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Watch- May 29, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Watch
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34
Watch this video from A Cosmic Adventure through Science & Faith . With support from the John Templeton Foundation and Luther Seminary, the Science for Youth Ministry team has created this free video curriculu...
Read MorePray- May 27, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Pray
Scripture: Isaiah 4:2
Pray this prayer with your family: God, you have filled the world with beauty. Open our eyes to see your hope in the world around us. Help us rejoice in your whole creation so that we may learn to serve you with gla...
Read MoreDo- May 27, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Do
Scripture: Isaiah 4:2
Make a centerpiece for your home that gives you a daily reminder of the hope that comes from the “branch of the Lord.” Go outside and gather some rocks, flowers, branches, and other natural elements. Put all of th...
Read MoreListen- May 27, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Listen
Scripture: Isaiah 4:2
Listen to the song "Beautiful Things" by Gungor. Pay particular attention to the words of the second verse:
All around Hope is springing up from this old ground Out of chaos life is being found in You You make be...
Read MoreRead- May 27, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Read
Scripture: Isaiah 4:2
Today's verse is not the only passage in the Bible that talks about branches or plants! Read through some of the other Scripture verses linked below.
After reading the passages, discuss these questions:
H...
Read MoreWatch- May 27, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Watch
Scripture: Isaiah 4:2
Watch the two time lapse videos of seeds growing into plants. The first video is of an avocado tree, and the second is of an oak tree.
After watching the videos, discuss these questions:
Many people see p...
Read MorePray- May 28, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Pray
Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14
The Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Bible explain that God’s light shines through humans, when we are full of God’s love and peace and share that with other people. Set a candle on the floor or ...
Read MoreDo- May 28, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Do
Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14
Make a “menorah” or lampstand craft (note: you can adjust the number of candles, whether you’d like to create a traditional Lamp Stand, with 7 candles, or a Hanukkah menorah, with 9 candles.)...
Read MoreListen- May 28, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Listen
Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14
Listen to the song "Give Me Oil in My Lamp." The below version was recorded by the Rev. Soren Schmidt from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassel, MI.
After listening to the song, discuss these questions: ...
Read MoreRead- May 28, 2020
posted on May 23, 2020Read
Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14
Read The Harvest of Light by Allison Maile Ofananski and Eliyahu Alpern . (If you cannot get a copy of the book, follow along with Pastor Kelly's reading of the book in the video below.)
After readin...
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