Pocketful of Grace

Pastor Hetrick leads a centering and contemplative time of prayer and reflection and guided imagery focusing upon the good news of Jesus and the wedding at Cana.   If you wish to see a print version of the prayer time, it is available on our website www.glcpa.org under Sermons. Our prayer time uses "All Creation Sings," a new Lutheran worship resource, from www.sundaysandseasons.com, cop...

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA discuss the prayer and lessons for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, 2021.  Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107: 1-2. 17, 19-21 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 Music directed by Laurel Sanders and produced by Graham Sanders. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul leads a centering and contemplative time of prayer and reflection and guided imagery focusing upon the good news of Jesus and the wedding at Cana.   If you wish to see a print version of the prayer time, it is available on our website www.glcpa.org under Sermons. Our prayer time uses "All Creation Sings," a new Lutheran worship resource, from www.sundaysandseasons.com, copyr...

Pastor Carolyn leads a centering and contemplative time of prayer and reflection and guided imagery focusing upon the good news of Jesus, beginning with bringing of light and the word into the world in the gospel of John.  A video  version is available on our YouTube Channel, "Grace Lutheran State College, PA" by visiting our website and clicking on the triangle icon on the right hand of...

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the 2nd Sunday of Lent: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:27-30 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 "Jesus Still Lead On" sung by Grace musicians, directed by Laurel Sanders To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul begin reflecting upon the beginning of Lent and the readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25:4-10 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for Transfiguration Sunday, 2021 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2nd Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 This Sunday our youth will lead worship and Mara Anderson-Skelly will be our preacher. This week's episode includes music by our youth and also Ken Shafranko and Susan Buda. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.or...

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for the 5th Sunday After Epiphany, February 7, 2021: Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-4, 10-11 1st Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the 4th Sunday After Epiphany: Readings and Psalm Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick hosts special guest, Rev. Dr. Mark W. Oldenburg, the Steck-Miller Professor Emeritus of the Art of Worship, serving most recently at United Lutheran Seminary centered at Gettysburg. The lessons for this 3rd Sunday after Epiphany are: Readings and Psalm Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62:5-12 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit...

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Psalm 139:1-4, 13-14 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51 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. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for Sunday, January 10, 2021: Baptism of Our Lord Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29:2-4, 7, 10-11 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

The pastors of Grace Lutheran Church, Pastor Scott Schul and Pastor Carolyn Hetrick, together with Brenda Palmgren, Stephen Ministry team leader offer this virtual service in consolation.  Music by musicians of Grace Lutheran directed and produced by Graham and Laurel Sanders.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the 4th Sunday of Advent: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Luke 1:46b-55 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:25-38 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul as well Grace musicians of all ages proclaim God's greatness in hope. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the  2nd Sunday of Advent: First Reading Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 Second Reading 2 Peter 3:8-15a Gospel Mark 1:1-8 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for the 1st Sunday of Advent 2020: Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:7, 17-19 1st Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37 Join us next Wednesday for a brief Evening prayer service, "Hopeful Disruptions" livestreamed from our Main Entrance at Grace and available on our youtube channel https://tinyurl.com/GLCYouTube  or by visiting our website w...

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2020: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 95:1, 3-7a Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25:31-46 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for the 24th Sunday After Pentecost: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 Psalm 90: 1-6, 12 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 "Be Thou My Vision" performed by Ken Shafranko on dobro and Susan Buda, cello To view the painting of the parable of the talents referenced in this podcast by James Janknegt: http://www.bcartfarm.com/art/painti...

Pastor Schul ( preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, November 8, 2020: Amos 5:18-24 Psalm 70 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick discusses the breath of God and the air we breathe this week as we celebrate the gifts of God's creation and our place in it.  To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Hetrick (preaching) and Pastor Schul discuss the lessons for All Saints Sunday 2020: Revelation 7:9:17 Psalm 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

The second in our series led by Pastor Hetrick as we consider the gift of God's creation and our place within it. A companion study guide is available at www.glcpa.org under sermons. To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org. 

Pastor Schul (preaching) and Pastor Hetrick discuss the lessons for Reformation Sunday, October 25, 2020: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 To learn more about our ministries at Grace Lutheran Church, visit glcpa.org.