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Here, chick, chick, chick -- Luke 13:31-35 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Teachers: Today's lesson uses the image of God as a mother hen trying to gather her chicks, but they
The Golden Rule -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
Teachers or Parents: The words of Jesus in this Gospel text are
Magnify his holy name! -- Luke 1:46b-55
Teachers or Parents: As we celebrate this special Sunday
The importance of being grateful -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - C
Materials:
My Lent promise -- Mark 8:31-38 -- Second Sunday in Lent - B
Teachers: The gospel lesson tells us that the cross is
Related to Jesus -- Mark 3:20-35 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - B
Teachers or Parents: Share with your children the fact that
Rejected -- Matthew 21:33-46 -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - A
Teachers or Parents: Rejection stings, but Jesus understands
Transfigured! -- Mark 9:2-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B
Materials Waxed paper Old crayons Scissors An iron A thin towel
Choosing up sides -- John 15:9-17 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - B
Teachers or Parents: Why do some people believe while others
Living Water -- John 4:5-42 -- Third Sunday in Lent - A
Teachers: For this project you will need styrofoam cups (one
Gabriel -- God's messenger -- Luke 1:26-38 -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B
Teachers or Parents: Angels are big right now -- especially
Savior, Messiah, Lord -- Luke 2:1-20 -- The Nativity of our Lord - B
Teachers or Parents: The many titles of Jesus can be
What's a martyr? -- Mark 6:14-29 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B
Teachers or Parents: Some call John the Baptist the first
Rewarding experience -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A
Parents and Teachers: This morning's lesson is about rewards.
Christ the King -- Luke 23:33-43 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - C
Teachers or Parents: On this last Sunday in the church year,
Happy face -- John 20:1-18 -- Easter Day - A
Teachers or Parents: Re-enact Mary's journey to the tomb (vv.
Thanks to God -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Thanksgiving Day - C
Teachers or Parents: Ask about birthday and Christmas gifts.
Thank you, Jesus -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Thanksgiving Day - A
Materials Plastic margarine tubs
Fish for people -- Mark 1:14-20 -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B
Materials Straws (with pre-cut holes at one end to secure yarn) Yarn
Jesus, the honest teacher -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
This week's lesson is a tough one. It's got a lot of very heavy stuff in it.
"Solving our differences" -- Matthew 18:15-20 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Teachers or Parents: There is probably no more important
The rock of Jesus -- Matthew 16:13-20 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - A
Materials: Rocks or pebbles from a streambed
Belong to the truth -- John 18:33-37 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B
Teachers: Focus this activity on the phrase "Everyone who
"The good stuff came later!" -- John 2:1-11 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - C
Teachers or Parents: Jesus did not perform miracles for
Little things -- Mark 9:38-50 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B
Teachers or Parents: Today's lesson is a most difficult one

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Be Prepared! -- Matthew 25:1-13 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - A -- 2014
The Point: Always be ready to meet Jesus.
Do It to Be It -- John 13:1-17, 31b-35 -- Anna Shirey -- Maundy Thursday - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
In God's Time -- Matthew 25:14-30 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - A -- 2014
The Point: God gives us the time and talents to support his kingdom.
The Hardest Day -- John 18:1--19:42 -- Anna Shirey -- Good Friday - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
A Thanks-Giving Life -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Thanksgiving Day - A -- 2014
The Point: Thanksgiving Day reminds us to live a "thanks giving life."
The Rest of the Story -- John 20:1-18 -- Anna Shirey -- Easter Day - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
Do You Trust Me? -- John 20:19-31 -- Anna Shirey -- Second Sunday of Easter - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
Good Shepherd Jesus -- John 10:1-10 -- Anna Shirey -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
In God's House -- John 14:1-14 -- Anna Shirey -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2014
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Looking for Ghosts -- John 14:15-21 -- Anna Shirey -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
Eyes Open! -- Luke 24:44-53 -- Anna Shirey -- Ascension of the Lord - A -- 2014
First Thoughts
The Key of Life -- John 17:1-11 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Seventh Sunday of Easter - A -- 2014
The Point: Jesus has the authority to give eternal life.
The Power to Follow Jesus -- John 20:19-23 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Day of Pentecost - A -- 2014
The Point: Jesus comes to us even when we are afraid and gives us the power to live as his fo
Spread Jesus' Kingdom -- Matthew 28:16-20 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - A -- 2014
The Point: Listen to what Jesus asks of us and do it.
Walk with Jesus -- Matthew 10:24-39 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - A -- 2014
The Point: When we walk with Jesus we never walk alone.
Caring for Others and Jesus -- Matthew 10:40-42 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - A -- 2014
The Point: To care for others is to care for Jesus
Rest in Jesus -- Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - A -- 2014
The Point: We can find rest in Jesus.
Planting for Jesus -- Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - A -- 2014
The Point: Jesus wants to tell others about his love that saves.
Among the Sheep -- John 10:22-30 -- Anna Shirey -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2013
First Thoughts
Not Following Instructions -- Luke 17:11-19 -- Anna Shirey -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - C -- 2013
First Thoughts
How Will They Know We Are Disciples? -- John 13:31-35 -- Anna Shirey -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2013
First Thoughts
Getting Ahead of Ourselves -- Luke 20:27-38 -- Anna Shirey -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C -- 2013
First Thoughts
Annoying Persistence -- Luke 18:1-8 -- Anna Shirey -- Proper 24 | Ordinary Time 29 - C -- 2013
First Thoughts
God With Us -- John 14:23-29 -- Anna Shirey -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2013
First Thoughts
Don't Be Full of Yourself -- Luke 18:9-14 -- Anna Shirey -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - C -- 2013
First Thoughts

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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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John E. Sumwalt
But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian,  for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.  As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no longer slave or free; there is no longer male and female, for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. (vv. 25-28)

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Frank Ramirez
Mark Ellingsen
1 Kings 19:1-4 (5-7) 8-15a
Life can be frightening sometimes. Thus it is both comforting but disconcerting to find a giant of faith like Elijah to fear the future. On that matter Martin Luther once claimed:
David Kalas
We’re not far from the 4th of July. And while for so many Americans, it seems that the holiday has become more about long weekends, cookouts, and fireworks shows, the theme of freedom is still there at least in the background. We might take advantage of that, therefore, and give some thought to the theme of freedom as it is revealed in our assigned texts for this week.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

The madman cried out to Jesus, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?" In our worship today let us explore what Jesus has to do with us and invite him to heal our brokenness.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, we often find ourselves thinking, saying and doing things that we quickly regret.
Lord, have mercy.

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Constance Berg
When Jill was five, she began to have headaches. The headaches were so severe she would throw up. Sometimes she would pass out. They usually came once a month. Jill could be playing, resting, or watching television when the headaches would come. Her only warning was a sudden pain in her head, then a blinding light would appear, and she would be rocked with pain. In her teenage years, they became debilitating, causing Jill to be in bed for three days at a time.
Stan Purdum
I'm not sure when the term "burn out" ceased being only a description of what happened to a campfire when you ran out of firewood to a term describing the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, usually coming immediately after an extended period of overwork, but the expression seems to fit that later situation, doesn't it? Exhaustion, deep weariness, all used up, nothing more to give, wiped out, burned out -- call it what we will, its symptoms are all too familiar to many of us.
April Yamasaki
In the classic movie, Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews plays a no-nonsense, yet delightful, nanny to two young children. As a nanny to a wealthy family, she is part teacher, part parent, and part disciplinarian. She gets the children up in the morning, puts them to bed at night, supervises their many adventures, and guides them in many ways. While they are in her care, she is responsible for their overall safety and well-being.

Julia Ross Strope
Zoos are no longer in people's good graces.
Religion faces the same problem.
Certain illusions about freedom plague them both.
-- Yann Martel, Life of Pi

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People: It's good to be here, in sanctuary. We're glad for opportunities to gather and to express our gratitude to God and our appreciation for one another.

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