St. John’s Presbyterian Church
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First Year as Co-Pastors: How’s It Going?
A year has passed since this picture was taken. I look at myself in this picture who is still an associate pastor and see a person who has no clue what lies ahead of her as a co-pastor. I had no reason to not assume that my role as a co-pastor would be any different…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Baptism & Epiphany
“11 They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2.11) Below are ideas for interactive prayer stations merging Epiphany and Baptism of the Lord Sunday. You can view…
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Interactive Prayer Stations for Advent V
The first Sunday of Advent, my church has interactive prayer stations, an opportunity to engage, reflect, and meditate on this period of expectation, waiting, and preparation for the birth of Christ. Below are ideas for interactive prayer stations focusing on centering our hearts on minds on the meaning of Christmas. The interactive prayer stations are…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Light (Genesis 9)
17 So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.” (Genesis 9.17) Below are ideas for interactive prayer stations focusing on God’s covenant with us. The prayer stations give an opportunity to reflect on our own sense of worth, action, and present…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Forgiveness (Matt 18)
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” (Matthew 18.21-22) Below are ideas for interactive prayer stations focusing on that parable of the unforgiving servant. You can…
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Wreck This Church
This is my article I wrote for July issue of Presbyterians Today Magazine . . . I can only go a few days without kimchi—at most a week. Then my body begins to crave it. Just saying the word kimchi tickles my salivary glands and makes my mouth water. Kimchi is a staple Korean dish.…
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Summer Worship Packets for Kids
During the summer, my church does not provide Sunday school programs for children. In the past, we have done the typical worship bags and have had varying interest in their use. I have also provided more guided activities, but often that feels like more work than having Sunday school programs. This summer, I’m experimenting with…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Easter
20 On Sunday morning while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. (John 20.1) Typically, the Sunday after Easter, my church sets up interactive prayer stations. After the hoopla of Easter service with trumpets and all the festivities, we center this…
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Rainsticks, Pentecost, & Lent
Here’s an idea to incorporate into worship. I’ve used this idea for Lent and Pentecost, but it can be adapted to any theme. Here are the materials you need: . . . a mailing tube spray painted whatever color you prefer. Drill at least 100 holes throughout the length of the mailing tube. The size…
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Interactive Prayer Stations on Micah 6 & Stewardship
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6.8) For the past month, we have been focusing on stewardship and creating a new vision statement. For the past four Sundays, worshippers were invited to fill out the following, which said, “St. John’s is . . . Why we follow Jesus –…
