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September 18th, 2022 – 15th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 16:1-13

Dollar Store Item: Something you are passionate about.

The Take Away: God gives us gifts and talents, and asks that we use them for bettering the world.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Genesis 12:1-9

Dollar Store Item: Toy Tea and Saucer set or cup and plate from church.

The Take Away: We are blessed to be a blessing. “I drink from the saucer because my cup overflows.”

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September 11th, 2022 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 15:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Dollar Store Item: Stuffed Animal

The Take Away: When we are lost, God seeks us out first; “Let’s get real.”

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Genesis 6: 5-22; 8:6-12; 9:8-17

Dollar Store Item: Color a Rainbow; piece od string; a roll of twine; rope.

The Take Away: God makes a promise to the world.

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September 4th, 2022 – 13th Sunday after Pentecost

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This has been a huge push of a week for me (4 funerals), so I am using videos from the past that I think stand up! So here you go, and I hope it helps.

Sunday: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text:Luke 14:25-33, Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Dollar Store Item: Bag of Marshmallows or Cookies, or something we can’t resist.

The Take Away: Called to put God first, but in the end, God always comes first.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Ruth 4:1-22

Dollar Store Item: Tree, Family Tree, Growing item.

The Take Away: God’s love flows throughout the ages.

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August 28th, 2022 – 12th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 14:1, 7-14

Dollar Store Item: Birthday Party Invitations & Welcome Matt

The Take Away: We talk about who we would want to invite to our party, and who Jesus and God invite to the party. And ask us to do the same.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Ruth 3:1-18

Dollar Store Item: Superhero Figures, or Lego Miniatures

The Take Away: We are called to act with Boldness and Love. Sometimes that is hard. Superheros struggle. Jesus struggled in the Garden. We struggle. But God calls us, and uses us, and asks us to love with boldness.

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August 21st, 2022 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 13:10-17, Isaiah 58:9b-14

Dollar Store Item: Paperclips, Piece of paper with Jesus or God written on it.

The Take Away: We are connected to one another

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Narrative Lectionary – Repost

Text: Ruth 2:1-23

Dollar Store Item: Stickers / Motivational Stickers

The Take Away: We are called to “glean hope” and share kindness.

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Covid…. Again

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Well, isnt this fun?? Saturday, I tested positive for Covid… again. Twice in the span of a few months. I am fully vaccinated amd boosted, but alas…

I am going to hold off recording the DSCS for the 21st till after Sunday, which will put me in the (hopefully) safe zone, and I will feel like doing it!

Prayers are always appreciated!

Thank you!

~ John

August 14th, 2022 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2

Dollar Store Item: An item that reminds you of fanily, or a photo album, church directory.

The Take Away: The Bible is stories of a faithful God walking with God’s people.

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Narrative Lectionary – Repost from a few years ago.

Text: Ruth 1:1-22

Dollar Store Item: Rope, Ribbon or holding hands.

The Take Away: We are linked to one another by God’s love.

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August 7th, 2022 – 9th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Genesis 15:1-6, Luke 12:32-40

Dollar Store Item: A expanding toy, towel, an item with a claim, “Now tastes better.”

The Take Away: We have a God that loves us, and desires the best for us, and in faith we believe our God.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Dollar Store Item: Message board, magnetic refridge list.

The Take Away: We are all messangers of God.

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July 31st, 2022 – 8th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 12:13-21

Dollar Store Item: Piece of Paper with “ME” written so that the M looks like a W when turned upside down.

The Take Away: Greed changes, “We” to “Me,” and Grace changes it back again.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Dollar Store Item: Spool of thread and needle.

The Take Away: The more we share, the more we have to give!! Mantain constant love for one another. We are called to share God’s Grace.

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July 24th, 2022 – 7th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: SeventhSunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 11:1-13

Dollar Store Item: Pair of socks, interesting item, or nothing.

The Take Away: Talking about worship, and how we have Bible all the way through our service. Answering the question: “Where did we get that?”

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Dollar Store Item: Water

The Take Away: Asking wondering questions… about Baptism. Thanksgiving for Baptism.

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