Holy greetings
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Holy greetings

Focal verse  “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you” (2 Corinthians 13:13). Reflection The…
Learning liturgy
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Learning liturgy

Focal verse “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”…
Singing our faith
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Singing our faith

Focal verse “O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth” (Psalm 96:1). Reflection Last year, like many children across the country, my daughter…
Building our capacity to love
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Building our capacity to love

Focal verse  I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know…
Gratitude and joy
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Gratitude and joy

Focal verse Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. —Psalm 106:1 Reflection I heard the stomping of feet…
Refuge and challenge at church
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Refuge and challenge at church

Focal verse For you are my refuge,a strong tower against the enemy.Let me abide in your tent forever,find refuge under the shelter of your wings.–Psalm 61:3-4  Reflection “Watch St. Paul’s…
Prayers for the new school year
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Prayers for the new school year

Focal verse “Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray” (Proverbs 22:6). Reflection Next to bookshelves in our living room lies a pile of items:…
Teaching prayer
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Teaching prayer

Focal verse “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). Reflection Encouraging our kids…
Love across the generations
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Love across the generations

Focal verse And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24). Reflection The church bells rang, signaling the beginning of worship. Members processed…