Sixth Sunday After Epiphany
Scripture: Luke 6:17-26 and Jeremiah 17:5-10 and Psalm 1 and 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Faith in Action Idea: Caring Conversation Talk about what you heard in the Bible text/story. Some questions to guide you:
Faith in Action Idea: Prayer God of promise, help us not to put our confidence in things that do not last and to put our trust in your steadfast love and faithfulness through Christ our Lord. Amen. Faith in Action Idea: Ritual & Tradition The Greek word, makarioi, means blessed or happy. A blessing announces God’s love and care for others. We are blessed to be followers of Jesus. Establishing the ritual of blessing those in our home and those who visit builds trusted, caring relationships. Use this blessing as you greet and say farewell to family and friends: May God bless you with hope and joy. Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 and Isaiah 6:1-13 and Psalm 138 Faith in Action Idea: Caring Conversation Talk or write about what you heard in the Bible text/story.
Faith in Action Idea: Service Jesus calls us to serve our neighbor in love. Based on the scripture and theme for this week, how might God be using your life to reach out and care for others? Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Scripture: Luke 4:21-30 Faith in Action Idea: Caring Conversation Talk about what you heard in the Bible text/story. Some questions to guide you:
Faith in Action Idea: Prayer Holy God, give us confidence to live as a follower of Jesus that others may see in us our faith in you, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Amen. Faith in Action Idea: Rituals & Traditions Epiphany is a time for public expressions of the Christian faith. This includes caring for those who are treated poorly, even bullied. Think of people who are picked on or criticized by others. It is an act of the Christian faith to speak up against those bullying others. Light a candle and say a prayer for your own courage to speak for those who are demeaned or otherwise persecuted. Third Sunday After Epiphany
Scripture: Psalm 8, Isaiah 9:2-7, Ephesians 5:8-14, Matthew 2:1-12 Join us for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity featuring participants from across Wisconsin leading us in worship. Second Sunday After Epiphany
Scripture: John 2:1-11 Faith in Action Idea: Caring Conversation Talk about what you heard in the Bible text/story. Some questions to guide you: Join Pastor Paul as he reviews Augustine's answers to the question 1700 yrs ago.
Faith in Action Idea: Service Jesus calls us to serve our neighbor in love. Based on the Daily Bible Readings and theme this week, how can you share God’s abundant goodness by using your gifts and talents to care for others? Faith in Action Idea: Rituals & Traditions The wedding at Cana reminds us of how the Bible uses weddings and feasts to express the joy that God intends for us. To experience this joy during the Epiphany season, plan a special meal this week and invite others. Begin by reciting Psalm 36:7-8: How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. During the meal talk about what these verses mean to you. End by reciting the verses again. First Sunday After Epiphany
Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Faith in Action Idea: Caring Conversations: Talk or write about what you heard in the Bible text/story.
Faith in Action Idea: Rituals & Traditions Jesus’ baptism sets the stage for the beginning of his ministry, just as our baptism establishes our life as a follower of Jesus. When Jesus was baptized, he was also praying. Use prayer as a way to recall and live your baptism. Dip your fingers into a bowl of water, make the sign of the cross on your or another’s forehead or hand, and say: [I am/You are] baptized and God’s beloved child. Then close by praying the Lord’s Prayer and any other prayers you may wish to add. First Sunday of Christmas
Scripture: John 1:1-18 Faith in Action: Caring Conversation: Talk, write or think about the people that support you in your daily life.
Second Sunday of Christmas
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Faith in Action Idea: Caring Conversation Talk about what you heard in the Bible text/story. Some questions to guide you:
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