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The Holy Spirit calls Barnabas and Paul to spread the good news. When Paul performs a miracle in Lystra, the people rejoice and praise…the wrong gods! Easter Season and the Growing Church By now we’ve reached the halfway point in … Continue reading
The people of Israel were called to be separate from other nations. But, as we see in the story of Peter and Cornelius, God now has something different in mind: radical inclusion. As we are continuing in the Easter season, … Continue reading
Date: June 5, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7 Free Resource: Popcorn Power (Kids PK-2nd, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: Proclaiming the good news about Jesus Christ is cause for thanksgiving and rejoicing! … Continue reading
Date: May 15, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 17:16-31 Free Resource: Always Creating and Sustaining (Family, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: God is the creator, sustainer, and redeemer of the whole world. We are always … Continue reading
Date: May 8, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 16:16-34 Free Resource: Sing Loud and Proud (Youth, NL) Unit Theme (April 17—May 8): Good News Spreads The Point: God can even use the imprisonment of the faithful to bring about change in … Continue reading
Date: May 1, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 9:1-19a Free Resource: Quick Change (Kids 3rd-6th, NL) Unit Theme (April 17—May 8): Good News Spreads The Point: God sometimes calls the most unlikely people to do the work of spreading the gospel. … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Acts 15:1-18 Free Resource: God Wants Me To… (PK-2nd – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: God’s will is revealed in Scripture and conversation with each other. The Acts of the Holy … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Acts 8:26-39 Free Resource: Who Is the Holy Spirit to You? (Cross+Gen Worship – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: We can learn about God through the most surprising people. It is … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Acts 6:1–7:2a, 44-60 Free Resource: Giving Our Gifts (Youth – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: God is present in the midst of disagreement, fear, and danger. This week we move from … Continue reading
It is now time to celebrate the festival of Pentecost. This marks the end of the main Narrative Lectionary calendar as well as the beginning of summer, at least church-wise. What are we celebrating? In a word: a gift. What … Continue reading