Table Prayer, 2nd Sunday in Lent 2010

written by Diana R.G. Trautweinfor worship at Montecito Covenant ChurchMarch 7, 2010"Faithfulness, faithfulness is what I long forFaithfulness is what I needFaithfulness, faithfulness is what You want … Read more...

Oh, my, what a morning!

She's here! And she's wonderful. Granddaughter #2 has arrived and we are overjoyed to make her acquaintance. Her name is Lilly (short for Lillian Ruth) and she is perfect in every way, from her … Read more...

A Prayer for the 1st Sunday in Lent…

written by Diana R.G. Trautweinfor worship at Montecito Covenant ChurchFebruary 21, 2010Interspersed with words from Psalm 84"How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! … Read more...

The Gift of Grandchildren

Almost alone among our college friends, Dick and I have enjoyed the gift of grandchildren for a good, long time now. On February 10, 1991, our eldest daughter and her husband started us on this … Read more...

A Communion Prayer…

written by Diana R.G. Trautweinfor worship at Montecito Covenant ChurchSunday, February 7, 2010Holy Father,Loving Lord Jesus,Comforting Spirit -to you, Triune God, we lift our hearts in prayer,to you, … Read more...

Oh, Ouch!

My, it's been a hard, sad week in our family. Our youngest grandson, Griffin, age 4, broke his left femur on Thursday afternoon, January 28th. Coincidentally, that was his Aunt Lisa's birthday - a … Read more...

A Rainy Day Prayer…

During the announcement time this morning, our very talented pianist/vocalist came across the sanctuary to ask me if it would be all right for her to play a few chords as I began my prayer. She had … Read more...

Words, schmerds…

I was just sittin' here, studying for a teaching session tomorrow morning on holiness and the glory of God, when my husband walked by and said, "Hey, look up for a minute." WOW. Think I'm about done … Read more...

A Prayer for Beginnings…

written by Diana R.G. Trautweinfor worship at Montecito Covenant ChurchJanuary 3, 2010Today's table prayer will be longer than usual and will include several opportunities for silent prayer.Will you … Read more...