Prayer/Reflection: Of whom shall I be afraid?
Prayer/Reflection: Of whom shall I be afraid?
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer/Reflection: Of whom shall I be afraid? ‘The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Tell that to the sufferers of domestic violence; to the children neglected or abused; to the women raped by men with guns; to the families left homeless by floods; to
Shepherds Story Christmas
Shepherds Story Christmas
by Paul Welch
A puppet sketch about the Angel appearing to the shepherds to tell them about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Hello, My name’s Zac and I’m a shepherd. You know, us shepherds get a tough time of it. You should see how people treat us, they completely ignore us, as if we smell or
Challenges
Challenges
by Paul Welch
A Key stage 1 and 2 assembly based upon David and Goliath for the Theme of Challenges in the National Curriculum Based on 1 Samuel 17 Lectionary: Ordinary 12 B Hello my names David. I tell you what aren't some things in life really tough? You know like learning to ride your bike
Christingle
Christingle
by Paul Welch
A Puppet talk about the Christingle and asks why the things assocated with it are as they are. The sketch is followed by an explanation of what each element of the Christingle represents and the process of order in which those elements appear. Could be used as part of an assembly
Eco LEctionary September 11
Eco LEctionary September 11
by Keynsham Methodist Church Eco Group
ECO-HINTS FROM THE LECTIONARY September 2011 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year A 4 September 2010 Ezekiel 33: 7-11 Psalm 119: 33-40 Romans 13: 8-14 Matthew 18: 15-20 In Ezekiel, the Lord has warned the watchman. It is now the watchman’s task to warn the rest. If you see the eco m
Interactive reflection on 2 Timothy 1: 3-5
Interactive reflection on 2 Timothy 1: 3-5
by Michaela Youngson
27th in Ordinary Time Interactive Reflection on 2 Timothy 1.3-5 Lois and Eunice are honoured here in Paul’s letter to Timothy. Saint Paul remembered the faith that lived in them and rejoiced that they had passed that faith on to Timothy. I wonder how many of us if asked to name w
Poem: Mary Magdalene
Poem: Mary Magdalene
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Mary Magdalene My name is Mary, common enough in my time to need to be identified by place, or family. Mine is such a name. They call me the Magdalene. People call me other names. Some claim I was a prostitute, perhaps because the town whose name I bear is famous for that t
Poem: A strange new day