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In Steven Spielberg's powerful film... -- 2 Kings 5:1-15ab -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
In Steven Spielberg's powerful film version of The Color Purple, a brutalized black woman stu
Leslie Weatherhead has reminded... -- 2 Samuel 12:15b-24 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
Leslie Weatherhead has reminded us that a skeptic could formulate a list of charges against Go
This passage contains the account... -- 2 Kings 5:1-15ab -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
This passage contains the account of how pride almost kept Naaman, powerful commander of the victori
The story of Abraham's interceding... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
The story of Abraham's interceding with God on behalf of the righteous people in ancient Sodom broug
When a new pastor arrived... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
When a new pastor arrived at a small rural parish, she found the church's self-image was fragile.
He came to my door... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
He came to my door to visit on behalf of his sectarian outlook.
There are actually two... -- John 6:24-35 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
There are actually two kinds of bread: material -- helps us from without inwards; and spiritua
When the great Rabbi Israel... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
When the great Rabbi Israel Baal Shem-Tov saw misfortune threatening the Jews, it was his custom to
Hagar the Horrible and Lucky... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
Hagar the Horrible and Lucky Eddie were standing at the front door of a barricaded castle.
David has sinned. He... -- 2 Samuel 12:15b-24 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
David has sinned. He had stolen the wife of Uriah the Hittite, and Uriah was dead.
Our high school wrestling team... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
Our high school wrestling team, together with coaphing staff, cheerleaders and chaperones, 28 people
The State of Ohio has... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
The State of Ohio has fallen in line with several other states and passed a mandatory seat belt law.
It is not a... -- 2 Samuel 12:15b-24 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
"It is not a matter of mere theorizing or intellectual assent to certain facts.
Many years ago I conducted... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
Many years ago I conducted a funeral for a man who didn't attend church regularly.
I attended a lecture presented... -- Colossians 2:6-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
I attended a lecture presented by an archeologist.
Great persons are often... -- 2 Samuel 12:15b-24 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
Great persons are often ahead of their time in significant ways, or they break the bonds of a
Diogenes visited Plato one day... -- Colossians 2:6-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
Diogenes visited Plato one day and seeing that his floors were magnificently covered with plush carp
College days are fond memories... -- Colossians 2:6-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
College days are fond memories.
The little tyke was... -- Exodus 24:3-11 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
The little tyke was all dressed up, playing in the yard on a beautiful Sunday morning.
One day Dr. Norman Vincent... -- Colossians 2:6-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
One day Dr. Norman Vincent Peale walked through the streets of Hong Kong.
The Apostle Paul encouraged his... -- Colossians 2:6-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
The Apostle Paul encouraged his readers not to be deceived by false philosophies.
In early summer, there... -- Exodus 24:3-11 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
Anybody exploring new country, new... -- Colossians 2:6-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
Anybody exploring new country, new towns or villages, may have the good fortune to wonder through th
The Apostle Paul says in... -- Colossians 2:6-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
The Apostle Paul says in verse eight, "See to it, then, that no one enslaves you by means of
When I was a... -- Exodus 24:3-11 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C
When I was a youngster I remember cutting myself on purpose, and then intermingling my blood w

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John Jamison
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
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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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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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