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Our confirmation class was asked... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1999
Our confirmation class was asked to do four things. 1.
A certain man had sent... -- Revelation 12:7-12 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
A certain man had sent away for a specially trained golden retriever.
Saint Peter sat in his... -- Revelation 12:7-12 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Saint Peter sat in his celestial office and wondered at the sad state of affairs on earth.
When the Nazis were defeated... -- Revelation 12:7-12 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
When the Nazis were defeated in Europe, Hitler took his own life.
Two famous women -- Mother Teresa... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Two famous women -- Mother Teresa and Imelda Marcos.
A couple made an appointment... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
A couple made an appointment with their pastor to discuss a problem that they were having with their
In Arabia, shortly after colts... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
In Arabia, shortly after colts are born, they are entrusted to a trainer who uses only a bugle to le
More than we realize our... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
More than we realize our lives are surrounded by symbols of authority.
Angrily Sarah slammed down the... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Angrily Sarah slammed down the telephone receiver while Kevin was in mid-sentence on the other end o
At the zoo in Hanover... -- Luke 10:17-20 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
At the zoo in Hanover, Germany, there was an African bull elephant.
Two old friends went bear... -- Luke 10:17-20 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Two old friends went bear hunting together. They both boasted of prowess as bear hunters.
It's easy to become confused... -- Luke 10:17-20 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
It's easy to become confused in life about what really matters.
Jesus has an interesting reaction... -- Luke 10:17-20 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Jesus has an interesting reaction to the disciples' joy and their newly-acquired authority.
One man was having a... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
One man was having a very bad day on the golf course.
Jim Crane wrote a cartoon... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Jim Crane wrote a cartoon book, On Edge.
Many people have received world... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Many people have received world acclaim from the multitudes. The list is almost endless.
For JoyWe know... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
For JoyWe know we cannot live unless we die,
The scandal of the Christian... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
The scandal of the Christian church has been its divisiveness.
The Bible tells us that... -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
The Bible tells us that after the Israelites crossed the sea and escaped from Egypt, they entered a
The Israelites were needy, like... -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
The Israelites were needy, like children wanting what they want, not considering what they need.
Two businesspersons in the twenty... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Two businesspersons in the twenty-eight percent tax bracket went into the church sanctuary to pray.
When Moses drew water from... -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
When Moses drew water from a rock for the thirsty pilgrims on the way to Canaan, he gave them hope i
Anyone who has toured the... -- Hosea 11:1-11 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Anyone who has toured the beautiful English countryside, has probably made an effort to visit Covent
In Mrs. Reed's third grade... -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
In Mrs. Reed's third grade class, being first in line was the goal of every child.

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Dead Or Alive -- Exodus 17:1-7, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32 -- George L. Murphy -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
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Object: An orange and a lemon that are about the same size and shape, a knife, a cutting board, orange and yellow paint, and some paper towels. Prepare the fruit by painting the lemon orange, and the orange, yellow. The more alike they look, the better.

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Wayne Brouwer
Tinkerbell is the delightful sprite in Peter Pan who drifts between the world of senses and the world of magic. She sprinkles “fairy dust” to make children fly; she sparkles around Peter Pan as a comrade adventurer.

Once, in one episode of a televised version of Peter Pan, Tin­kerbell ingested some poison. There was nothing to be seen of her, tiny thing that she was, other than the brightness of her little light. But with the poison, her light began to fade. Before our very eyes she grew dimmer, pulsing with a weakening glow.
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Acts 9:36-43
Cryonics is an interesting and, if I’m honest, disturbing practice. You might be wondering, what is cryonics? The aim of cryonics, according to Dennis Kowalski, the president of the Cryonics Institute in Michigan, is to “keep bodies in a stable, preserved state until the necessary medical technology arrives.” As of June 1, 2024, there were about five hundred people who have tried to keep themselves preserved for future medical advances to revive.

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Peter Andrew Smith
“Hello, Peter. Come on in to the office,” Pastor Carl held open the door for him. “Oh, don’t worry about your shoes.”

“They’re muddy and I really should take them off,” Peter said. “Besides if I don’t, I’ll be hearing my mother’s voice telling me to take them off before coming into your office.”

Pastor Carl smiled. “Fair enough.”

After a few moments, Peter took the offered seat across from Pastor Carl.

“So how are you finding our church?” Pastor Carl asked. “I know you mentioned we’re a bit more casual and smaller than you are used to.”

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:


Jesus said that he gives eternal life to those who follow him. As we worship God today, let us believe in his words so that we too may enjoy the Life that he offers.



Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we leave you out of our lives.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we are disappointed because you don't answer prayers in the way that we wish.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we refuse to believe that you still act in our lives today.

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David E. Leininger
Women have always been uniquely important in the life of the church, whether or not men want to admit it. It started with Mary. Women were accorded special status during Jesus' ministry; in fact, it was probably women who were major financial supporters of the itinerant rabbi and his friends. Women were the first witnesses to the resurrection. This is not a feminist statement but a factual statement: from the first day to this day, if it were not for the women, there would be no church. It is that simple.

Donald Charles Lacy
History shows that people are invariably looking for Messiahs or Christs. There is that special person who is to come among them and, in a sense, do for them what they cannot do for themselves. Even for years after our Lord arose from the dead and ascended -- yes, and still at this moment -- people are looking.

Henry F. Woodruff
Now you can't even trust the police. When I was a child growing up in Texas, everyone knew how to spot the police cars: they were big old Ford Crown Victorias, painted black with white doors, sporting black wall tires with little moon hubcaps -- or, if they really wanted to be sneaky and fool you, they were big old Ford Crown Victorias painted gray, with whip antennas and license plates that read "City" on them. You could bet the farm on it. Now all that has changed. Police cars are all different makes and models and colors.
Clyde W. Wentzell
1. O my Good Shepherd, O Lord of my soul,
Keep me forever beneath your control.
In right paths lead me for your name’s sake.
All the best choices, Lord, help me to make.

2. When through dark valleys my walk is severe,
Keep me from evil, Lord, ever be near.
Your rod and staff, my discipline be,
O my Good Shepherd, keep watch over me.

3. You spread a table of bountiful store.
Rich are your mercies and love evermore.
Oil on the head, anointing most pure,
Flows in abundance as your love is sure.

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