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5th Sunday of Easter Year A:  May 14, 2017 First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz (Written for ages 10+) Comment: This brief text describes Stephen’s martyrdom, but in its brevity does not include the reasons. In the 21st chapter of

4th Sunday of Easter Year A:  May 7, 2017 First Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Auntie Yang’s Great Soybean Picnic by Ginnie Lo (Written for ages 5-9) Comment:  This text highlights central elements of Christian community: “teaching, fellowship, eating together, and prayer.

3rd Sunday of Easter Year A:  April 30, 2017 First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 A Big Bed for Jed by Laurie Friedman (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: Peter encourages the crowds to repent and be baptized with exhortation and many arguments. Jed’s family tries many argument

Fourth Sunday of Easter Year 3: May 7, 2017 Preaching Text: Acts 8:26-39 I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison (Written for ages 3-7) Comment: Typically when I reflect upon this text, I am drawn to themes of radical welcome and inclusion. There are several suggested books

3rd Sunday of Easter Year 3: April 30, 2017 Preaching Text: Acts 6:1–7:2a, 44-60 Sprout Helps Out by Rosie Winstead (Written for ages 3-5) Comment: When discussing this text with children, focus on the first section, where the first deacons are called to help serve the

Year A: April 23, 2017 2nd Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Maestro Stu Saves the Zoo by Denise Brennan-Nelson (Written for 4-8) Comment: In speaking to the crowds on Pentecost, Peter reminded everyone gathered of Paul’s words about Christ’s death in relation to

Second Sunday of Easter Year 3: April 23, 2017 Preaching Text: Luke 24:13-35 The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: When two disciples of Jesus meet a stranger on the road to Emmaus, they share that they had hoped Jesus would be the one to

7th Sunday of Easter Year C:  May 12, 2013 First Reading: Acts 16:16-34 Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909 by Michelle Markel (Written for ages 5-9) Comment: This reading shares three stories of bondage and freedom. A girl is possessed by and freed from a

6th Sunday of Easter Year C:  May 5, 2013 First Reading: Acts 16:9-15 My Great-Aunt Arizona by Gloria Houston (Written for ages 5-9) Comment: I love the opportunity to share stories of women in the bible with children. Though we don’t get a lot of information about Lydia, we know

John 5th Sunday of Easter Year C:  April 28, 2013 First Reading: Acts 11:1-18 The Duchess of Whimsy by Randall de Sève (Written for ages 5-9) Comment: Peter’s story is one of a change of heart. Through his dream, and his experience following the Spirit’s guidance, he overcomes