The service theme for this was “Victory Over Bad Choices” on a Sunday also called Good Shepherd Sunday. The picture of Jesus as our shepherd is filled with powerful statements and promises that speak to his great care for our lives. Listen to his voice – turning from all others – that you may have […]
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Opening Prayer Gracious heavenly Father, I have sinned against you time and time again. But your love and forgiveness have sought me out and are greater than all my sins. You alone make me worthy to serve, and my heart rejoices in your forgiveness. Amen. This Sunday’s Lesson: A Parable of a Father’s Great Love
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Recap and review sections bring us home as Queen Esther and Mordecai get the word out about who, what, when and how to celebrate a new festival Purim. We too have ways of celebrating God’s great deliverance in our lives and we discuss how we spend time at church together (when not under stay-at-home orders,
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Almost through with this great book – but first, we get to see how the big day of two edicts played out. Not easy to stomach such loss of life – but this was the Lord’s will against those who hated his people. The Lord deliver us from our enemies too.
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No one enjoys the feeling of despair, when every last bit of hope is gone. But the key to what conquers despair is a hope that can never disappoint or fail. That’s how Jesus’ resurrection changes the way we hope in God. Listen in as Peter helps us leave the “house” that is doomed to
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Though we are not all the way out of the woods yet, we’ve come to a completely different place for Esther and the outlook for the Jews. God graciously allowed a new edict to take effect. The swift reversal has even received the attention of the nations, and many turn to the Lord who never
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The kids have been anxious for what will happen next in this story. This chapter has the climax, however gory it may be! Theme song again! It’s nice to have a song we’ll remember so well for this time in the book of Esther. At some point, we’ll get back to new songs. =)
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This lesson outline is made available for you to work into your own home devotional life. As you read through the information below, please let Renae Belobraydich know if you have any questions, or if she can help in any way. Opening Prayer Dear Father, how wondrous it would have been to witness Jesus’ ascension
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