Pocketful of Grace

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, 21Psalm 104: 30-35bRomans 8:14-17Today'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 1:1-11Luke 24:44-53Today'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 16:9-15Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5Today'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 11:1-18Revelation 21:1-6Today'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. 

Do you ever find yourself trying to talk yourself down off a ledge to remember God is with you? What grounds you in difficult times? This is where resurrection gets real. How do we carry forward the gospel into our places of hunger and fear? This is a re-broadcast of part an episode for the 2nd Sunday of Easter (April 14, 2021). Join Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick for prayer and discussion of Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4:1, 3-5, 7-8 and  Luke 24:36b-48Musical selection "Awake, My Heart, with Gladness" (Pietro Cattaneo) performed by Cynthia Mills, organist at Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Put a bunch of people together in new and challenging times and fear abounds. Does hope? Jesus enters with peace knowing who we are, where we've been and what is possible through him. This is a re-broadcast of part an episode for the 2nd Sunday of Easter (April 7, 2021). Join Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick for prayer and discussion of Acts 4:32-35 and John 20:19-31. The gospel quoted is from the NET Bible http://netbible.com, copyright 1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, LLC, all rights reserved.Today's music: "Prelude on Nettleton (Pietro Cattaneo) used with permission via Creative Commons Non-commercial 4.0 on www.imslp.org. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Here we are preparing to enter Holy Week. Journeys are not just about getting from Point A to Point B. We have walked with Jesus and each other and we will be walking still. Today we consider what God showed us in the wilderness, in fears, strength, and relationships as we have been encouraged to shift our focus to allow God to be more fully reflected and as Jesus invites us to move from fasting to feasting. To learn more about our ministries visit glcpa.org We are drawing in part from Journey Through Lent by Lent Publications available through Amazon. Today's music:"It Is Well with My Soul" (Philip P. Bliss / arr. Judy Nishimura). © 2020 ALRY Publications, is recorded and used with permission from ALRY Publications LLC, www.alrypublications.com, a partner of United Media & Music Partners.  It was recorded for Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA."Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley" (Thomas Keesecker). ecorded 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 in worship with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved."Air" from Select Aires and Duets (public domain). Composed for two flutes or violins (unknown composer) and published by John Walsh (available at imslp.org)."What Wondrous Love Is This" (Appalachian; setting by John Carter).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."Let Us Break Bread Together"  (arr. 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.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

We are wired for relationship in the very way we are created. Created in the image of God who created in love. Love is a relationship and our very essence is bound up in God's vision. That vision is blurred at best and fractured at worst, due to the effect of what we call "sin." Lent is a time to be open with God about our dissatisfactions and our desire for a deeper life of faith. Join Pastors Carolyn Hetrick and Scott Schul as we continue our journey through the season of Lent and encounter God's desire for us. To learn more about our ministries visit glcpa.org We are drawing in part from Journey Through Lent by Lent Publications available through Amazon. Today's music: "Berceuse" from Book 2 of 24 Pieces en stile libre, Opus 31 (Louis Vierne / Ed. Alain Brunet)This organ selection was recorded by Cynthia Mills, organist, for Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA. Streamed with permission via www.imslp.org, Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial 3.0. License information available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/.... Cynthia Mills, organist."Prelude on 'O Waly, Waly,' Music:  Raymond Haan (traditional English tune).  ©St. James Music Press, 2016 — www.sjmp.com. Used with permission of St. James Press, License #21540. Cynthia Mills, organist."To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Jesus wants us to do more than merely acknowledge the difference between reality and importance and truth, he calls us to embrace it. So to day we take on how Jesus see strength. What does that mean for you as a person of faith? Who are the strong? In what way do you wish you were stronger?Join Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA to be still and be met by God who wants to lead us on another path. To learn more about our ministries visit glcpa.org We are drawing in part from Journey Through Lent by Lent Publications available through Amazon. Our music today is: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 in worship with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved."Be Thou My Vision," This is a soulful arrangement of the beloved traditional hymn 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. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

When this world makes us fearful, we can believe no one else will take care of us, or be led into temptation to demonize others even when it isn't true. We can get caught up in a vicious cycle of fear. Allowing God into our pain, to interrupt our fear cycle can change the direction of our life. Join Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA to be still and be met by God who wants to lead us on another path. To learn more about our ministries visit glcpa.org We are drawing in part from Journey Through Lent by Lent Publications available through Amazon. Our music today is: "Be Still," a choral setting of Psalm 46:10, Be Still (and know that I am God) composed by Laurel Sanders in 2020, during the COVID pandemic.  Following the lead of the lyrics, the anthem alternates between moments of quiet, tension, and release, with an underlying thread of stillness and calm."O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus,"  (Thomas J. Williams; arr. Molly Ijames). This hauntingly beautiful setting of this tune was used with permission from the publisher, Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Copyright © 2018 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved.  Used with permission.  Recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano, for Grace Lutheran Church in February 2022.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Our journey in life and in Lent includes walking in the wilderness.  What have been the wildernesses in your life? Can we see God offering peace and strength or maybe even unplugging from the distractions? What might God be preparing in you? Join Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA as we remember God heals and changes us and is revealed even when all hope seems lost. To learn more about our ministries visit glcpa.org We are drawing in part from Journey Through Lent by Lent Publications available through Amazon. Our music today is: "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me" (arr. Judy Nishimura), recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute in 2021.  The music is available at www.alrypublications.com. Used by permission from ALRY publications."O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus " (Thomas J. Williams; arr. Molly Ijames). used with permission from the publisher, Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Copyright © 2018 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved.  Used with permission.  Recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano, for Grace Lutheran Church in February 2022.Thomas Keesecker's "Attende Domine" from The Quiet Journey, recorded by pianist Adam H. Smith in March 2022 for Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. Copyright (c) 2018 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers. Tune: ATTENDE DOMINE. Non-commercial recording made available with permission from MorningStar.  Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved.Other 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 obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

A Good Lent can change your life. Join us on a journey, traveling with Jesus from wilderness to the cross. When we journey with Jesus, instead of time just marching by, we can experience God more deeply in our midst. We can grow spiritually and our lives can become healthier and stronger, impacting not only us but the world around us. Join Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA as we get out our roadmap and prepare for the journey. To learn more about our ministries visit glcpa.org We are drawing in part from Journey Through Lent by Lent Publications available through Amazon. Our music today is: "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me" (arr. Judy Nishimura), recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute in 2021.  The music is available at www.alrypublications.com. Used by permission from ALRY publications."O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus " (Thomas J. Williams; arr. Molly Ijames). used with permission from the publisher, Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Copyright © 2018 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved.  Used with permission.  Recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano, for Grace Lutheran Church in February 2022.Other 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 obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

We are in the final days of the season of Advent, that has led up to the celebration of Jesus’ birth, a time to focus upon waiting, preparing and hoping, as we recall the historic birth of Jesus, and await the return of Christ in the fullness of time. We can also train our hearts and minds to look for and expect to see Christ entering our world in the here and now in between.Each week we have focused upon one of the ways that Jesus, born a baby, brings into the world what we truly need. This week we focus upon Jesus as "Prince of Peace."We can pause and reflect in our own seasons of waiting and hoping the world now, waiting for Jesus the Christ to return to bring heaven fully to earth and waiting to see glimpses of Christ among us now to sustain us.  "Unto Us a Child is Born"  is a four week series inspired by Isaiah 9:6 and made famous in Handel's "Messiah."Led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA, each week features breath prayer, music and reflection before sending you out with grace.Today's music: "Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)"Messiah" oratorio, HWV 56 (1741) [Edition of the 1752 version I]Part 1 - chorus:  "For unto us a Child is born"The Choir of King's College, CambridgeThe Brandenburg Consort, Stephen Cleobury (conductor)" O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," John Carter. This reflective and peaceful setting of the 15th century French melody Veni Emmanuel is beautifully set by John Carter.  This was recorded by 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. 

We continue in the season of Advent, the weeks leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ birth, a time to focus upon waiting, preparing and hoping, as we recall the historic birth of Jesus, and await the return of Christ in the fullness of time. We can also train our hearts and minds to look for and expect to see Christ entering our world in the here and now in between.Each week we will focus upon one of the ways that Jesus, born a baby, brings into the world what we truly need. This week we focus upon Jesus as "Everlasting Father."We can pause and reflect in our own seasons of waiting and hoping the world now, waiting for Jesus the Christ to return to bring heaven fully to earth and waiting to see glimpses of Christ among us now to sustain us.  "Unto Us a Child is Born"  is a four week series inspired by Isaiah 9:6 and made famous in Handel's "Messiah."Led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA, each week features breath prayer, music and reflection before sending you out with grace.Today's music: "Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)"Messiah" oratorio, HWV 56 (1741) [Edition of the 1752 version I]Part 1 - chorus:  "For unto us a Child is born"The Choir of King's College, CambridgeThe Brandenburg Consort, Stephen Cleobury (conductor)"Of the Father's Love Begotten," by Judy Nishimura combines the timelessness of this ancient chant with a quiet sense of joy.  Laurel Sanders, flute. Recorded for use by Grace Lutheran Church of State College, PA and used with publisher permission:  Copyright © 2019. ALRY Publications LLC, www.alrypublications.com.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

We are in the season of Advent, the weeks leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ birth, a time to focus upon waiting, preparing and hoping, as we recall the historic birth of Jesus, and await the return of Christ in the fullness of time. We can also train our hearts and minds to look for and expect to see Christ entering our world in the here and now in between. Each week we will focus upon one of the ways that Jesus, born a baby, brings into the world what we truly need. This week we focus upon Jesus as "Mighty God." We can pause and reflect in our own seasons of waiting and hoping the world now, waiting for Jesus the Christ to return to bring heaven fully to earth and waiting to see glimpses of Christ among us now to sustain us.  "Unto Us a Child is Born"  is a four week series inspired by Isaiah 9:6 and made famous in Handel's "Messiah." Led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA, each week features breath prayer, music and reflection before sending you out with grace.Today's music: "Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)"Messiah" oratorio, HWV 56 (1741) [Edition of the 1752 version I]Part 1 - chorus:  "For unto us a Child is born"The Choir of King's College, Cambridge The Brandenburg Consort, Stephen Cleobury (conductor)"Nun komm der Heiden Heiland," by 18th century composer Friedrich Zachow, was recorded in 2022 for Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA by organist Cynthia Mills.  This recording is made with permission via imslp's Non-commercial Attribution 3.0 (license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/....  The score is available at www.imslp.org.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

We are entering the season of Advent, the weeks leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ birth, a time to focus upon waiting, preparing and hoping, as we recall the historic birth of Jesus, and await the return of Christ in the fullness of time. We can also train our hearts and minds to look for and expect to see Christ entering our world in the here and now in between. Each week we will focus upon one of the ways that Jesus, born a baby, brings into the world what we truly need. We can pause and reflect in our own seasons of waiting and hoping the world now, waiting for Jesus the Christ to return to bring heaven fully to earth and waiting to see glimpses of Christ among us now to sustain us.  "Unto Us a Child is Born"  is a four week series inspired by Isaiah 9:6 and made famous in Handel's "Messiah." Led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA, each week features breath prayer, music and reflection before sending you out with grace.Today's music: "Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)"Messiah" oratorio, HWV 56 (1741) [Edition of the 1752 version I]Part 1 - chorus:  "For unto us a Child is born"The Choir of King's College, Cambridge The Brandenburg Consort, Stephen Cleobury (conductor)"Wexford Carol" by John Carter. This setting of the traditional English "Wexford Carol" is by John Carter.  It is recorded here by Laurel Sanders (flute) and Cynthia Mills (piano) for Grace Lutheran Church with permission from the publisher, Beckenhorst Press (https://www.beckenhorstpress.com).  © Copyright 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

"Learning To... " is led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. Each week features breath prayer, a passage from scripture, music and reflection before sending you out with grace. Today we are  "Learning to Be Amazed" as we join the women who show up at the tomb of Jesus expecting to grieve but are met with astounding news- Christ is Risen! Have you ver heard something that seemed too big to take in even when it was good news? Or maybe a burden was rolled away and it seems too good to be true. Or maybe like Peter there is a place where you wish you could have a "re-do." Wherever you have been or hope to be amazed, Jesus' story with us continues. Let's keep learning and rejoicing together!Our in person Bible study at Grace resumes on APRIL 3RD  and stay tuned for another podcast series in the fall for Advent.  Today's Scripture: Mark 16:1-8Today's Music: "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today"- Thomas Keesecker's setting of Jesus Christ is Risen Today, from Easter Hope, was recorded with Adam H. Smith on piano 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 with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700989. All rights reserved."Easter Medley for Flutes"- This composition by Laurel Sanders features three familiar public domain tunes: O filii et et filiae, Hyfrydol, and Puer nobis. Originally intended as an onsite greeting on Easter Sunday 2020 in our main entrance and intended to be played by flute, clarinet and cello, it was subsequently rewritten for two C flutes and bass flute, as you will hear in this recording.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

"Learning To... " is led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. Each week features breath prayer, a passage from scripture, music and reflection before sending you out with grace. Today we are "Learning to Give Ourselves Away."  The woman in Bethany honored Jesus by anointing him.  It demonstrated she really knew who Jesus was. She gave everything  she had to him- including her heart.  How is Jesus helping you give yourself away? Today's scripture: Mark 14:1-9Today's music: "It is Well With My Soul"- Flutist Judy Nishimura's peaceful arrangement of this beloved tune, © 2020 ALRY Publications, is recorded and used with permission from ALRY Publications LLC, www.alrypublications.com, a partner of United Media & Music Partners. "What Wondrous Love is This"- Judy Nishimura's peaceful arrangement of this beloved Southern Harmony tune (1835), What Wondrous Love Is This, was recorded by Laurel Sanders, flutist, with permission of ALRY Publications (www.alrypublications.com)To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

"Learning To... " is led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. Each week features breath prayer, a passage from scripture, music and reflection before sending you out with grace. Today we are "Learning to See."  We are not given the gospel, God’s good news, as a way to avoid mortality or loss. Jesus is predicting his own death, which is overwhelming to consider, but Jesus also challenges us to ask: Are there ways we love our life so much we fail to see the harm it does to others? Are there ways in which we should let our way “die” so something new can come to life? Where do we need to see Jesus?Today's scripture: John 12:20-26Today's music: "Air Andante," a public domain 'air' part of a Baroque-era collection called "Select Aires or Duets for 2 German Flutes and a German Flute and Bass by Handel and other authors," published during their lifetime by John Walsh.  www.imslp.org. Laurel Sanders, flute."Moonlight Sonata," public domain by Ludwig van Beethoven. Laura Pauley, piano.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

"Learning To... " is led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. Each week features breath prayer, a passage from scripture, music and reflection before sending you out with grace. Today we are "Learning to Love."  Nicodemus was one of the religious leaders of his day.  At this point in his story, he wasn’t a follower of Jesus – that would’ve been a very risky thing for him to do.  And so under cover of night he came to visit Jesus and asked questions that probed at the scope and depth of God’s love.  Listen to how Jesus responded with love. Today's scripture: John 3:14-21Today's music:  Public domain version of the second movement (Adagio) of C.P.E. Bach's Sonata in a minor for solo flute, available from IMSLP at www.imslp.org.  Laurel Sanders, flute.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

"Learning To... " is led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. Each week features breath prayer, a passage from scripture, music and reflection before sending you out with grace. Today we are "Learning to Focus."  Jesus is telling people their way of living has lost focus. We too have ways we need God to restore us, but change is hard even when we know we need it. Even in these times, we can count on Jesus to cts out of mercy for our world.  Today's scripture: John 2:13-22Today's music: "O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus" (Thomas J. Williams; arr. Molly Ijames). Copyright © 2018 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved.  Used with permission.  Recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano. "What Wondrous Love Is This" (Appalachian; setting by John Carter). Copyright © 2011 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Recorded and used with permission from the publisher, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.  Laurel Sanders, flute; Cynthia Mills, pianoTo learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

"Learning To... " is led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. Each week features breath prayer, a passage from scripture, music and reflection before sending you out with grace. Today we are "Learning to Rethink." Jesus tells his followers that everything they thought was wrong. He will face rejection and they will face struggles too. The savior we receive is hardly like popular figures in our world.  Can we rethink who Jesus is and what it means to follow even when the changes we face are hard, unpopular or inconvenient? We know that love carries Jesus into our midst in these times. Today's scripture: Mark 8:31-38Today's music: "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,"  (arr. Judy Nishimura) Copyright © 2019, ALRY Publications, LLC.  Available at www.alrypublications.com.  Used with permission from the publisher. Recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute. O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus (Thomas J. Williams; arr. Molly Ijames). Copyright © 2018 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved.  Used with permission.  Recorded by Laurel Sanders, flute and Cynthia Mills, piano. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

This is the first episode of our series, "Learning To... "available each Monday through  April 1, 2024. This episode is led by Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA. Each week features breath prayer, a passage from scripture, music and reflection before sending you out with grace for the journey. This episode is "Learning to Trust God" as we think about Jesus in the wilderness that seemed unending and challenging, and yet where God promised to provide for him and did. Today's scripture: Mark 1:9-15Today's music: Thomas Keesecker's "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley," from The Quiet Journey, was recorded by pianist Adam H. Smith . 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. All rights reserved.Judy Nishimura's restful and joyful arrangement of "Just As I Am" (© 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.To learn more about Grace Lutheran Church, visit https://glcpa.org. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

1. Gabriel's Voice (Ian Higginson). MUSIC: Ian Higginson. TEXT: Carol Gunn. © St. James Music Press. Streamed with permission of St. James Press, License #21540. Grace Lutheran Church of State College choral ensemble. Laurel Sanders, Director2. I Saw Three Ships  (Anna M. DeFoe). MUSIC: Anna M. DeFoe. TEXT: William Sandys (1833; public domain). © St. James Music Press, 2010. Streamed with permission of St. James Press, License #21540.3. Still, Still, Still (arr. Catherine McMichael). MUSIC: Still, Still, Still from A Lyric Noel. Austrian Carol, arr. Catherine McMichael. © 2003 ALRY Publications, LLC. Used and streamed with permission from ALRY Publications (music available at United Music & Media Publishers, https://ummpstore.com). All Rights Reserved. Recorded by The Whistle Tones (thewhistletones.com).4. Good King Wenceslas (arr. Catherine McMichael). MUSIC: Good King Wenceslas from A Renaissance Noel, English Carol, arr. Catherine McMichael. © 2001 ALRY Publications, LLC. Used and streamed with permission from ALRY Publications (music available at United Music & Media Publishers, https://ummpstore.com). All Rights Reserved. Recorded by The Whistle Tones (thewhistletones.com).5. ‘Star Carol’ by John Rutter. © Oxford University Press 1972. Licensed by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. 6. Von Himmel hoch, da komm'ich her (Johann Pachelbel), P.52 from Orgelkompositionen II (Editor: Max Seiffert). Publisher: Breitkopf and Härtel (1903). Public Domain.7.  Mary Had a Baby, John Carter's setting of the traditional Spiritual. Laurel Sanders (flute) and Cynthia Mills (piano) for Grace Lutheran Church with permission from the publisher, Beckenhorst Press (https://www.beckenhorstpress.com).  © Copyright 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved.  Used with permission. ONE LICENSE #A-700989.8. Joy on Earth Now Appearing  (Charles H. Giffen). MUSIC: Traditional Ukrainian Carol; Charles H. Giffen. WORDS: Traditional Ukrainian; translation by Charles H. Giffen. Copyright © 1973 (translation), 1992, 2004, 2019, 2022 (music) by Charles Giffen. Music available at www.cpdll.org. Used with permission of Creative Commons License CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.en. All other rights reserved. 9. Lullaby for the Sleeping Savior  (Robert J. Powell). MUSIC: Robert J. Powell. WORDS: Beverly Easterling. © St. James Music Press 2010. Used with permission of St. James Press, License #21540.10.  A Child is Born  (Samuel Scheidt). MUSIC: Samuel Scheidt from Cantiones Sacrae Octo Vocum, arr. for four voices by Mark Schweizer. © St. James Music Press 2010. Used with permission of St. James Press, License #21540.11. The Holy and the Ivy  (arr. Richard Shephard). MUSIC: Traditional English; setting by Richard Shephard.  © St. James Music Press, 2010, www.sjmp.com. Used with permission of St. James Press, License #21540.12. "Christmas Medley for Four Flutes," arr. Laurel Sanders includes:  Es ist ein Ros, Warum sollt ich, and O Sanctissima (Lo, How a Rose; All My Heart Again Rejoices; and O, How Joyful). Permission to stream this music granted by ONE LICENSE, License #A-700989.13. Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella (arr. Catherine McMichael). MUSIC: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella from A Lyric Noel. French Carol, arr. Catherine McMichael, © 2003 ALRY Publications, LLC. Used and streamed with permission from ALRY Publications (music available at United Music & Media Publishers, https://ummpstore.com). All Rights Reserved. Recorded by The Whistle Tones (To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA leads a time of treasuring and pondering this season and God's word, breathing and prayer to ground ourselves and leave carrying a pocketful of grace for the journey.For more about Grace Lutheran Church, visit https://www.glcpa.org/Additional resources: For Jan Richardson's art, blessings and Women's Christmas, visit https://www.janrichardson.comToday's music: "Infant Holy," This original arrangement of the public domain tune, known by English speakers as "Infant Holy," was composed by Laurel Sanders for solo voice, piano, and handbells as part of virtual Christmas celebrations at Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA."Mary Had a Baby," John Carter's setting of the traditional Spiritual "Mary Had a Baby" is recorded here by Laurel Sanders (flute) and Cynthia Mills (piano) for Grace Lutheran Church with permission from the publisher, Beckenhorst Press (https://www.beckenhorstpress.com).  © Copyright 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved.  Used with permission. ONE LICENSE #A-700989.Permission to stream this music granted by ONE LICENSE, License #A-700989.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2023, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Breath and life go hand in hand. Taking a moment to catch our breathe and breathe with God's sacred rhythms invites us to step away from where are racing and breathe deeply as we are reminded that throughout Scripture, God breathes and speaks life from the dawn of creation, through the prophets and through Jesus, our long awaited. Emmanuel. We hear Zechariah's breath in a restored voice proclaim good news.  Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA leads a time of reflection, God's word, breathing and prayer to ground ourselves and leave carrying a pocketful of grace for the journey. For more about Grace Lutheran Church, visit https://www.glcpa.org/Additional resources: For more about Breathing In Christ Community, visit https://www.breathinginchrist.comFor Jan Richardson's art, blessings and Women's Christmas, visit https://www.janrichardson.comToday's music: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," arr. John Carter. This reflective and peaceful setting of the 15th century French melody Veni Emmanuel is beautifully set by John Carter.  This was recorded by 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."Christmas Medley for Four Flutes," arr. Laurel Sanders. This sacred Christmas medley was composed for three C flutes and bass flute by Laurel Sanders and recorded virtually in December 2020.  It includes three tunes:  Es ist ein Ros, Warum sollt ich, and O Sanctissima (Lo, How a Rose; All My Heart Again Rejoices; and O, How Joyful).Permission to stream this music granted by ONE LICENSE, License #A-700989.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2023, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

How do we capture the sacred nature of these weeks we call Advent, to reflect, make space and prepare our hearts and selves to be placed into God's story? This week Mary travels to see Elizabeth as they are both awaiting births. It is a time of waiting,  between what has been and what is yet to be. How do we wait? We invite you to step away from what is filling our lives, yet unfinished to allow God to speak.  Where do you need God to meet you, to send someone to wait with you? Who might God send you to be with? May our questions become holy conversations and invitations into hope. Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA leads a time of reflection, God's word, breathing and prayer to ground ourselves and leave carrying a pocketful of grace for the journey. For more about Grace Lutheran Church, visit https://www.glcpa.org/Additional resources: For information about the Examen, visit: https://pray-as-you-go.org.Today's music: "Of The Father's Love Begotten," arr. Judy Nishimura. Laurel Sanders, flute.  Used with publisher permission:  Copyright © 2019. ALRY Publications LLC, www.alrypublications.com."Prepare Thyself Zion "(J.S.Bach/ed. and arr. Michael Burkhardt), Laurel Sanders, flute. Permission to stream this music granted by ONE LICENSE, License #A-700989.Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2023, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ##A-700989. All rights reserved.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

In these weeks leading up to Christmas, our lives can feel so full we perhaps hope and pray no one asks us to make room for one more thing. How do we capture the sacred nature of these weeks we call Advent, to reflect, make space and prepare our hearts and selves to be placed into God's story? Mary hears she is chosen to bear Jesus in to the world, to make room for new life. We invite you to step away from what is taking up all the space in your life.  As we remember Christ' birth, we  breathe, and make room for Christ, so we can join in God's possibility and encounter God's presence now and hope for the future. Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church in State College, PA leads a time of reflection, God's words to Mary, breathing and prayer to ground ourselves and leave carrying a pocketful of grace for the journey. For more about Grace Lutheran Church, visit https://www.glcpa.org/Additional resources: "A Liturgy to Mark the Start of the Christmas Season" from by Douglas McKelvey,  https://www.everymomentholy.com/https://www.luthersem.edu/godpause/advent-devotional/Music: Judy Nishimura arrangement of "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence," Copyright © 2019, ALRY Publications, LLC.  Available at www.alrypublications.com.  Used with permission from the publisher. Laurel Sanders, flute. Worship resources from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyright 2023, Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807​. Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream 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 Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA preaching. Worship theme adapted from Easter Vigil Texts by Pastor Karen Rask Behling for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2019. Used with permission. Adam Smith, Piano; Laurel Sanders, flute; Natalie Ondrey, cantor for prayers; Barbara Vogler, soloist for "Who Built the Ark?" Copyrights for the audio service from WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 at 6:15 PMProcession, Evening Hymn, Evening Thanksgiving, Psalm 141, Litany and Prayers, and Final Blessing from Holden Evening Prayer (Marty Haugen). Copyright © 1990, 2016 by GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Streamed with permission under One License #A-700989.   Who Built the Ark? from Can’t Wait to Sing! (trad. / arr. Jeff Reeves). Arrangement copyright © 2007, Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Streamed with permission under One License #A-700989.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022:Readings and Psalm:Isaiah 7:10-16Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19Romans 1:1-7Matthew 1:18-25Today's Music: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Veni Emmanuel, 15th C. French Melody. Setting by John Carter (ASCAP). Publisher:  © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. www.beckenhorst.com. Used with permission. 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. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Scott Schul, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and the lessons for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022:Isaiah 35:1-10 The desert blooms as God’s people return from exilePsalm 146:5-10 The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down. (Ps. 146:8)Luke 1:46b-55 (alternate)My spirit rejoices in God my Savior. (Lk. 1:47)James 5:7-10 Patience until the coming of the LordMatthew 11:2-11 The forerunner of ChristToday's music:O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Veni Emmanuel, 15th C. French Melody. Setting by John Carter (ASCAP). Publisher:  © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. www.beckenhorst.com. Used with permission.To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022:Isaiah 11:1-10 From David’s line, a ruler bringing justice and peacePsalm 72:1-7, 18-19 May the righteous flourish; let there be an abundance of peace. (Ps. 72:7)Romans 15:4-13 Live in harmony, welcoming one anotherMatthew 3:1-12 A voice cries: Prepare the way of the LordToday's music:Veni Emmanuel, 15th C. French Melody. Setting by John Carter (ASCAP). Publisher:  © 2010 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. www.beckenhorst.com. Used with permission.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. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 1st Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022:Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44 Music: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (Friedrich Zachow). Music available at Imslp.org https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/. Used with permission. Cynthia Mills, organ.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. 

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for Christ the King Sunday, November 20th, 2022:Jeremiah 23:1-6 Coming of the shepherd and righteous Branch who will execute justicePsalm 46 I will be exalted among the nations. (Ps. 46:10)Colossians 1:11-20 Hymn to Christ, firstborn of all creation; peace through his bloodLuke 23:33-43 Jesus is crucified between two thieves: you will be with me in ParadiseToday's music: "O God Beyond All Praising" arranged by Judy Nishimiura and played by Laurel Sanders. This majestic setting of Holst's Thaxted tune, arranged by Judy Nishimura, was recorded by Laurel Sanders for Grace Lutheran Church with permission from the publisher, ALRY Publications LLC.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. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick and Pastor Scott Schul of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, November 13, 2022:Malachi 4:1-2aPsalm 982 Thessalonians 3:6-13Luke 21:5-19Music: "Our Hope in You Is Strong," (Michael John Trotta), Hampton Road Music Group, LLC. Translation 2021, Laurel Sanders. Commissioned by Grace Lutheran Church of State College, PA and used with permission from the composer and Hampton Road Music Group, LLC.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. 

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for All Saints Sunday, November 6th, 2022:Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 The holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdomPsalm 149 Sing the Lord’s praise in the assembly of the faithful. (Ps. 149:1)Ephesians 1:11-23 God raised Christ from the dead and made him head over all the churchLuke 6:20-31 Jesus speaks blessings and woesToday's music: "Reformation Medley" composed by Laurel Sanders and performed by Cardinal Brass. Used with permission.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. 

Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick (preaching) from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for Reformation Sunday, November 6th, 2022:Readings and PsalmJeremiah 31:31-34 I will write my law in their hearts, says the LordPsalm 46 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)Romans 3:19-28 Justified by God’s grace as a giftJohn 8:31-36 Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truthToday's gospel translation by Dr. Mark G Vitalis Hoffman, of United Lutheran Seminary, from scrollandscreen.com with permission. Today's music: A choral setting of Psalm 46:10, Be Still (and know that I am God) was composed by Laurel Sanders in 2020, during the COVID pandemic.  Following the lead of the lyrics, the anthem alternates between moments of quiet, tension, and release, with an underlying thread of stillness and calm.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. 

Pastor Scott Schul (preaching) and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick from Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 20th Sunday After Pentecost, October 23rd, 2022:Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Psalm 84:1-7 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14Today's music: "Elevation" by Theodore Dubois. This public domain music, from imslp.org, was recorded for virtual worship at Grace Lutheran Church during the 2021 pandemic.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. 

Pastor Carolyn Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA leads the final session of Bible study on trees in Scripture and what they tell us about God, our place in creation and abundant life. This episode we examine the trees connected with resurrection in  both the Old and New Testaments. Thanks for joining!To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.