Date: March 13, 2022 Bible Reading: John 13:1-17 Free Resource: Foot Mural (Kids 3rd-6th, NL) Unit Theme (March 6—March 20): Following Jesus The Point: Jesus demonstrates how we should love and serve one another. When we promise to be like … Continue reading
We all wear masks to help us fit in and keep ourselves safe. But we cannot experience meaningful relationships—even God’s unconditional love—hiding our authentic selves. How can you create a safe space where people can be vulnerable? Doubt, Authenticity, and … Continue reading
If you or your congregation have been following the Narrative Lectionary, you might notice that we skip from 1 Corinthians chapter 1 to chapter 13 this week. If not, well, we do. Aside from chapter 12, which we will read … Continue reading
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
The reading for Sunday, March 22, 2020, is Mark 12:28-44. This covers several short stories but begins with the greatest commandment(s) and ends with the widow’s offering (or mite if you are more familiar with that). In Mark 12:28-34, someone … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 12:28-44 Free Resource: Commandments in the News (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: We respond to God’s love and faithfulness by giving our lives to God. Much has changed … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 10:32-52 Free Resource: The Glory Version (Youth) Unit Theme (March 1—March 22): The Call to Serve The Point: Jesus came to serve and calls us to do the same. We are now approaching the second Sunday of … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Ruth 1:1-17 Free Resource: Serving Refugees (Small Groups) Unit Theme (September 29—October 13): Responding to God’s Love The Point: Like Ruth, we should love others. Responding to God’s Love Two weeks ago, God heard the people of Israel … Continue reading
Free Resource: Do Justice and Love Kindness (Kids: PK-2nd) Living the Bible: Word and Action Scripture is central to our life of faith. As twenty-first-century citizens of the world, we were not present at the events that are foundational to … Continue reading
Free Resource: Being a Good Steward (Spirit & Truth 3rd-6th Activity) Bible Readings: Matthew 6:19-34; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 12:13-34 What Is Stewardship? Now it’s time to focus on stewardship, either as the third summer series of the Narrative Lectionary, or just … Continue reading