Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA are joined by Bishop Paula Schmitt, of the Allegheny Synod for the final episode of a four week series, "To You the Messenger Has Come." Each week considers one of four women who are told they will play a role in shaping the understanding of God involved in history and the lineage of the people. This final episode considers Hanna, the mother of Samue.
As we prepare for Advent, awaiting not only the celebration of the birth of Jesus but anticipating the return of Christ, these stories are part of the foundation of God with us.
Readings:
1 Samuel 1:19-28
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Matthew 1:18-25
Our key resource is A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, by Dr. Wilda C. Gafney, Hebrew Biblical scholar, Episcopal priest, former Army chaplain and congregational pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. She is the Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School.
Today's music is a trio version of the hauntingly beautiful A La Nanita Nana was recorded for Grace Lutheran Church in 2021. © 2004 Last Resort Publishing. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Naked Yell Music (an ASCAP company); and Last Resort Music Publishing, Inc. Licensed by Last Resort Publishing; used with permission. Musicians include Laurel Sanders, flute; Sarah Rodgers, clarinet; Susan Buda, cello.
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