Second Sunday of Easter Year 4: April 8, 2018 Preaching Text: John 20:1-18 Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Written for ages 4-8) Comment:. Thomas and his skepticism would have fit in well in our current age. We find ourselves questioning all types...

Resurrection of the Lord/Easter Year B:  April 1, 2018 First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 Sidewalk Flowers by JonArno Lawson (Written for ages 5-8) Comment: Peter preaches about Jesus Christ, telling everyone who listens that Jesus Christ was, in fact, a message himself—a message of...

Easter Sunday Year 4: April 1, 2018 Preaching Text: John 20:1-18 The Digger and the Flower by Joseph Kuefler (Written for ages 3-7) Comment: Christ is Risen! Today is a day for sharing stories of resurrection, hope, and new life. This week’s text highlights Jesus’ appearance to...

Title: After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) Author: Dan Santat Illustrator: Dan Santat Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Publication Date: October 3, 2017 ISBN: 978-1626726826 Audience: 4-8 years Summary: Humpty Dumpty, a dapperly dressed egg, was, contrary to the...

Palm/Passion Sunday Year B:  March 25, 2018 First Reading:  Mark 11:1-11 The Night World by Mordicai Gerstein (Written for ages 4-8)  Comment: Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is the beginning of the end of his life on earth. This celebration begins the holiest week when we prepare...

Palm/Passion Sunday Year 4: March 25, 2018 Preaching Text: John 12:12-27; 19:16b-22 The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (Written for ages 10+) Comment: In this text, Bishop Craig A. Satterlee explores the way so many of us place our expectations upon Jesus. When we...

5th Sunday in Lent Year B:  March 18, 2018 First Reading:  Jeremiah 31:31-34 Herman and Rosie by Gus Gordon (Written for ages 7-10) Comment: In Jeremiah, the people have broken the covenant with God and so their relationship with God is damaged and they are suffering as a result....

Fifth Sunday in Lent Year 4: March 18, 2018 Preaching Text: John 19:1-16a 7 Ate 9: The Untold Story by Tara Lazar (Written for ages 5-6) Comment: This week continues Jesus’ trial before Pilate. Like Pilate, the private “I” in 7 Ate 9 is also seeking the truth after 6 accuses 7 of...