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Pray- June 5, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Pray
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36
Pray the collect below. It is usually prayed on Sundays when this Gospel text is normally read. Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot ...
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Do- June 5, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Do
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36
I admire Jesus in this story and I want to be more like him. Walking on water would be so cool but I can’t do that. What I can do is reach out my hands to those in need. Sometimes this takes me out of my comfo...
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Listen- June 5, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Listen
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36
Listen to the song WALKING ON WATER by Needtobreathe. Try to listen to this song through Peter’s eyes. He’s able to walk on water, he stumbles and starts sinking, but Jesus pulls him up.
After listenin...
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Read- June 5, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Read
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36
Read this sermon about Peter walking on water. If you have a couple of people around, try reading it popcorn style to hear it from different voices.
After reading the sermon, discuss these questions:
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Watch- June 5, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Watch
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-26
Here’s a video that summarizes the Gospel text. We can see more of Peter’s side in this version.
After watching the video, discuss these questions:
They were terrified because they thought Jesus...
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Faith @ Home Daily- Thursday, June 4, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Faith @ Home Daily
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
This is a short story with many parts. Jesus is mourning the murder of his cousin, John the Baptist, and yearns to be by himself. A crowd of 5000 men (plus women and children) follow Jesus. Rather than turn them...
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Pray- June 4, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Pray
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
Jesus feeds the multitudes is a story of God’s blessing for everyone who hungers, no matter who they are. It is a vision of God’s Dream for all people. The Hebrew scriptures are full of visions of the world ...
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Do- June 4, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Do
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
Jesus fed the multitudes by noticing those around him, welcoming them and offering them nourishing food. How might you share with others? Here are a couple of ideas:
Locate your local food pantry using an o...
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Listen- June 4, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Listen
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
Listen to the audio re-telling of today's passage at this link . (Scroll down to "audio telling" in order to listen.)
After listening to the audio, discuss these questions: Did a particular word or phra...
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Read- June 4, 2020
posted on May 31, 2020Read
Scripture: Mathew 14:13-21
Read this 2014 article by Rachel Held Evans, “ From the Lectionary: 5,000 Companions. ” The author tells us that this has long been her favorite story, and that as a little girl, she imagined herself right in t...
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