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It seems that everyone agrees... -- James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-18 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
It seems that everyone agrees that caring for the needy is something Christians should do.
Lord Bacon once wrote about... -- James 2:8-10, 14-18 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
"Lord Bacon once wrote about bedridden truths and by this he meant truths not clearly seen or not re
Most of us will never... -- James 2:14-18 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
Most of us will never forget the scenes from Desert Storm which we saw on television.
A portion of a meditation... -- Isaiah 50:4-10 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
(A portion of a meditation to be built upon.)
We can expect God to... -- Isaiah 50:4-10 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
We can expect God to help us when we do his will.
The Lord God has given... -- Isaiah 50:4-10 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
The Lord God has given methe tongue of those who are taught,
In the 1700s, an Englishman... -- Isaiah 50:4-10 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
In the 1700s, an Englishman named Joseph Priestley failed as a preacher and turned to teaching.
He stood arms akimbo, his... -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
He stood arms akimbo, his back to the spacious marble fireplace in his gracious drawing room of his
In the musical You're A... -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
In the musical You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Charlie sings a song called: "I'm awful glad I'm me."
The rich and poor meet... -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
"The rich and poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all.
What do the rich and... -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
What do the rich and the poor have in common?
John did not have a... -- James 3:13-18 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
John did not have a high-school diploma (he had to drop out and go to work to help support his famil
Pope John XXIII was an... -- James 3:13-18 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
Pope John XXIII was an excellent living example of the type of person referred to in this passage fr
Jealousy and selfish ambition are... -- James 3:13-18 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
Jealousy and selfish ambition are counterproductive and destructive.
Paganini, the great violinist of... -- James 3:13-18 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
Paganini, the great violinist of yesteryear, appeared before a vast audience to perform the same sel
Two cheers for the apostles... -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
"Two cheers for the apostles!" That is about all they get --a qualified endorsement, qualified honor
Mark nine tells of a... -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
Mark nine tells of a time when the disciples of Jesus "did not understand what he meant, and were af
A man who received three... -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
A man who received three commendations for giving lifesaving help was fired for the fourth time he s
George Eliot's novel Silas Marner... -- Mark 9:30-37 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
George Eliot's novel Silas Marner tells the story of a misanthropic hermit who lives in a cot
Wernher Von Braun was a... -- Job 28:20-28 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
Wernher Von Braun was a scientist skilled enough to be the genius behind the mighty Saturn rocket.
A minister, buffeted and weary... -- Job 28:20-28 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
A minister, buffeted and weary of the world, after confessing that he was afraid he had not helped b
At some point in time... -- Job 28:20-28 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
At some point in time we all sit around and ask ourselves the great questions of life.
Have you ever experienced a... -- Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
Have you ever experienced a time when your own righteousness was "inconvenient" for someone?
Rev. William Jackson, in The... -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
Rev.
It has often been joked... -- Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B
It has often been joked that the so-called "New Morality" is just the old immorality condoned.

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John Jamison
Object: A hard-boiled egg, a teaspoon, and a bowl. REMEMBER TO USE A HARD-BOILED EGG! If necessary, use a plastic egg. Put the bowl at the spot you want the child to carry the egg to.

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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? Outstanding! Let's hear our story!

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Christopher Keating
Dean Feldmeyer
Mary Austin
Katy Stenta
George Reed
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Frank Ramirez
Mark Ellingsen
Bonnie Bates
Bill Thomas
2 Samuel 7:1-14a
Frank Ramirez
In each of these scriptures it is up to recognize who is the star of the show. We might be surprised. David thinks he is honoring God by building a temple, but isn’t he really honoring himself as the typical conqueror who builds temples to the gods as a testimony to his accomplishments as a ruler?

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John E. Sumwalt
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord... So I will attend to you for your evil doings... Then I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands... I will raise up shepherds over them... and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. (vv. 1-5)

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Let us join together to use this time for rest and relaxation within the preence of our Lord.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we are lazy and don't do what you want us to do.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we are too busy and wilfully refuse to take time off.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, help us to manage our time and our own physical and emotional needs.
Lord, have mercy.

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Julia E. Bland
It is through Jesus, the Good Shepherd, that we become part of his flock.

Scripture: John 10:9

Background Devotions: Psalm 23

Visual Aids: Medicine, a large cup, perhaps a cane. If a cane is used, you will need to explain that the staff was shaped something like a cane but it was much longer and the rounded part was bigger.

Handouts: Activity sheets; star stickers for the color page of the activity sheet, if desired
John E. Sumwalt
Patricia M. Thaker
In February of 2000, my grandfather, Lloyd Dings, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He passed away just twelve days later. My grandparents were married 56 years. The legacy he leaves behind is a wonderful wife and a beautiful family
Kristin Borsgard Wee
Four years ago this week, I was walking through an African village in Namibia with my friend, Solveig Kjeseth. We stopped to look at a strange tower formed out of earth. It was about five feet high, crooked in shape, wide at the bottom and coming to a point at the top. I thought it looked like the top of a giant, rumpled witch's hat, only it was gray instead of black. Solveig informed me, much to my surprise, that it was an anthill. I was even more surprised when we came across many more, some of which towered over my head. They were huge!
William J. Carl, III
Have you ever noticed how some families move a lot? Some are corporate moves, some are military, and some are United Methodist pastors. Whatever the case, every time they move they have to find new lodging. In the military, quarters are often provided. The same may be true for clergy if churches own a manse or a parsonage. But, sometimes you have to look for a new home, which means spending some time with real estate agents traveling here and there to find the perfect house. Of course, no house is ever perfect. When you own a home, no matter where you sit you see something that needs fixing.
Mark Ellingson
On this last Sunday of the Church Year (we call it Christ the King Sunday) our attention is directed to the reign of Christ -- to his glorious reign which has already begun with the resurrection on Easter. It is a Sunday to think about salvation, because where Christ reigns salvation is effected. These themes are especially evident in our First Lesson.
Mark Ellingson
On this last Sunday of the Church Year (we call it Christ the King Sunday) our attention is directed to the reign of Christ -- to his glorious reign which has already begun with the resurrection on Easter. It is a Sunday to think about salvation, because where Christ reigns salvation is effected. These themes are especially evident in our First Lesson.
Through Christ, God has solved the problem of conflict between races.

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