Easter: Acts 11:1-18 Revelation 21:1-6 Today'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.179) Today's music: "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling," arr. Judy NIshimura, © ALRY Publications LLC, United Music & Media Publishers, www.alrypublications.com and is used with their permission. Laurel Sanders, flute. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2025, 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. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.

This is a re-broadcast of part an episode for the 3rd Sunday of Easter (April 14, 2021). Join Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick for prayer and discussion of  Acts 9:36-43 Revelation 7:9-17 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.  Streamed in worship with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved.  Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2025, 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. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.