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Nathan Roberts reads 19:38.

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John 19:10

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Phil reads John 13:6.

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Madonna reads Matthew 26:22.

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Madonna reads Matthew 26:15.

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Madonna reads Matthew 26:17.

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Phil reads Matthew 21:10.

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Pastor Susan reads Matthew 21:1-9.

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Jan reads Psalm 130:3.

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Jan reads John 11:37.

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Jan reads John 11:40.

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Jan reads John 11:34.

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Jan reads John 11:25-26.

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Phil reads John 11:8.

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Phil reads John 11:1-7.

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Madonna reads John 9:35-36.

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Madonna reads John 9:27.

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Phil reads John 9:12.

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Phil reads John 9:15.

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Phil reads John 9:8.

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Rachel reads John 9:2.

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Michelle reads John 8:58-59.

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Michelle reads John 4:33.

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Michelle reads John 4:27.

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Madonna reads John 4:29.

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Michelle reads John 4:12.

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Jan reads John 4:11.

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Jan reads John 4:9.

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Jan reads John 4:1-6.

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Jan reads Psalm 121:1.

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Rachel reads John 3:12.

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Michelle reads John 3:4 part 2.

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Rachel reads John 3:4 part 1.

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Rachel reads John 3:10.

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Madonna reads John 3:9.

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Pastor Susan reads John 3:1-8.

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Michelle reads Genesis 3:13 part 2.

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Michelle reads Genesis 3:13 part 1.

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Michelle reads Genesis 3:11 part 2.

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Michelle reads Genesis 3:11 part 1.

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Michelle reads Genesis 3:9.

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Michelle reads Genesis 3:1.

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Pastor Susan reads Genesis 1:24-27.

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Rachel reads Isaiah 58:6-7.

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Michelle reads Isaiah 58:5.

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Michelle reads Isaiah 58:3.

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Join us this Lenten Season as we "Ask" the questions we want answers to. Listen everyday for a short verse and reflection as we continue down the path of understanding Jesus and his ways.

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Pastor Susan reads Matthew 2:19-23.

Thank you for joining us this Advent season and Merry Christmas!

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Pastor Susan reads Matthew 2:16-18.

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Jan reads Matthew 2:13-15.

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Jan reads Matthew 2:7-12.

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Madonna reads Matthew 2:1-6.

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Phil reads Luke 2:36-38.

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Bob reads Luke 2:33-35.

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Phil reads Luke 2:25-32.

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Michelle reads Luke 2:21-24.

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Jan reads Luke 2:17-20.

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Jan reads Luke 2:13-16.

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Madonna reads Luke 2:1-7.

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Madonna reads Luke 2:1-7.

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Pastor Susan reads Luke 1:67-80.

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Michelle reads Luke 1:57-66.

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Phil reads Luke 1:46-56.

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Bob reads Luke 1:39-45.

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Michelle reads Luke 1:34-38.

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Bob reads Luke 1:26-33.

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Phil reads Luke 1:21-25.

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Michelle reads Luke 1:16-20.

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Phil reads Luke 1:10-15.

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Rachel reads Luke 1:5-9.

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Michelle reads Matthew 1:20-25.

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Madonna reads Matthew 1:18-19.

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Welcome to FLC's 2025 Advent PodcastWe look forward to bringing you stories from the books of Matthew and Luke as we prepare to celebrate Advent and Christmas seasons this year.Cue up that podcast app and we’ll show up beginning November 30th! Talk to you soon! If you wish to donate to FLCCH, please visit us at https://flcch.org/give/.We thank you and god bless!

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Randy reads John 21.

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Madonna reads John 20:19-31.

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Madonna reads John 20:1-18.

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Jan reads John 19:31-42.

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Jan reads John 19:1-30.

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Chad reads John 18:28-40.

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Chad reads John 18:1-27.

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Randy reads John 17.

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Jan reads John 16:16-33.

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Jan reads John 16:1-15.

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Chad reads John 15:18-27.

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Jan reads John 14:15-31.

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Chad reads John 15:1-17.

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Jan reads John 14:1-14.

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Phil reads John 13:21-38.

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Phil reads John 13:1-20.

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Jill reads John 12:27-50.

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Jill reads John 12:1-26.

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Randy reads John 11:45-57.

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Randy reads John 11:17-44.

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Randy reads John 11:1-16.

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Randy reads John 10:22-42.

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Randy reads John 10:1-21.

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Emily reads John 9:13-41.

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Emily reads John 9:1-12.

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Chad reads John 8:39-59.

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Chad reads John 8:21-38.

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Phil reads John 8:1-20.

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Jill reads John 7:40-52.

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Jill reads John 7:25-39.

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Jill reads John 7:1-24.

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Phil reads John 6:60-71.

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Michelle reads John 6:22-59.

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Michelle reads John 6:1-21.

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Jill reads John 5:30-47.

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Michelle reads John 5:19-29.

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Michelle reads John 5:1-18.

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Jill reads John 4:31-54.

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Rachel reads John 4:1-30.

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Michelle reads John 3:22-36.

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Michelle reads John 3:1-21.

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Michelle reads John 2:13-25.

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Michelle reads John 2:1-12.

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Rachel reads John 1:35-51.

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Michelle reads John 1:19-34.

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Michelle reads John 1:1-18.

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Join us as we explore the Gospel of John this season of Lent! Each day you will hear from First Lutheran members reading a portion of the Gospel followed by a reflection and short prayer. Episodes will start Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

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Pastor Jill considers the eternal implications of the prophecy that the Messiah would sit at the right hand of God from Psalm 110:1-4. Thank you for joining our Advent podcast this season. Find worship times and more from First Lutheran at flcch.org. Email Pastor Jill at jillb@flcch.org. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Randy ponders the prophecy that the Messiah would rise from the dead form Psalm 16:10.

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Bob returns to the prophecies from Isaiah 53, this time in verse 9 that declares the Messiah would be buried in a rich man's tomb.

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Randy considers the prophecy that the Messiah would have no broken bones from Psalm 34:20.

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Gloria examines the prophecy that the Messiah would suffer at his crucifixion in Psalm 22: 1, 7, 8, and 16-18.

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Randy ruminates on the prophecy that the Messiah would be crucified with criminals in Isaiah 53:12.

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Bob picks up Isaiah 53:4-6 which prophecies that the Messiah would be wounded and crucified.

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Gloria ponders the Messiah's silence before his accusers in Isaiah 53:7.

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Bob considers the prophecy that the Messiah would suffer and be rejected in Isaiah 53:3.

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Michelle examines the prophecy that mentions the cost of tthe Messiah's betrayal being 30 pieces of silver in Zechariah 11:12-13.

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Rachel digs into the sad prophecy of the Messiah being betrayed by a friend in Psalm 55:12-14 and Zechariah 13:6.

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Michelle imagines the prophetic scene of the Messiah entering Jerusalem on a donkey in Zechariah 9:9.

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Phil ponders how the Messiah would be anointed by the Holy Spirit in Isaiah 11:1-3a adn 61:1-2.

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Michelle considers how the Messiah was called out of Egypt in Hosea 1:1.

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Pastor Jill takes on the tragic prophecy about Rachel weeping for her children in Jeremiah 31:15.

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Phil examines the prophecy about people moving from darkness to light in Isaiah 9:1-7.

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Rachel opens up the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem in Micah 5:2-5a.

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Pastor Jill wonders about the person chosen to be the Messiah's mother ini Isaiah 7:14.

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Michelle ponders the meaning of the Messiah being a son of David in 2 Samuell 7:12-17.

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Pastor Jill thinks about the coming of a righteous branch from the line of David as prophesied in Jeremiah 33:14-18.

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Michelle considers shepherd imagery in relation to the Messiah in Isaiah 40:11.

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Phil dwells on the prophecy of a messenger preceeding the Messiah in Isaiah 40:3 and Malachi 3:1.

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Michellle explores the prophecy about the Messiah coming from Judah in Genesis 49:10.

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Rachel ponders the prophecy about the blessing for all the families of the earth from Genesis 12:1-3, 7.

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Each day from December 1 - December 24, we are going to ponder various biblical prophecies that have pointed to the Messiah since the beginning of human recorded history. There are hundreds of these but we are picking out the 24 most significant or most well known prophecies to read and ponder; to better understand how the entire earth had been waiting for Jesus for millenia and how the fulfillment of many of those prophecies is still unfolding today. As we consider the timelessness and timeliness of the Messiah may we also find ourselves, our hearts’ desires, and our own fulfillment in Jesus.

Cue up that podcast app and we’ll show up beginning December 1! Talk to you soon!

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Join us for a three session series inviting us to examine how managing our finances can actually bring us closer to God. Generally, we don’t like speaking about God and money in the same sentence, as if God hates money and there is something wrong with us using it. In fact, the Bible mentions money more than any other topic with over 2000 verses dedicated to managing financial resources. 16 of Jesus’ 38 parables were about how to handle money and possessions. Let’s put aside our baggage around this topic and learn from some faithful members of First Lutheran Church how managing their financial resources has become a spiritual practice and a blessing. If you would like to connect with First Lutheran, find out more information at www.flcch.org.

Today we hear from Chad and Missy about the blessings they found when they decided to try following God’s financial principles.

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Join us for a three session series inviting us to examine how managing our finances can actually bring us closer to God. Generally, we don’t like speaking about God and money in the same sentence, as if God hates money and there is something wrong with us using it. In fact, the Bible mentions money more than any other topic with over 2000 verses dedicated to managing financial resources. 16 of Jesus’ 38 parables were about how to handle money and possessions. Let’s put aside our baggage around this topic and learn from some faithful members of First Lutheran Church how managing their financial resources has become a spiritual practice and a blessing. If you would like to connect with First Lutheran, find out more information at www.flcch.org.

Join us for a three session series inviting us to examine how managing our finances can actually bring us closer to God. Generally, we don’t like speaking about God and money in the same sentence, as if God hates money and there is something wrong with us using it. In fact, the Bible mentions money more than any other topic with over 2000 verses dedicated to managing financial resources. 16 of Jesus’ 38 parables were about how to handle money and possessions. Let’s put aside our baggage around this topic and learn from some faithful members of First Lutheran Church how managing their financial resources has become a spiritual practice and a blessing. If you would like to connect with First Lutheran, find out more information at www.flcch.org.

Today we hear from a family: Ann, Andy, and Henry, about how they incorporate generosity and financial management into their daily lives and how that practice draws their family closer to God.

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How is financial management a spiritual practice? Today we speak with long time member of First Lutheran Church, Phil, who shares his wisdom from a lifetime of generosity.

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In May 2025 Pastor Jill will be leading a pilgrimage to Greece following the Footsteps of Paul. This episode explores how her trip to Greece in January 2024 impacted her and her husband Randy.

If you would like more information about the upcoming pilgrimage, please email Pastor Jill at jillb@flcch.org. Peaceful travels!

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Pastor Jill reads Mark 16:1-8.

Thank you for joining our 2024 Lenten podcast. If you would like more information on our congregation, check out our website www.flcch.org. If you would like pastoral support, you can email Pastor Jill at jillb@flcch.org. Donations can be made electronically on our website if you are so moved. God be with you always!

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Pastor Jill reads Mark 15:21-47.

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Julienne reads Mark 15:1-20.

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Arlen and Ethan read Mark 14:43-65.

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Phil reads Mark 14:22-42.

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Arlen reads Mark 14:1-21.

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Bob reads Mark 13:28-37.

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Arlen reads Mark 13:14-27.

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Bob reads Mark 13:1-13.

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Rachel reads Mark 12:38-44.

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Franklin reads Mark 12:28-37.

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Bob reads Mark 12:13-27.

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Michelle reads Mark 12:1-12.

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Pastor Jill reads Mark 11:27-33.

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Michelle reads Mark 11:15-25.

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Chad reads Mark 11:1-14.

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Michelle reads Mark 10:46-52.

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Phil reads Mark 10:32-45.

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Michelle reads Mark 10:17-31.

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Rachel reads Mark 10:1-16.

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Pastor Jill reads Mark 9:42-50.

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Michelle reads Mark 9:30-41.

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Phil reads Mark 9:14-29.

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Michelle reads Mark 9:2-13.

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Chad reads Mark 8:31-9:1.

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Michelle reads Mark 8:22-30.

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Pastor Scott reads Mark 8:11-21.

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Michelle reads Mark 8:1-10.

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Phil reads Mark 7:24-37.

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Michelle reads Mark 7:1-23.

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Rachel reads Mark 6:45-56.

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Michelle reads Mark 6:30-44.

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Chad reads Mark 6:14-29.

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Michelle reads Mark 6:1-13.

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Steve reads Mark 5:35-43.

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Michelle reads Mark 5:21-34.

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Phil reads Mark 5:1-20.

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Pastor Jill reads Mark 4:21-41.

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Rachel reads Mark 4:1-20.

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Phil reads Mark 3:13-35.

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Pastor Scott reads Mark 3:1-12.

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Pastor Jill reads Mark 2:18-28.

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Rachel reads Mark 2:1-17.

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Pastor Scott reads Mark 1:35-45.

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Phil reads Mark 1:16-34.

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Pastor Jill reads Mark 1:1-15.

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This is Episode 6 of our travel series podcast. Today we are speaking with Larry. Larry has been organizing winter mission trips to Jamaica for many years. Let’s find out what motivates him!

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Join the members of First Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights, MN as we saturate ourselves in the Word of God as presented by Mark in his gospel. Each day during the season of Lent we will hear a portion of the gospel until we finally complete the entire book just in time for Easter. If you would like more information about our congregation or to make a donation, please visit our website at flcch.org. You can also reach out to me, Pastor Jill Bergman at jillb@flcch.org. I look forward to growing in Christ with you!

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This is Episode 5 of our travel series podcast. Today we are speaking with Linda and Mitch who joined our pilgrimage to Rome and Israel in March 2023.

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This is Episode 4 of our travel series podcast. Today we are speaking with Leesa who joined our pilgrimage to Rome and Israel in March 2023.

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This is Episode 3 of our travel series podcast. Today we are speaking with Aria and her friend Vivian, high school students who joined our mission trip to Jamaica in June 2023.

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This is Episode 2 of our travel series podcast. Today we are speaking with Greta, a high school student who joined our mission trip to Jamaica in June 2023.

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Today we are speaking with Connor, a young adult who joined our mission trip to Jamaica in June 2023.

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Welcome to our travel series podcast! We are using this time to chat with members of our congregation who have left the building to encounter Christ in the world. Have you ever gone on a trip that completely changed your life? While we all love vacations, even if we are privileged enough to be able to take a trip somewhere, we don’t always go with the intention of making the world a better place or making ourselves into better people. Sometimes we just want to shut down and that’s okay. The travel experiences you will hear about in the next several weeks, however, were undertaken with a different perspective. Each of these experiences began with a desire for personal growth and an understanding that comfort was not the main goal. Often these trips become the most meaningful travel experiences of our lives and we return home with new perspectives. Specifically, these trips began with a desire to learn about Jesus or to love others in his name. We will release these episodes once per week until Ash Wednesday. If they inspire you to travel for spiritual growth, praise God! If you want to join us on a future excursion, just let us know. Set your reminder to listen beginning January 7. Let’s explore this world God made!

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Today is our final discussion for the season and the book. Rachel and I discuss chapter 10 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to go back and read it for yourself. Instead of Advent music tomorrow, play some Christmas music or hear some at church tonight. Even though things are still tough in this world, our king has come and we must celebrate!

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Where is Jesus' home? We hear about his early life in Matthew 2:19-23 and prepare to discuss its implications tomorrow.

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Jesus' birth is nigh! Listen with joy to this arrangement of Ding Dong! Merrily on High! arr. by Parks, performed by Jeffrey Patry, Director of Music Ministries on organ.

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Join Rachel and me as we discuss chapter 9 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

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How did Jesus' entrance into the world affect those in power? We hear a horror story in Matthew 2:13-18.

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Enjoy another performance by our small bell ensemble playing "The First Noel", directed by Drew Stolba.

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Today Rachel and I discuss chapter 8 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

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How did King Herod affect the story of Jesus' birth? His influence is recorded in Matthew 2:1-12.

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Listen intently to this arrangement of "O Holy Night" performed by Jennifer Thomas on Violin and Jeffrey Patry on Piano.

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Listen to our discussion of chapter 7 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

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In preparation for our discussion of Joseph, we read about his experience in Matthew 1:18-25.

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Let's listen to our small handbell ensemble performing Infant Holy, Infant Lowly. Performed by members of FLC, directed by Drew Stolba.

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Today Rachel and I discuss chapter 6 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

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What was it like to be a shepherd and how did the angel's message affect them? Let's hear from them in Luke 2:8-21.

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Enjoy this spanish carol "Riu, Riu, Chiu" arr. by Butler as we reflect on Chapter 5 from the book The First Advent in Palestine. Jeffrey Patry, FLC Director of Music Ministry, on piano and Chris Larson on tambourine.

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Join Rachel and me as we discuss chapter 5 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book here if you'd like to read along.

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What did it mean to live under the reign of Caesar and to be counted by him? We hear the story of the census in Luke 2:1-7.

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Enjoy this festive tune performed as we reflect on Chapter 4 from the book The First Advent in Palestine. Jeffrey Patry, FLC Director of Music Ministry, performs "Variations on Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers", a Swedish Folk Tune arr. by Sadowski.

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Today Rachel and I discuss chapter 4 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book hereif you'd like to read along.

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Two women teach us about unexpected blessings in Luke 1:39-56.

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Join us in meditation on the reading and disussion of Chapter 3 from the book The First Advent in Palestine. Jeffrey Patry, FLC Director of Music Ministry, and Jennifer Thomas, Violin, perform "Lo, How a Rose", Traditional German Carol, arr. Moore.

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Today Rachel and I discuss chapter 3 from the book The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. You can order the book hereif you'd like to read along.

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Let's try to imagine Mary's experience before Jesus was born as we hear Luke 1:26-38.

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Join us in meditation on the reading and disussion of Chapter 2 from the book The First Advent in Palestine. Jeffrey Patry, FLC Director of Music Ministry, performs "Comfort, Comfort Now My People" arr. Leavitt.

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We are discussing The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. In this book Kelley explores the socio political and economic realities faced by people living in first century Palestine - people just like Mary and Joseph. Today we are discussing chapter 2. Read the chapter beforehand so the discussion makes sense. You can order the book here.

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Preparing for our discussion of the second chapter of The First Advent in Palestine, we will hear about Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1:5-25.

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Join us in meditation on the reading and disussion of Chapter 1 from the book The First Advent in Palestine. Jeffrey Patry, FLC Director of Music Ministry, performs "Spirit of the Living God" by Daniel Iverson, arr. Carter.

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We are discussing The First Advent in Palestine by Kelley Nikondeha. In this book Kelley explores the socio political and economic realities faced by people living in first century Palestine - people just like Mary and Joseph. Today we are discussing chapter 1. Read along with us! You can order the book here.

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In preparation for our discussion of the first chapter of The First Advent in Palestine and to set the tone for the cultural climate reigning during Jesus' birth, we will hear Macabbees 1:20-33 and Lamentations 1:2.

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Pastor Bonnie reads Matthew 28.

Thank you for joining us during this season of Lent and listening to members reading and reflecting on the Book of Matthew. 

Happy Easter!

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Franklin reads Matthew 27:45-66

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 27:24-44

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Pastor Bonnie reads Matthew 27:1-23

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Phil reads Matthew 26:47-75

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Pastor Bonnie reads Matthew 26:26-46.

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Michelle reads Matthew 26:1-25.

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Jeffrey reads Matthew 25:31-46.

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Michelle reads Matthew 25:1-30.

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Jill reads Matthew 24:29-51.

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Rachel reads Matthew 24:1-28

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Phil reads Matthew 23:27-39

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 23:1-26

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Michelle reads Matthew 22:23-46.

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Randy reads Matthew 22:1-22

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Michelle reads Matthew 21:23-46.

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 21:1-22

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Gloria reads Matthew 20.

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Pastor Bonnie reads Matthew 19.

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Gloria reads Matthew 18.

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Michelle reads Matthew 17.

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Gloria reads Matthew 16.

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 15:21-39.

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Greta reads Matthew 15:1-20

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Michelle reads Matthew 14:22-36.

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 14:1-21.

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Michelle reads Matthew 13:44-58.

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Pastor Bonnie reads Matthew 13:18-43.

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Rachel reads Matthew 13:1-17.

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Michelle reads Matthew 12:33-50.

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Arlen reads Matthew 12:1-32

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 11.

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Michelle reads Matthew 10:24-42.

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Phil reads Matthew 10:1-23

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Pastor Bonnie reads Matthew 9:18-38.

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Phil reads Matthew 9:2-17

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 8:18-9:1.

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Rachel reads Matthew 8:1-17.

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Nathan reads Matthew 7.

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Michelle reads Matthew 6.

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Nathan reads Matthew 5:21-48.

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Jeffrey reads Matthew 5:1-20.

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Rachel reads Matthew 4.

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Chad reads Matthew 3.

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 2.

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Pastor Jill reads Matthew 1.

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Join the members of First Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights, MN as we saturate ourselves in the Word of God as presented by Matthew in his gospel. Each day during the season of Lent we will hear a portion of the gospel until we finally complete the entire book just in time for Easter. If you would like more information about our congregation or to make a donation, please visit our website at flcch.org. You can also reach out to me, Pastor Jill Bergman at jillb@flcch.org. I look forward to growing in Christ with you!

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Join us for the last of our Devine Stories in this series. Hear about Char's experiences where she knew the God was with her during troubling times. 

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Hear what John has to share about his life of faith and the tragic event that he was a part of, his recovery and how he lives his life today. 

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Join us to hear about Sylvia's encounters with God in her life. 

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Hear about Joe's life changing moment and the things he reflects on from that experience. 

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Hear Pastor Jill speak with Janet, a long time member at First Lutheran, about her experience trying to get home during a Minnesotas snow storm. Have you ever gone through an event like this and wondered what helped you through it? 

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Join us this month to hear conversations with members of our congregation as we look to understand the ways that God is in our lives and see how he is always present. New episodes will be released weekly through January. 

If you are interested in sharing your own stories and how God is present in your life, please reach out to Pastor Jill. 

Thank you for joining us!

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Hear Psalm 150 and a reflection from Jeffrey.

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Hear verses from Psalm 119 and a reflection from Phil.

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Hear Psalm 118 and a reflection from Pastor Bonnie.

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Hear Psalm 103 and a reflection from Michelle.

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Hear Psalm 139 and a reflection from Gloria.

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Hear Psalm 65 and a reflection from Pastor Bonnie.

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Hear Psalm 80:1-7 and a reflection from Pastor Jill.

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Hear Psalm 91 and a reflection from Michelle.

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Hear Psalm 51 and a reflection from Shirley.

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Hear Psalm 22 and a reflection from Pastor Bonnie.

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Hear Psalm 23 and a reflection from Randy.

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Hear Psalm 9 and a reflection from Pastor Jill.

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Hear Psalm 78:1-8 and a reflection from Michelle.

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Hear Psalm 146:5-10 and a reflection from Pastor Jill.

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Hear Psalm 42 and a reflection from Jeffrey.

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Hear Psalm 95 and a reflection from Gloria.

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Hear Psalm 63 and a reflection from Michelle.

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Hear Psalm 121 and a reflection from Rachel.

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Hear Psalm 27 and a reflection from Phil.

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Hear Psalm 46 and a reflection from Franklin.

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Hear Psalm 72:1-7 and a reflection from Pastor Jill.

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Hear Psalm 37 and a reflection from Michelle.

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Hear Psalm 8 and a reflection from Gloria.

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Hear Psalm 4 and a reflection from Pastor Jill.

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Hear Psalm 3 and a reflection from Pastor Jill.

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Hear Psalm 122 and a reflection from Jeffrey.

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Hear Psalm 2 and a reflection from Randy.

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Hear Psalm 1 and a reflection from Randy.

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Welcome to our Advent Podcast for 2022! This season members and staff of First Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights will be reading some of their favorite Psalms and provide a short reflection followed by a prayer. We look forward to sharing our readings and thoughts with you this Advent season. 

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Thank you for joining us on this spiritual practice during Lent. May Jesus be risen in you today.

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Today, Pastor Jill finishes the Gospel of Luke by recounting Jesus' ascention in Luke 24:36-53.

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Listen as Pastor Bonnie shares stories of how Jesus' resurrction affected bystanders in Luke 24:13-35.

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Today, Shirley, a member of First Lutheran, shares the good news of the resurrection with us from Luke 24:1-12.

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Hear Rachel tell of Jesus' crucifixion, death, and burial from Luke 23:26-56.

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Pastor Jill tells of Jesus' trial and sentencing in Luke 23:1-25.

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Listen as Jeffrey recounts the betrayal, denial, and mocking of Jesus from Luke 22:47-71.

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Today Pastor Bonnie shares Luke 22:24-46 where the disciples react to Jesus' end of life predictions.

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Hear Michelle tell the story of Jesus' last meal with his disciples and the beginning of Holy Communion in Luke 22:1-23.

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Today Randy reads from Luke 21:20-38 as Jesus teaches that the end of the world doesn't mean the end of you.

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Listen as Gloria reads Luke 21:1-19 concerning generosity and signs of the end times.

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Jeffrey recounts Jesus answering questions about the resurrection and the Messiah in Luke 20:27-47.

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Hear Jesus claim his authority as read by Pastor Jill from Luke 20:1-26.

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Hear Jeffrey read about Jesus entering Jerusalem at the beginning of his final week in Luke 19:28-48.

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Today hear from Pastor Bonnie, senior pastor at First Lutheran, as she shares Luke 19:1-27 where Jesus discusses what is valuable in God's kingdom.

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Gloria shares wisdom from Luke 18:18-43 as Jesus orients eyes toward God.

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Rachel returns to tell us stories of Jesus loving outsiders, even little children, in Luke 18:1-17.

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Michelle finishes the 17th chapter of Luke, verses 20-37, as Jesus describes the coming of the Kingdom of God.

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Today Jesus discusses the relationship between faith, forgiveness, and healing, as read by Pastor Jill in Luke 17:1-19

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Michelle brings wisdom from parables about the divine and human law from Luke 16.

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Today Phil reads some beloved parables about lost things, including a lost son, from Luke 15.

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Listen as Jane, First Lutheran's retired Faith Community Nurse, shares stories of Jesus healing and teaching, including the cost of discipleship.

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Today Pastor Jill reads the entirety of Luke 13 which includes several parables and the healing of a woman who couldn't stand up straight.

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Hear again from Randy as he reads Luke 12:35-59 where Jesus prepares his followers for difficult times ahead.

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Today Michelle reads Luke 12:1-34 in which Jesus tries to encourage a lifestyle of fearlessness.

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Listen as First Lutheran member Gloria reads from Luke 11:24-54 in which Jesus faces some opposition.

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Pastor Jill shares Jesus' teachings on prayer from Luke 11:1-23.

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Phil returns to share one of Jesus' best known parables, the Good Samaritan, from Luke 10:25-42.

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Hear how Jesus sends out laborers into the mission field in Luke 10:1-24, as read by Jeffrey.

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Rachel returns to read Luke 9:37-62 in which Jesus talks about death, demons, and what it takes to follow him.

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Hear First Lutheran member Randy read about a huge feeding miracle and Jesus' Transfiguration in Luke 9:1-36.

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Michelle returns to read to us from Luke 8:26-56 in which Jesus performs some death defying miracles.

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Listen to First Lutheran member Larry share some of Jesus' parables in Luke 8:1-25.

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Today Pastor Jill reads about how Jesus values a loving heart in Luke 7:36-50.

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Hear stories about Jesus healing people and speaking about John the Baptist, shared by Michelle from Luke 7:1-35.

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Today First Lutheran member Phil will share some of Jesus' teachings with us, including loving our enemies and bearing good fruit from Luke 6:27-49.

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Hear Pastor Jill tell stories of Jesus teaching and healing, choosing his 12 disciples, and proclaiming the Beattitudes in Luke 6:1-26.

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Hear Michelle read Luke 5:17-39 in which Jesus takes on the Pharisees and calls Levi.

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Today Franklin, a member of First Lutheran, shares Luke 5:1-16 in which Jesus calls his first disciples and ministers to crowds of people as his fame spreads.

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Jesus interacts with demons and diseases in Luke 4:31-44, as read by Pastor Jill.

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Jesus has a rough start to his public ministry. Hear Nathan describe it in Luke 4:1-30.

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Pastor Jill recounts the teaching of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus, and Jesus' ancestry in Luke 3.

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Listen to Jeffrey, the Music Director at First Lutheran, share Luke 2:22-52 and stories from Jesus' early years of life.

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Hear Nathan, First Lutheran's Director of Community Engagement, tell the story of Jesus' birth from Luke 2:1-21.

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Today we hear from Rachel, the Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries at First Lutheran. She will read Luke 1:57-80 in which John the Baptist is born and his father Zechariah has a lot to say.

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Listen to Michelle, a long time Bible Study leader at First Lutheran, as she reads Luke 1:26-56. Hear the story of the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary's visit with Elizabeth.

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Today Pastor Jill will share Luke 1:1-25 which tells the story of the prophecy concerning John the Baptist's birth.

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Welcome to our Lenten podcast! During the season of Lent, we will provide one episode per day which will include a scripture reading, a short meditation, and a prayer. Each day we will hear a little bit more from the Gospel of Luke, until we finish on the day before Easter. The presenters and producer are staff and members of our faith community: First Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights, MN. We offer this podcast to you and to God in the sincere hope that by immersing ourselves in God's story as told through the voice of Luke, we will be drawn closer to Jesus and closer to the people he is calling us to be. May this podcast be part of your Lenten spiritual practice and may you be blessed.   Thank you for joining us.

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The final chapter of John is read by Pastor Bonnie. She will continue with her thoughts and reflection concluding with a short prayer.

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Today we hear from Pastor Jill finishing John 20:19-31. Jill will also reflect on the reading with her thoughts and finish with a short prayer.

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Our podcast continues with Jeffrey Patry reading John 20:1-18. Jeffrey will then share his thoughts and conclude with a short prayer.

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Rachel James finishes the 19th chapter reading John 19:31-42. She will then share her thoughts and finish with a short prayer.

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We hear from Nathan Roberts as he reads John 19:1-30. After the reading he will share his thoughts and end with a short prayer.

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Pastor Jill finishes John 18 today and shares her thoughts and concludes with a short prayer.

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Pastor Jill continues with John 18:1-27. After the reading she shares her reflection and a short prayer.

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Julie Wilson reads John 17 today and shares her thoughts followed by a short prayer.

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John 16 is being read by Pastor Jill. After the reading she will share her thoughts and end with a short prayer.

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Today we hear from Jeffrey Patry reading John 15. He will share his thoughts on the reading and finish with a short prayer.

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Rachel James continues our advent series reading John 14. After the reading she will share her thoughts and a short prayer.

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John 13 is read by Pastor Jill. After the reading she will share her reflections and end a short prayer.

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Pastor Jill continues with John 12. After the reading she will share her thoughts and a short prayer.

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Julie Wilson reads John 11. She then reflects on the reading and shares her thoughts with a short prayer.

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Pastor Jill continues with John 10:22-42. At the end of the chapter, she will reflect on the reading with her thoughts and a short prayer.

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Our reading for today is John 10:1-21 being read by Nathan Roberts. After the reading, Nathan will share his reflections and a short prayer.

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Jeffrey Patry, our Music Director at FLC, will read John 9. Jeffrey will reflect on the reading with his thoughts and a short prayer.

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Rachel James is our reader for today, reading John 8. After the reading she will share her thoughts and a short prayer.

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John 7 is being read by Pastor Jill. After this chapter she will reflect on the reading with her thoughts and a short prayer.

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Pastor Jill continues with John 6: 30-71. After the reading she will reflect on the reading with her thoughts and a short prayer.

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Our next reader is Pastor Bonnie Wilcox and she will be reading John 6: 1-29. After the reading Bonnie will provide her thoughts on the reading and a short prayer.

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Nathan Roberts, our Director of Community Engagement, reads John 5 and reflects with his thoughts and a short prayer.

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Pastor Jill continues our Advent Podcast with John 4. After the reading, Jill shares her thoughts and reflects on the second chapter followed by a short prayer.

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Pastor Jill continues our Advent Podcast with John 3. After the reading, Jill shares her thoughts and reflects on the second chapter followed by a short prayer.

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Rachel James continues our Advent Podcast with John 2. After the reading, Rachel shares her thoughts and reflects on the second chapter followed by a short prayer.

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Pastor Jill starts off our Advent Podcast with John 1. After the reading, Jill shares her thoughts and reflects on the first chapter followed by a short prayer.

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We are studying the gospel of John this Advent season. Each day in Advent we will hear a portion of the gospel of John, we will then have a short meditation on the scripture then a prayer.