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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Sep 16, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Reflect: Today’s epistle comes from 1 Timothy, a book all about how churches should organize and structure themselves. This reading begins with a best practice for prayer lists. First, ...
Read MoreFourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Sep 9, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: Luke 15:1-10
Reflect: In this text we hear self-righteous religious leaders grumbling over Jesus’ decision to dine with tax collectors and other sinful people. The Pharisees had laws forbidding them fro...
Read MoreThirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Sep 2, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: Luke 14:25-33
Reflect: Of all the gospel stories we share with young children, this one ranks among the most difficult. “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, broth...
Read MoreTwelfth Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Aug 26, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: Luke 14:1, 7-14
Reflect: Jesus regularly addresses the social, political, and religious norms of his day by challenging a practice society accepts, then offering an alternative that aligns more with the Re...
Read MoreEleventh Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Aug 19, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: Psalm 103:1-8
Reflect: Passion is a strong, beautiful emotion. When you are passionate, you pour your heart and soul into what you are doing. Can you think of something into which you have poured your enti...
Read MoreTenth Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Aug 12, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Reflect: The Old Testament provides us with story upon story of people of God who lived by their faith. They are outstanding witnesses of everyday, imperfect people whose faith had a big...
Read MoreNinth Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Aug 5, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: Genesis 15:1-6
Reflect: There is nothing more peaceful than going outside on a clear, cool, crisp night, looking up, and seeing a sky full of beautiful stars. Ah! What an amazing witness of God’s promise...
Read MoreEighth Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Jul 29, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Reflect: “Remember to say ‘thank you’” is a phrase that many adults find themselves saying quite often. It is important for us to teach our children to say “thank you” to the ...
Read MoreSeventh Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Jul 22, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child
Read: Luke 11:1-3
Reflect: While Jesus was on earth, he spent time teaching others about God. He taught people about God’s law and love. He also taught people about prayer. Prayer is one way that we are able ...
Read MoreSixth Sunday after Pentecost
posted on Jul 15, 2019Lectionary Based Readings & Reflections
Adult and Small Child Read: Luke 10:38-42
Reflect: We live in a busy world. There is always something that could distract us from hearing Jesus whether it be activities, expectations, social media or something else. In our Gospel mes...
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