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Relational Nature of God Linda Glenn   Call to Worship Leader: With the psalmist, we lift our eyes to you, God. People: You live in heaven and here on earth. Leader: We celebrate the wonders of your creation here on earth—vast skies, life-giving waters, sandy beaches, the stark beauty of the desert, the lush greenness […]

If you work with children, have children or grandchildren, or, just love a good children’s story Bible – you will want to have a copy of this new story Bible: Growing in God’s Love. It is a must have for Sunday school teachers, pastors preparing for children’s sermons, families at the time of the baptism of their […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Acts 2:14-24 (NRSV) But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen […]

Focus Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today? Read Psalm 119:9-16 (NRSV) How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. I treasure […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read Psalm 51:1-12 (NRSV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash […]

Focus Let your soul take a moment of rest as you hear God’s word. Put your busy schedule, wandering mind, stressful thoughts, and burdened heart at the feet of the cross and open up to God’s voice as the Giver of Life tends your soul. Read John 12:1-11 (NRSV) Six days before the Passover Jesus […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Psalms 107:1-16 (NRSV) O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he […]

Beacons to the Lost Sam Suddarth   Call to Worship Leader: We come to this holy place to worship you, O Lord. People: Come into our presence. Leader: We come to worship you, our God and Savior. People: Come into our presence. Leader: We come offering ourselves as your servants. People: Come into our presence. […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read John 8:12-20 (NRSV) Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Then […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read Psalm 51:1-12 (NRSV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from […]