4th Sunday of Lent Year C:  March 24, 2019 First Reading:  Isaiah 55:1-9 The World is Awake: A Celebration of Everyday Blessings by Linsey Davis (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: “Come…come…come” in verse one is a beckon to chose well rather than taking things that have...

Third Sunday in Lent Year 1: March 24, 2019 Preaching Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Please, Open This Book! by Adam Lehrhaupt (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: This parable is very scary and hard to hear. It’s also hard to find good news in it. With younger members of a congregation, it...

2nd Sunday of Lent Year C:  March 17, 2019 First Reading:  Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 No Matter What by Debi Gliori (Written for ages 2-8) Comment: The story of Abram and God is a story of deep trust and faithfulness, but I often see Abram like a child asking God to explain things a...

Second Sunday in Lent Year 1: March 17, 2019 Preaching Text: Matthew 20:1-16 Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: In Jesus’ parable of the laborers in the vineyard, those who are hired first and those who are hired last are paid the same, even...

1st Sunday of Lent Year C:  March 10, 2019 First Reading:  Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Love by Matt de La Pena (Written for ages 6 and up) Comment:  This opening passage for the season of Lent calls us into a time of profession and recognition of God’s provision, as we see in verse ...

Title: The Funeral Author: Matt James Illustrator: Matt James Publisher: Groundwood Books Publication Date: April 3, 2018 ISBN: 978-1554989089 Audience: Ages 4 – 7 Summary: The telephone rings and Norma’s mother learns that Great Uncle Frank has died. A tear rolls down her...

First Sunday in Lent Year 1: March 10, 2019 Preaching Text: Matthew 18:15-35 A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: In this passage, Jesus teaches the disciples about different ways of addressing hurt in our relationships. One of the things he...

Transfiguration Sunday Year C:  March 3, 2019 First Reading:  Exodus 34:29-35 Pray to God: A Book About Prayer  by Kristen McCurry & Jennifer Hilton (Written for ages birth – 3y) Comment: In his commentary on this familiar Transfiguration Sunday passage about Moses, Rev....