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Baltimore police put a homeless... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1994
Baltimore police put a homeless man named Martin Henn in jail on suspicion of setting a car on fire.
Even though the news was... -- Hebrews 10:16-25 -- Good Friday - B -- 1994
Even though the news was somewhat inevitable, it still came as a bit of a shock to the group.
In 1968 the Cincinnati Bengals... -- 2 Samuel 7:1-14a -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - B -- 1994
In 1968 the Cincinnati Bengals began playing in the NFL as an expansion team.
When Howard Hughes died, we... -- Isaiah 25:6-9 -- Easter Day - B -- 1994
When Howard Hughes died, we were shocked as the details of his life during his last few years were r
In Stories for the Telling... -- James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1994
In Stories for the Telling, by William R. White, we find the following Jewish folktale.
In football, as in any... -- John 15:1-8 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
In football, as in any sport, communication between the team members is essential.
A group of boys was... -- Colossians 3:1-4 -- Easter Day - B -- 1994
A group of boys was playing a pick-up game of baseball one summer.
Sometimes we believe it is... -- 1 John 4:1-11 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
Sometimes we believe it is impossible to love one another. Case in point is Lieutenant Deshazer.
A retired priest asked the... -- 1 John 4:1-11 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
A retired priest asked the local undertaker to call him if ever there was a person to be buried who
Although he was a son... -- Hebrews 5:1-10 -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 1994
"Although he was a son, he learned obedience."
The laundry was endless! How... -- 1 Peter 3:18-22 -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1994
The laundry was endless!
The Messianic promise comes in... -- Ezekiel 17:22-24 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - B -- 1994
The Messianic promise comes in the voice of Ezekiel in a totally new and unexpected way.
Wisdom is the right use... -- Wisdom 7:7-11 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1994
"Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise.
It is both an honor... -- 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 1994
It is both an honor and challenge to serve as an ambassador, to represent a nation, an organization,
According to former Education Secretary... -- Exodus 20:1-7 -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 1994
According to former Education Secretary, William Bennett, the United States economy might be the sou
Acts... -- 2:1-21 The Holy Spirit is probably one of the most misunderstood components of the Christian faith. And the challenge on Pentecost is to help the people see what the Holy Spirit is and what it is not. A worship service in a small Mexican church ended t -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1994
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Street dogs were not allowed... -- Mark 7:24-37 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1994
Street dogs were not allowed into Palestinian homes. The dog was not a favorite animal.
Anyone who has undergone a... -- Isaiah 35:4-7 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1994
Anyone who has undergone a minor medical procedure knows the fear that precedes the procedure.
Have you ever thought about... -- Colossians 3:1-4 -- Easter Day - B -- 1994
Have you ever thought about how much the Christian life is like a glider airplane?
The manager of a baseball... -- 1 Corinthians 15:19-28 -- Easter Day - B -- 1994
The manager of a baseball team is the most important person on the team.
I once sat with an... -- 1 Corinthians 15:19-28 -- Easter Day - B -- 1994
I once sat with an old lady who was dying.
The outlook wasn't brilliant for... -- Isaiah 45:21-25 -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1994
"The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day" are familiar first words to the class
One afternoon, author and sociologist... -- Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1994
One afternoon, author and sociologist Tony Campolo received a phone call from a friend who was meeti
Mr. Hartley owned Hartley's Mill... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1994
Mr.
My son just turned 16... -- Zechariah 9:9-10 -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1994
My son just turned 16.

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Object: The object of the lesson is a gesture you will teach the children.

Note: The gesture used both hands. Hold both hands in front of you and make the thumbs-up sign with both hands with both thumbs pointing back at your chest. This is the “ME!” gesture. Then simply rotate your hands back so your thumbs are pointing straight up in the air, like two “OK” signs. This is the “US” gesture.

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John E. Sumwalt
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. (vv. 9-10)

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Hosea 11: 1-13
The prophet compares Yahweh to a father who exercises compassion despite his original plan to punish Israel. John Calvin nicely explains these dynamics:
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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus warned against with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich towards God. Through our worship today let us pledge ourselves to seek our treasure only in God.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we envy others because of all they possess.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we desire all that money can buy.
Christ, have mercy.

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Stephen P. McCutchan
For he satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things.... Let those who are wise give heed to these things, and consider the steadfast love of the Lord.
-- Psalm 107:9, 43

Kirk R. Webster
How do you focus on something unseen? How can we set our minds on that which we can't touch, or taste, or verify scientifically? Most practical people want proof. Abstract propositions are difficult to get our arms around, especially if they are from another time and place.
Thomas A. Renquist
This story begins with gift -- with blessed gift -- with miraculous, blessed giftedness. And I will even tell you now the theme of the story: if you keep your eye on the giftedness of everything, then you yourself can be a gift, you can be a giver, rather than a hoarder.
John W. Wurster
" 'It was I who taught Ephraim how to walk, I took them up in my arms; but they did not know that I healed them' (11:3). They did not know me. Do you?

" 'I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them.' (1:4). But they did not know me. Do you?

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