I am so very close, so I am posting this for the last time.

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

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.

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

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or You can buy me a cup of coffee –

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DSKidSermons

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: 6th Sunday of Easter

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: John 14:23-29

Dollar Store Item: “Do Not Open Till Christmas” Tag

The Take Away: Jesus gives his disciples news of the coming Spirit. This gift is for us as well.

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21

Dollar Store Item: A free gift to the kids (Pencil, Fruit Snacks, Party Favor)

The Take Away: All belong to God’s promise. Even when we don’t think so! Kids are given a free gift for who they are, not what they have done.

Video:

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

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A Big Ask

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Back from a trip for a family memorial service, and a benefit magic show for Luther Heights Bible Camp, in the Sawtooth Mountain Range, I was met with news that Ruthie, our beloved Kitty, has a tumor and it has spread. So emotionally, I don’t have the heart space for a new DSCS. Here are two from the past years that lean into where I was going to post anyway!

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Sunday: 5th Sunday of Easter

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: John 13:31-35, Acts 11:1-18

Dollar Store Item: A game of, “Who am I?” or walking through a piece of paper. (Follow this link: https://www.kidzone.ws/magic/walkthrough-t.htm )

The Take Away: Jesus tells us to love one another, and the world. People can tell we are followers of Jesus when we love. Our understanding of God’s Grace continues to expand.

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Acts 15:1-18

Dollar Store Item: Sign – No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask, No Service – OR RCL, Walking through Paper (God expands what we see in the circle).

The Take Away: Once seen as outsiders, God reminds us all that Grace makes us all belong to the promise of God.

Video:

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

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or You can buy me a cup of coffee –

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: 4th Sunday of Easter

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: John 10:22-30, the Liturgy

Dollar Store Item: Baptismal Font, Small thimble of water, large tub, differnet cups of water throughout the sanctuary.

The Take Away: Thanksgiving for Baptism. God seeks us out, and calls to us. No one takes us from God’s hand!

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Acts 8:26-39

Dollar Store Item: Baptismal Font, Small thimble of water, large tub, differnet cups of water throughout the sanctuary.

The Take Away: Look!! There is Water. Thanksgiving for Baptism.

Video:

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or You can buy me a cup of coffee –

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A Big Ask

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Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Easter

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: John 21:1-19

Dollar Store Item: Tea Set, Play Breakfast

The Take Away: We have conversations around a meal, the table of the Lord! Reminding that we are loved, and we are called to love the world.

Videos:

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Acts 6:1—7:2a, 44-60

Dollar Store Item: Tea Set, Play Breakfast

The Take Away: So many ways to serve God, from preaching, teaching and serving God’s created!

Video:

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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.

Video:

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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:

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

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or You can buy me a cup of coffee –

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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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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

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or You can buy me a cup of coffee –

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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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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

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or You can buy me a cup of coffee –

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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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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

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or You can buy me a cup of coffee –

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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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