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Right side Up in an Upside Down World
RIGHT SIDE UP IN AN UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD: Two of Jesus’ disciples want to cut in line and be ‘first’ in the new kingdom Jesus is supposed to bring (“Grant to us to sit – one at your right and one at your left.”). Jesus counters (respectfully, but firmly) that they must share His “baptism” – His immersion in the real cost of redemptive living. Jesus points out to all the disciples that the world is a world of competition and…
The Calling of Levi, the Tax Collector
This week we continue our children’s series on Jesus, who he is, and why he came to save us. Today we talk about the calling of Levi and what Jesus’ ministry was about.
In The Valley
Jesus has just been on the mountain, revealing His inner glory to three of His disciples. Now, it is time to go into the valley – to real life. The valley is the place where life has its store of pain, distress, and chaos. Jesus reveals glory here as well. Our scripture: Mark 9.14-29. The message: IN THE VALLEY
Baptism of Jesus
his week we continue our children’s series that will carry us through Easter on Jesus, who he is and why he came. Today we talk about the baptism of Jesus. Date: February 28, 2021. Speaker: Hannah Hebenthal, Director of Children’s Ministry.
Jesus Only
Jesus takes three of His disciples to a mountain top. There, they see a side of Jesus they had never seen before. And as we accompany them on this mountain top experience, we too see His unmatched brightness and glory. Long story short, after Moses and Elijah depart, and the cloud of God’s presence lifts, the disciples see JESUS ONLY. Our scripture: Mark 9.2-8. The occasion: The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. The date: February 28, 2021.
Jesus: A Boy in the Temple
We start a new children’s series that will carry us up through Easter. We will be learning about Jesus, who he is, and why he came to save us. Today we start with learning about when he was a boy and came to the temple.
Who Do YOu Say That I Am?
We are asked many questions – some are more ‘everyday’ type: “Would you like more potato salad?” … to more serious [to me]: “Would you like another cup of coffee?” … to life altering questions [in my case]: “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? I do” [and I still mean that today]. But, more important than all is the question Jesus asks: “Who do you say that I am?” We explore this question in this…
The Battle of Jericho
Today we continue our children’s series on the book of Joshua. This week we talk about the battle of Jericho.
Crossing the Jordan
This week we begin a new children’s series on the book of Joshua. Today we talk about the Israelites crossing the Jordan.
Loaves of Compassion
The prophet John has been beheaded by Herod, the corrupt puppet king in place by the Romans. The cause of the kingdom is being threatened. Jesus retaliates, not by anger or by force, but by ramping up His compassion and making a difference for thousands. People have come from all corners of Israel to hear His teaching and to receive healing. People have spent a lot of time there. What about food? This is a real need. Jesus ministers to…