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What Do You Want From Christmas? -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand that there is more to Christmas than receiving gifts.
Prayer -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the nature of prayer.
God Knows Us -- Psalm 139:1-2 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Today I would like to find out how good all of you are at describing things.
Don't Get Lost -- 1 Timothy 6:10 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Do any of you have pets at your house? What types of pets do you have?
You Belong -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To think about what it means to be a part of a family.
The Door -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children see the importance of being willing to spend time learning about Jesus.
Lost And Found -- Luke 24:1-5 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: How many times have you lost something, and no matter how hard you looked, you just couldn'
Relying on Each Other -- Ephesians 2:19 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Do you enjoy doing puzzles?
Keys -- Revelation 3:20 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: How many of you have keys at home?
Setting Things Right -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help the children learn that they should be willing to aid people whom they can assist.
The Silent Language -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children see things in a new way.
Special Days -- Exodus 20:8-9 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: This morning I brought something with me that I think all of you probably have at home.
Wishing And Working -- James 2:18 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Do any of you know what this is? That's right; it is a wishbone.
Summer Fun -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To motivate children to take some responsibility for filling up their free time with worthw
Standing On Two Feet -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand why religious education is essential to true life.
Promises -- Psalm 119:57-58 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Can you think of some promises you have made to someone?
Living In A Special Time -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand that every day is special.
What's Important? -- Job 1:21 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Can you believe all the things we have to help us carry around supplies with us every day?
Changing Nature -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To show that the type of world we live in affects us.
Large Or Small -- Matthew 6:26 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Have you seen those charts used at the eye doctor's office?
The Shepherd's Staff -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand that Christmas is about caring for others.
Good News -- Matthew 3:3 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: I want you to think of the most exciting thing that happened to you this week!
The Strength Of Togetherness -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the importance of working together.
Treasures -- Proverbs 3:1-2 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Do you have some toys and other things that are very important to you?
The New Year -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To use the beginning of a new year as a time to think about planning ahead.

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By The Rivers Of Babylon -- Psalm 137 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
By the rivers of Babylon there we sat down and there we wept
Easter 5 -- Acts 7:55-60 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
Proper 19 / Pentecost 17 / OT 24 -- Romans 14:1-12 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - A -- 2007
Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions.
Lent 3 -- Romans 5:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 2007
But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
Proper 11 / Pentecost 9 / OT 16 -- Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A -- 2007
He answered, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the g
How Many Are My Foes? -- Psalm 3 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
I cry aloud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy hill.
The Epiphany Of Our Lord -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 2007
... and they knelt down and paid him homage.
Incline Your Ear, O LORD, And Answer Me -- Psalm 86 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy ...
Save Me, O God, By Your Name -- Psalm 54 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2007
Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might ...
I Give You Thanks, O LORD -- Psalm 138 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart;
Easter 5 -- Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
Proper 19 / Pentecost 17 / OT 24 -- Matthew 18:21-35 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - A -- 2007
Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times."
Lent 3 -- John 4:5-42 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 2007
A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink ..." The Samaritan
Proper 12 / Pentecost 10 / OT 17 -- Genesis 29:15-28 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - A -- 2007
... What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel?...
Answer Me When I Call -- Psalm 4 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
I will both lie down and sleep in peace;
The Baptism Of Our Lord / Epiphany 1 / OT 1 -- Isaiah 42:1-9 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - A -- 2007
Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon
On The Holy Mount Stands The City He Founded -- Psalm 87 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God ...
Advent 1 -- Isaiah 2:1-5 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- First Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
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Give Ear To My Prayer, O God -- Psalm 55 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
I am troubled in my complaint. I am distraught by the noise of the enemy ...
O LORD, You Have Searched Me And Known Me -- Psalm 139 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
You discern my thoughts from far away ... and are acquainted with all my ways.
Easter 5 -- 1 Peter 2:2-10 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2007
Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God's sight, a
Proper 20 / Pentecost 18 / OT 25 -- Exodus 16:2-15 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - A -- 2007
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Lent 4 -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - A -- 2007
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Proper 12 / Pentecost 10 / OT 17 -- Psalm 105:1-11, 45b -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - A -- 2007
O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.
Give Ear To My Words, O LORD, Give Heed To My Sighing -- Psalm 5 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you,

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Self knowledge -- Exodus 3:12-15, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 139 -- Neil Ellis Orts -- 1996
1 - WATCH AND PRAY.2 - Since Adam was formed from the dust, there has been change.
Repentance -- Jeremiah 8:4-7, Romans 5:6-11, Luke 13:1-5, Psalm 46 -- Neil Ellis Orts -- 1996
1 - Repent! For the kingdom of God is at hand!2 - Repent!3 - Repent!
Growth -- Jeremiah 18:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Mark 4:1-9, Psalm 1 -- Neil Ellis Orts -- 1996
1 - WATCH AND PRAY.2 - We are planting seeds.
Patience -- Genesis 45:1-8, Psalm 130 -- Neil Ellis Orts -- 1996
1 - WATCH AND PRAY.2 - The Christian faith is a waiting faith.
Discipline -- Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 15 -- Neil Ellis Orts -- 1996
1 - WATCH AND PRAY.2 - The season of Lent is nearly over.
Courage -- Exodus 12:1-14, Mark 14:12-26 -- Neil Ellis Orts -- 1996
1 - WATCH AND PRAY.
The Last Covenant -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1996
Call To WorshipL: Blessed is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sent To Calvary -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1996
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Mothers Of The Bible -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
PreludeOpening HymnCall To Worship
Elizabeth -- Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
Toward the end of my life, I became sad and disillusioned. I am Elizabeth.
Hagar -- Genesis 16, 21:9-21 -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
I am Hagar, mother of Ishmael.
Sarah -- Genesis 20, 21, 22 -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
I am a beautiful woman, don't you think so? (Bows) I always have been. My name is Sarah.
Moses' Mother -- Exodus 2:1-10 -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
You would probably call me a murderess. I don't care. I had to do what I did.
Rahab -- Joshua 2, 6 -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
I am Rahab, a woman from Jericho.
Deborah -- Judges 4, 5 -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
You might be disturbed about me, a woman, having done what I did for the country of Israel.
Naomi And Ruth -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
RuthNaomi
Hannah -- 1 Samuel 1-2 -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
You probably have heard about me before. I am Hannah, mother of Samuel.
Esther -- Lynda Pujado -- 1995
(Reminiscing) I had a mother once. Of course, I remember her well.
The Last Days -- Luke 21:20-36 -- Pamela Urfer -- First Sunday of Advent - C -- 1994
Cast: PREACHER and CONGREGATION, three WOMEN and three MENLength:7 minutes
A Great Gift -- Luke 6:26 -- Pamela Urfer -- All Saints Day - C -- 1994
Cast: One man, BOB, and four women, ANN, BETH, CARLA, and DIANELength:
A Great Gift -- Luke 6:26 -- Pamela Urfer -- All Saints Day - C -- 1994
Cast: One man, BOB, and four women, ANN, BETH, CARLA, and DIANE Length: 8 minutes
Listening To God -- John 8:31-36 -- Pamela Urfer -- Reformation Sunday - C -- 1994
Cast: Two people of either gender, PAT and LEE, VOICEOVERLength:7 minutes
The Good Soldier -- John 20:1-18 -- Pamela Urfer -- Easter Day - C -- 1994
Cast: Two Roman soldiers, FLAVIUS and LUCIUS, and an ANGELLength:15 minutes
A Special Night -- Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 -- Pamela Urfer -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 1994
Cast: A FATHER, his DAUGHTER and his SONLength:8 minutes
Foreshadowing -- John 12:1-8 -- Pamela Urfer -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - C -- 1994
Cast: JESUS, MARY, LAZARUS, JUDAS Length: 7 minutes

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The Resurrection Of Our Lord/Easter Day -- Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 -- Carlos Wilton -- Easter Day - B -- 2006
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see The Resurrection Of Our Lord/Easter Day, Cycle
Lent 5 -- Psalm 130 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - A -- 2006
(See Proper 8/Pentecost 6/Ordinary Time 13, Cycle B, for an alternative approach.)
The Epiphany Of Our Lord -- Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Epiphany of the Lord - C -- 2006
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see The Epiphany Of Our Lord, Cycles A and B; see
Proper 9/Pentecost 7/Ordinary Time 14 -- Psalm 30 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - C -- 2006
(See Epiphany 6/Ordinary Time 6, Cycle B, and Easter 3, Cycle C, for alternative approaches.)
Good Shepherd/Death Disarmed/Heavenly Festival -- Psalm 23 -- 2006
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
Proper 24/Pentecost 22/Ordinary Time 29 -- Jeremiah 31:27-34, 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5, Luke 18:1-8 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C -- 2006
Theme For The Day Jesus teaches us to be persistent in prayer.
Advent 4 -- Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 -- Stan Purdum -- 2006
(See Proper 11/Pentecost 9/Ordinary Time 16, Cycle B, for an alternative approach to vv.
Maundy Thursday -- Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Carlos Wilton -- Maundy Thursday - C -- 2006
Theme For The Day
Easter 2 -- Psalm 133 -- Carlos Wilton -- Second Sunday of Easter - B -- 2006
This little gem of a psalm celebrates the joy of unity among comrades in the faith.
Liturgy Of The Palms -- Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2006
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see Easter, Cycle A, for an alternative approach t
The Baptism Of Our Lord / Epiphany 1 / Ordinary Time 1 -- Psalm 29 -- James Evans -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - C -- 2006
The references in this psalm to God's appearance in the storm are strongly reminiscent of the creati
Proper 10/Pentecost 8/Ordinary Time 15 -- Psalm 82 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - C -- 2006
Often, a distinction is made between the pastoral or priestly work of the church and the prophetic w
Simple Faith -- Psalm 27 -- 2006
The Lord is my light and my salvation -- whom shall I fear?
Proper 25/Pentecost 23/Ordinary Time 30 -- Joel 2:23-32, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Luke 18:9-14 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C -- 2006
Theme For The Day
Christmas Eve -- Psalm 96 -- Stan Purdum -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2006
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see Christmas Eve, Cycle A, for an alternative app
Good Friday -- Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 18:1--19:42 -- Carlos Wilton -- Good Friday - C -- 2006
Theme For The Day
Easter 3 -- Psalm 4 -- Carlos Wilton -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 2006
This psalm is familiar to those whose liturgical traditions include an evening, or Evensong, service
Liturgy Of The Passion -- Psalm 31:9-16 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Passion Sunday - A -- 2006
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see Liturgy Of The Passion, Cycle B and Cycle C, f
Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 -- Psalm 36:5-10 -- James Evans -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C -- 2006
If we wanted to give a name to this psalm, we might call it "A Song of Exuberant Praise." The psalmi
Easter 7 -- Psalm 97 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - C -- 2006
(See Christmas Day, Cycle A, for an alternative approach.)
Need For God/Remembering God's Work -- Psalm 42 -- 2006
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.
Proper 26/Pentecost 24/Ordinary Time 31 -- Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, Luke 19:1-10 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - C -- 2006
Theme For The Day
Christmas Day -- Psalm 97 -- Carlos Wilton -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2006
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see Christmas Day, Cycle A; see also Easter 7, Cyc
The Resurrection Of Our Lord/Easter Day -- Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, John 20:1-18 -- Carlos Wilton -- Easter Day - C -- 2006
Theme For The Day
Easter 4 -- Psalm 23 -- Stan Purdum -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 2006
(See Lent 4, Cycle A, and Easter 4, Cycle C, for alternative approaches.)

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Epiphany: All About You! -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Scott Suskovic -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 2008
... God has given me this special ministry of announcing his favor to you Gentiles.
The Many Faces Of God -- Isaiah 6:1-8 -- William J. Carl, III -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 2008
Think of all the faces we show the world every day.
How To Know What To Know -- Mark 13:24-37 -- Robert J. Elder -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 2008
But about that day or hour no one knows ...
The Faithfulness Of God -- 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2008
Mrs.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words -- John 17:6-19 -- John S. Smylie -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - B -- 2008
Actions and words are both important, but sometimes actions do speak louder than words.
In Dulci Jubilo -- Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11, Luke 1:46b-55, Luke 2:1-20 -- Mark Wm. Radecke -- 2008
Year after year, we are drawn to this night.
Job Is For Real -- Job 1:1; 2:1-10 -- Donna E. Schaper -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 2008
We find Job on the edge of town, his money gone, his children dead, picking at his innumerable sores
A Plea From The Heart -- 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - B -- 2008
After Paul's lofty rhetoric on reconciliation that closes out chapter 5, he now returns to his strug
A Grandmother's Touch -- Acts 19:1-7 -- Scott Suskovic -- The Baptism of our Lord | Epiphany 1 | Ordinary Time 1 - B -- 2008
Then what baptism did you experience? -- Acts 19:3a (NLT)
Having Trouble Sleeping Through The Night -- 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) -- William J. Carl, III -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 2008
Having trouble sleeping through the night? You're not alone. Samuel did, too.
When Did This Start? -- Part 1 -- Mark 1:1-8 -- Robert J. Elder -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 2008
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ.-- Mark 1:1a
The Christmas Message Of Hope -- Isaiah 9:2-7 -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2008
The wife of a poor merchant died, leaving him with five children, ranging from age six to fifteen.
Do You Love Me? -- John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 2008
Nikos Kazantzakis gives us a disturbing and beautiful story in his book, The Last Temptation of C
Word Made Flesh -- John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20 -- Mark Wm. Radecke -- 2008
Two observations about language: In the academic world, this is what we might call "the season of ve
Oh, That I Knew Where I Might Find Him -- Job 23:1-9, 16-17 -- Robert A. Hausman -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 2008
Then Job answered, "Today also is my complaint bitter." With those words, we go from the patience of
Time For The Offering -- 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 -- Nibs Stroupe -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 2008
We have been blessed at our church to have had student interns in ministry for many years from Colum
Faith vs. Good Works -- 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 -- Scott Suskovic -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 2008
"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are beneficial.
God Never Gives Up On Us -- 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15) 16-20 (11:14-15) -- William J. Carl, III -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B -- 2008
Have you noticed that no matter how much of a mess we make of our lives, God never gives up on us?
When Did This Start? -- Part 2 -- John 1:6-8, 19-28 -- Robert J. Elder -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 2008
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John ... they said to him, "Who are you?"
God Makes All Things New -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- First Sunday after Christmas Day - B -- 2008
It was just a small, white envelope that stuck out among the branches of our Christmas tree.
Curiosity And Questions -- John 3:1-17 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 2008
When I was sorting through household items in Minnesota, preparing for a move to Florida, I came acr
Son Of God, Love's Pure Light -- Isaiah 9:2-7, Isaiah 60:1-6, Luke 2:1-20, John 1:1-14 -- Mark Wm. Radecke -- 2008
The ship's captain stood at the helm on a night that boasted neither moon nor stars, but only impene
An Answer Out Of The Whirlwind -- Job 38:1-7 (34-41) -- Robert A. Hausman -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - B -- 2008
What does it mean to be great? That is the question our texts raise today.
The Vision Of God -- 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 2008
Chapter 10 of 2 Corinthians begins a sharp divide with the nine chapters that have preceded it, a br
Maybe Today -- 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 -- Scott Suskovic -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 2008
... the appointed time has grown short.... -- 1 Corinthians 7:29

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A Narrow Escape -- Isaiah 12 -- John E. Sumwalt, Jo Perry-Sumwalt -- Proper 26 | Ordinary Time 31 - C -- 2003
I was savoring one of those rare winter weekends when I am able to get away, on my own, to our littl
Concrete Results -- Matthew 1:18-21 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Joseph picked up his broom and started sweeping the floor of his little carpenter shop.
Line Drawing -- Luke 10:25-29 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Where do you draw the line?" Abe demanded. "When is enough enough?
Winner -- Mark 8:27-29 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"He's a real winner. He's our boy!" Peter blurted.
Holy Family -- Luke 2:51-52 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
One day Jesus came home from school. The boy was upset. There were tears in his eyes.
Tradition -- Luke 1:57-6 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Liz and Zech's relatives and friends had gathered in the living room.
The Last Laugh -- Genesis 18:11-14 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Sarah, the drought has dwindled our food supply.
A Fish Story -- Matthew 13:47-48 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
They had been dragged into a room which appeared to be an antechamber to a larger room.
Tree Climber -- Luke 19:1-3 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Here I go again, climbing a tree." That was Zacchaeus' line throughout his life.
The Chocolate Man -- Luke 16:1-4 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"I can't go on this way! I've got to stop!" Lou declared. What did he have to stop?
Broom Bristles -- Matthew 21:12 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Nobody really knew where Moshe came from.
Giveaway -- Luke 16:1-4 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"It's for you. It matches your eyes."
Mud -- John 9:6-7 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Mud! He put mud in my eyes. Mud, mud, mud.
Joanna -- Luke 14:25-26 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Joanna and Chuza! They're made for one another!"
Speechless -- Luke 1:13 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Zech was beaming as he swung the censer in great arcs around the Temple.
Welling Up -- John 4:7-8 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Sarah's friends sometimes shook their heads, often laughed up a storm, and more often lectured her o
Who's Deserving? -- Jonah 2:1 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"I'll never go fishing again," Jonah promised as he straggled onto the deserted shore of Nineveh's S
Going Places -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Do you want to climb the ladder of success?""Oh, yes!"
The Man Who Would Not Be King -- Mark 11:2 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"They're still thinking about that?" Jesus could hardly conceal his laughter as Philip and Jude repo
Eleventh Hour -- Matthew 20:1-2 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Sure! At the eleventh hour. You might know it. At the eleventh hour they come in.
Short On Memory -- Matthew 18:21-24 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
The king was furious!
A Modest Proposal -- Luke 1:26-28 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Can I speak to Mary?" Dressed in a white suit with a red hankie neatly tucked in his suit pocket, a
Maggie -- Luke 8:1-3 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Seven devils? One devil is plenty. Two is more than enough. But seven?
New World -- Luke 10:40 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Mary, stop eavesdropping. What they're talking about is no concern of yours.
Risen -- Matthew 13:33 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Her friends called her Prissy and on occasion they affectionately referred to her as Miss Prim and P

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Time To Clean Up -- Isaiah 64:1-9 -- Frank Ramirez -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
Theme: With One Hand Tied Behind Her Back -- Proverbs 31:10-31 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship Rejoice and be glad in God!Collect
Scriptures And Prayers -- Frank Ramirez -- 2005
As brothers and sisters, we come together to pray for our Christian brother/sister during a time of
NULL -- Matthew 6:25, 33 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or
Christmas Day -- John 1:1-14 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Second Sunday After The Epiphany -- 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, John 1:43-51, Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
Sounds Great, But We're Busy -- Isaiah 40:1-11 -- Frank Ramirez -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
Call To Worship (Psalm 126) One:
NULL -- Galatians 6:7 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.
Theme: For Such A Time As This -- Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
Sermons -- Frank Ramirez -- 2005
Lights, Camera, ActionLuke 8:40-56 and James 5:13-16
NULL -- Matthew 10:8 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.
Theme: Get In The Game -- Isaiah 43:18-25 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - B -- 2005
Call To Worship (Psalm 8:1, 3-4, 9) One:
Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 -- 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13, Psalm 48 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 2005
Call To WorshipA bit of encouragement to start a worship time. Leader:
Fourth Sunday in Advent -- Romans 16:25-27 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Third Sunday After The Epiphany -- Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20, Psalm 62:5-12 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 2005
Call To WorshipPsalm 62:5-8 -- Freely translated! Leader:
Third Sunday of Advent -- Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 -- Frank Ramirez -- Third Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
First Lesson: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Theme: Repairing Ancient Ruins
NULL -- Ephesians 5:1, 2 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
Theme: Who Knew? -- Job 1:1; 2:1-10 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 2005
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Meditations -- Frank Ramirez -- 2005
Eureka! (Read Isaiah 9:2-7 and James 5:13-16.)
NULL -- Matthew 13:31, 32 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which
Theme: A New Name, The Right Name -- Hosea 2:14-20 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - B -- 2005
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Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 -- 2 Samuel 6:1-5, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29, Psalm 24 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 2005
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Fourth Sunday in Advent -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany -- Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28, Psalm 111 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - B -- 2005
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Theme: The Lord Needs No House -- 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 -- Frank Ramirez -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
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John Jamison
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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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Excellent! Let’s get started!

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Dean Feldmeyer
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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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