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Worship

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Epiphany 9 / Ordinary Time 9 -- 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10, Psalm 96:1-9 -- Julia Ross Strope -- 2009
They who sing pray twice. -- Saint Augustine
The Epiphany Of Our Lord -- Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 2009
The light of truth is in the skies. Or it may be only a shadow.
Ash Wednesday -- Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21, Psalm 51:1-17 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Ash Wednesday - C -- 2009
A single song is being reflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 -- Isaiah 62:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11, Psalm 36:5-10 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
Epiphany 6 / Ordinary Time 6 -- Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26, Psalm 1 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
The Transfiguration Of Our Lord (Last Sunday After Epiphany) -- Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2, Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a), Psalm 99 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
Epiphany 5 / Ordinary Time 5 -- Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13), 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11, Psalm 138 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
The Baptism Of Our Lord / Epiphany 1 / Ordinary Time 1 -- Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, Psalm 29 -- Julia Ross Strope -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
Epiphany 8 / Ordinary Time 8 -- Isaiah 55:10-13, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Luke 6:39-49, Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - C -- 2009
Wisdom comes from God; wisdom is with God forever. Who can count raindrops or sand?
Epiphany 7 / Ordinary Time 7 -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Luke 6:27-38, Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.

Drama

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The Centurion At The Cross -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Dressed in Roman uniform, wearing or carrying his helmet, he walks in, removing his helmet if he
A Guard At The Tomb -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(He enters and stands with his back to the audience.
Eve -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Eve walks in holding a small, old-looking shovel or hand trowel.
Rebecca -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(She sits at a table on which sits a pot.
Sarah -- Richard A. Eddy -- 2009
(Sarah enters purposefully, carrying a bowl, plate, or cup and is headed somewhere in a hurry.
A Brief Skit About Friendship -- Proverbs 31 -- Julia Ross Strope -- 2009
Characters Reader 1 -- male or female
Hanging Of The Greens Service -- Julia Ross Strope -- 2009
(This is a "hanging of the greens" service for worship.
Coffee Shop Christmas Eve -- Julia Ross Strope -- 2009
Characters Rebecca Lucy Sarah Gail Jeff Grandma
Open Auditions -- Dean A. Anderson -- 2008
Theme We all have a role to play in the Christmas story.
The Ad Vent Wheat -- Frank Ramirez -- 2008
The Ad Vent Wheat Characters Courtney Alexis

Sermon

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Into The Wilderness -- Luke 4:1-13 -- Wayne Brouwer -- First Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
Jesus was tempted.
Hearing A Familiar Voice -- John 10:22-30 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
As parents of three wonderful daughters, my wife and I can sympathize with the couple who sent their
Messiah's Community -- John 20:19-31 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Second Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
In his widely-read testimony, Man’s Search for Meaning, famed psychiatrist Viktor Frankl remembered
The Divine Mission -- John 17:20-26 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
A friend of mine taught ethics at a Christian college.
Faces At A Funeral -- John 18:1--19:42 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Good Friday - C -- 2021
During the nineteenth century, all Oxford graduates were required to translate a portion of the Gree
Living Through Hard Times -- 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10 -- Bonnie Bates -- Ash Wednesday - C -- 2021
Sometimes it is hard for us to accept the hardships of this life.
In The Mirror -- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - C -- 2021
The first birth is extraordinarily exciting, isn’t it?
The Accent Of Heaven -- John 13:31-35 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
She opened our eyes to the way that civilizations unfold and develop.
The Beginning And The End -- Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 -- Bonnie Bates -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
This reading from the book of Revelation, the vision of John, reminds us that Jesus is the beginning
Starting Over -- John 21:1-19 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Third Sunday of Easter - C -- 2021
Sometimes the healing of our hurts starts only when we find another song to sing.

Children's sermon

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2 Corinthians 9:15 -- 2 Corinthians 9:15 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! -- 2 Corinthians 9:15
Philippians 4:4 -- Philippians 4:4 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. -- Philippians 4:4
Luke 12:34 -- Luke 12:34 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. -- Luke 12:34
1 Corinthians 16:14 -- 1 Corinthians 16:14 -- Cathy A. Liening -- 2008
Let all that you do be done in love. -- 1 Corinthians 16:14
Does God Use Children? -- 2 Kings 5:1-3, John 6:5-13 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture References
Beauty That's All In The Family -- Romans 10:15b -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference
Does God Have Fun? -- Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
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All Things Work Together For Good -- Romans 8:28a -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
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David And The Giant -- 1 Samuel 17:37a -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture References
Can I Give Enough? -- Mark 12:41-44 -- Marti Kramer Suddarth -- 2007
Scripture Reference

Worship Service

Preaching

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Lent 4 -- Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day
Lent 5 -- Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 5:5-10, John 12:20-33 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day With God, you get more than what you asked for.
Lent 1 -- Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15 -- Mark Ellingsen -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day
Epiphany 5 -- Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day God's in control, even in tough and changing times.
Epiphany 4 -- Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Prophetic authority. Collect of the Day
Baptism of Our Lord -- Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 -- Mark Ellingsen -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Baptism and new life! Collect of the Day
Epiphany 3 -- Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Now is the time! Collect of the Day
Transfiguration of Our Lord -- 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Christ be glorified! Collect of the Day
Ash Wednesday -- Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day Sorrow for sin in the midst of meaninglessness.
Epiphany 2 -- 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51 -- Mark Ellingsen -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 2011
Theme of the Day God is present unexpectedly in all spheres of life!

Stories

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Eyes Up! -- Luke 21:25-36 -- David E. Leininger -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 2009
A bit of a contrast, isn't it? The sweet strains of "Away In A Manger" followed by "...
The Trouble With Stables -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- David E. Leininger -- The Nativity of our Lord - C -- 2009
What do you know about stables? They are not pretty places. The light is not that good.
They Are Biting -- Luke 5:1-11 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - C -- 2009
Two guys go on a fishing trip.
Life After Life -- 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - C -- 2009
In an ever-lengthening pastoral ministry, I have had occasion to officiate more funerals than I can
Silly Goose -- Colossians 3:12-17 -- David E. Leininger -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - C -- 2009
Great words -- as succinct a description as can be found anywhere of what we are called to be and do
Life In The Valley -- Luke 9:28-36 (37-43a) -- David E. Leininger -- Transfiguration Sunday - C -- 2009
The story of the transfiguration is one of those passages that have given the phrase "mountaintop ex
The Church Should Go To Hell! -- Luke 4:1-13 -- David E. Leininger -- First Sunday in Lent - C -- 2009
Many churches, as part of their routine of worship, engage in the "passing of the peace." The practi
The Gospel By Starlight -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 2009
"Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?
The Call Of God -- Jeremiah 1:4-10 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - C -- 2009
If you were to ask a group of people to take pencil and paper and sketch a portrait of an Old Testam
The Business Of The Church -- Galatians 1:1-12 -- David E. Leininger -- 2009
Is there one simple answer to the question "What is the business of the church"?

Prayer

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Thanksgiving Sunday (1) -- 2003
God of our pilgrim parents,we thank you for the legacy of this land:
Easter (1) -- 2003
How beautiful are the lilies of the field, O God;how gracefully do they sway in the wind
Palm Sunday (1) -- 2003
Down from the Mount of Olives you come, O Lord,riding on a burro.
Epiphany (1) -- 2003
O God of the morning star,Creator of the day,
Christmas (1) -- 2003
How great is your love, O God,to send us your Son.
Advent (1) -- 2003
O God, it is the Season of Adventand we are waiting ...
For The Word Of God (1) -- 2003
O God of Truth, your Word has reached us through the
Prayers For The Journey (1) -- 2003
Like dormant seeds in winter soil, we wait for your
Autumn (1) -- 2003
Great God of autumn splendor, flashing color, and
All Seasons (1) -- 2003
Tender and Merciful Creator,the seasons of our lives are ever-changing and

Devotional

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Proper 10 / Pentecost 8 / Ordinary Time 15 -- Psalm 82 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2009
How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? -- Psalm 82:2
Proper 10 / Pentecost 8 / Ordinary Time 15 -- Colossians 1:1-14 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2009
Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yo
Proper 10 / Pentecost 8 / Ordinary Time 15 -- Luke 10:25-37 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2009
Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robb
Proper 11 / Ordinary Time 16 -- Amos 8:1-12 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - C -- 2009
The time is surely coming, says the Lord God, when I will send a famine on the land; not a famine
Proper 11 / Pentecost 9 / Ordinary Time 16 -- Psalm 52 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - C -- 2009
See the one who would not take refuge in God, but trusted in abundant riches, and sought refuge i
Proper 14 / Pentecost 12 / Ordinary Time 19 -- Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2009
Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will sh
Proper 13 / Pentecost 11 / Ordinary Time 18 -- Colossians 3:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - C -- 2009
So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated a
Proper 13 / Pentecost 11 / Ordinary Time 18 -- Luke 12:13-21 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - C -- 2009
... for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.
Proper 14 / Pentecost 12 / Ordinary Time 19 -- Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2009
... even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood.
Proper 14 / Pentecost 12 / Ordinary Time 19 -- Luke 12:32-40 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - C -- 2009
Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief

Poems

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Proper 14 -- John 6:35, 41-51 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1990
Questions, questions, always questions,Most of them begin with, 'How?'
Advent 4 -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Andrew Daughters -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
Ann’s daughter, Mary,had a great vision:a messenger angel,bearing a promise.
Sunday of the Passion -- Mark 14:1--15:47 -- Andrew Daughters -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1990
In the shadows of the gardenkneels the darker shadow yetof a man upon his knees
Advent 3 -- John 1:6-8, 19-28 -- Andrew Daughters -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 1990
There are many men seek powerand pursue it all their lives,
Palm Sunday -- Mark 1:1-11 -- Andrew Daughters -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1990
When trave’ling to Jerusalemthey came to Bethany.Th’ apostles were instructed
Proper 12 -- Mark 6:45-52 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990
Jesus came across the wateras th’ apostles rowed in vain,
Proper 28 -- Mark 13:14-23 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 1990
Come follow the Fuhrerand learn to saluteand to march with a flag and a gun
Palm Sunday -- Matthew 26:14-66 -- Andrew Daughters -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1990
Whoever first put up a crossand hung a man thereon,was in the devil’s service
Pentecost -- John 20:19-23 -- Andrew Daughters -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1990
Jesus said to his apostles,'Peace be with you, peace.
Proper 12 -- John 6:1-15 -- Andrew Daughters -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1990
Mother, you could never guess.It’s a miracle, no less.

Pastoral Resources

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Building A Church -- 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: Worldwide Communion Sunday, any Sunday
Adding A Drop Of Love -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day: The First Sunday of Lent or One Great Hour of Sharing
Yesterday I Stomped On A Frog -- Isaiah 42:5 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
What To Do With A Chocolate Chip Cookie? -- Isaiah 58:6-10 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Halloween Crop Walk or any
Love Conquers All -- Romans 12:17-21, Luke 23:32-34 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Appropriate Day or Season: Easter, any Sunday
Overcoming Temptation -- Exodus 20 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
The Good Samaritan,* Part I -- Luke 10:25-37 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
The Loving Warlock (The Good Samaritan, Part II) -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Introduction: This time we'll retell the story of the Good Samaritan as Jesus might have told
Baa-Baa -- Luke 15:1-7 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any
Devils Are For Sale, Aren't They? -- Matthew 6:13 -- Richard J. Coleman -- 2002
Season: Any

Children's program

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God's Pentecost Pantry -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's Helps
This Year's Most Distinguished Water Person Contest -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipants Master/Mistress of Ceremony Miriam
Celebrating God's Gift Of Hope -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsNarrator
Hats Off To Jesus! -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsPreparation
Dem Bones -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's Helps
I Am The Vine: A Harvest Of Worship -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipantsLeader (Gardener)
God's Advent Rainbow -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Leader's HelpsParticipants Leader
The Gifts Of Blessing From Faith, Hope, And Love -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
Worship ServiceLeader's HelpsParticipants
January -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1999
1. Women Of The Light
Hooray for May (May) -- Judy Gattis Smith -- 1977
Order of Service

Pageant

Adult study

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The Resurrection Of The Body -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
The Forgiveness Of Sins -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
The Holy Catholic Church -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
We have stretched from the sublime, soaring through the heights of creation with almighty God; we ha
The Holy Ghost -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in the Holy Ghost...."
The Communion Of Saints -- David E. Leininger -- 2008
"I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of Saints...." Those last two
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Fourth Commandment -- Exodus 20:12 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
The first table of the Law (Commandments One through Three) deals with our relationship with God.
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Fifth Commandment -- Exodus 20:13 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
The Fifth Commandment speaks against murder.
Prohibitions And Invitations In The Sixth Commandment -- Exodus 20:14 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
There are many misunderstandings of adultery in our society.
Prohibititions And Invitations In The Seventh Commandment -- Exodus 20:15 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
A man once sent an unsigned letter to the Internal Revenue Service with no return address.
Prohibition And Invitations In The Eighth Commandment -- Exodus 20:16, Matthew 7:1-5 -- Ron Lavin -- 2005
Martin Luther says that the meaning of the Eighth Commandment is:

Youth Resources

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Wings Of Eagles -- Proverbs 29:23 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:Narrow Way McRayCoach PoundersThree ToughsThree Passersby
Two Doors -- Matthew 7:13-14 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:The Voice of ChoiceAthleteCheatMarried coupleInquirer
The Repair -- James 1:22 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:TillySeymourSetting:Tilly's kitchen
The Remnant -- Romans 14:10 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:Herbert Funkhauser, Roving ReporterFirst FundySecond Fundy
The Project -- Proverbs 12:15 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:ThomasMyrtleScruggsEloiseThomas:
Lifemodes Of The Affluent And Illustrious -- Proverbs 23:4-5 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Characters:James BleachWinthrop J. Charleton IIIHarry Silverspoon
Images -- Galatians 1:10 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
This sketch is not really about politics, although it could apply.
The Role Of Discipline -- 1 Corinthians 9:25 -- Robert Alan Ward -- 1998
Hattie:Hi, Earl. I hear you're not leading the junior highs in music anymore.

Monologues

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Mary's Song -- Luke 1:5-56 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Some mighty strange things have happened in our family during the past few months.
The Complaining Prophet -- Jeremiah 7:1-7 -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
I can still remember the words which started me out on my unwilling journey: "Before I formed you in
Chapter Five -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
The world is often cruel to children and other innocents. It did not end with Herod.
Chapter Four -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Certainly there are many stories in Scripture which should be presented from the perspective of the
Chapter Three -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Old Testament prophets are often depicted as stern preachers of doom.
Chapter Two -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Some books of Scripture present us with quite a challenge if we wish to present our audience with a
Chapter Twelve -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
So much of what we hear about politicians and world leaders causes us to question whether there are
Chapter Eleven -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Most informed church people of my generation have at least heard of Albert Schweitzer.
Chapter Ten -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
Often, those remembered as heroes by the church have been clergy.
Chapter One -- David G. Rogne -- 2001
How does one take an old and familiar story regarding supernatural events that took place centuries

Church Programs

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Lenten Hopes -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
Women Blessing Through Marriage -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
A Humorous Look At Some Hopeful Women -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
A Sundae Treat -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps
God's Picnic Basket -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- 1995
Leader's Helps

Meditations

Candlelighting service

Biblical Studies

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Celebration -- Luke 15:22-24 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
Homecoming -- Luke 15:20-21 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
The Turning Point -- Luke 15:18-19 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
Homesickness -- Luke 15:17-19 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
Confused, Alone, And Lost -- Luke 15:13-15 -- John A. Stroman -- 2004
Commentary
The Shepherd God -- Psalm 23:1 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
There is the ancient spring of Air Farah lying northeast of
The Shepherd God Comes To Earth -- John 1:14 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
When John writes "Logos" or "Word" in the first chapter of his
The Final Dimensions Of Life -- Psalm 23:6 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
What a climax: "Goodness and mercy all the days of my life;"
God's Extravagance -- Psalm 23:5 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
Yesterday, I walked on a cold winter afternoon, but I was
Sustained In Time Of Difficulty -- Psalm 23:5 -- Robert G. Tuttle -- 1993
How can the past speak to the present? How can the ancient

Humor

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Something Better -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
In the movie Green Pastures, there were heavenly scenes portrayed as described by an illitera
When I've Gone The Last Mile Of The Way -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
One night I had a dream.
You Are Not Home, Yet -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Samuel Morrison, a missionary who served twenty years in Africa, was retiring and on his way home.
But In Spite Of ... -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
What a drastic sign of racism and hatred has been the burning of Black churches, predominantly in th
Daughter Of Independence -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Probably no other emblem has had a more profound effect upon the American people than the Statue of
The Tidal Bore -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
At Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, one can witness this most unusual phenomenon: the tidal bore from
Goodwill Industries -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
Elmer E. Helmes had graduated from Boston University School of Theology in A.D.
Old Faithful -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
The main attraction at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is a geyser shooting hot steam in the ai
Where Do You Think You Are? -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
A well-known gangster burglar died and in the next world found things to be very pleasant.
Crackers And Cheese -- Psalm 103:2-5 -- Don R. Yocom -- 2000
An old story often told but without much application was the one about a poor immigrant coming to Am

Faith Development

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Plans For Your Welfare -- Jeremiah 29:11 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Listen to me, you islands;hear this, you distant nations:
Do You Need To Be Baptized -- John 3:5 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Grace Livingstone was nervous about what the pastor would say about the necessity of being baptized.
New Testament Baptism -- Matthew 28:18-20 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
What did Jesus mean when he spoke these words?
Not Ashamed Of The Gospel -- Romans 1:16-17 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Grace said, "No, sorry, I can't make it," to Mary Anderson's invitation to come to her house for cof
Saved By The Word -- Romans 10:8b-17 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
In this Bible passage we meet Saint Paul's clear vision of salvation through the word of God.
Your Word Is A Lamp To My Feet -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Oh, how I love your law!I meditate on it all day long.
Hope -- Jeremiah 29:11 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
The original context of this passage was the Babylonian Captivity of the Jews.
Grace -- Ephesians 2:4-10 -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Grace is freely given to us when we don't deserve it.
The Sacrament And The Prodigal -- Ron Lavin -- 2004
Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him.

Bible Study

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Make Proper Requests -- 1 Samuel 8:1-22 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons and make them serve
Outgrow Your Blessings -- Joshua 17:11-18 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
You are numerous and very powerful.
Forgiveness Under The Shadow -- Matthew 26:69-75 -- Forrest E. Chaffee -- 2009
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard.
Shout The News -- 2 Kings 6:24-25 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
When they reached the edge of the camp, not a man was there, for the Lord had caused the Arameans
Mature In Christ -- Acts 8:26-40 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
The Spirit told Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it." Then Philip ran up to the chariot
Renew Faith -- 1 Kings 18:19-41, 44 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
So Elijah said, "Go and tell Ahab, 'Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.'
Open Eyes Of Faith -- 2 Kings 6:8-23 -- K. D. Weaver -- 2009
When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horse
Intensive Care -- Part Two -- Psalm 23:4-6 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with m
No More Stingy Hosannas -- Psalm 107 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
O give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever!
The Good Now Days! -- Psalm 46, Matthew 28:16-20 -- Stephen M. Crotts -- 2008
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. -- Psalm 46:1

Children's Resources

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Jesus' Trial Before The Sanhedrin -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorCaiaphasWitness 1Witness 2
Jesus Predicts Things To Come -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorJamesJohnPeter
Jesus Anointed By Mary -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorThomasJudasJesus
Jesus Cleanses The Temple -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorPeterJesusMoney Changer
Jesus Enters Jerusalem -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorWoman 1Man 1Man 2
Jesus And Lazarus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
CharactersNarratorThomasJesusMartha
Jesus And Blind Bartimaeus -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus' Parable Of The Good Samaritan -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus And The Mother Of James And John -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Jesus And The Rich Young Man -- Robert Lakey -- 2005
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Self Help

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Fathering In Feminist Times -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Fashionable Fatherhood -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for t
The Liberated Women Companions Of Jesus -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
And also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, fro
The Struggle To Honor Fathers -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"But you say, 'If anyone tells his father or his mother, What you would have gained from me is given
What's A Father To Do? -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her ...
The Inward Woman -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of hair, decoration of gold and wearing of fine
From Generation To Generation: The Faith Of Our Mothers -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your moth
Families, Motherhood, And Apple Pie -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it." -- Luke 8:21
America, Apple Pie, And The Disposable Mother -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
"If a man tells his father or his mother, what you would have gained from me is Corban (that is, giv
Fashionable Motherhood -- Maurice A. Fetty -- 2001
A good wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels ...

Liturgy

Illustration

Spirituality

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Apocalyptic Moments -- Galatians 5:22-23 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
The fruit of the Spirit is.... -- Galatians 5:22-23
Every Shot I Ever Hit -- 1 Corinthians 11:24b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Do this in remembrance of me. -- 1 Corinthians 11:24b
Be The Ball -- Galatians 2:20 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
... I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. -- Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
Take Dead Aim -- Hebrews 12:2 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus. -- Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
The Downside Of The Practice -- Performance Equation -- Romans 8:28 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God....
The Upside Of The Practice-- Performance Equation -- Galatians 6:7b -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
You reap whatever you sow. -- Galatians 6:7b
Equipped To Play -- Ephesians 6:11 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Put on the whole armor of God. -- Ephesians 6:11
Take Some Lessons -- 2 Timothy 3:16 -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful.... -- 2 Timothy 3:16
The First Hole -- Robert R. Kopp -- 2000
Awe came upon everyone.... -- Acts 2:43

Biblical Study

Inspirational

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Some to honor and some to dishonor -- 2 Timothy 2:20 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Some to honor and some to dishonor
Stick out your tongue -- Isaiah 57:4 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Stick out your tongue Location: Isaiah 57:4 (NRSV)
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak -- Matthew 26:41 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
Spare the rod and spoil the child -- Proverbs 13:24 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Spare the rod and spoil the child
Sour grapes -- Ezekiel 18:2 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Sour grapes Location: Ezekiel 18:2
Signs of the times -- Matthew 16:3 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Signs of the times Location: Matthew 16:3
Separate the sheep from the goats -- Matthew 25:32 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Separate the sheep from the goats
Shout for joy -- Psalm 5:11 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Shout for joy Location: Psalm 5:11
The parting of the way -- Ezekiel 21:21 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: The parting of the way Location: Ezekiel 21:21
Smoother than butter -- Psalm 55:21 -- Ellis Dillard Thompson -- 1998
Expression: Smoother than butter Location: Psalm 55:21

Christian Life

Easter

Lent/Easter

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He Is Risen Indeed! -- Jonah 2:1-10, Luke 24:1-12 -- William Luoma -- 2007
Introduction
The Big Secret -- Matthew 26:57-50 -- Michelle Griep -- 2007
Notes This Easter monologue is an interpretation of Matthew 26:57-50.

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Unison Prayer

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FOR PARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Heavenly parent, you made us in your image and likeness, and set the example of care and nurture for
FOR PARENTS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God, our mother and our father, we bless you for the fullness of care provided by our parents.
FATHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of all, you model for us the qualities that we would want in our fathers.
MORNING PRAYER -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you for the new day, for the morning sun and the sparkling dew.
FOR FATHERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God our creator, the source of all life, we thank you for those whom we call father.
MOTHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gentle God, you nurture us in the womb of your compassion, you feed us from your storehouse of love,
MOTHER'S DAY -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God, our mother, thank you for the human mothers you have placed in our lives.
FOR MOTHERS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Life-giving God, whose tender care has defined for all time the role of mothers, we give you thanks
NEW PASTOR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Lord, we thank you for all those who have served as pastors in this church over the years.
WORKERS IN THE CHURCH -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Thank you, God, for these persons who have been called to the various offices in your church.

Thanksgiving Prayer

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FOR A NEW JOB -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
God of the ages, who gave us hands to work for you, minds to receive your thoughts and hearts to do
FOR A NEW CAR -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
We thank you, O God, for this vehicle, which you have provided for us to travel as we go about our l

Intercession

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FOR FAMILY MEMBERS LEAVING ON ASSIGNMENT OVERSEAS -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Almighty Savior, who by your grace keeps us together in heart, even when we are apart, keep safe the
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Guard and protect our child, dear Lord, as s/he begins this new experience of school.
FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION -- Gennifer Benjamin Brooks -- 1996
Gracious God, you move us through higher phases of learning so that we may gain the knowledge we nee

Fellowship

Christian Faith

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Christ The Redeemer -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Some years ago a Japanese business executive living in South America was kidnapped.
The Divine Christ -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Though it is important, it is not enough to say that Jesus was a fully human being.
The Human Jesus -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Who is Jesus?
God The Creator -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
A surgeon, an engineer, and a politician were arguing which profession was the oldest.
God The Father -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
In the Apostles' Creed a Christian confesses, "I believe in God the Father Almighty." Many consider
I Believe -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
When Vince Lombardi came to take over as coach of the Green Bay Packers, he held his first meeting w
The Holy Trinity -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
Christians of all denominations love to sing Reginald Heber's "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty .
The Faith Of The Creeds -- John R. Brokhoff -- 1999
What a Christian believes is expressed in the creeds. What is a creed?
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Frank Luchsinger
Huckle the Cat and his school teacher Miss Honey the Bear, Bananas Gorilla, Captain Salty, Pig Will and Pig Won't, Sergeant Murphy the Police Dog, and my favorite, Lowly the Worm; if you know these names then you are familiar with the work of Richard Scarry, author and illustrator of children's books, who passed away in '94 at age 75. Scarry wrote over 250 books, which in thirty languages have sold over 100 million copies. He said, "The greatest compliment I can receive is to be told that some of my books are held together with more Scotch tape than there is paper in the original book.
David E. Leininger
We reflected earlier on Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and its assertion that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married and were parents of a daughter. True, there is nothing at all in scripture to back up such a claim, but can you imagine what kind of parent Jesus would have been?
Constance Berg
Pastor Wallace was loved by many, many people. He had come to a rural, agricultural area and stayed for 41 years. He and his wife Bea had four children, three of whom would become pastors themselves. The fourth was a missionary teacher in Madagascar. Pastor Wallace's second and last call was to another rural church he started only thirty miles away. He stayed fifteen years. His reputation was tough but fair; disciplined but compassionate; strong but just.
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Seasonal Theme
Jesus out of the grave and alive and with us.

Theme For The Day
We are prayed for by Jesus that we might be unified with each other and with our God. A summary of the Season of Easter.

First Lesson
Acts 1:1-11
Return To The Upper Room
Stan Purdum
At first reading, this psalm presents a scattering of themes. Some scholars think it was not a psalm at all, but a listing of headings to a number of liturgical pieces. Most, however, see in Psalm 68 the underlying theme of the victory and reign of God, the Divine Warrior -- the God who was with the people of Israel in the wilderness (v. 7). Psalm 68 calls the kingdoms of the world to acknowledge that God is the warrior king who reigns over all. It presents God as the power and strength of the chosen people.
Carlos Wilton
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary. See The Ascension Of Our Lord, Cycle B, for an alternative approach.)

The brief Psalm 93 seems archaic, from the standpoint of our culture. The Lord is enthroned, here, as a cosmic king. The accoutrements of royalty are front and center: the robe of majesty, the girding-on of strength (suggesting a royal broadsword), the throne, the royal decree. Its message, loudly declared from the first verse onward, is simplicity itself: the Lord reigns!
George M. Bass
The church year theological clue
Russell F. Anderson
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS

Lesson 1: Acts 1:1--11 (C, RC, E, L)
David O. Bales
In 1936, near the beginning of the Spanish Civil War one horrible center of fighting was the Alcázar fortress near Toledo. In the middle of horrific fighting, however, every day the firing stopped twice in order to allow a blind beggar to tap his way on the street between the firing lines. We can imagine how welcome those few minutes were to the men on both sides. They probably hoped that the blind man walked slower to give them a few more seconds of peace. Then the reprieve ended and the slaughter again engulfed the two armies that were struggling to kill each other.1
Schuyler Rhodes
I love this story. It doesn't matter how many times I hear it, or how it's told, it never fails to grab me in a new and different way. It's really an incredible tale. And by incredible I mean just that. Without credibility! Who could actually buy a story like this? The disciples, cowardly and virtually faithless, abandoned the Master and scattered in the chaos of his arrest and execution.
Lee Griess
It's one of those stories that circulates around the internet. I don't know if it's true or not but it's so interesting that I have to share it with you. It seems that a woman came home to find her husband in the kitchen, shaking frantically with what looked like a wire running from his waist toward the electric outlet in the wall. Intending to jolt him away from the deadly electricity, she grabbed a piece of wood that was leaning by the back door, and gave him a good whack, breaking his arm in two places. It was a shame. He was not being electrocuted at all.
Richard L. Sheffield
I want to take the text seriously this morning. It would be easy not to, because Luke's story of the ascension of Jesus is not easy no matter how you take it. For you and me, twenty centuries later, this story may be very hard to take very seriously.

Our take on the ascension of Jesus might be on the order of liturgy as lift-off: Jesus being lifted up to the Air Force song: "Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sky!"

The Immediate Word

Christopher Keating
Dean Feldmeyer
Nazish Naseem
Thomas Willadsen
Katy Stenta
Mary Austin
George Reed
For May 17, 2026:
  • When Jesus Prays by Chris Keating. Jesus’ high priestly prayer is rooted in the authority of God’s love, and not from a posture of authoritarian control.
Christopher Keating
Dean Feldmeyer
Nazish Naseem
Thomas Willadsen
Katy Stenta
Mary Austin
George Reed
For May 17, 2026:
  • When Jesus Prays by Chris Keating. Jesus’ high priestly prayer is rooted in the authority of God’s love, and not from a posture of authoritarian control.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:
Jesus prayed for us all, that we might be protected and united. In our worship today let us explored what it means to be one just as Jesus and the Father are one.

Invitation to Confession:
Jesus, sometimes we are more ready to criticise other Christians than to be united with them.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes we get hung up on small details instead of seeing the big picture.
Christ, have mercy.
Jesus, sometimes we are too selfish to open up and welcome other people.

StoryShare

Argile Smith
Charles D. Reeb
John S. Smylie
Contents
What's Up This Week
"Wayne's Deployment" by Argile Smith
"In The Event of Power Failure" by Charles D. Reeb
"Where's the Finish Line?" by John Smylie


What's Up This Week
John E. Sumwalt
Frank Ramirez
Contents
"The God of All Grace" by John Sumwalt
"Keeping the Word" by Frank Ramirez


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The God of All Grace
by John Sumwalt
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
-- 1 Peter 5:10

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Cynthia E. Cowen
The Point: Jesus has the authority to give eternal life.

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