“… for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” - Mark 10.14b

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Children’s Sabbath

Friday, September 5th, 2008

“When will we hear Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s call to end poverty in America?” is the focus of this year’s Children’s Sabbath - October 17-19. 
I pondered this question for a while, realizing that maybe we have heard, but have not heeded the call.  I imagine that your life, like mine, is busy and full and [...]

What’s Your Story?

Monday, June 16th, 2008

“We have gifts that differ according to the grace given us” Romans 12.6 
Storytelling has been a tradition in many cultures and families for centuries.  Storytelling is also a part of our Christian heritage.  Jesus used storytelling to teach.  Sermons sometimes tell a story.  You may know people who have the gift of storytelling, but for [...]

Let’s Talk About God

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

How do we talk to young children about God?  This can be a difficult feat when we may struggle with the answers ourselves.  We know the Trinitarian God to be our creator, redeemer, sustainer - “ever present in our time of need”.  We also know that God is much more than this, so trying to explain [...]