August 1st, 2021 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 6:24-35

Dollar Store Item: Cake Mix, Loaf of Bread, basket to fill over the next coming weeks.

The Take Away: Jesus is the bread of life, and we are called, through Jesus help to feed our neighbors.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20

Dollar Store Item: Something you need help with.

The Take Away: Putting on the armor of God requires us to ask for help!

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July 25th, 2021 – 9th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 6:1-21

Dollar Store Item: None.

The Take Away: Jesus, through his ministry, miracles and more, brings peace to our lives and our hearts.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Ephesians 4:1-16

Dollar Store Item: Deck of playing cards.

The Take Away: Let’s talk about “One.”

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July 18th, 2021 – 8th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Dollar Store Item: Stuffed Animal, Name Tags, Family Traits

The Take Away: Resting is holy; Jesus knows us.

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Here is a second video on the Gospel Lesson using Corn Starch and Water:


Narrative Lectionary

Text: Ephesians 2:11-22

Dollar Store Item: Name Tags, Family Traits

The Take Away: Jesus knows us.

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July 11th, 2021 – 7th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Ephesians 1:3-14, Amos 7:7-15

Dollar Store Item: Affirmation Stickers, Six Foot Measuring Tape or Magic Lunch Bag

The Take Away: God is measuring us, and we measure up through Grace.

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Narrative Lectionary
Text: Ephesians 1:1-14
Dollar Store Item: Follow this link: https://dskidsermons.com/2017/07/10/july-16th-2017-6th-sunday-after-pentecost/

July 4th, 2021 – 6th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 6:1-13

Dollar Store Item: Compass, Hot Wheels/Hot Wheels Launcher

The Take Away: We are sent by Jesus, and we are called to welcome those who are sent. A call of Welcome. Welcome is a two way street.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 33:14-18; 31:31-34

Dollar Store Item: Sheet of Paper

The Take Away: The covenant, the promise is broken, but God writes the new promise of our hearts.

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June 27th, 2021 – 5th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Dollar Store Item: Diving Octopus, Compliments

The Take Away: We learn about the desperation of the woman who had nothing left to loose. We learn about how we can be generous in many different ways.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

Dollar Store Item: Affirmation Stickers

The Take Away: We learn and talk about the promise of hope found in and through God, by giving affirmation stickers before something has taken place.

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June 20th, 2021 – 4th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 4:35-41, Job 38:1-11

Dollar Store Item: Pin Wheel

The Take Away: Jesus reminds the disciples that he is in control (and at the same time, he is God).

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Update:

Children’s Sermon for June 20th, 2021:


Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14

Dollar Store Item: Mermaid Pen with To Do List or Frixion Pen

The Take Away: We hear God’s message to us to love and to live as God directs us to live.

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June 13th, 2021 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Third Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 4:26-34, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17

Dollar Store Item: Banner or Piece of Paper

The Take Away: We are a new creation in Christ.

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Here is the recorded Children’s Sermon for this Sunday if you would like to use it:



Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-31

Dollar Store Item: Rope, or Frixion Pen

The Take Away: The story of God is restored through you and me, by God’s urging.

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June 6th, 2021 – 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Second Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 3:20-35, Genesis 3:8-15

Dollar Store Item: Retractable Card Holder, Play Dough with Different Cookie Cutters

The Take Away: God’s grace and God’s family extends far, and keeps us secure!

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Here is a children’s sermon using Psalm 130 and the Gospel to talk about forgiveness. God is in the habit of forgiving!!



Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Dollar Store Item: Play Dough and Cutters

The Take Away: God is the potter, and we are the clay – and unique and loved. God the potter of Joy!

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May 30th, 2021 – Holy Trinity Sunday

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Sunday: Trinity Sunday

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 3:1-17

Dollar Store Item: Dry Erase Die

The Take Away: God show’s God’s self in so many different ways… like a side of a die, or a facet of a diamond. The Good News is: God shows up in Grace and Love.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Jeremiah 1:1-10; 7:1-11

Dollar Store Item: Paper Cups and String

The Take Away: God calls us, even when we feel silly or that we are just playing.

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