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In our small town a... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - A -- 1999
In our small town a certain individual refused to believe that the space program was for real.
There was an Amish man... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
There was an Amish man who lived in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania.
William Barclay's commentary tells of... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
William Barclay's commentary tells of an ancient legend about Thomas.
One of the worst experiences... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
One of the worst experiences in life is the awareness that you have failed.
I believe that George Laird... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - A -- 1996
I believe that George Laird Hunt, in the Presbyterian Outlook, told of this experience: "The lady of
A conversation between two men... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - A -- 1996
A conversation between two men:
Thomas had always been Janet's... -- John 20:19-31 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
Thomas had always been Janet's favorite of the Twelve because of his doubt.
A few years ago an... -- John 20:19-31 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
A few years ago an artist painted a very impressive picture of Christ with the little children.
There was a discussion during... -- John 20:19-31 -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 1996
There was a discussion during a Sunday School class on the individuals Jesus chose to be his discipl
In Paul Tillich's brilliant essay... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
In Paul Tillich's brilliant essay The Courage To Be, he states that doubt is not the opposite of fai
What did Jesus' breath feel... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
What did Jesus' breath feel like; did it smell sweet and pleasant to the disciples' nostrils?
Many denominations have undergone liturgical... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
Many denominations have undergone liturgical renewal in recent years.
It was time for a... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
It was time for a young girl to go away to college. She had been raised in a Christian home.
Have you ever noticed that... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
Have you ever noticed that a gift implies responsibility?
I find that I can... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
I find that I can easily identify with Thomas.
In the NFL play-offs... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
In the NFL play-offs last year the Houston Oilers built a huge first half lead against the Buffalo B
We should not wonder at... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
We should not wonder at the skepticism of Thomas, who said, "Unless I see in his hands the print of
Susie enjoyed being in the... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Susie enjoyed being in the kindergarten class very much.
The 16th century German artist... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
The 16th century German artist, Albert Durer, is famous for his representations of biblical subjects
Los Angeles Dodgers' manager, Tommy... -- John 20:19-31 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Los Angeles Dodgers' manager, Tommy Lasorda likes to tell a story about when he was managing in the
(L,M,C)B... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1982
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(L,M,C)B... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1982
(L,M,C)"Brother Thomas, Without a Doubt!"1. Thomas doubted
(L,M,C)B... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1982
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(L,M,C)B... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1982
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P)Some of... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 1982
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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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Stan Purdum
Carlos Wilton
(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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