Repent, Remember, Reconcile – Baptism of our Lord 2021

Jan 10th, 2021 Listen to this service here. CENTERING  Almighty God,Your Spirit swept over the waters of creation;You are sweeping over us now, creating something new. Call us away from the distractions of the worldto experience what You are doing now, in us,and through us,and in our world. Open us to a new awakening, a …

Growing Together

July 19th, 2020. YOUNGER SAINTS Somewhere today: A book of Peace. By Shelly Moore Thomas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlDlu111Em4 Prayer: Peace-giving God, we thank you for all the ways you teach us to be kind and peaceful with one another. Help us remember wherever we are today to be a reflection of your peace. Amen. Listen to the …

Children’s Chat: Repent

Ever need to teach the meaning of the word "repent"? Gather the youth near the front. Ask them what they think repent means. Explain that the Bible uses it a lot, so we should likely figure it out. Tell them you are going to walk or run away from them (down the aisle) and before …

Lent Devotional Activity

Lent Devotional Activity Needed – 3x3 inch +/- scrap of cloth per person Washable markers Sharpie markers Bowl of warm water per table Dreft, soap, or etc. per table Dry towels   We are born – all different sizes. All different and unique. (give out the different sizes of white square cloths.)   Genesis 1: …

Make Way! Make Way!

Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 3:1-6 In 1937, a German theologian and pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer was watching the rise of the Nazi regime in his country. He saw how faith in Christ was becoming muddled with faith in country. It was anti-German to be welcoming outsiders. It is anti-German to not be Christian. Therefore, not welcoming …

I Dare You

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Two weeks ago I met with Liberty Union High school Superintendent Todd Osborn. He spoke to our Senior Citizens and myself about LU. With him were some of our seniors. They spoke about how many programs are at LU – active and social programs, like sports. Quiet and reflective programs, …

Sola Fide – Faith Alone

Matthew 22:15-22 (34-46) 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (2:1-8)   Picture with me the most evil person you can. Historic or not. The most evil. Got them in mind? Okay, now, if, on their death bed, they have a change of mind and soul, and had faith in Jesus - would they go to heaven? Even with …

Face to Face

Exodus 34:29-35 Luke 9:28-36 Encountering God seems dangerous. Unexpected things happen. Rules no longer apply. Math, physics, common understandings: all go out the window. Anything is possible. Everything is possible. Encounter God is risky business for encountering God is transformative. Moses went up the mountain to encounter God, and left everyone else safely at the foot. …