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Bible Readings: Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4, 10-13 Free Resource: Worship with Our Lives (Kids- PK-2nd) Advent Theme (December 1—December 22): Promises Made, Promises Kept The Point: We should worship God in joy or sadness when God keeps God’s promises. A Promise … Continue reading
If you’ve read this blog in the past, you might know that during the program (school) year, I write about the upcoming Narrative Lectionary Bible reading from the perspective of faith formation. In the summer, I like to focus on … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Genesis 6:5-22; 8:6-12; 9:8-17 Free Resource: Confession & Offering (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (September 9 – October 7): God’s Promises Bring Hope Noah’s ark is probably the most popular story in the Bible in terms of young … Continue reading
Free Resource: Spirit & Truth Publishing Product Summaries Faith Formation & Integration When I start discussing a topic, the first thing I do is define my terms. It doesn’t do any good to think we’re on the same page but … Continue reading
Bible Readings: John 4:1-42 Free Resources: Come to the Well (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (January 28—February 11): Invitation to Abundant Life Given that I own a company called Spirit and Truth Publishing, it may not be surprising that this … Continue reading
Bible Readings: John 1:19-34 Free Resources: Connecting the Dots (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (December 31—January 21): Encountering the Messiah In the Narrative Lectionary, we now move in earnest into the narrative of the Gospel of John. We have made it … Continue reading
Narrative Lectionary Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11 Free Resource: Prayer Stations (Cross+Gen Worship) Advent Theme (December 3—December 24): God’s Presence Brings Life Free food! Two words that are sure to get people moving (along with “free drinks”). We all like free stuff, … Continue reading
Revelation 6:1-8; 7:9-17 Revelation 21:1-6; 22:1-5 Free Resource- The World to Come (Background Notes) Free Resource- Living the Word (Year 4) Planning Tool For the rest of the summer, those following the Narrative Lectionary’s suggested summer readings have … Continue reading
Revelation 5:1-13 Free Resource- “This Is the Feast” Skit (3rd-6th) For the rest of the summer, those following the Narrative Lectionary’s suggested summer readings have two choices: a four-week series on the sacraments (Baptism and Communion), or a four-week … Continue reading
Revelation 4:1-11 Free Resource- “What Is Worship?” Picture Book For the rest of the summer, those following the Narrative Lectionary’s suggested summer readings have two choices: a four-week series on the sacraments (Baptism and Communion), or a four-week series … Continue reading