SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY YEAR C: January 20, 2019 First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World  by Chelsea Clinton (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: One can practically hear the prophet boldly proclaiming “I will not keep silent” and “I...

Second Sunday after Epiphany Year 1: January 20, 2019 Preaching Text: Matthew 4:1-17 Doctor De Soto by William Steig (Written for ages 5-8) Comment: After his baptism, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness, and when he is very vulnerable, he is tempted by the devil....

BAPTISM OF THE LORD YEAR C: January 13, 2019 First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7 Hello, Hello by Brendan Wenzel (Written for ages 3-6) Comment: The prophet Isaiah assures readers with good news of God’s steadfast presence among us. God has called us each by name, claims us as God’s own,...

Jesus’ Baptism Year 1: January 13, 2019 Preaching Text: Matthew 3:1-17 A River by Marc Martin (Written for ages 5-8) Comment: In our passage, John comes to the river Jordan and begins baptizing people, exhorting them to repentance—that is to head toward something new, rather than...

EPIPHANY OF THE LORDs YEAR C: January 6, 2019 First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani (Written for ages 8-12) Comment: In this text, the prophet Isaiah uses bold words of command: Arise! Shine! Lift up your eyes and look around! Isaiah is urging his...

Day of Epiphany Year 1: January 6, 2019 Preaching Text: Matthew 2:1-23 Finding Christmas by Lezlie Evans (Written for ages 4-7) Comment: In our Matthew text, magi come to baby Jesus from far away. They intend to worship and pay him homage, and they also bring him gifts. But not...

Title: Quiet Author: Tomie dePaola Illustrator: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 9, 2018 ISBN: 978-1481477543 Audience: Ages 4-8 Summary: A grandfather walks with his granddaughter, grandson, and their dog in an...

First Sunday After Christmas Year C:  December 30, 2018 First Reading:  1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Blizzard by John Rocco (Written for ages 3-6) Comment:  Samuel’s work in the Temple is a great example for children that they can serve people in important ways, too. Rocco’s story is...