December 27th, 2015 – First Sunday of Christmas

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Sunday:  First Sunday of Christmas

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text:  Colossians 3:12-17

Dollar Store Item:  Ring, Clothing, Temp Tattoo

The Take Away:  We put on Christ for the world to see.

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Narrative Lectionary – Beginning of the Good News

Text: Mark 1:1-20

Dollar Store Item:  Game in the box / Fake Phone

The Take Away:  We are called, and we learn. 

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December 24th, 2015 – Christmas Eve/Christmas

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DSCS for  Christmas Eve / Christmas

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text:  Luke 2:1-20

Dollar Store Item:   Birthday Button, Gift Box, LED Lights

The Take Away:  (Springboard City here at DSCS) Different Take Away for each item.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Luke 2:1-20

Dollar Store Item:  Birthday Button, Gift Box, LED Lights

The Take Away:  (Springboard City here at DSCS) Different Take Away for each item. 

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December 20th, 2015 – 4th Sunday of Advent

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Sunday: 4th Sunday of Advent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text:  Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]

Dollar Store Item:  Musical Instrument / Message Pad

The Take Away:  Singing as Praying / Do God’s Will

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Narrative Lectionary – Zechariah’s Song

Text: Luke 1:5 – 13, 57 – 80

Dollar Store Item:  Musical Instrument

The Take Away:  Singing praise to God

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5/7/5 Haiku Prayers – New Book

Greetings Saints!

While this is not a children sermons post, I wanted to share with you some of my excitement.  This is a book of prayers, in Haiku form, that speak to my soul.  I hope they might speak to you as well.

I have been writing a daily Haiku for almost a year now, and started labeling them in Lent.  I collected these and published them in book format.  The sections being Lent, Easter and Haiku Prayers.

To read more about it, you can go to this link:

http://www.blurb.com/b/6676575-5-7-5-haiku-prayers

I also have this available in PDF format, if interested.  You can contact me directly for the information on the PDF.

Thank you,
John

December 13th, 2015 – 3rd Sunday of Advent

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Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Advent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text:  Zephaniah 3:14-20

Dollar Store Item:  Candle, Something Scent, 2nd Advent Candle, etc.

The Take Away:  God is here!

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Narrative Lectionary – Rebuilding the Temple

Text: Ezra 1:1 – 4; 3:1 – 4, 10 – 13

Dollar Store Item:  Coupon / Promise / Eraser

The Take Away:  God makes good on God’s promise.

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December 6th, 2015 – 2nd Sunday of Advent

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Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Advent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text:  Luke 3:1-6

Dollar Store Item:  Wooden Puzzle

The Take Away:  God prepares us. 

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Narrative Lectionary – Isaiah of the Exile

Text: Isaiah 40:1 – 11

Dollar Store Item:  Stuffed Animal

The Take Away:  God comforts us when we hurt.

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November 29th, 2015 – First Sunday of Advent

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Sunday: First Sunday of Advent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16 / Luke 21:25-36

Dollar Store Item:  Sewing Kit

The Take Away:  Be prepared.

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Narrative Lectionary – Josiah’s Reform

Text:  2 Kings 22:1-10, [14-20]; 23:1-3

Dollar Store Item:  Sticky Hand / Badge Reel 

The Take Away:  God pulls us back.  Keep God close. 

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November 22nd, 2015 – Christ the King Sunday / 26th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Christ the King

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 18:33-37

Dollar Store Item: Ear Plugs and Head Phones

The Take Away: We are called to listen to our King.

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Narrative Lectionary

Text:  Isaiah 5:1-7; 11:1-5

Dollar Store Item:  Woodshop Kit or Puzzle

The Take Away:  God sees us as loved!

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November 15th, 2015 – 25th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: 25th Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 13:1-8

Dollar Store Item:  Permanent Marker

The Take Away:  God’s promise is forever and for sure!

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Narrative Lectionary

Text:  Hosea 11:1-9

Dollar Store Item:  Dog Toy or Bouncing Ball Paddle

The Take Away:  God doesn’t give up on us!

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November 8th, 2015 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: 24th Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 12:38-44

Dollar Store Item:  Retractable Card Holders

The Take Away:  All we have is God’s!

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Narrative Lectionary

Text:  1st Kings 18: 20-39

Dollar Store Item:  Mirror

The Take Away:  God is seen in strange places, even in you and me!

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