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Prayer -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the nature of prayer.
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?
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.
What Do You Want From Christmas? -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand that there is more to Christmas than receiving gifts.
The Door -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children see the importance of being willing to spend time learning about Jesus.
Relying on Each Other -- Ephesians 2:19 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Do you enjoy doing puzzles?
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'
You Belong -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To think about what it means to be a part of a family.
The Silent Language -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children see things in a new way.
Keys -- Revelation 3:20 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: How many of you have keys at home?
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.
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.
Standing On Two Feet -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand why religious education is essential to true life.
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.
Promises -- Psalm 119:57-58 -- Mark A. Hultquist -- 1996
Message: Can you think of some promises you have made to someone?
Summer Fun -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To motivate children to take some responsibility for filling up their free time with worthw
Living In A Special Time -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand that every day is special.
Changing Nature -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To show that the type of world we live in affects us.
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?
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.
The Strength Of Togetherness -- Kenneth A. Mortonson -- 1996
Purpose: To help children understand the importance of working together.
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!
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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Proper 19 / Pentecost 17 / OT 24 -- Psalm 114 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - A -- 2007
Judah became God's sanctuary, Israel his dominion.-- Psalm 114:2
Lent 3 -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 2007
... "Is the Lord among us or not?" -- Exodus 17:7
Why Do You Boast, O Mighty One? -- Psalm 52 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
Why do you boast, O mighty one, of mischief done against the godly? ...
Proper 11 / Pentecost 9 / OT 16 -- Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A -- 2007
You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.
The Epiphany Of Our Lord -- Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 2007
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.
By The Rivers Of Babylon -- Psalm 137 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
By the rivers of Babylon there we sat down and there we wept
Why Do The Nations Conspire And The Peoples Plot In Vain? -- Psalm 2 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
"I have set my king on Zion, my holy hill." I will tell of the decree of the LORD:
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."
LORD, You Were Favorable To Your Land -- Psalm 85 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
You forgave the iniquity of your people ... you turned from your hot anger ...
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 -- Psalm 95 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Third Sunday in Lent - A -- 2007
Do not harden your hearts, as at Meribah....-- Psalm 95:8
Fools Say In Their Hearts -- Psalm 53 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
(This is a slight revision of Psalm 14)
Proper 11 / Pentecost 9 / OT 16 -- Romans 8:12-25 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - A -- 2007
We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now....
The Epiphany Of Our Lord -- Ephesians 3:1-12 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany of the Lord - A -- 2007
...
I Give You Thanks, O LORD -- Psalm 138 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart;
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.
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.
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 ...
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 -- 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.
Save Me, O God, By Your Name -- Psalm 54 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might ...
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
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.
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.
Answer Me When I Call -- Psalm 4 -- Robert G. Beckstrand -- 2007
I will both lie down and sleep in peace;

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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 PujadÓ -- 1995
PreludeOpening HymnCall To Worship
Elizabeth -- Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1995
Toward the end of my life, I became sad and disillusioned. I am Elizabeth.
Hagar -- Genesis 16, 21:9-21 -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1995
I am Hagar, mother of Ishmael.
Sarah -- Genesis 20, 21, 22 -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 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 PujadÓ -- 1995
You would probably call me a murderess. I don't care. I had to do what I did.
Rahab -- Joshua 2, 6 -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1995
I am Rahab, a woman from Jericho.
Deborah -- Judges 4, 5 -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1995
You might be disturbed about me, a woman, having done what I did for the country of Israel.
Naomi And Ruth -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1995
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Hannah -- 1 Samuel 1-2 -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 1995
You probably have heard about me before. I am Hannah, mother of Samuel.
Esther -- Lynda PujadÓ -- 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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Proper 23/Pentecost 21/Ordinary Time 28 -- Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 17:11-19 -- Carlos Wilton -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - C -- 2006
Theme For The Day God wants us to bloom where we're planted.
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.)
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
Sunday Of The Passion/Palm Sunday -- Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40 -- Carlos Wilton -- Passion Sunday - C -- 2006
Theme For The DayJesus paid "a king's ransom" so we might be free from sin.
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, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- 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
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
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
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.)
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
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
Maundy Thursday -- Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Maundy Thursday - A -- 2006
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see Maundy Thursday, Cycle B, for an alternative a
Epiphany 3/Ordinary Time 3 -- Psalm 19 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - C -- 2006
Psalm 19 celebrates two different media through which God is revealed: nature and the law.
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
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
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Out Of Control -- Mark 5:21-43 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B -- 2008
There is a marvelous miracle described in Willa Cather's book, Death Comes for the Archbishop
Words That Wound, Words That Heal -- Ephesians 4:25--5:2 -- Thomas W. Lentz -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 2008
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building ot
From Emptiness To Fullness -- Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17 -- Robert A. Hausman -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - B -- 2008
Today, we learn from two women. The first is the woman we met last week, Ruth.
Integrity: Words With Meaning -- 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 -- Scott Suskovic -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - B -- 2008
My yes means yes. -- 2 Corinthians 1:18b (NLT)
Contemporary Prophets Speak The Truth -- Deuteronomy 18:15-20 -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - B -- 2008
Dorothy Day, a woman who many people today believe to be a prototypical saint for twentieth-century
A Strange Authority -- Mark 6:1-13 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 2008
When I was just barely into my teens, I went through a period of time when I wanted to be someone el
Be Careful How You Live -- Ephesians 5:15-20 -- Thomas W. Lentz -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B -- 2008
Be very careful, then, how you live -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opport
Do Not Forget Your Servant -- 1 Samuel 1:4-20 -- Robert A. Hausman -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - B -- 2008
How to have law and order without tyranny? That is the question.
Who Will Vouch For Me? -- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 -- Scott Suskovic -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - B -- 2008
Surely we do not need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you or from you, do we?
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?
You Are In Good Hands With God -- Isaiah 40:21-31 -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - B -- 2008
The SS seemed more preoccupied and more disturbed than normal.
The Unsilenced Voice -- Mark 6:14-29 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 2008
There is a book on my shelf titled Texts of Terror.
Sleeping In On Sunday -- Ephesians 6:10-20 -- Thomas W. Lentz -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 2008
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. -- Ephesians 6:10
Are You A King? -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 -- Robert A. Hausman -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - B -- 2008
Are you the king of the Jews?
The Eyes Of Faith -- 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 -- Scott Suskovic -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 2008
The god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the ligh
No Litmus Test For Jesus -- 2 Kings 5:1-14 -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - B -- 2008
United States society in 1917 was one filled with much fear and misunderstanding.
God's Anthills -- Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 -- Kristin Borsgard Wee -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - B -- 2008
Four years ago this week, I was walking through an African village in Namibia with my friend, Solvei
The Ear, The Tongue, And The Temper: A Lesson In Spiritual Anatomy -- James 1:17-27 -- Thomas W. Lentz -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B -- 2008
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow t
When Grace Dances -- Joel 2:21-27 -- Robert A. Hausman -- Thanksgiving Day - B -- 2008
The church has been given some fine texts for Thanksgiving but, like all texts, they require a conte
The Season Of Reconciliation -- 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10 -- Nancy Kraft -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 2008
Ash Wednesday is the day when we enter into an annual pilgrimage that takes us from the grave that n
The Renewal Of Life -- Isaiah 43:18-25 -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - B -- 2008
There once was a tree that lived happily in a big forest with many other trees.
When The Impossible Becomes Imminently Possible! -- John 6:1-21 -- Robert Leslie Holmes -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 2008
He already had in mind what he was going to do.-- John 6:6
Yielding To Spiritual Maturity -- James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17 -- Thomas W. Lentz -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 2008
Peter Drucker has conducted management seminars for both businesses and churches.
A Whole City At The Door -- Mark 1:29-39 -- Robert J. Elder -- Epiphany 5 | Ordinary Time 5 - B -- 2008
One of my all-time favorite church magazine cartoons pictures a physician in his office, speaking wi
The Width And Depth Of God's Grace -- 1 Peter 3:18-22 -- Nancy Kraft -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 2008
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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!"
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
Speechless -- Luke 1:13 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Zech was beaming as he swung the censer in great arcs around the Temple.
Going Places -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Do you want to climb the ladder of success?""Oh, yes!"
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
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.
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
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
Short On Memory -- Matthew 18:21-24 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
The king was furious!
New World -- Luke 10:40 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"Mary, stop eavesdropping. What they're talking about is no concern of yours.
Maggie -- Luke 8:1-3 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
Seven devils? One devil is plenty. Two is more than enough. But seven?
The Master's Return -- Luke 12:35-36 -- Andre Papineau -- 2002
"It's not going to happen to me.

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Scriptures And Prayers -- Frank Ramirez -- 2005
As brothers and sisters, we come together to pray for our Christian brother/sister during a time of
Time To Clean Up -- Isaiah 64:1-9 -- Frank Ramirez -- First Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
Call To Worship
The Resurrection Of Our Lord -- Acts 10:34-43, Isaiah 25:6-9, John 20:1-18, Mark 16:1-8, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 -- Charles And Donna Cammarata -- Easter Day - B -- 2005
Call To WorshipThis mini-drama can be used to open worship.
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
NULL -- Matthew 10:8 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.
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
Christmas Day -- John 1:1-14 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- The Nativity of our Lord - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
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:
Sounds Great, But We're Busy -- Isaiah 40:1-11 -- Frank Ramirez -- Second Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
Call To Worship (Psalm 126) One:
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
NULL -- Galatians 6:7 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.
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: 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.)
Fourth Sunday in Advent -- Romans 16:25-27 -- Robert S. Jarboe -- Fourth Sunday of Advent - B -- 2005
(Distribute this sheet to the readers.) Date: _________________________
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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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
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:
NULL -- Ephesians 5:1, 2 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children
NULL -- Matthew 25:21 -- Leon Collier -- 2005
Minister: "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!
Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 -- Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31 -- Frank Ramirez -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 2005
First Lesson: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Theme: And Another Thing, Lord ...
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David Kalas
In the sometimes-tiresome debate over science and scripture with respect to creation, it’s easy to become distracted. While the argument typically requires a focus on the how, we may lose sight of the what. And so, for just a moment, let me invite us to think for a moment about what God created.
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Acts 8:26-40
As a local church pastor, I was often asked if I would baptize a child whose family were not members of the church. Some churches rebelled against this, but I remember this scripture — the hunger for understanding and inclusion of the Eunuch and Philp’s response — to teach and share and baptize in the name of our God. How could we turn anyone away from the rite of baptism?

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“Dad, I think you worked a miracle.” Rolf slowly walked around the tree. “After that windstorm, I assumed this tree was as good as gone.”

“We just needed to give the branches time to heal and come back,” Michael replied.

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Object: A live plant that produces fruit, and a broken branch from that plant. I used a tomato plant from a local greenhouse. Ideally, find a plant with blossoms or small fruit already growing. If you use a different kind of fruit-producing plant, just change the script to fit.

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For April 28, 2024:
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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus is the vine, we are the branches. In our service today, let us absorb from the vine all the nourishment we need.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes our branches become cut off from the vine.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes our branches are withered.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we fail to produce good fruit.
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Stan Purdum
We will meet Psalm 22 in its entirety on Good Friday, but here the lectionary designates just verses 23-31. The lectionary psalms generally illuminate the week's First Lesson, which in this case is about the covenant initiated by God with Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 17. The nine verses from this psalm, while not inappropriate, nonetheless leave us looking for an obvious connection with the First Lesson.

John S. Smylie
I think some people are natural-born gardeners. Our Lord grew up in a society that was familiar with agriculture. The images that he used to explain the ways of his Father in heaven are familiar to his audience. Growing up, my closest experience to agriculture was living in, "the Garden State." Most people, when they pass through New Jersey, are surprised to see that expression on the license plates of vehicles registered in New Jersey. Most folks traveling through New Jersey experience the megalopolis, the corridor between New York City and Washington DC.
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A pastor in Indiana went to visit an 87-year-old man named Ermil, who was a hospital patient. A member of his church told the pastor about this old man who was an acquaintance. "He's not a believer, but he is really in need," the church member said. "I met him at the county home for the elderly. He's a lonely old man with no family and no money."

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"Love is a many splendored thing...." Or so we heard Don Cornwall and the Four Aces sing time and again. Of course you or I might have other words to describe love, depending on our situation.

Love. "I love you." "I love to play golf." "I just love pistachio lush!" "It's tough to love some people." "Jesus loves me, this I know."

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