Have you ever asked a question, and someone responds with a really good answer, not just one that answers the question you asked, but helps you think about a lot of other things as well?
That's what happened in our gospel story for today.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper B27 – 10-Nov-24”
We've been remembering those people who have been a part of the Church before us and have brought it to us for our care and stewardship. We remember them for the way they lived out their lives of faith in front of us and also by the ways they gave of themselves and their resources so that this congregation would be God's presence in their place and time.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for All Saints Day – 03-Nov-24”
"We pass on to you what we ourselves received." Paul writes to the Corinthian congregation. Our service today is a celebration of those who have gone before us and have passed on these things and many other to us. So, as we remember the host of this meal, Jesus, let us also remember those who have also helped shape our lives of faith and helped us to live out Jesus' teachings.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for All Saints Day – 03-Nov-24”
When you hear someone call someone else a "saint," what do you think they mean? [wait for answers] We usually think of someone who is very, very good or someone who does a lot of good things, and that's one way to think of it, but I want to think of people you admire, people who set a good example for you, and people who teach you how to understand and act out your belief in Jesus.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for All Saints Day – 03-Nov-24”
"What do you want me to do for you?" One of the things that we need to think about in what we do for others is whether we are doing things that make us feel good or are we doing things that really meet needs and help others.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper B25 – 27-Oct-24”
"What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked in the gospel scripture for today. It's a question he's also asking us. It's not about the things we might want or even need. It's about what Jesus can do in our lives.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper B25 – 27-Oct-24”
In our gospel story for today, there is a man who would like to talk to Jesus. He was standing at the side of the road when he heard people saying that Jesus was coming by, so he began to call out so that Jesus would notice him and come over and hear what was bothering him.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper B25 – 27-Oct-24”
What does it mean to be great? James and John had some pretty typical ideas about that, but Jesus disagreed. They thought it meant being in a position of power and authority. Jesus said that the one who is truly great is one who is a servant of others.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper B24 – 20-Oct-24”
Think about some very important people. Who are they? What do they do? [Wait for answers]
Now think of the most important person you know. What are they like? How do they show that they're important? How do they expect other people to act around them?… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper B24 – 20-Oct-24”
We often think of Peter as the disciple who spoke his thoughts before really thinking about them, but in today's gospel story, it's the "sons of Zebedee", James and John who say the dumb thing. They wanted Jesus to put them at his right and left hand when he comes in glory.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper B24 – 20-Oct-24”