Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 and John 6:1-21

Faith in Action Ideas:
Idea 1: Commit to taking 5 minutes at bedtime to do the Faith5

1. SHARE your highs and lows
2. READ a Bible verse or story
3. TALK about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows
4. PRAY for one another’s highs and lows
5. BLESS one another

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Idea 2: CARING CONVERSATIONS
Discuss in your home, small group, or use for personal reflections: 

1. Tell or think about a time you have been glad to be part of a crowd. 
2. Have you ever been afraid when you were part of a large crowd? Explain. 
3. What are some reasons you like being part of the crowd that follows Jesus? 

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Psalm 23 and Ephesians 2:11-22 and Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Faith in Action Ideas:
Idea 1: Commit to taking 5 minutes at bedtime to do the Faith5

1. SHARE your highs and lows
2. READ a Bible verse or story
3. TALK about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows
4. PRAY for one another’s highs and lows
5. BLESS one another

Idea 2: Jesus took his disciples to a quiet place to rest (Mark 6:31-32). Spend some time in a quiet place for your devotional time this week. Light a candle to represent the presence of Jesus with you. Focus on the candle in your silence. Finish your quiet time by saying the Lord’s Prayer or your own prayer. 

Special Music: Psalm 23 by Francesca LaRosa

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Psalm 85 and Ephesians 1:3-14 and Mark 6:14-29 

Faith in Action Ideas:
Idea 1: Commit to taking 5 minutes at bedtime to do the Faith5

1. SHARE your highs and lows
2. READ a Bible verse or story
3. TALK about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows
4. PRAY for one another’s highs and lows
5. BLESS one another

Idea 2: In our forms of government, local, regional, and national representatives need to hear from us, especially about issues that relate to our moral resolve. How have you voiced your views on current issues? How could you this week? 

Special Music: Psalm 85 by Francesca LaRosa

The 6th Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings: Psalm 123 and  2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 and Mark 6:1-13