Let's suppose you had some really good news that you wanted to share with other people. What would you do to let them know? [pause for answers]
When God has some good news to tell us about how much God loves each of us and that Jesus was coming to show us that, God sent John the Baptizer.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Advent 2b – 6-December-20”
Both the Gospel and the Old Testament reading today talk about God's Good News coming into the world. One place we hear and receive that Good News is here at the Table, where we hear that God loves us so much that God would not let anything come between God and us. … Read the rest “Table Meditation and Prayer for Advent 2b – 6-December-20”
Have you ever know that something was about to happen before it happens? This time of year, you might see that we're using a new color in the sanctuary or you might notice that mom and dad are moving things around to make space for where you know they're going to put the Christmas tree.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Advent 1b – 29-November-20”
The Gospel reading for today tells us about recognizing signs of Jesus' coming, but let's turn our attention to signs that Jesus was already here. We stand before this table, which Jesus gave to us to remember him. We stand before this bread and cup, reminders of God's love that know no bounds.… Read the rest “Table Meditation and Prayer for Advent 1b – 29-December-20”
The Gospel message for today is about a coming time of judgement, when those who have lived lives of service are separated from those who've lived lives of selfishness. The warning is a good one and worth heeding, but God is more than just judgement. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Christ the King A – 29-November-20”
The Psalm for today begins with saying, "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations." As we come to the table today, let's consider that we gather not only with the people who are physically together here and now, but with all people who have and will come to the table.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Psalm) for Reign of Christ A – 22-November-20”
Of all the things you can do for God, what do you think is the most important? [Wait for answers]
Those are all good answers, but I think the most important one is doing things to help others. Jesus told a story about that.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Reign of Christ A – 22-November-20”
What are some of the things God has given you? [Wait for answers]
Sure, there are things like our families, life itself, some of us have warm, safe places to live. When we start to think about all of them, God really has given us quite a bit.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 28a – 15-November-20”
As we hear the Parable of the Talents, we should think about how we are faithful in the little things that we are given. As we come to the Table, we are reminded that Jesus was faithful in giving it all, that we might have abundant life. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 28a – 15-November-20”
Have you ever had to wait for something. You know it's going to happen soon. You just don't know when. So you have to wait. It's not easy, is it? [Wait for answers]
Jesus said that waiting for Christ's rule to fully happen is like that.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 27a – 8-November-20”