Hi families! Welcome to Family Worship online! Even though we can't be together with our bodies, we are together in heart, mind, and spirit. The format will be much like our typical worship, but with activities designed to do at home with your family. Let's get started!
Let's talk...
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Let's read...
Open up your Bible to Mark 12:28-44 (or click here to read online). Or open your SPARK Storybook Bible to page 308 (The Greatest Commandment), and then 342 (The Widow's Offering).
Summary: A teacher of the law approaches Jesus and asks him which law is the most important one to follow. Jesus answers by saying we must love the Lord with everything we have, and love our neighbors as ourselves. This teaching is illustrated by the widow who gave two tiny coins to the temple. It didn't seem like much, but it was everything she had.
Questions:
Summary: A teacher of the law approaches Jesus and asks him which law is the most important one to follow. Jesus answers by saying we must love the Lord with everything we have, and love our neighbors as ourselves. This teaching is illustrated by the widow who gave two tiny coins to the temple. It didn't seem like much, but it was everything she had.
Questions:
- What would it be like to be in the widow's shoes? Could you give everything, like she did?
- What are some ways you can love God this week...
- with all your heart?
- with all your soul?
- with your mind?
- with all your strength?
- What are some ways you can love your neighbor as yourself?
Let's pray...
Dear God, we give you thanks for all that you give us, especially (name things you are grateful for-- highs named earlier). We ask that you help us with (name needs you have-- lows named earlier and any requests). Guide us in our lives and help us to love you with everything we have and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Amen.
Let's give...
Here are some ideas for you to give of your time and gifts this week:
- A member of our congregation's nephew is serving overseas as part of the National Guard (pictured below). His platoon loves receiving mail! Color a picture or write a letter and mail it to Glen Cary for us to send to him :)
- Think of a loved one (grandparent, friend, etc.) who is stuck inside this week. Call them to see how they are doing!
- Although we can't physically collect an offering, you may mail in a check or give online here.
Do you know which countries these five flags are from?
Let's move!
Because we are all home, we are tempted to sit around and watch TV. Let's take a break to love God with our bodies by doing some Bible-themed yoga routines, led by Carrie Stiles.
First, the Son Salutation is a short meditation/prayer/ yoga for families to do together. It is a great way to start or end your day. Don't be discouraged if your kids (or yourself) have a hard time sitting still. Keep at it-you will see a difference. It includes a short meditation (about 30 seconds); yoga to the following prayer.
Son Salutation Poem by CJ Dates
The Son, the Son
I salute the Son.
The Son of God
lives in everyone.
Christ has risen,
Christ has blessed.
The whole world
in His heart rests.
With Christ I rise,
ready to live,
happy to be,
and ready to give.
The Son, the Son,
I salute the Son.
Christ opens his arms
to everyone.
First, the Son Salutation is a short meditation/prayer/ yoga for families to do together. It is a great way to start or end your day. Don't be discouraged if your kids (or yourself) have a hard time sitting still. Keep at it-you will see a difference. It includes a short meditation (about 30 seconds); yoga to the following prayer.
Son Salutation Poem by CJ Dates
The Son, the Son
I salute the Son.
The Son of God
lives in everyone.
Christ has risen,
Christ has blessed.
The whole world
in His heart rests.
With Christ I rise,
ready to live,
happy to be,
and ready to give.
The Son, the Son,
I salute the Son.
Christ opens his arms
to everyone.
Second, here is a routine of our Bible stories for the week-- The Greatest Commandment and The Widow's Gift.This Bible story yoga is a way to hear the Bible with movement. Learning the ancient teachings of Jesus with physical movement helps both our bodies and minds. There will be a short centering mediation and then the Bible story will be read.
Thank you for being a part of our (newly online) worshipping community!
Go in peace, and serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!
Go in peace, and serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!
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