In preparation for Advent season, I spent time with my youth planning and designing Advent Candle lighting liturgy. They were allowed to use any part of worship:… Read more “Youth Activity: Advent Candle Lighting”
Comeback Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. Previously, BEGINNING, LOVE, ORIGIN, FOOD, UGLY, and WANDERING Stories were shared. The last stories shared are Comeback Stories. Scripture Reading:… Read more “Comeback Stories”
Wandering Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. Previously, BEGINNING, LOVE, ORIGIN, FOOD, UGLY Stories were shared. Next is Wandering Stories. Laurence Gonzalez in his book “Deep Survival”… Read more “Wandering Stories”
Ugly Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. Previously, BEGINNING, LOVE, ORIGIN, FOOD Stories were shared. Next is Ugly Stories. As important as it is to tell stories… Read more “Ugly Stories”
Food Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. Previously, BEGINNING, LOVE, and ORIGIN Stories were shared. Next is Food Stories. Scripture Reading: I found this Readers’ Theatre of… Read more “Food Stories”
Origin Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. Previously, BEGINNING and LOVE Stories were shared. Next is Origin Stories. The Call to Worship is a combination of the… Read more “Origin Stories”
Love Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. We move onto LOVE Stories. For the Call to Worship, I was inspired by the song, “Let You Love Me”… Read more “Love Stories”
Beginning Stories
This preaching series is on telling stories. We begin with BEGINNING Stories. On the cover of each bulletin, I inserted this drawing of St. John’s for people… Read more “Beginning Stories”
What Is Your Story?
St. John’s is in the midst of pastoral transition. After 28 years of total ministry at St. John’s, my colleague who I pastored with for the past… Read more “What Is Your Story?”
Reflection on One’s Gifts & Talents
Here is a simple reflection on one’s gifts and talents that they have to offer and share. A large loom was set up in the sanctuary. Also… Read more “Reflection on One’s Gifts & Talents”
