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In this passage from Romans... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1999
In this passage from Romans, we are told how Abraham did not lose faith in the promises of God.
Mandy was seven years old... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1999
Mandy was seven years old and she was full of questions.
Nancy Fowler says that on... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1999
Nancy Fowler says that on October 13, 1990, the Virgin Mary appeared at the Fowlers' small farm in C
My dad spent his career... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1999
My dad spent his career as a railroad employee. First, he was a brakeman on a train.
Jesus knew that touch was... -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1999
Jesus knew that touch was important enough to make a person well.
The leader of the synagogue... -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1999
The leader of the synagogue and the woman with a hemorrhage teach us the importance of making our ne
In Eight Miles Without... -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1999
In Eight Miles Without A Pothole: As Close To Heaven As I'm Going To Get, Jim Klobuchar share
Matthew, the tax collector, is... -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1999
Matthew, the tax collector, is a man who totally changed his life because of Christ.
Someone had said that faith... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
Someone had said that "faith is not jumping to conclusions; it is the conclusion to jump." Pascal ca
God can be trusted and... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
God can be trusted and we must take him at his word. Abraham is our model in this.
John, Miriam, and their two... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
John, Miriam, and their two sons had been driving north most of the morning, hoping they got home be
It has been suggested that... -- Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
It has been suggested that it would be wise for every Christian from time to time to go to a store o
He was walking by the... -- Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
He was walking by the highway carrying a broomstick and a bag. He was picking up trash.
When their mom's will was... -- Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
When their mom's will was read, the inheritance was the same for all three children.
An identical twin who had... -- Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
An identical twin who had been an outstanding citizen in the community went to prison for a crime th
The subject being discussed in... -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
The subject being discussed in Sunday School was "parenting." One woman remarked, "Even if you try t
Following a summer of Pastoral... -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
Following a summer of Pastoral Clinical Education at Patton State Mental Hospital, I wrote a sermon
Matthew couldn't believe he was... -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
Matthew couldn't believe he was here, eating with all these other people, not just others of his pro
It has been said that... -- Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
It has been said that the church is not a museum for the display of saints, but a hospital for the c
A small child was building... -- Matthew 7:(15-20) 21-29 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
A small child was building a sandcastle along the seashore one day.
In Okinawa, a Chinese youth... -- Matthew 7:(15-20) 21-29 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
In Okinawa, a Chinese youth happened to see the three monkeys figurine for the first time.
Tent camping at the beach... -- Matthew 7:(15-20) 21-29 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
Tent camping at the beach is tricky business. At first, it seems easy enough.
Every week the director of... -- Matthew 7:(15-20) 21-29 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
Every week the director of the Better Business Bureau appears on a radio show to describe some scam
A young girl asked her... -- Romans 4:13-25 -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A -- 1996
A young girl asked her father, "Why do we say grace before every meal?" To this her father replied,

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Vacation Or Vocation? -- Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, Psalm 33:1-12 -- George L. Murphy -- Proper 5 | Ordinary Time 10 - A
It's quite traditional for anyone past the age of thirty to worry about "the younger generation" and

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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
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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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