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A mother heard her... -- Mark 5:21-43 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
A mother heard her small daughter praying, on different occasions, in a thoughtless and rambli
The encounter with a transformed... -- Luke 8:26-39 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
The encounter with a transformed life is powerful to those who know a person well.
Many people don't realize that... -- Luke 7:1-10 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Many people don't realize that one of the great genius insights of the Old Testament and Jews is the
In literature, there is... -- Mark 5:21-43 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
According to the General Accounting... -- Luke 8:26-39 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
According to the General Accounting Office, identity theft has grown rapidly.
Clark Clifford, counsel to a... -- 1 Kings 19:1-14 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Clark Clifford, counsel to a number of American presidents during the past 40 years, and an eminent
An Indian child came... -- Mark 5:21-43 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
An Indian child came in from the wheat field one day with a hurt bird in her hand.
I arranged for a plant... -- Luke 8:26-39 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
I arranged for a "plant" in the worship service.
Jeffrey Archer has given us... -- 1 Kings 19:1-14 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Jeffrey Archer has given us one more exciting tale in the breathtaking novel, A Matter of Honor
We are told that... -- 2 Samuel 6:1-15 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
We are told that the Lord blessed Obed-edom and his household.
The New Revised Standard Version... -- 1 Kings 19:1-14 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible translates v. 12b.
After a two-month... -- Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
After a two-month period of minor eruptions, Mount Saint Helens exploded on May 18, 1980, belc
It had been 30 years... -- 1 Kings 8:(22-23, 27-30) 41-43 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
It had been 30 years since he had walked down the aisle the first time.
Death is not a... -- Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Death is not a friend; it is an enemy. A bug in the eye hurts.
Contrary to what some may... -- 1 Kings 8:(22-23, 27-30) 41-43 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Contrary to what some may think, speaking of the inclusive nature of God's love is not an innovation
God did not create... -- Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
God did not create death.
One of the most exciting... -- 1 Kings 8:(22-23, 27-30), 41-43 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
One of the most exciting experiences we have had in recent years was sharing in a month of mission w
One of the poets... -- Deuteronomy 15:7-11 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
One of the poets of the South, Sidney Lanier, sings of the journey of a Georgia river - the Ch
1 Kings 8 is a... -- 1 Kings 8:(22-23, 27-30), 41-43 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
1 Kings 8 is a rebuke to those who would seek to contain God within the church or creed or denominat
when they look on the... -- Zechariah 12:10-11 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
"...
Unfortunately, the church has... -- Deuteronomy 15:7-11 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Unfortunately, the church has not always been noted for acting like the church.
Prayers for a Planetary... -- Zechariah 12:10-11 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim by Edwards Hays contains "A Psalm of the Prophet Summer:"
Our neighbor's misfortune is... -- Deuteronomy 15:7-11 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Our neighbor's misfortune is always an opportunity for us to be of help to our neighbor.
Long months after a friend... -- Zechariah 12:10-11 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Long months after a friend lost a 30-year-old son to an untimely death as a result of unresolved war
Virtually every day of... -- Deuteronomy 15:7-11 -- Proper 7 | Ordinary Time 12 - C
Virtually every day of the year, at least one transient or street person walks in through our

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Mark Ellingsen
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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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