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”
There's a small phrase, from 1 Corinthians 11:26, at the end of the traditional words of institution at the Table that goes, "you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes again." Like those young women that were called to be ready for the bridegroom's coming, we're supposed to be ready to, no matter how long it takes. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 8-November-20”
Let's talk a bit about rules. What are some rules that bother you? [Wait for answers]
What are some rules you think everyone should follow? [Wait for answers]
One day, Jesus was talking to his disciples and he said, "You know all those rules the Pharisees have?… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 26a – 1-November-20”
The burdens you're carrying right now probably weren't put on you by the Pharisees, as in Jesus' time, maybe it was you yourself who laid them on. Whomever and however they came to be there, as we come to the Table today, let us remember that this is a place to lay burdens down. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 1-November-20”
Of all the things you should do, what do you think is the most important? What should you do first, most, and all the time?
[wait for answers]
When Jesus was asked that question, he said there were two things: First, love God with all your heart, soul, and strength.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 25a – 25-October-20”
Jesus tells us, in the gospel passage for today, that the focus of our life with God and each other is to love. Love God with all your heart, soul, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself. One of the places we encounter the depth of love that God desires is here at the Table. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 25a – 25-October-20”
In today's story from the Gospel, some folks asked Jesus about paying taxes. Now, just as it is now, in Jesus' day, people didn't really like paying taxes. These folks were trying to catch Jesus because, no matter what Jesus said, they could make him seem wrong.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Proper 24a – 18-October-20”