A Lenten Devotion So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord…” John 12: 13 Youthful disciples invite adults to join in the parade! Open us, we pray, to the wisdom and inspiration of disciples in our […]
Devotionals
“Naki Boo-Boo!”
A Lenten Devotion by Nicola Seaholm As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 As I walk through the door of my friend’s house an adult down the hall says, “Who’s here?” A child answers, “Naki Boo-Boo!” and I hear the pitter-patter of little feet […]
Litany of Praise
A Lenten Devotion by Philip Dolliver, Jr. Here’s another Litany of Praise, written by one of our children for Easter Sunrise Services. This one was written in 2000 by Philip Dolliver, Jr. Philip is now an adult and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Leader: For finding money and candy in Easter eggs,For baskets, […]
Living Spirit
A Lenten Devotion by Shelly Cichowlas A good friend is a blessing from God. 1 Samuel 18:3 When Noah was a baby and I served on our church’s mission board, he used to attend meetings in his infant carrier. Though he mostly slept, it was likely his first introduction to being part of a church […]
Passport to Chesed
A Lenten Devotion by Ginnie Hatch “Passport to Chesed: Celebrating Lovingkindness in Three Faiths”An exploration of similarities and differences through intergenerational and interfaith friendship What does God require of you? Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. Micah 6:8 Metrowest Jewish Day School comes about once a month to bring generations together here […]
All Things Great and Small
A Lenten Devotion by Ricky Kliem All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. Cecil Alexander And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.” […]
Fried Cookies
A Lenten Devotion by Debbie Clark Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 When I was 22, I spent six months in Kenya as part of a year of travel and study. For most of that time, I visited independent churches […]
“Score!”
A Lenten Devotion by Willie Sordillo Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. Deuteronomy 32:2 Sometimes, particularly when we’re young, a few years difference in age can seem like generations. On one of my first days in my new […]
Seeing the World through the Eyes of a Child!
A Lenten Devotion by Bette Norton But Jesus called for them and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as there that the Kingdom of God belongs.” Luke 18:16 I have always counted my blessings that I was fortunate to have taught preschool. To […]
The People We Become
A Lenten Devotion by Shelly Cichowlas Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds […]