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A communion hymn by Charles... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2007
A communion hymn by Charles Wesley is fitting:
Elton Trueblood used to tell... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2007
Elton Trueblood used to tell the story that a pastor once preached on the subject of
Jesus exemplifies humble servanthood for... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2001
Jesus exemplifies humble servanthood for his disciples by washing their feet.
In December 1999, my sister... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2001
In December 1999, my sister and I were talking about Mom's eightieth birthday.
Each spring the Master's Golf... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2001
Each spring the Master's Golf Tournament is held at the Augusta National Golf Club.
Emily was the camp cook... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2001
Emily was the camp cook. She had a great recipe for granola.
Mothers always save memorabilia. In... -- John 13:1-17; 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2001
Mothers always save memorabilia.
Officially, Maryanne was a hairdresser... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2001
Officially, Maryanne was a hairdresser who worked out of her own home.
In the historical novel, I... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2001
In the historical novel, Ah, But Your Land is Beautiful, Alan Paton told the true story of a
It was at a fortieth... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2001
It was at a fortieth birthday party that the group started.
Bass Mitchell took the old... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1998
Bass Mitchell took the old mason jar out of the fridge.
I have a brother who... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1998
I have a brother who is a strong swimmer.
One of the worst things... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1998
One of the worst things that can happen on payday is for workers to go around and compare paychecks.
His parents sent him to... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1998
His parents sent him to church school occasionally.
George S. Patton was one... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1998
George S. Patton was one of the most controversial military leaders in United States history.
Jay was a respected, young... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1998
Jay was a respected, young thirty-year-old seminarian when it happened.
Time and again Christ's teachings... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1998
Time and again Christ's teachings seemed to turn reality upside down. Happy are those who mourn.
This passage is the earliest... -- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1998
This passage is the earliest recorded witness to the institution of the Lord's Supper.
Isn't it a joy to... -- Luke 22:7-20 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1995
Isn't it a joy to discover what already is?
When the family gathered for... -- Luke 22:7-20 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1995
When the family gathered for their parents' golden wedding anniversary, preparations had been going
A cartoon shows three elderly... -- Luke 22:7-20 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1995
A cartoon shows three elderly women talking.
One of the marvels of... -- Hebrews 10:15-39 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1995
One of the marvels of the modern computer age is the ease with which we can rework manuscripts to su
The literary world always manages... -- Hebrews 10:15-39 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1995
The literary world always manages to attract a good share of horror tales.
But, Pastor, you don't have... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1995
"But, Pastor, you don't have to do that!" was the comment that Pastor Jim heard when he arrived, for
Through the act of washing... -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1995
Through the act of washing the feet of his disciples, Christ gave an example of humility and service

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Object: This is a role play activity for the children.

Note: You will need an older volunteer to help with this activity. One option would be to find a teenager with some physical ability. If a teen is not available, an adult could be used instead. For simplicity here, I will refer to my older volunteer as “TOM”. You will also need to select three of your younger children to serve as volunteers in the story.

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2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30
Naaman seeks healing. He travels hoping healing will come to him when he visits the king of Israel. Yet, healing does not come in that way. Rather healing comes through Elishah. Healing comes from believing and being cleansed in the River Jordan. Healing comes through Naaman’s faithfulness and through God’s grace. Psalm 30 also reminds us to seek healing; to seek God and God will heal and restore us. Do we believe that? Do we believe that God can bring healing?

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John E. Sumwalt
But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’ (vv. 10-11)

When I visit your church for the first time, consider the possibility that I might be looking for a church home. I am a good-looking old guy, but I have gray hair and I dress down in the summer, so don’t be put off by my cargo shorts and tank top. Talk to me!

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Damien and Ora grinned at each other in excitement. The time had come - at last! They'd been with the Leader for months and months, waiting for this moment. Not that it had felt much like training. They'd simply lived with the Leader, listening to his stories, hearing about the Kingdom, learning to get along really well with all the other people at Mission Headquarters. Now all seventy of them were ready, the spaceship had docked, and the Mission was about to begin. Ora was glad she'd been paired up with Damien again.

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(See Epiphany 6/Ordinary Time 6, Cycle B, and Easter 3, Cycle C, for alternative approaches.)

Anyone who has ever had the experience of losing a friend because of some conflict or dispute, and then has had the friendship restored because of love and forgiveness, has a unique insight into the meaning of this psalm. Although the poem begins and ends with praise, there is in the middle of the poem a brief moment of confession and contrition that puts the praise portions of the psalm in an entirely different light.

April Yamasaki
A word of encouragement came from an unlikely source the other day in a television interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The former football player, wrestler, and now actor was asked about a low time in his life when he was very discouraged about his career and future.

"How did you make your way back from that?" he was asked.

The Rock replied, "You have to put yourself out there. You have to get out there and fail, and learn from your failures."

Larry D. Powell
In the summer of 1983, I participated in a ministerial exchange program sponsored by my denomination. My assignment was to a circuit of churches on the Isle of Man, a tiny island located in the Irish Sea. The months preceding the exchange included considerable correspondence with the minister on the island with whom I would exchange pastoral duties for six weeks.
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
A wealthy businessman decided to take a walk and eat his lunch at the same time. He strolled by a park. There he purchased a hot dog and a soft drink. As he walked through the park two different "street people" approached him one by one. Each asked, "Can you help me? I am hungry." Each time the businessman looked straight ahead and kept walking. After finishing his lunch, he stopped and bought a chocolate eclair for dessert. As he was about to take the first bite, he was forced to jump out of the way as a young boy raced by on his skateboard. The eclair went flying and landed on the ground.

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