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October 6th, 2024 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 10:2-16

Dollar Store Item: Plant, Picture of a Pet, a Puppet.

The Take Away: Jesus cares for the weak and vulnerable – those who need help caring for themselves (all of us).

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Exodus 32:1-14

Dollar Store Item: Superhero Figure, Letter, A story about someone speaking on your behalf, something scary (Halloween Mask… but not too scary).

The Take Away: We do a lot of things when we are afraid… like worship a Golden Calf. God’s Grace shines through, thankfully.

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June 30th, 2024 – 6th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: Mark 5:21-43

Dollar Store Item: Nothing. A congregation member will interrupt you.

The Take Away: Our needs are important to Jesus.

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Narrative Lectionary – Preaching Series on 1st John

Text: 1 John 3:1-7

Dollar Store Item: Ripped and Taped Piece of Paper with the Word, “Mine” written on it.

The Take Away: Even when we do things wrong, we are loved and we are Children of God. Grace, Grace, Grace.

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March 17th, 2024 – 5th Sunday in Lent

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Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Lent

Revised Common Lectionary – Year B

Text: John 12:20-33, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Dollar Store Item: Hoop Toss, but with String attached. Fishing Game. Frixon Pen

The Take Away: Jesus pulls us to himself, through love and giving of himself. God forgives our sins and forgets them!

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Narrative Lectionary

Text: Mark 13:1-8, 24-37

Dollar Store Item: Alarm Clock, Cell Phone with Many Many Many Alarms set.

The Take Away: We are called to pay attention and watch. We don’t know the hour. Only God knows. But we are called to watch and wait, and be alert. Keep Awake.

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August 6th, 2023 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year A

Text: Matthew 14:13-21

Dollar Store Item: Deviled Egg container, Brown Paper Bags or a Tea Set to play with.

The Take Away: Not only does God shower us with abudnant Grace (upon Grace), but there is always enough to share!!

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Narrative Lectionary

Sunday: Coming back in September

I am taking a break from Narrative for this summer, as it is hard for me to do this for the summer as so many are doing different things.

We will be back in September.

July 30th, 2023 – 9th Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Revised Common Lectionary – Year A

Text: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Dollar Store Item: Optical Illusions

30 Optical Illusions That Will Make Your Brain Hurt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jastrow_illusion

The Take Away: The Kin-dom of Heaven is surprising! Like God loves YOU!!! And that is no illusion!

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Narrative Lectionary

Sunday: Coming back in September

I am taking a break from Narrative for this summer, as it is hard for me to do this for the summer as so many are doing different things.

We will be back in September.

September 14th, 2014 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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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!

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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.

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September 7th, 2014 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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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!

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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.

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August 31st, 2014 – Party Favors

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Sunday:  Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Texts:
Jeremiah 15:15–21
Psalm 26:1–8
Romans 12:9–21
Matthew 16:21–28

The Take Away:  Treat everyone as if they were Jesus.

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August 17th, 2014 – Tube of Toothpaste

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Sunday:  Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Texts:
Isaiah 56:1, 6–8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32
Matthew 15:[10–20] 21–28

The Take Away:  Watch what comes out, because it is hard to put it back (words, insults, etc).

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August 3rd, 2014 – Picnic Plates

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Sunday:  Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Texts:
Isaiah 55:1–5
Romans 9:1–5
Matthew 14:13–21

The Take Away:  All are welcome to the Table of the Lord!

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