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Pocketful of Grace

Grace Lutheran Church

169 episodes

5 months ago

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, 21 Psalm 104: 30-35b Romans 8:14-17 Today...

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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, 21 Psalm 104: 30-35b Romans 8:14-17 Today...

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Pocketful of Grace

God's Gift and Promise and Power

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, 21 Psalm 104: 30-35b Romans 8:14-17 Today...

5 months ago

21 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

God's Power at Work- Ascension Day

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 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53 Today's music: "To God Be the Glory...

5 months ago

22 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Open Our Hearts

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 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 Today'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 Publ...

5 months ago

26 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Without Love Our Actions Mean Nothing

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...

5 months ago

18 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Practicing Resurrection

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 MorningSta...

6 months ago

23 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

And God's Story Continues with You

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-48 Musical selection "Awake, M...

6 months ago

19 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Lord Knows We Could Use Some Peace

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...

6 months ago

19 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Journey Through Lent: From Fasting to Feasting

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 par...

7 months ago

14 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Journey Through Lent: The Blessing of Relationships

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...

7 months ago

15 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Journey Through Lent: Give Me Strength

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...

7 months ago

14 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Journey Through Lent- Still My Fears

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 minist...

7 months ago

13 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Journey Through Lent-Wilderness Times

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 ...

7 months ago

14 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Journey Through Lent: Preparing for a Good Lent

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...

8 months ago

13 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Unto Us a Child is Born: Prince of Peace

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...

10 months ago

16 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Unto Us a Child is Born: Everlasting Father

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 f...

10 months ago

12 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Unto Us a Child is Born: Mighty God

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...

10 months ago

13 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Unto Us A Child is Born: Wonderful Counselor

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. W...

11 months ago

12 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Learning To...Be Amazed

"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 may...

1 year ago

11 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Learning to... Give Ourselves Away- A Lenten Podcast

"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 you...

1 year ago

12 minutes

Pocketful of Grace

Learning to...See- A Lenten Podcast

"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...

1 year ago

12 minutes