But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds,… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Good Samaritan & Love”
Category: Worship
Interactive Prayer Stations on Hunger Awareness
The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Hunger Awareness”
A Sunday (39) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Questions
My kids ask a lot of questions. A LOT! The 20-minute drive to school in the morning is a mixture of my baby girl’s “Why? Why? Why?”… Read more “A Sunday (39) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Questions”
Interactive Way to Pray in Worship Part II
There are many ways to pray. Many use lighting candles as a way to mark or symbolize their prayer. Here is another option – weaving prayers on… Read more “Interactive Way to Pray in Worship Part II”
A Sunday (38) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Weddings, Baptisms, & a Baby Girl
One of the unique privileges I have experienced as a pastor/mother is baptizing my own children. There is something poignant about pouring water over your child’s head… Read more “A Sunday (38) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Weddings, Baptisms, & a Baby Girl”
Interactive Way to Pray in Worship
At a presbytery-wide worship service (In the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. denomination, churches are geographically grouped into presbyteries), the theme of worship was around the concept of love.… Read more “Interactive Way to Pray in Worship”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Love
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3.1) I borrowed a sermon. Yep, I said it! I borrowed… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Love”
A Sunday (37) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Blessings
For the past nine years I served at my church, I have counted my blessings, especially as they have changed and made space for me to pastor… Read more “A Sunday (37) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Blessings”
A Journey in the Intergenerational Worship Experiment
This is a picture of this past Sunday, our first Sunday switching to an intergenerational worship format. On the floor, you see tubs of play dough, tools,… Read more “A Journey in the Intergenerational Worship Experiment”
Children in Worship: It’s More than Having Coloring Sheets
In the first issue of PLGRM, Rev. LeAnn Watkins, rector at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in St. Paul, MN, shares how after numerous attempts of increasing attendance… Read more “Children in Worship: It’s More than Having Coloring Sheets”