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Hi Group Members!
Anyone interested? See the message

From: Donna Mosebach <dmosebach@doylestownlutheran.org>

I was wondering if anyone in your small group would be interested in taking pictures of children with Santa on December 14 from 1-3? I have a camera in which the app gets downloaded on their phone and prints out immediately.

Just let me know as soon as possible if anyone could help with the photography.

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Different perspective SJW

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Different perspective SJW

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Different perspective. SJW

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The beautiful petals!

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Last rose of summer, Elizabethan Gardens

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Split lighting, waiting in the autumn leaves for the players

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the bruises of playing, 3/4 lighting

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small details

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A low angle on the whole thing

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critical parts

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Close up details

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Old San Juan

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fun at Walt Disney World 2006

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Lehigh Valley Zoo 2010

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Perspectives, unconditional love, and being there all wrapped into one subject

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In Curt Cowgill’s photo presentation, he emphasized the idea of “being there” to catch those fleeting moments.

Just as we are learning to be present, open, and attentive to the beauty we hope to capture through the lens, our faith invites us to “be there” with open hearts, ready to see God’s unconditional love at work in our lives.

Like photography, faith is a practice of showing up, observing, and staying receptive to the gifts, grace, and unconditional love surrounding us.

What act of unconditional love--big or small--can you capture through your lens today?

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I took this picture because of all the little shadows that are present. I really like how the wall looks and changes shades!

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Light and shadows frame and highlight the architecture

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Light and shadows frame and highlight the architecture

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Looking at our church through the lens as dark falls, the light and shadows create stunning contrast, depth, and a different mood than we are used to. The shadows playing off the lights create a more dramatic, intense mood. It draws the eyes to the beauty and strength of the architecture.

As the sun sets on our church each day, it reflects the way God's light transforms our vision and our hearts--even in the shadows.

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Shadows at work

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This week's guide. See you soon!

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Hair light! SJW

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Electric shadows SJW

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Michener Museum sunrise. SJW

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Light dancing off the plate and glasses. 

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Tempting me. Breaking bread?

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Focusing light on the imperfectly perfect! 

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Lighting up with innocence.

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a bit ominous but a door with a message for many years.

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The sun cooperated in giving lighting that shows the form and detail of the statue

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The direction and intensity of the light against the indistinct wall shows the contours and shapes of the art

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The dark and light set a mood and the contrast draws interest to the grave digger

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The shadows and contrast make the subject stand out and have texture

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The shadows and contrast make the subject stand out and have texture

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Sign up to volunteer for Christkindlesmarkt 12/14!

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Sign up to volunteer for Christkindlesmarkt 12/14!

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Hey Small Group Members!

Consider signing up to volunteer for St. Paul's Christkindlesmarkt, scheduled for December 14, from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Sign-ups will be in the Gathering Space, and folks can also reach out directly to Nathan Stoddard via email: ngstoddard@gmail.com.

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Lots of learning & light!

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A great light night!

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GODS door is open to all believers

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“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7)

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Revelation 3:8

I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  Doylestown, PA

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Read on Good Shepherd Sunday:

John 10:9-10.

“I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

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Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with Me.

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Matthew 11:28-30. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

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Not a finished/professional shot like EJ's but I liked how the light seemed to have a mind of it's own in this shot- it looks like it's playing!

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A little slice of history. If those doors could talk! Who knows who graced those doors, halls, meals and more. Most likely many wonderful memories were made. Doylestown Borough.

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Out of darkness, comes light. Besides the obvious lights in the pumpkins, I liked how the floor and fire place reflected the light too

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Oh beautiful, for spacious skies ~ for amber waves of grain. Downtown Doylestown. A little slice of Americana.

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As my husband often quips: Big doors swing on small hinges. Sometimes little things can produce big results! (RHL-he thinks!;-) May we always feel welcome.

Often times when one door closes another opens.

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Now, here's beauty in perfection if you ask me! :)

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A little garden sculpture on our deck that fell and suffered some damage. My son and I glued it back together and painted it. Now it reminds us to find joy through trials.

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I saw this old barrel in my backyard, it has so many little cracks on the rim, making an uneven top!

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A Weathered Garden Cross: Discovering Beauty in Imperfection

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1. What was imperfect about the photo?

The cross reflects the passage of time. It's chipped, faded, and weathered by nature’s elements. The photo reveals a history that speaks to the seasons it's endured.

2. How did that imperfection add to its beauty or meaning?

The cracks and wear on the cross seem to amplify its resilience and character. Rather than taking away from the cross, they add layers of meaning—each blemish suggests endurance, strength, and a story. Its weathered state feels authentic and timeless.  It depicts a sense of vulnerability.

3. How has this exercise helped you see beauty in brokenness?

This exercise encourages looking beyond the surface, recognizing that beauty isn't about flawlessness but about authenticity. Through the worn mosaic, I see the brokenness as a part of a journey—beautiful, necessary, and even sacred. It reminds me that things don't have to be perfect to have value and meaning. Just like our faith.

4. How may these imperfections symbolize your life or faith?

Like the cross, my life and faith have many cracks and worn places—moments of doubt, loss, and growth. These "imperfections" aren't signs of failure, but they are part of my journey. They tell a story of resilience and transformation. They remind me that our faith, like the cross, serves as strength, embraces my frailties, and finds grace through them.

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Even this parasitic addition to the tree has its appeal. SJW

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A rainy day has a beauty of its own. SJW

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The leaves are gone but the bare branches still have a beauty of their own. SJW

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A perfect fall day with radiant colors and no-one there to enjoy it.

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A perfect flower rising from the weeds and blacktop

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A crack in the sidewalk makes me slow down and appreciate the world around me

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Example of BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION

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Friendships and relationships span years and decades

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Our love and involvement spread to other countries and groups

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Celebrations enhance our relationships

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The relationships expand and the love grows

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Start with a welcome

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The beginning of relationship and unconditional love

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Unconditional Love- telling the story of our church

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Unconditional love in the home and family. SJW

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Unconditional love in the home and family. SJW

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Our faith binds us together and is the silken thread that connects us all.

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Unconditional love in the home and family. SJW

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Unconditional love in the home and family. SJW

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Shared adventures equals shared memories to pull from when we are far apart.

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Unconditional love in the home and family SJW

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Unconditional love in the home and family SJW

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When you are loved, it’s OK to be silly and unconventional. You are loved anyway.

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Unconditional love in the home and family SJW

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Unconditional love in the home and family SJW

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Sharing meals equals sharing, love at our house.