Announcements

In this devotion, David G. Larsen ’02 M.Div., prays that others would see in us that we are God’s children who have received grace. Read today’s God Pause.

Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in January!

• Lisa Cohen, 3 years – Seminary Relations
• Alicia Granholm, 4 years – Faith + Lead
• Jake Hennes, 8 years – Seminary Relations
• Ronald Hosek, 15 years – Maintenance
• Ken Reynhout, 6 years – Institutional Research
• Bill Silva-Breen, 29 years – Financial Aid
• Peter Watters, 9 years – Library Services

Pastor Steve Thomason, Dean of the Chapel, will be on throughout Winter RFS to provide pastoral support for your intensive experience on campus. If you would like to connect with him for spiritual care, please call 651-641-3331. Press 1 to call him directly, or press 2 to leave a message and/or a prayer request. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 first. You can also find general information for chapel, spiritual practices, and how to access spiritual direction and counseling on the seminary’s Chapel and Spiritual Life webpage.

In this devotion, Steve Thomason ’15 Ph.D., notes how God uses children to speak to the most important situations. Read today’s God Pause.

If you would like to have a student ID card made for RFS, please send your full name and headshot to Peter Susag, Operations Coordinator, at psusag001@luthersem.edu by Tuesday, January 6. ID cards requested by this date will be available for pick up from the Operations Desk in the OCC during RFS. Requests made after this date will be handled as we have capacity. Contact Peter with any questions (psusag001@luthersem.edu).

To support students who may be facing food insecurity, Luther Seminary operates a direct-order grocery process for the seminary community. Luther Seminary’s Grocery Assistance Program is a lifeline for students facing food insecurity. Started during the pandemic, this vital program continues to provide essential groceries to an average of 25 students each week. Through the program, students can request necessary food items that are then carefully processed, purchased, and delivered to campus by dedicated volunteers. This initiative helps students meet their nutritional needs and fosters a sense of community and support within the seminary. Your generous donation will ensure that this program can continue to make a real difference in the lives of Luther Seminary students. On the Grocery Assistance Program webpage, you can make a one-time or recurring gift to support this important ministry.