The Village Shepherd

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Children's Liturgy and Story

The Wandering Minstrel -- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 -- Janice B. Scott -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - C

Call to worship:

Mrs Cluckabut's Chick -- Luke 13:31-35 -- Janice B. Scott -- Second Sunday in Lent - C

Call to worship:

Gemma's Worst Day -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B

Call to Worship: Jesus said, "Whoever welcomes a little child in my name welcomes

Zog And Ergerol -- Luke 12:13-21 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - C

Call to Worship: Jesus warned against with those who store up treasures for thems

James' Trumpet -- Luke 8:26-39 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C

Call to Worship: The madman cried out to Jesus, "What have you to do with me, Je

Tegan's Sale -- Mark 5:21-43 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 8 | Ordinary Time 13 - B

Call to Worship: Jairus begged Jesus, "Come and lay your hands on my daughter, so

You Can Do It, Emily! -- John 5:1-9 -- Janice B. Scott -- Ascension of the Lord - C

Call to Worship:

Wind, Clouds And Sun -- Matthew 4:12-23 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - A

Call to Worship:

The New Boy -- Matthew 25:31-46 -- Janice B. Scott -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A

Call to Worship:

Paul's Holiday -- Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - B

Call to Worship: Let us join together to use this time for rest and relaxation wi

Sermon

The Village Shepherd

Sins Of The Fathers -- 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B

The relationship between fathers and sons can be difficult.

The Covenant -- Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 -- Janice B. Scott -- Second Sunday in Lent - B

The Gentleman's Agreement is something which seems to have passed into history in the UK.

The Pursuit Of Wisdom -- 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B

The USA probably has the right idea.

Fashionable Clothing -- Ephesians 6:10-20 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B

Every week the Sunday Times has a magazine devoted to style.

Experience Or Tradition? -- James 1:17-27 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 17 | Ordinary Time 22 - B

I'm presently reading an excellent book by Marcus Borg, entitled, "Jesus -- A New Vision".

Trust In God -- 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - B

There has been an inspiring and true story circulating on the internet, written by a doctor who

The Day Of The Lord -- Zephaniah 3:14-20 -- Janice B. Scott -- Third Sunday of Easter - B

In the "Manchester Passion", a modern passion play enacted and sung on the streets of Manchester

The God Within -- Jeremiah 31:31-34 -- Janice B. Scott -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - B

When my father was dying, he was only able to eat porridge for weeks on end.

Humility And Courage -- 2 Kings 5:1-14 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 6 | Ordinary Time 6 - B

Walking home from work one evening, a young man was attacked by five thugs.

The Prophet -- Deuteronomy 18:15-20 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - B

The hypnotist Paul McKenna is a man of extraordinary capabilities.

Children's Story

The Village Shepherd

Holly's Worry -- Matthew 6:25-34 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 8 | Ordinary Time 8 - A

Holly stared at her face in the mirror. She couldn't believe it!

He Who Laughs Last -- Luke 20:27-38 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 27 | Ordinary Time 32 - C

Henry Hyena had a problem.

Happy Families -- Luke 10:38-42 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 11 | Ordinary Time 16 - C

One of Martha's earliest memories was of her little sister Mary singing and dancing in the middl

Greater Love Hath No Man? -- John 10:1-10 -- Janice B. Scott -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - A

During World War II, a number of British regiments from this part of East Anglia were sent to th

Baby Genie's New Home -- John 14:8-17 (25-27) -- Janice B. Scott -- Day of Pentecost - C

BG was very frightened.

Alice And The Angel -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C

Alice was lying on her back on the grass gazing up at clouds meandering gently overhead when she

Alice's Ambition -- Luke 17:5-10 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - C

Alice loved ballet.

Amanda's Special Party -- Matthew 22:1-14 -- Janice B. Scott -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - A

Amanda Squirrel hummed as she put the finishing touches to the icing on the huge cake she had ma

Anna's Story -- Luke 2:22-40 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 4 | Ordinary Time 4 - C

The story of the presentation of Jesus in the temple is strong on two 'bit-part' characters, Sim

Barbie Five -- Mark 8:31-38 -- Janice B. Scott -- Second Sunday in Lent - B

"Have you seen it?" whispered the Barbie doll to her next door neighbour.