Greetings!
I wanted to give a word of thanks to those who have supported DSCS with a donation of any kind, including prayers and continued use of the blog! Through the donations, I was able to remove ads from the blog, and I am grateful.
While ads are not terrible, they can be annoying. And I do greatly appreciate being able to have the blog without ads (especially that I have no control over) showing up at the page.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
John
Sunday: 19th Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary – Year A
Text:
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Dollar Store Item: Thank you card.
The Take Away: We give thanks for the people in our lives.
Video:
Narrative Lectionary – David and Bathsheba
Texts:
2 Samuel 12:1-9
Psalm 51:1-9
(Optional Gospel: Matt 21:33-41)
Dollar Store Item: Vanishing Handkerchief Magic Trick
The Take Away: God forgives all our sins!
Video:
Sunday: 18th Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary – Year A
Texts:
Philippians 4:1–9
Dollar Store Item: Award Coupons
The Take Away: Keep On Doing What is Right, Rejoicing in the Lord
Video:
Narrative Lectionary – Joshua Renews the Covenant
Texts:
Joshua 24:1-15
(Optional – Matthew 4:8-10)
Dollar Store Item:
The Take Away: Choosing the Lord, and the Lord chooses us.
Video:
Sunday: 17th Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary – Year A
Texts:
Isaiah 5:1–7
Psalm 80:7–15
Philippians 3:4b–14
Matthew 21:33–46
Dollar Store Item: Tumble Tower Game/Jenga
The Take Away: Jesus is the foundation of our lives.
Video:
Narrative Lectionary – Covenant and Commandments
Texts:
Exodus 19:3-7; 20:1-17
(Optional – Matt 5:17)
Dollar Store Item: “Teaching Tree: Bullet Points”
The Take Away: God gives us a better way to live!
Video:
While this isn’t a DSCS post per-say, I did want to share it with you all.
I was challenged to the ALS Ice Bucket experience.
So I took part. And here is the video proof:
Sunday: 16th Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary – Year A
Text: Philippians 2:1–13
Dollar Store Item: 24 piece puzzle
The Take Away: We aren’t all the same, but we come together to make the picture of Christ in the world.
Video:
Narrative Lectionary – Rescue at Sea
Texts:
Exodus 14:10-14
(Optional – Matt 2:13-15)
Dollar Store Item: Magic Grow Capsules
The Take Away: In the waters of baptism, God frees us.
Video:
Sunday: 15th Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary – Year A
Texts:
Matthew 20:1–16
Dollar Store Item: Fake Mustaches
The Take Away: God’s grace is for everyone! No matter what!
Video:
Narrative Lectionary – Joseph in Prison
Texts:
Genesis 39:1-23
(Optional – Matt 5:11-12)
Dollar Store Item: Neon Starbursts or Puzzle/Brain Teaser
The Take Away: God is with us, all the time!
Video:
Sunday: 14th Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary – Year A
Texts:
Genesis 50:15–21
Psalm 103:[1–7] 8–13
Romans 14:1–12
Matthew 18:21–35
Dollar Store Item: Note Cards
The Take Away: Jesus asks us to forgive ALOT!
Video:
Narrative Lectionary – Call of Abraham
Texts:
Genesis 12:1-9
(Optional – Matt 28:19-20, Go therefor and make disciples of all nations)
Dollar Store Item: Fake Phone, Musical Triangle, or Cardboard Tube
The Take Away: God calls us to respond with action.
Video:
Sunday: 13th Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Common Lectionary – Year A
Texts:
Ezekiel 33:7–11
Psalm 119:33–40
Romans 13:8–14
Matthew 18:15–20
Dollar Store Item: Ear Plugs
The Take Away: Love by listening to each other!
Video:
Narrative Lectionary – Flood and Promise
Texts:
Genesis 6:16-22; 9:8-15
(Optional – Matt 8:24-27, Jesus calms the Storm)
Dollar Store Item: String
The Take Away: God remembers God’s promises.
Video:
Starting with the Children Sermon for September 7th, which is the beginning of the new Narrative Lectionary year, I will be including two Children Sermons.
One will be based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings, and another will be based on the Narrative Lectionary preaching texts.
If you are looking for more information on the Narrative Lectionary, you can find it at: http://www.narrativelectionary.org
Thanks! I look forward to adding another resource for the Narrative Lectionary, while still continuing to offer children sermons for the RCL.
Blessings,
John Stevens
