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WEEKLY DEVOTION PAGE FOR THE Fifth SUNDAY IN LENT, YEAR C
Here is the devotion page for the Fifth Sunday in Lent – Year C. (Click on the words!)
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WEEKLY DEVOTION PAGE FOR THE Fourth SUNDAY IN LENT, YEAR C
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WEEKLY DEVOTION PAGE FOR THE Third SUNDAY IN LENT, YEAR C
Here is the devotion page for the Third Sunday in Lent – Year C.(Click on the words!)
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WEEKLY DEVOTION PAGE FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, YEAR C
Here is the devotion page for the Second Sunday in Lent – Year C. (Click on the words!)
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WEEKLY DEVOTION PAGE FOR The First Sunday in Lent, YEAR C
Here is the devotion page for the First Sunday in Lent – Year C. (Click on the words!)
Did you miss a week? Go to the Weekly Devotion page to download past weeks!
Children’s Sermon Lent 5A Psalm 130 April 2, 2017
Lent Psalms Children Sermon Series: This is the first in a series of children’s sermons on the Psalms for Lent. For children’s sermons on the gospels you can see Year A 2014
Preparation: Learn the song Deep and Wide. Here is a link to a video of it.. it is a little cheesy but it shows the actions. I often sing it with kids once through then do it in a big voice and then in tiny voices for fun.
Gather the children with you. When I say the word deep what comes to mind? Take answers. Get to things like the oceans or dark caves. When I think of something deep, I think of water, mostly the ocean as being so very deep we cannot see or go to the bottom.
The Psalm for today is Psalm 130 and it makes me think of song a know because of the first part that starts with out of the depth I cry to you.
Teach the song Deep and Wide
This psalm also sounds like someone who really needs God to hear
them because they are crying from a deep place. And we can cry out to God in our praying. So, I want you to close your eyes and imagine you are on the ocean or near deep water while I read this psalm to you (it’s only 8 verses, so go ahead and read them all) as our prayer. for today. Let’
s pray together–Read the Psalm as a prayer.
God hears you when you pray, all the time.
Reformed Worship has a wonderful series of Prayer stations on the Psalms for Lent. Go their website and look for Week 5 on Psalm 130
Children’s Sermon Lent 4A Psalm 23 March 26, 2017
Lent Psalms Children Sermon Series: This is the first in a series of children’s sermons on the Psalms for Lent. For children’s sermons on the gospels you can see Year A 2014
Preparation: Communion items–chalice, plate, bread, wine, oil. If you have a low altar you can take them there. Otherwise it might be good to have separate items for them to see on the floor or a low table.
Gather the children with you. What are all these items I have with me today? Yes, they are for communion. Let’s go through each one-show them the items and briefly say what they are for. When you get to the oil, talk about how oil is a symbol of healing and of calling or marking as one who is God’s. We use oil in baptism to say the words you are sealed by the holy spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.
The Psalm for today is Psalm 23. Read a portion be sure to include verse 5 that refers to the table being prepared. (Option to use the version from the book Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene Delval )
What do you hear in that psalm? I hear words of promise and comfort and that Jesus will prepare a table for us and an anointing for us that marks us as belong to God and asks us to live as Christians in the world. God promises to nourish us–give us what we need to live our life and to be forever at God’s table. (You can take the option to say more about communion here if you like)
Let’s pray together,
God you promise to be our Shepherd, to take care of u and lead us in the right direction. Even when we are scared or in a dark place we know you will be there. Thank you for making a table for us to remind us of your forgiveness and grace. Amen.
God has made a place for you and seals you by the Holy Spirit forever.
Reformed Worship has a wonderful series of Prayer stations on the Psalms for Lent. Go their website and look for Week 4 on Psalm 23
Children’s Sermon Lent 3A Psalm 95 March 19, 2017
Lent Psalms Children Sermon Series: This is the first in a series of children’s sermons on the Psalms for Lent. For children’s sermons on the gospels you can see Year A 2014
Preparation: Sandbox toys and sand if you are brave
Gather the children with you. I brought with me today some sandbox toys–how many of you like to play in the sand? Yes, it is a lot of fun! What can you do in the sand? Take Answers. Then ask, what other ways do you like to play?
The Psalm for today is Psalm 95
Use the version from the book Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene Delval that reads:
Let’s shout out loud with joy to God!
Because God is a really big God.
God can hold the world in God’s hands, the deep caves, the mountaintops, the blue seas–and you and me too!
I like this psalm because it is a playful psalm! It tells us how much God loves to play and create and I love to play and create too! Let’s say this psalm together with hands showing the joy of praising God who creates sand and rocks and sun and water and all the things we love to play and create with.
For our prayer, let’s praise God with this psalm together:
Say the psalm together line by line repeating. Use sign language or hand actions. Suggestions are in parenthesis below:
Let’s shout out loud with joy to God! (cup hands to mouth and then lift them high in the air)
Because God is a really big God. (show really wide big arms)
God can hold the world in God’s hands, (make a circle and put hands out at end) the deep caves, (hands over eyes looking into a cave) the mountaintops, (hand overhead and clasp together) the blue seas (make wave motions with hands)–and you and me too! (point out for you and in to yourself for me) AMEN!
God has made you and formed you with all of creation and you are God’s
Reformed Worship has a wonderful series of Prayer stations on the Psalms for Lent. Go their website and look for Week 3 on Psalm 95
Children’s Sermon Lent 2A Psalm 121 March 12, 2017
Lent Psalms Children Sermon Series: This is the first in a series of children’s sermons on the Psalms for Lent. For children’s sermons on the gospels you can see Year A 2014
Preparation: A map (you need this), compass, boots, other hiking or travel supplies for effect. Also have a cross or stone or something to symbolize how you can feel God with you. If you can, have enough to hand out to the children (or everyone!)
Gather the children with you. Have your travel items with you and ask, what does it look like I am about to do? Yes, I am going on a trip. I think I will go hiking (or wherever you want to say).And what do you think I need to go on this trip? Take answers and show the items you have with you. I know that I need a map for new places especially!
The Psalm for today is Psalm 121. (If you did not read in worship, then read a part of it here. Include verse 18)
When I go on my trip, I am going to be going to new places, seeing new people, maybe even trying new foods or new experiences. Do you like to try new things? I do too and sometimes it is scary too! Just like this map will help me get where I need to go, this psalm reminds me that God promises to be with me and to keep my going out and coming in. What do you think that means? Yes, it means that God will be with me on all the ups and downs of my trip and also of my life. I like to carry this cross in my pocket when I travel because it reminds me every time I feel it that God has me all the time. (If you can hand out crosses or a small item that is a nice touch!)
God, thank you for being a compass and a map for us. You promise to go with us and we thank you. Continue to keep our going out and coming in on all of our trips and throughout our life. Amen
God is your strength and will keep your going out and coming in always.
Reformed Worship has a wonderful series of Prayer stations on the Psalms for Lent. Go their website and look for Week 2 on Psalm 121