D is for Donkey
Read Zechariah 9:9
Did Mary really ride a donkey to Bethlehem? Was it a bumpy ride? Was she uncomfortable? Or was she thankful for that little animal that worked so hard to carry her there? You rode a donkey once, too, didn't you? On Palm Sunday you came into Jerusalem not on a horse but a humble donkey. And were you thankful too for that small animal who worked so hard to carry you there?
The Bible says that you were thankful for the children singing out your praises that bright day. Even though children are little, like donkeys, we work hard to sing your praises and welcome you at Christmas time.
Thank you Lord, for hearing us, and for being thankful for all the little things we try so hard to do for you.
Devotional by Arden Mead
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Advent A to Z
C - Candles
Read Ephesians 5:8
Christmas is a time for candles, shining bright, beginning with the Advent wreath, where "bright" gets brighter week by week, until the day has come.
Dear God, help me to be like Christmas candles. Help me let my light shine, as Jesus told me to, that I may be a Christmas candle, making Advent brighter, day by day and week by week, for You.
I need your love, O God, to light my flame. And, since it is so small and frail, I need Your power and Your protection to keep it glowing day by day. And I need other people, too, to be like other candles shinging brightly all around me, helping me to let my own light shine.
Lord, help me let my own light shine not only "bright" but brighter week by week and day by day until You come!
Devotional by Arden Mead
Read Ephesians 5:8
Christmas is a time for candles, shining bright, beginning with the Advent wreath, where "bright" gets brighter week by week, until the day has come.
Dear God, help me to be like Christmas candles. Help me let my light shine, as Jesus told me to, that I may be a Christmas candle, making Advent brighter, day by day and week by week, for You.
I need your love, O God, to light my flame. And, since it is so small and frail, I need Your power and Your protection to keep it glowing day by day. And I need other people, too, to be like other candles shinging brightly all around me, helping me to let my own light shine.
Lord, help me let my own light shine not only "bright" but brighter week by week and day by day until You come!
Devotional by Arden Mead
Monday, December 3, 2018
Advent A to Z
Birthday...
Oh Jesus, does it ever bother you that Christmas is your birthday but everyone gives Christmas gifts to everybody else and nobody gives anything to you?
And everyone says “Merry Christmas” to everyone else - which is, I guess, like saying “Happy Jesus’ birthday!”
Does anyone say anything to you? And cards sent like birthday cards to everybody everywhere, except you. And people ask, “What would you like at Christmas time this year?” And we make lists of what we want. Does anyone ask you?
What would you like for your birthday Jesus?
I don’t know where to send a card, so let me just say it... “happy birthday Jesus!”
Like 1:35
Devotion written by Arden Mead
Oh Jesus, does it ever bother you that Christmas is your birthday but everyone gives Christmas gifts to everybody else and nobody gives anything to you?
And everyone says “Merry Christmas” to everyone else - which is, I guess, like saying “Happy Jesus’ birthday!”
Does anyone say anything to you? And cards sent like birthday cards to everybody everywhere, except you. And people ask, “What would you like at Christmas time this year?” And we make lists of what we want. Does anyone ask you?
What would you like for your birthday Jesus?
I don’t know where to send a card, so let me just say it... “happy birthday Jesus!”
Like 1:35
Devotion written by Arden Mead
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Advent A to Z
A - Angel
An angel came to Mary once, to tell her some good news: she was going to have a baby, a very special baby - Jesus was coming to be our Savior, Christ the Lord, and that's the best good news of all!
And angels came to Bethlehem, to tell the shepherds waiting there the same good news: Jesus was coming to be our Savior, Christ the Lord, and that's the best good news of all!
O God, I wish I had n angel to tell me that good news. How excited I would be to hear one say to me, "Jesus is coming, Christ the Lord!"
That really is the best good news of all. If I can't have an angel, God then can I be one? Oh, help me find some way to say (to someone who is waiting too, and needs good news): "Jesus is coming, Christ the Lord!"
An angel came to Mary once, to tell her some good news: she was going to have a baby, a very special baby - Jesus was coming to be our Savior, Christ the Lord, and that's the best good news of all!
And angels came to Bethlehem, to tell the shepherds waiting there the same good news: Jesus was coming to be our Savior, Christ the Lord, and that's the best good news of all!
O God, I wish I had n angel to tell me that good news. How excited I would be to hear one say to me, "Jesus is coming, Christ the Lord!"
That really is the best good news of all. If I can't have an angel, God then can I be one? Oh, help me find some way to say (to someone who is waiting too, and needs good news): "Jesus is coming, Christ the Lord!"
Advent! Come, Lord Jesus, Come
This is a crazy noisy world. Even if we manage to turn off the music, news, TV and social media for a while, our inner "noise" can sometimes rush in to fill the void. Even in quiet moments of solitude, our minds race from one thought to the next, from one worry to the next. With Christmas coming quickly, our minds our busier than ever with activities, obligations, and finances.
In those noisy inner moments, let's take a deep breath and remember that Jesus came as a baby. It doesn't get any simpler or smaller than a baby. Jesus didn't come for our Christmas presents, either. He came for us. He wants who we are, not anything we can do.
Today, let's remember baby Jesus and hold him for just a few minutes, quieting our minds and opening our hearts to be filled with his love.
This week pay attention to the "noise" in your life today and those things that you allow to disturb your peace. Whenever possible, turn off the noise, whether it be inside or outside your thoughts, and say a small prayer in its place: "Come, Lord Jesus, come."
In those noisy inner moments, let's take a deep breath and remember that Jesus came as a baby. It doesn't get any simpler or smaller than a baby. Jesus didn't come for our Christmas presents, either. He came for us. He wants who we are, not anything we can do.
Today, let's remember baby Jesus and hold him for just a few minutes, quieting our minds and opening our hearts to be filled with his love.
This week pay attention to the "noise" in your life today and those things that you allow to disturb your peace. Whenever possible, turn off the noise, whether it be inside or outside your thoughts, and say a small prayer in its place: "Come, Lord Jesus, come."
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Wonder Wednesdays!
Wonder
Wednesday
We are excited about this summer and all that we are going to be doing during the nine
weeks of summer break! Our theme is "I Wonder!" Wonder Wednesdays for short.
We have all been asked the questions from kids and know that they are naturally curious.
They ask questions like I wonder what this tastes like?
I wonder if this will work if I put it here? I wonder what it would be like to do it this way?
I wonder who made me and why? This summer we are going to answer some of their wonder
questions and ask some more "I wonder" questions together.
You are welcome to join us as times as you are able! All events are subject to change
but we will have something every Wednesday at 1:00 - 3 and 6 - 7:30. Watch our
Facebook and bulletin for changes. Each of these events is being planned by
Sheri Clark and Bekah Franklin. See them for more details.
Afternoon Wonder Events (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
June 6 - Bounce into Summer
June 13 - Movie Day
June 20 - Marion County Public Library
June 27 - Science Museum
July 4 - No Wonder Wednesday
July 11 - Marion County Public Library
July 18 - Music!
July 25 - Medical Day
August 1 - Water Day
Evening Wonder Events (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
June 6 - Bounce Into Summer
June 13 - Rock 'n Roll
June 20 - Vacation Bible School
June 27 - Science Museum
July 4 - No Wonder Wednesday
July 11 - Super Heroes!
July 18 - Making Music!!
July 25 - Cooking Together
August 1 - Water Day
You are welcome to join us as times as you are able! All events are subject to change
but we will have something every Wednesday at 1:00 - 3 and 6 - 7:30. Watch our
Facebook and bulletin for changes. Each of these events is being planned by
Sheri Clark and Bekah Franklin. See them for more details.
Afternoon Wonder Events (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
June 6 - Bounce into Summer
June 13 - Movie Day
June 20 - Marion County Public Library
June 27 - Science Museum
July 4 - No Wonder Wednesday
July 11 - Marion County Public Library
July 18 - Music!
July 25 - Medical Day
August 1 - Water Day
Evening Wonder Events (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
June 6 - Bounce Into Summer
June 13 - Rock 'n Roll
June 20 - Vacation Bible School
June 27 - Science Museum
July 4 - No Wonder Wednesday
July 11 - Super Heroes!
July 18 - Making Music!!
July 25 - Cooking Together
August 1 - Water Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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