7th Sunday after Pentecost 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B: July 8, 2018 First Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 The Silver Slippers By Elizabeth Kida-Callan (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: These words from the elders show us that King David had doubts about becoming King. The...

7th Sunday after Pentecost Year 4: July 8, 2018 Preaching Text: 1 John 4:1-6 I Walk With Vanessa by Kerascoët (Written for ages 3-7) Comment: This passage is complicated for young children. Use it as a springboard to help children reflect on knowing how Jesus lived helps us to...

6th Sunday after Pentecost 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B: July 1, 2018 First Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories By Audrey Penn (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: Losing someone close to you is hard no matter how they died or how old...

6th Sunday after Pentecost Year 4: July 1, 2018 Preaching Text: 1 John 1:5-2:2 When God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner (Written for ages 5-9) Comment: If God is light, to be in fellowship with God is to live in the light. When God Made Light explores God’s relationship to...

5th Sunday after Pentecost 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B: June 24, 2018 First Reading:  1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11. 19-23) 32-49 Jabari Jumps By Gaia Cornwall (Written for ages 4-8) Comment:  In Jabari Jumps we follow a young boy getting ready to jump from the high dive for the...

5th Sunday after Pentecost Year 4: June 24, 2018 Preaching Text: 1 John 1:1-4 In The Red Canoe by Leslie A. Davidson (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: This prologue to 1 John highlights the importance of the incarnational nature of Christ. A relationship with Christ comes not just...

4th Sunday After Pentecost Year B: June 17, 2018 First Reading: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 I am Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer (Written for ages 3-7) Comment: Samuel is sent to the home of Jesse to anoint the new king. Starting with the oldest boy, Samuel takes a look at each son. But none...

4th Sunday after Pentecost Year 4: June 17, 2018 Preaching Text: Exodus 20:17 Peanut Butter and Jellyfish by Jarrett J. Lrosoczka (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: This verse is tied up in coveting and desire. This type of behavior can present itself in a variety of ways, we may...