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March 15, 2017

Welcoming the Stranger

Kathryn Helms (Maryland)

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Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some 
have entertained angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:1-2 (NRSV)

I once led a group that met twice a week for lunch at the local community college. One day a new student sat down at the far end of our table. As a pastor trying to build relationships with the students, I saw this as a wonderful 
opportunity. “Is this...

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Dear God, help us to overcome social barriers so that we can participate in your work in the world. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Leviticus 19:32-34

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I can share God’s love by inviting others into my life.

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I join many of those who will pray for you as you seek to discern what you are called to be at this moment. May God grant you the courage to fulfill that calling. May we all open our eyes and see the misery, open our ears and hear the cries of God’s people, and, like God through the Lord Jesus Christ, be incarnate amongst them.” 

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