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A Big Ask

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Sunday: 7th Sunday of Easter or Ascension Sunday

Revised Common Lectionary – Year C

Text: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

Dollar Store Item: None

The Take Away: With the repetition of the texts, and the theme of love and the Spirit, I thought this is a good time to remind the kids that they are Saints of God, set apart by God’s Spirit. We will have all the congregation standup (physically or in Spirit), but just a small group at a time. “Is that all the congregation?” No… more stnad up. Then when all the congregation is standing, “Is that all?” “No…” because the kid and I will not be standing. “All the Saints” in the last verse of Revelaton. We are called to be one, which can be seen as “All belong!”

You could use the second reading in the Ascension texts, when Paul says the church is the body… to remind the kids and the congregation that we are part of that body! All of us.

“You are Witnesses to these things.” – Comedian Pete Holmes says, “Listen to me!”, when he is making a grand statemwnt. Luke reminds the people and us that we are witnesses to these things. Where have the kids witnesses the love of Jesus?

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Galatians 3:1-9

Dollar Store Item: None

The Take Away: We are all one in Christ Jesus, and so we will talk about what “All” means. We will have all the congregation standup (physically or in Spirit), but just a small group at a time. “Is that all the congregation?” No… more stnad up. Then when all the congregation is standing, “Is that all?” “No…” because the kid and I will not be standing. So we all stand up!

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

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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.

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One can even Zelle – john@giftofgrace.net

Thank you!! I appreciate you.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!!

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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!

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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!!

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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.

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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!

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