Do- May 27, 2020

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2

Make a centerpiece for your home that gives you a daily reminder of the hope that comes from the â€œbranch of the Lord.â€ Go outside and gather some rocks, flowers, branches, and other natural elements. Put all of these items in a vase, or similar container. Place the vase somewhere you will see it every day: a dinner table, mantle, coffee table, window, etc. Every time you see the vase, think about how the natural world reminds us of Godâ€™s hope, especially in the spring and summer months.

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About our Contributors

Kelly Nieman Anderson

Tracey Bulau

Megan Floyd

Heather Hansen

Victoria Hoppes

Kelly Nieman Anderson

The Rev. Kelly Nieman Anderson currently serves as the Director of Lighthouse Ecumenical Youth Ministries and the Pastor of two ELCA congregations in Wisconsin. Originally from Southeast Michigan, she now lives and serves near Port Washington, WI. Formerly a youth minister and Spanish teacher, Kelly is also a world-traveler, cat lover, and foodie who dreams of being a wonder woman someday.

Tracey Bulau

Tracey Bulau has been teaching children in youth about God and their faith in various capacities since she was a teenager. While she grew up in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, she has served as the Childrenâ€™s and Youth Minister at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Atascocita, Texas, since 2015. She lives in Kingwood, Texas with her dog and two cats. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with friends.

Megan Floyd

Megan Floyd serves as the Children, Youth & Family Minister at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Portage, MI. In addition to her role in the congregation, she is the convenor for the North/West Lower Michigan Synod Youth Ministry Table, and the regional representative for synodical youth ministry leaders (SYMBOL), and the ELCA Youth Ministry Network. Megan has an MA from Luther Seminary, where she studied Children, Youth & Family Ministry. When Megan is not working, she loves taking walks, riding her bike, kayaking, and spending time with her family.

Heather Hansen

The Rev. Heather Hansen currently serves as the 1/2 time transitional pastor for Grace Lutheran Church in Bandera, TX and the 1/2 time transitional pastor for Lutheran Campus Ministries of San Antonio, TX. She has 23 years of experience as a youth minister/professor and loves writing faith formation curriculum for all ages.

Pastor Heather also serves as the Executive Director for Red Hawk Ranch; her developing non-profit organization for environmental education. She hopes to grow Red Hawk Ranch as a place to connect her theology of what God is up to in the world with her passion for caring for the earth.

Heather has lived in San Antonio for 42 years. She is married to Mark and loves hanging out with her two children Hannah and Alex, and the family zoo. She spends as much time as possible outdoors!

Victoria Hoppes

Victoria Hoppes is the Director of Youth and Children's Ministries at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has ministry experience with youth, family, and camping programs at both the parish and diocesan levels. She holds degrees from Texas Lutheran University and Luther Seminary. She also holds a certificate in Youth and Family Ministry from Formaâ€™s certificate program. You can follow Victoria on social media (@vlhoppes).