Amy Loving

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Date registered: August 16, 2011

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  1. Pentecost Sunday (Year C) — May 13, 2013
  2. 7th Sunday of Easter (Year C) – Words for Worship — May 5, 2013
  3. 7th Sunday of Easter (Year C) — May 5, 2013
  4. 6th Sunday of Easter (Year C) – Words for Worship — April 29, 2013
  5. 6th Sunday of Easter (Year C) — April 29, 2013

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May 13

Pentecost Sunday (Year C)

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Lectionary Brainstorm, Pentecost, Special Services, Year C

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PentecostColors

You will likely want to look at the resources that were posted last year, since some of the readings are the same.  You can find the lectionary reflections and ideas here, and the liturgy is available here. Acts 2:1-21 Common English Bible and NRSV Find (or make) recordings of wind noises, and play them while …

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May 05

7th Sunday of Easter (Year C) – Words for Worship

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Easter, Words for Worship, Year C

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word of god

Call to Worship (inspired by Revelation 22:12-14 and John 17:20-26) Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! The Alpha and Omega gifts us with glory. Together, we will shine with the grace and glory of our Lord! Prayer of Confession (inspired by John 17:20-26) Righteous God, we confess that we seek division more than unity. …

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May 05

7th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

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Easter, Lectionary Brainstorm, Year C

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alpha omega

Acts 16:16-34 Common English Bible and NRSV Did you notice that Paul’s first inclination was not to command the spirit to leave the girl – his first inclination was to ignore it.  When the annoyance was too much, then Paul acted and commanded the spirit to leave the slave girl.  Do we wait until we are …

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Apr 29

6th Sunday of Easter (Year C) – Words for Worship

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Easter, Words for Worship, Year C

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word of god

Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 67) Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Sing and be glad, O people of God! Let all the nations praise the Lord with joy! Prayer of Confession (inspired by John 14:23-29) Holy God, we confess that we are reluctant to let go of our fears and worries.  We …

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Apr 29

6th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

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Easter, Lectionary Brainstorm, Year C

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peace

Acts 16:9-15 Common English Bible and NRSV We are called to share the Good News in all sorts of places with all sorts of people.  Wherever people are gathered, there is an opportunity for us to experience God in our midst.  Where do people gather in your community?  How could you meet with people there to share …

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Apr 22

5th Sunday of Easter (Year C) – Words for Worship

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Easter, Words for Worship, Year C

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word of god

Call to Worship (refers to John 13:34-35) Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! As God has loved us, we must love one another. The world will know that we follow the risen Christ by our love for all. Creative Scripture Reading Activity – Mad Libs Style (Based on Psalm 148; adapted from the NRSV) *Fill …

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Apr 22

5th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

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Easter, Lectionary Brainstorm, Year C

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heart

Acts 11:1-18 Common English Bible and NRSV We don’t like it when other believers don’t look like us (or sound like us, or eat like us, or sing like us, or pray like us…). But, here’s the thing: God doesn’t make any distinctions between us, and we are supposed to treat one another as God treats …

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Apr 14

4th Sunday of Easter (Year C) – Words for Worship

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Easter, Words for Worship, Year C

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word of god

You may want to use some of the materials that were suggested for the 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B), too – you can see them here. Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 23) Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! The Good Shepherd walks with us and provides for our needs. All that is good and …

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Apr 14

4th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

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Easter, Lectionary Brainstorm, Year C

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green pastures

Acts 9:36-43 Common English Bible and NRSV This text can easily be presented as a dramatic reading.  Kids and youth may really enjoy pantomiming the scripture as it is read. Some women’s circle groups in churches are called “Dorcas Circles” or “Tabitha Circles”.  Use this Sunday as an opportunity to honor the women and women’s …

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Apr 09

3rd Sunday of Easter (Year C) – Words for Worship

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Easter, Words for Worship, Year C

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word of god

Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 30) Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! We cry to the Lord, and we are healed. Let us sing praises to God and bless God’s name! Prayer of Confession (based on Acts 9:1-20) Risen Lord, forgive us for the threats that we make against others in your name.  …

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