Have you ever been really tired and just want to lay down and sleep? [Wait for answers] Have you ever felt that way, not because of running or playing a lot? Have you every felt tired out because of a lot of things that are happening all at once and many of them are no fun at all?… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper 9a – 5-Jul-26”
In the Old Testament reading for today, we come to the story of Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac. We're not going to be called to that kind of obedience, but we are called to be generous in our giving so that the needs of others can be met.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper 8a – 28-June-26”
Jesus said, "Whoever welcomes you welcomes me." Now, he was talking to his disciples, but I also think that applies to Jesus' disciples throughout all time and space. That means, any and all who want to know about Jesus, any and all who long for God's presence and want to know the love of God, anyone who desires to come, is welcome here.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 8a – 28-June-26”
What do you think it means to welcome someone? [Wait for answers]
In the scripture for today, Jesus says that, when we welcome someone because Jesus asked us to, it's the same as if we welcome Jesus himself.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper 8a – 28-June-26”
The prophet Jeremiah was feeling alone because it seemed as though no one was standing with him. It seemed everyone was speaking evil about him. Yet he was the same one who went on to stand before and demand justice for the oppressed for others, to remind them that they all were called to act in mercy and kindness toward others, especially towards those most likely to be overlooked and forgotten.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper 7a – 21-June-26”
How many hairs do you think you have on your head? [Wait for answers]
Do you think you could count them? [Wait again]
The scripture for today says that we are so important to God that God has counted every hair on our head.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper 7a – 21-Jun-26”
"How long will you hide your face from me?" says the Psalm for today. The answer is, "Not long." We all have those moments, like the king in Hamlet when our "words fly up, but our thoughts remain below"; when God seems far off.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Psalm) for Proper 7a – 21-June-26”
"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." This is much like the world around us today. People want something that they can trust, something without hidden and ulterior motives.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper 6a – 14-June-26”
When Jesus sent out the twelve, it was one of the first steps in broadcasting the message that God's love was for all people. He didn't send them very far at first. That was to come later. The message was preached first in Judea with the intent of going into all the world when the time was right.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 6a – 14-June-26”
The gospel story for today is another time when Jesus sent his disciples out to teach and to help people. Why do you think Jesus sent his disciples out instead of going himself? [Wait for answers]
We are Jesus' disciples today and, even though Jesus can be everywhere now, it's helpful for people to be able to see someone even when they know Jesus is there.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper 6a – 14-Jun-26”