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The Verse -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Return To The Lord)
The Great Thanksgiving (Litany) -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Ask the children to come forward at the usual time for the children's sermon to avoid interrupting
The Great Thanksgiving (Preface) -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Ask the children to come forward at the appropriate time.
Candles -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(At the time when the acolytes usually come out to light the candles, call the children forward.)
The Great Thanksgiving (Holy, Holy, Holy) -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Bring a bag containing a Bible, a toy kids like to play with, and a delicate figurine to show the c
The words Of Institution -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(My preference was to have this during the regular children's sermon time.
The Lord's Prayer -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(At the regular time for the children's sermon, or following the prayer of the church when holy comm
At The Altar Rail -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(We have a tradition of encouraging parents to bring their children to the altar rail with them when
The Blessing -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Ask the children to come to the altar rail.)
Post Communion Hymn (Thank The Lord) -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Ask the children to come forward.
Post Communion Hymn (Lord, Now You Let ...) -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Ask the children to come forward.
Post Communion Prayer -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(When the children come forward, have a child's game with a spinner and a bag of goodies to pass out
The Benediction -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(When the children come forward, have a "Love" or "I Love You" stamp for each child, a large light b
Sent Forth -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(When the children come forward, have a badge of some type symbolizing a "deputy.
The Hymn Of Praise (This Is The Feast ...) -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Warn the organist ahead of time that you will have the children's sermon before the Hymn of Praise.
The Confession -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Before beginning the confession, ask the children to come forward.)
The Prayer Of The Day -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(After the Hymn of Praise ask the congregation to be seated and the children to come forward.
Postlude -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Ask an usher, an altar guild member, an acolyte and an organist - if practical - to come forward wh
The First Lesson -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Ask the children to come forward after the prayer of the day.
The Greeting -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Ask the children to come to the chancel after the entrance hymn.
The Psalm -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(If you or someone you know can play a guitar, make use of it as a stringed instrument.
The Kyrie - Part One -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(After the greeting, ask the children to come forward.
The Kyrie - Part Two -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
Does anyone still remember what Kyrie means?
The Second Lesson -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(If you have a letter carrier in your congregation, ask him to wear his uniform and deliver a letter
The Kyrie - Part Three -- Larry L. Sydow -- 1991
(Have the children assist you in leading the congregation in the first three parts of the Kyrie.

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Proper 8 -- Mark 5:21-43 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 2005
Mark 5:21-43
Proper 9 -- Mark 6:1-13 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 2005
Mark 6:1-13
Proper 10 -- Mark 6:14-29 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 2005
Mark 6:14-29
Proper 11 -- Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - B -- 2005
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Proper 12 -- John 6:1-21 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005
John 6:1-21
Proper 13 -- John 6:24-35 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 2005
John 6:24-35
Proper 14 -- John 6:35, 41-51 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 2005
John 6:35, 41-51
Proper 15 -- John 6:51-58 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B -- 2005
John 6:51-58
Proper 16 -- John 6:56-69 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 2005
John 6:56-69
Proper 17 -- Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 2005
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Proper 18 -- Mark 7:24-37 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 2005
Mark 7:24-37
Proper 19 -- Mark 8:27-38 -- William W. Helland -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 2005
Mark 8:27-38
Silence -- Revelation 8:1 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in
Christmas Eve -- Late And At Home -- John 14:27 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to
5:15 a.m. -- Mark 1:35 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went
At The Communion Rail -- Matthew 9:35-36 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in
At The Altar Rail -- Marriage -- Ephesians 5:31-32 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be
Birth -- Psalm 139:13-17 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together
Baptisms -- Romans 6:3-6, 11 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ
My First Experience With Death -- John 11:35 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
Jesus wept. -- John 11:35
Walking Away From A Grave -- 2 Timothy 4:7-8 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have
Home Communion -- Matthew 25:36 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
... I was sick and you took care of me ... -- Matthew 25:36
6 a.m. Bible Study -- 2 Timothy 3:16 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for
Cancer -- Psalm 23:4 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I
Wednesday Bible Study Small Group Time -- Isaiah 55:10-11 -- William C. Bartlett -- 2001
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not

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Goldilocks And The Three Bears Problem -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: So many situations call for finding the "happy medium" or the delicate balance
It's The Least You Can Do -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: What is the minimum expected behavior for a Christian?
Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 -- 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - B -- 2005
Revised Common 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Ash Wednesday -- Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 -- Carlos Wilton -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 2005
Revised Common Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10
You Can Learn To Like Spinach, Liver, And Theology -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: We need to overcome our resistance to Sunday school and Bible study.
I See What You Mean -- Larry Lange -- 2005
Factors Affecting "The Willing Suspension Of Disbelief"
First Sunday after Christmas Day -- Isaiah 61:10--62:3, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40 -- Carlos Wilton -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - B -- 2005
Revised Common Isaiah 61:10--62:3 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:22-40
Would Jesus Stretch The Truth? -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: Jesus used exaggeration in his teaching and for good reason.
What Did He Do That Was So Bad? -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: Why did anyone want to kill Jesus?
Who Do You Love Better: God Or Me? -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: What does it mean to love God more than your spouse or parent or child?
Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 -- 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2005
Revised Common 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21
The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 -- Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 -- Carlos Wilton -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B -- 2005
Revised Common Genesis 1:1-5 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11
A Bodyguard Named Jesus -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: It is certainly appropriate and important to ask ourselves what our motive is,
I Just Can't Listen Unless There's Something Happening! -- Larry Lange -- 2005
Including Visual And Musical Dimensions In Sermons Which Retell Biblical Stories
The Nativity of our Lord -- Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20 -- Carlos Wilton -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2005
Revised Common Isaiah 9:2-7 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20
A Sunday School For Adults Only! -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: Sunday school is not only for children, but also perhaps even more important f
Don't I Look Nice? -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: Our obsession with physical appearance does not fit with Christian values.
The Ubiquitous Nature Of Religion -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: Christians need to be reminded that religion or theology undergirds and encomp
Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 -- 2 Samuel 11:26--12:13a, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 2005
Revised Common 2 Samuel 11:26--12:13a Ephesians 4:1-16 John 6:24-35
Christ The King (Proper 29) -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Revelation 1:4b-8, John 18:33-37 -- Carlos Wilton -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 2005
Theme For The Day
From Inside A Really Big Empty -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: Because many of us do not recognize our need for God, we find substitutes (som
Confession is good for the soul. It's about telling the truth -- Larry Lange -- 2005
One of the requirements of the Doctor of Ministry process with which I never complied was developing
Improving The Species -- Genesis 6:1-4 -- George L. Murphy -- 2005
Improving The Species Genesis 6:1-4
Up Close And Personal -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: Unfortunately, until it affects us, we usually are not willing to get involved
Knock, Knock -- Who's There? -- Terry Cain -- 2005
Purpose Statement: How do we handle the religious zealots who knock at our door?

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Martyrdom Chic -- Acts 7:55-60 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
This story about Stephen is a hard one to preach about these days.
Breakdowns And Breakthroughs -- Genesis 22:1-14 -- Stan Purdum -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 2007
There are some recent studies on racism that offer important information about our thinking processe
The Music Of Christmas -- Luke 2:7-14 -- William Powell Tuck -- 2007
Have you ever thought how empty our celebration of Christmas would be without music?
Eat And Run -- Exodus 12:1-14 -- David Kalas -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A -- 2007
At some time or another, we've all had to hurry through a meal and hurry away from the table.
What Did The Turkey Say? (Or Contentious Communities) -- Isaiah 58:3-9a (9b-12) -- Tony S. Everett -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - A -- 2007
Here is a story that has been told for many years. Some of you may have heard it.
The Way And The Truth And The Life -- John 14:1-14 -- Lee Griess -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
The great American humorist, Will Rogers, had the reputation that he could make anyone laugh.
Dare To Be Different -- Romans 13:11-14 -- John N. Brittain -- First Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
A true story tells how the two sons of a ninety-year-old Fort Worth, Texas, woman were worried about
To An Unknown God -- Acts 17:22-31 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
Are you one of those people who always has a backup plan?
A Match Made In Heaven -- Genesis 29:15-28 -- David Kalas -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - A -- 2007
One of the great privileges of being a parish pastor is the opportunity to officiate at weddings.
Christmas And The Beast -- Isaiah 40:9-11 -- William Powell Tuck -- 2007
The passage in Matthew 2:13-20 about the slaughter of children by King Herod is usually bypassed by
Aprons Or Bibs -- Deuteronomy 30:15-20 -- Tony S. Everett -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - A -- 2007
Potluck dinners are wonderful!
Always With Us -- John 14:15-21 -- Lee Griess -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
On a hot southern night, some 150 years ago, a weary slave sat before a tar-paper shack and lifted h
Headed In The Right Direction -- Romans 15:4-13 -- John N. Brittain -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
If you don't know that Christmas is a couple of weeks away, you must be living underground.
Receiving The Power Of The Holy Spirit -- Acts 1:1-11 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Ascension of the Lord - A -- 2007
I love this story.
A Blessing In Disguise -- Genesis 32:22-31 -- David Kalas -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - A -- 2007
I wonder how many of us here are named after someone.
Can There Be Peace On Earth? -- Luke 2:8-14, John 14:27 -- William Powell Tuck -- 2007
Two thousand years ago an angelic chorus heralded the birth of Jesus with the words, "Peace on earth
The Hungry Monkey -- Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 -- Tony S. Everett -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - A -- 2007
During a meeting of the parish stewardship committee, members viewed a thirty-second video clip take
Connected To God -- Luke 24:44-53 -- Lee Griess -- Ascension of the Lord - A -- 2007
It's one of those stories that circulates around the internet.
Are We There Yet? -- James 5:7-10 -- John N. Brittain -- Third Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
"Are we there yet?
Are We There Yet? -- Acts 1:6-14 -- Schuyler Rhodes -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
On long family car trips, one of the favorite questions asked by children from the backseat is, "Are
Do You See What I See? -- Exodus 14:19-31 -- David Kalas -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - A -- 2007
In 1956, director/producer Cecil B.
Christmas Gifts -- Matthew 2:1-11 -- William Powell Tuck -- 2007
The words have been asked, will be asked, and you will respond in one way or another.
Losers, Weepers -- Isaiah 49:8-16a -- Tony S. Everett -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - A -- 2007
All of us have experienced the pain of loss in many different forms.
Pentecost ... Again! -- 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 -- Steven E. Albertin -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 2007
They had been waiting so long for this.
One In Faith And One In Service -- John 17:1-11 -- Lee Griess -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
A few choice words -- that's what Jesus gives us this morning -- a few choice words about our lives

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Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Morality
Mom Is More Than A 3-Lettered Word -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
"A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary." (Dorothy Herbert)
Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
The act of evangelism is the overflow of the Spirit in a person's heart.
Strike Three, You're Out! -- Matthew 18:15-20 -- Constance Berg -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A -- 2001
It was a difficult issue: LaTonya was a beloved woman who had been asked to watch the church nursery
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Friendship
Mom Is More Than A 3-Lettered Word -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Motherhood is woman's greatest achievement.
The Faith Of Rachel Bella Calof -- Romans 5:1-11 -- Constance Berg -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 2001
This passage fits the life of Rachel Bella Kahn Calof.
Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
My human best filled with the Spirit's best is a tremendous motto for life.
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Decision
Mom Is More Than A 3-Lettered Word -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Mothers help set the morals that develop character in their children.
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Word
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Sacrifice
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Christmas -- Image Of God
Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Holiness makes us morally fit for heaven.
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Joy Joy is not the absence of suffering, but the presence of God.
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Mother
Mom Is More Than A 3-Lettered Word -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
A mother needs to teach her children that a basic value system comes from God.
Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
When the Holy Spirit comes, a hungering for excellence is the result.
Forgiveness -- Matthew 18:21-35 -- Constance Berg -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - A -- 2001
Jessie worked at a grocery store after school.
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Friendship
Mom Is More Than A 3-Lettered Word -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
"Simply having children does not make mothers." (A. Shedd in Salt from My Attic)
That Which Is Good And Right And True -- Ephesians 5:8-14 -- Constance Berg -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 2001
Many, many people have tried to give a formula for the secret of happiness.
Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
"The Holy Spirit is God at work." (Dwight L. Moody)
Open Doors: Illustrations, Quotes, And Quips -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Decision
Mom Is More Than A 3-Lettered Word -- Derl G. Keefer -- 2001
Moms are like lighthouses -- they always send out light.

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Christmas Day -- Isaiah 52:7-10 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 -- 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15) 16-20 (11:14-15), 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1, Mark 3:20-35 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 2005
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15) 16-20 (11:14-15) Theme: Have Your Own Way Instead
NULL -- 2 Chronicles 31:10 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: And Azariah the chief priest, from the family of Zadok, answered, "Since the people
Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 -- Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22) -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 2005
Call To WorshipPsalm 34:1-8 Leader:
Third Sunday in Advent -- Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Theme: View From A Height -- Isaiah 40:21-31 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship (Isaiah 40:31)
Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 -- 1 Samuel 15:7--18:5, 10-16, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
Second Sunday In Advent -- Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Mark 1:1-8, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
Call To WorshipBased on the Genesis 17 passage. Leader:
NULL -- 2 Corinthians 8:2, 7, 12 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: Out of their most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty wel
Christmas Day -- Psalm 98 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Do Overs / Blind Man's Bluff / So What's That Like? -- 1 Samuel 15:34--16:13, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17, Mark 4:26-34 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - B -- 2005
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 15:34--16:13 Theme: Do Overs
NULL -- Ezra 3:3 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar on its foundati
Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 -- Ruth 1:1-8, Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12:28-34, Psalm 146 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - B -- 2005
Call To WorshipPsalm 146 Leader: Praise the Lord.People:
Third Sunday in Advent -- Psalm 126 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Theme: If Only -- 2 Kings 5:1-14 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 -- 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 4:26-34, Psalm 130 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
Saints Through The Ages -- Mary Lu Warstler -- 2005
A Service Of Hymns And Readings For Reformation/All Saints Day
All Saints Day -- Isaiah 25:6-9, Revelation 21:1-6a, John 11:32-44, Psalm 24 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- All Saints Day - B -- 2005
Call To WorshipRevelation 21:1-6 (The Message) Leader:
NULL -- 2 Corinthians 9:10, 11 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and incre
Christmas Day -- Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12) -- Robert S. Jarboe -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Theme: The Harder They Fall -- 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
NULL -- Nehemiah 10:32 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister and Congregation: "We assume the responsibility for carrying out the commands to give a
Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 -- Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44, Psalm 127 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
Third Sunday in Advent -- Luke 1:46b-55 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Bulletin Insert for First Sunday in Advent for Year B -- Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
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Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
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As I write this, world events have inspired any number of Christians in my area to speculate that these are clear signs of the end. By the time you read this those great events will be history, but don’t worry, stuff is happening as you read this that is causing some to speculate those current events are clear signs of the end.
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Have you ever experienced the presence of God? Have you felt, seen, heard, smelled, tasted or known in some way that the Creator was near?

My colleague Becky Ardell Downs, pastor of John Knox Presbyterian Church in Houston, tells of a time forty years ago when she was attending the funeral of her uncle in the Chicago suburbs. He had died of multiple sclerosis at a relatively young age.
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Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. (Luke 24:50-51)

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Have you ever come across a piece of scripture that you really just didn’t know what to do with? Everything you read before it makes sense, and everything after it, but that one passage just sits there staring at you, almost defying you to understand why it is there and what it means.
Stan Purdum
Both Psalms 47 and 93 (the alternative psalm for this day) are enthronement psalms, praise hymns celebrating God's rule over the nations. They were most likely used on festal occasions when Israel again declared that God was its king.

While Psalm 47 was for Israel's celebration, verses 1-2 call all the nations of earth to recognize God as their monarch as well. Verses 3-4, however, return to the specific relationship between God and Israel.

David H. Webb
Today is Ascension Sunday.

Today we commemorate the day when Jesus bid farewell to his followers and friends and ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father.

In some ways it's an anxious day. "How will we go on without him?" they surely whispered among themselves. "How can we possibly maintain the strength and perspective -- the motivation to live according to his teachings and promises? How can we live with determination and purpose if he is not here to sustain us?"

John T. Ball
One of the blessings of God is the gift of writing, of putting our thoughts and observations on clay tablets or jars, on parchment, or on paper. Scholars are not certain when humans first began to write. Many think it happened in Samaria, the civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates, now modern-day Iraq. It may have happened about 3000 B.C.E. Nor is there a consensus on how writing was first used. It may have come from Shamans using it to pass on their skills and secrets. Or writing could have originated as a means to inventory the goods of merchants.
Mark J. Molldrem
Mark -- warlike

Shirley -- bright meadow

Jennifer -- fair lady

Jeffrey -- God's peace

Jesus -- God saves

What's in a name? Ever since God gave Adam the privilege of naming all the creatures, humankind has had a fascination with names. Names are important. Parents take great care when they select a name for their baby. They know the name will be with this new person for a lifetime and will identify him or her to other people.
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
It simply was unthinkable that the appearances of Jesus should grow fewer and fewer after Easter until they finally 'petered out' and melted away. That would have effectively weakened the faith of all people who had seen him. There had to come a day of dividing -- when Jesus of earth became Christ of heaven.
Richard E. Gribble
Many years ago one of the most popular shows on weekly television was Mission Impossible. Each episode of the show opened in a similar way. The head of the Impossible Missions Force, or IMF for short, would be found alone in some isolated office, home, or similar space. He would find a large manilla envelope, generally hidden in a desk drawer or possibly in a safe. Inside the envelope he would find materials that described the next mission of his IMF team. There would be lots of printed material, photographs of the principal people involved, and often maps to show various locations.

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Janice B. Scott
Sandy wasn't very good at prayer. Privately he thought it was probably a waste of time, although when things went really wrong he always found himself praying. He wasn't sure that God ever heard his prayers.

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