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

Or you can use venmo if that is easier: @revjohn29

Please take a look at this post, if you have not yet. Thank you!
https://dskidsermons.com/2021/04/01/s-o-s-springboard-of-support/

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Reusing a DSCS from 2021, as well as one from 2020. I hope you find them still useful!!

Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 20:19-31

Dollar Store Item:Band-Aid, Picture of a family member, A Landmark of some sort.

The Take Away: Thomas knows it is Jesus because his wounds. We are called to pay attention to those who are around us, because they are Jesus.

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Here is a link to last year’s DSCS, using a trick knot to talk about peace and knots in our stomach:

April 19th, 2020 – 2nd Sunday of Easter

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 24:13-35

Dollar Store Item: Landmark, First-Aid Kit, Lunchables.

The Take Away: We connect to one another through our stories about how God finds us.

Video:

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: Easter Sunday

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Dollar Store Item: Gum, Bubble Blower

The Take Away: Christ is Risen and we are sent!!

Videos:

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Video on the Gum:

March 31st, 2024 – Easter Sunday

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Narrative Lectionary

Dollar Store Item: Gum or Bubble Blower

The Take Away: Christ is Risen and we are sent!!

Video:

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: Palm/Passion Sunday

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 19:29-44 and Luke 22:14—23:56

Dollar Store Item: Foam Index Finger, Pointer Finger, Rocks with Words etched on them.

The Take Away: We move from “God is number 1” or “Jesus is #1” to “I’m going to get you!” The whole creation cries out for what is happening!

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 19:29-44

Dollar Store Item: Rocks with words etched on them.

The Take Away: The whole creation feels what is happening!!

Video:

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: John 12:1-8

Dollar Store Item: Luggage, CPAP Machine, Toothbrush, Passport, Tickets… stuff you pack to get ready/prepare for a trip.

The Take Away: Mary, who sat at Jesus feet earlier, prepares Jesus for his journey to the cross, by anointing him with oil.

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 18:31—19:10

Dollar Store Item: Nothing

The Take Away: Eyes closed, the kids can still hear (and see!) someone walk into the room. The blind man “sees” Jesus, while the disciples still don’t!

Video:

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

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

Dollar Store Item: Painters Tape for a Finish Line. An Adult that you can interrupt an apology.

The Take Away: God is forgiving before we can get the words out! or a Father running is as strange as running a race in church!

Videos:

Another DSCS talking about restoring relationships:

March 27th, 2022 – 4th Sunday in Lent

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 16:19-31

Dollar Store Item: Kid’s Names. Two paper cups and string.

The Take Away: God calls us by name, and claims us! Strange conversation but love abounds!!

Video:

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: Third Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 13:1-9

Dollar Store Item: Something that takes patience. Seed, dirt, planting. And Watching.

The Take Away: The Gardener has faith in the tree. And God has faith in us!

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 15:1-32

Dollar Store Item: Weird sayings… Double Speak. A coin that is sent out into the congregation and is lost… and you search for it.

The Take Away: God’s Grace makes no sense sometimes, but God’s Grace is always about how God seeks us out!

Video:

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: Second Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 13:31-35, Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Philippians 3:17—4:1

Dollar Store Item: Guarantee Card, String, a Promise of some kind, Baptismal Font

The Take Away: God’s promise is good and trustworthy!

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 13:1-9, 31-35

Dollar Store Item: Something that takes patience. Seed, dirt, planting. And Watching. Playing Card – Second Chances

The Take Away: The Gardener has faith in the tree. And God has faith in us! God is a God of Second Chances.

Video:

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Thank you so much for all who have donated and helped me raise funds for new equipment.

I am almost there, so I am sharing this again. I truly appreciate you all.

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I have asked before for donations, and usually I have done so vaguely. Sometimes being a little more specific, but nothing with a specific purpose. And many of you have given and its been very heartwarming.

Thinking about it, the last time I asked with a very specific purpose was for a similar purpose. I had dropped my iPad, and it hit the powerbutton in a particular place where I could no longer turn the iPad on…

This time is for a similar purpose. My hardware is failing, and I am in the process of replacing my hardware, and hopefully purchasing a MacBook Air. The ability for video and sound editing make this a good choice.

So, with that goal in mind, I am asking the below:

If you have ever considered donating to the DSCS, now is a great time. It would extremely helpful and appreciated. No amount is too small (or too big). Any donation will help offset the higher cost of hardware replacement.

There are a couple of ways of giving:

PayPal: john@giftofgracenet

Venmo: @revjohn29

Or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DSKidSermons

One can even Zelle – john@giftofgrace.net

Thank you!! I appreciate you.

– John

If you find the DSCS helpful and would like to donate, thank you!
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A Big Ask

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Sunday: 1st Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 4:1-13

Dollar Store Item: Two Alphabet Cards that spell, “IF,” The Baptismal Font

The Take Away: The word, “If” can be scary and full of questions, “If you are…” Jesus continues to stand up to the challange. We can as well… “If you are a child of God…”. “I am!! God said so in the waters of baptism.”

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 10:25-42

Dollar Store Item: Map, Church Directory, Search Engine, A collection of Social Services (Lutheran Family Services).

The Take Away: We will find out that our neighbor is everyone, even (especailly) those that might make us feel uncomfortable.

Video:

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: Transfiguration Sunday

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Luke 9:28-36 [37-43a]

Dollar Store Item: Bunch of Silly Hats, Impersonations, “Who am I?”, Baptismal Certificate, Flashlight

The Take Away: We are transformed by the Grace of God, and in Jesus, and the actions of the body (us), we get to change/transform the word.

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 9:28-45

Dollar Store Item: Bunch of Silly Hats, Impersonations, “Who am I?”, Baptismal Certificate, Flashlight

The Take Away: We are transformed by the Grace of God, and in Jesus, and the actions of the body (us), we get to change/transform the word.

Video:

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