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Daily Devotional for April 1, 2020

4/1/2020

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​Devotional Wednesday, April 1
by Becky Anderson
 
“Now We Join in Celebration at our Savior’s Invitation.”
 
When I got up this morning a song came into my head.
I began to hum a tune; then the words came to me: the words of a communion hymn. I went downstairs to the piano and the hymnal and found the hymn titled above.
 
Of all the experiences of community at St. Michaels-- making sandwiches for Union Gospel Mission, singing in choir, Sunday worship, Faith in Daily Life—Communion is the most transcendent. It’s as though we relax in the arms of God for those brief moments and not just our bodies, but our Spirits are fed. Sometimes tears come; sometimes joy; sometimes both.
 
Meditation
Picture yourself at the communion rail surrounded by others. 
You may think of a time that was special for you at communion,
perhaps when you were specially blessed.
 
Choose your favorite communion hymn; read it as a poem or 
sing if you’re inclined. Or use the words below.
 
Now we join in celebration at our Savior’s invitation,
dressed no more in spirit somber, clothed instead in joy and wonder 
For the Lord of all existence, putting off divine transcendence,
Stoops again in love to meet us, with his very life to feed us.
 
Prayer
O God, healer of our every ill, bless us in this time 
of Coronavirus. Help us to be steadfast
in our relationship with you and our relationships with others. 
Keep us mindful of those who are ill in body or spirit,
Show us your way for us this day. Amen.
 
Bio
Becky Anderson is a retired clinical social worker whose first career was teaching English in public school. She has worked for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship as a writer/editor and then
in campus ministry. Theological questions led her to Luther Seminary where she found a gracious God (while earning an MA degree). At the advice of a mentor at Luther, Becky earned
her Master of Social Work degree. She worked in the counseling fields for 27 years; retiring late, from her favorite job in the ER Crisis Program at Regions.
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Daily Devotion for March 23, 2020

3/23/2020

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Devotion for Monday, March 23
by Karen Wilkerson
​
Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;a
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.

Reflection:  I like the biblical translations of Psalm 100 that keep the word “noise”….make a joyful noise to the Lord! 
Noise is a rather all inclusive word. A word that takes in all of creation, and every voice. The scripture doesn’t say make a perfectly beautiful, worthy, practiced, elegant, in tune, utterance. The word is noise. Worthy already from the first cry to the last, and all moments in between.  

I would like to invite you to sing, speak some poetry, or book passages, or scripture out loud in the next few weeks. Run some sound through your body as you work through these days. The Italians are flinging their windows open and singing to each other across the alleys.  We Minnesotans may not feel brave enough to go that far, but we could give it a try in our homes, in the car, or where ever you want, since you carry your instrument with you wherever you go. Give it a try… Make a joyful noise! 
​
Bio: Karen Wilkerson is a Professional Noise Maker. Adult choir director at St. Michael’s Lutheran, Vocal music faculty at St. Olaf College. Lives in Northfield MN. 
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    Welcome to the St. Michael's Daily Devotional!

    As we seek to stay connected and grounded during this time of uncertainty and anxiety, we have asked staff and congregational members to write daily devotions. 

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St. Michael's Lutheran Church
1660 West County Road B
Roseville, MN 55113
651-631-1510

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