Tag: Ruth Hetland
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RIP L.Y.E.
I received word yesterday that Youth Encounter (formerly Lutheran Youth Encounter) was closing its’ doors. http://www.youthencounter.org/blog/posts/news/ This was not surprising news. Youth Encounter had been lacking in monetary support and struggling to find its’ place in modern times for a while now. It wasn’t for lack of trying – they had tried all different kinds…
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Alt for Norge – Galdhøpiggen
The next morning we woke up and went to a delicious breakfast buffet. We were told to wear our boots, snow pants, long underwear, fleece, hats, jackets – we guessed we were definitely going to be doing something in the snow. Marshell had noticed a yellow helicopter in a field near the hotel and so…
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Alt for Norge – Roisheim
The next day we got up and were loaded onto a bus with the crew to head somewhere, of course no one would tell the cast anything about where we were going, they only told us what to bring with us. As we were riding along, I started to get excited because we were headed…
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Alt for Norge – Smile for the Camera
I meant to write many detailed posts about the time with Alt for Norge but I got derailed along the way. Now nearly two years have passed since I found out I would be going to Norway to be on the show. Let’s see how much I can remember about the press photo day. We…
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First Lutheran Church – Audubon, MN
First Lutheran Church in Audubon was established in the 1870’s. It’s a beautiful building and its’ tall steeple can be seen from far off as you approach the tiny hamlet of Audubon (population 519). For many decades, First Lutheran and my church, Saint Peter’s, shared a pastor but they dissolved that partnership in the 70’s. …
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As a Hen Gathers Her Chicks – Second Sunday of Lent – Year C
This week I received a unique invitation through facebook. Some of you don’t use facebook or computers – but those of you who do probably know that facebook is a fun way to share pictures and updates with friends instantly. Anyway, I received the invitation through my friend, Tami, whose friend Rosey is having her…
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When it’s Time to Go
I have loved each of my churches I have served. I remember each of them so fondly and hold such a dear place in my heart for each of them. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Newstead in New York was a great place to learn how to be a pastor. There was a lot…
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What Pastors Really Think about While Preaching
I met with a friend for coffee today and we were comparing notes on how our Sunday mornings had been at our churches yesterday. She was telling me about how she got a little distracted during her sermon and she had to stop for a few moments to collect herself while she was preaching. “Dramatic…
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Love Each Other
34-35 “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.” (John 13:34-35 The Message) A few nights before my wedding, some friends and I…
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The Bell tolled 91 Times
The church bell tolled ninety-one times this afternoon as we brought her out to the cemetery. The wind swept like a brush through the grass and picked up bits of dust, carrying it far off over the cedars and live oaks. “Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust,” I said and sprinkled the…