S.O.S. – Spring of Support

April 9, 2019 / John Stevens / 3 Comments

Greetings Saints!

Thank you for all of your love over the last 6 years of the DSCS. I have so much fun running the DSCS and love the fact that I am hearing from more and more of you.

One of my greatest joys is when I will have folks visit Zion Lutheran because of this site, or when you reach out and we have conversations online. It is Grace upon Grace for me!

This post could be seen as an annual fund drive for the DSCS if you will. The site is free, and will always be free, and my heart is warmed by the generosity of all the folks that take part in the ministry of DSCS in prayer and donations.

Would you consider making a donation to the DSCS? I have asked in the summer before. However this year, using “Spring Board” as the theme, I decided to time it this way.

Please, would you prayerful consider a donation to the DSCS at this time?

You can do so through paypal:

Thank you!
John Stevens

April 21st, 2019 – Easter Sunday

April 3, 2019April 14, 2019 / John Stevens / 4 Comments

If you find the DSCS helpful and would like to donate, thank you!
You can do so, easily, through PayPal:

If you get an opportunity, please read this blog post:

https://dskidsermons.com/2019/04/09/s-o-s-spring-of-support/

Sunday: Easter Sunday

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 24:1-12

Dollar Store Item: Sheet of Paper, or “Say It Again” Game, or Pack of Doublemint Gum

The Take Away: We can say, “Alleluia” loud and clear!! God goes to great lengths to find you and me.

Videos:

Here is the video that describes using the Gum:

Narrative Lectionary

Text: Matthew 28:1-10

Dollar Store Item: Sheet of Paper, or “Say It Again” Game, or Pack of Doublemint Gum

The Take Away: We can say, “Alleluia” loud and clear!! God goes to great lengths to find you and me.

Videos:

Here is the video that describes using the Gum:

April 14th, 2019 – Palm Sunday

April 2, 2019 / John Stevens / Leave a comment

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Sunday: Palm Sunday

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 19:28-40

Dollar Store Item: Cleaning Supplies

The Take Away: We remember how Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem, and know it leads to the cross.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Matthew 21:1-17

Dollar Store Item: Cleaning Supplies

The Take Away: We remember how Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem, and know it leads to the cross. Jesus cleans house in the temple as well.

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April 7th, 2019 – 5th Sunday in Lent

March 20, 2019 / John Stevens / Leave a comment

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Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: John 12:1-8

Dollar Store Item: Microwave Popcorn (popped or unpopped).

The Take Away: We experience new life in Water, Bread and Wine and love of God in each other!

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Matthew 25:31-46

Dollar Store Item: Superman or Batman figure

The Take Away: We recognized Jesus in our own actions of helping others!

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March 31st, 2019 – 4th Sunday in Lent

March 19, 2019 / John Stevens / Leave a comment

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Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Dollar Store Item: Angel Wings, something out of character for you or an adult.

The Take Away: God acts in ways so loving and gracious, that it can almost seem weird!

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Matthew 25:1-13

Dollar Store Item: Bright Light Switch

The Take Away: Let us live in the light, and help our neighbors who might not feel or see the light.

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March 24th, 2019 – 3rd Sunday in Lent

March 14, 2019 / John Stevens / 2 Comments

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Sunday: Third Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 13:1-9

Dollar Store Item: Paddle Ball

The Take Away: May we be made to be good soil as God comes to us again and again and again.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Matthew 22:1-14

Dollar Store Item: Emoji Mask or a fake smile

The Take Away: God calls for us to take part in the party!

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March 17th, 2019 – 2nd Sunday in Lent

March 6, 2019 / John Stevens / Leave a comment

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Sunday: Second Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Philippians 3:17-4:1

Dollar Store Item: Udderly Smooth Handcream or Chocolate

The Take Away: We make lots of promises, like in Lent, promising to give chocolate up, or like Udderly Smooth, they promise it wasn’t made with any Bovine Ingredients (no Cow). We also break promises. God, however, does not. We are called to be imitators of Christ, working to keep the promise, but also know that God’s promise of love is everlasting.

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