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Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Free Resource: Practicing Love (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (May 17—May 31): The Power of God’s Love The Point: God’s love is the greatest gift we can receive and share. This week, we have moved … Continue reading
Bible Readings (Palm Sunday & Holy Week): Mark 11:1-11; 15:16-39 Bible Readings (Easter): Mark 16:1-8 Free Resources: Holy Week Stations (Cross+Gen Worship, NL), The Empty Tomb (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (March 29—April 12): God’s Triumph The Point: We can … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 12:1-12 [13-17] Free Resource: Care for the Kingdom (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: We are called to serve God and build God’s kingdom. This week’s text is designated … Continue reading
Bible Readings (Dec. 22nd): Luke 1:5-13 [14-25], 57-80 The Point (Dec. 22nd): God sends people to point us toward Jesus. Bible Readings (Dec. 25th): Luke 2:1-20 The Point (Dec. 25th): Fulfilling God’s promise, the Messiah is born for all people. … Continue reading
Bible Readings: 2 Kings 22:1-10, [11-20]; 23:1-3 Free Resource: Finding the Scroll (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (November 10—November 24): Our Sin, God’s Faithfulness The Point: We are called to repent when we discover our sin. Isaiah: Injustice & the Promise … Continue reading
Bible Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150 Free Resource: David Becomes King (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (October 20—November 3): God’s Way of Leading The Point: A good leader serves God and the people. King Envy Our story last week, … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:4b-25 The Point: We are created to be partners in God’s work. Free Resource: Knowing Your Neighbor (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (September 26—September 22): God Creates Family It’s All about Family This week’s reading starts us off … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Romans [3:28-30] 5:1-11 Free Resource: Gifts of God’s Grace (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (May 26–June 9): Gifts of God’s Grace Churchy Language I was raised in the church. I have a master’s degree in church history and theology. … Continue reading
Maundy Thursday: A Remembrance of Love Bible Readings: Matthew 26:17-30 Free Resource: What Is Passover? (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (April 14–April 28): God’s Greatest Promise Maundy Thursday is the first day of the traditional Triduum (Latin for Three Days). This … Continue reading
Bible Readings (Ash Wednesday): Matthew 18:1-9 Free Resource (Ash Wednesday): Greatest in the Kingdom (Cross+Gen Worship) Bible Readings (Lent 1): Matthew 18:15-35 Free Resource (Lent 1): God Forgives (Youth) Unit Theme (March 6–April 7): The Ways of the Kingdom God’s … Continue reading