The wisemen brought three gifts to Jesus. Gold, the metal of kings, incense, used by priests in worship, and myrrh, used in preparing the dead for burial. That third gift was a symbol that Jesus death would have great meaning. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Ordinary 1b – 10-January-21”
What do you think God looks like? [wait for answers]
Now some of those may be right. The thing is, we just don't know. The gospel writer John tells us that no one has ever seen God. But John also tells us there is a way to know what God is like: He says that, if we see Jesus, we'll understand what God is like.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) Christmas 2b – 03-January-21”
The idea of Jesus being Emmanuel (God with us) is often difficult to get our minds around. Theologians have argued since John wrote the words we heard earlier just exactly what they mean so I'm not going to try to define it absolutely.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Christmas 2b – 03-January-21”
If God is going to use a person to do great things, what do you think would be the most important thing about that person? What would they have to be like? [Pause for answers]
You might think that they would need to be likeable, or good speakers, or strong, or brave.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Advent 4b – 20-December-20”
In the gospel reading for today, we hear the story of Mary who, when told the incredible news that she would be the mother of Jesus, said with simple humility, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 20-December-20”
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 3b – 13-December-20”
John the Baptizer knew he was not Elijah. Yet he took up the role that Jewish tradition said Elijah would take: He announced and prepared the people for the coming of the Lord. We aren't Elijah either, nor John, but we too can take up the mantle and prepare the way and announce the Lord's coming. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent 3b – 13-December-20”
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”