Bible Readings: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28, Psalm 14, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10
About the Images:
Upper Left: This is my photo with text from the Third Day song below which is based on a psalm but which generally speaks about God's love for us and how God wants the best for us. The photo was taken at Rainbow Beach, Queensland, Australia (for more info on this beautiful area, visit http://www.rainbow-beach.org). Please feel free to use this image for worship and related activities.
Upper Right: This is a microsoft free clipart image. I thought it went well with my theme - in the shadow of God's wings.
Middle Left: This is a view of Capernaum. You can see how dark the building stones are and how dark the inside of a house would have been. You can also see that the floors are cobbled. Consequently there are two reasons to need a broom. This is my image - please feel free to use it for worship and related activities.
Middle Right and Lower Left: These two free images come from the Hermano Leon site - see my link column at left .
Middle Right and Lower Left: These two free images come from the Hermano Leon site - see my link column at left .
Lower Right: This is a free Cerezo Barredo image - see my link column at left.
Bottom Left: A free Heartlight image - please see my link column at left for more images based on the readings.
By Third Day on their album, Time (pictured ay left). This goes well with all of the readings set down for today.
Film Clip: The Holy Man
(pictured at right) Show the clip where G tells everybody that even making a difference in one person's life is a big deal. This is that old well known starfish story presented in a slightly different way. Start at around 1hr 1 -2 minutes with the words "ok, ok, here's the teleprompter....when the red light goes on. .."
Discussion Questions for the Film Clip:
When you hear the starfish story, how does it make you feel?
How does the story relate to you?
Describe someone who has made a difference to you. What did he/she do?
What could we do together to make a difference?
What does it mean to be connected to God?
Drama: The Lost CoinFound in Let's Make a Scene Too by Verena Johnson, Lutheran Publishing House, 1991, ISBN 085910608X, Page 22 (pictured at left).
Kids: Cecil The Lost Sheep
By Andrew McDonough, Lost Sheep Resources, 2006 (pictured at right) . Absolutely the best story series around for kids and adults. My whole congregation is delighted every time we use one of these wonderful books. You can buy resources from the Lost Sheep site and powerpoints of any of the books cheaply and easily.
Story: It's a Big Ocean to be Lost in
Found in A Guide to the Parables of Jesus by H.H. Staton or at http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/20170.htm - scroll down to find the story and see the bottom of the page for copyright info.
Found in A Guide to the Parables of Jesus by H.H. Staton or at http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/20170.htm - scroll down to find the story and see the bottom of the page for copyright info.
Adult Response:
Give everyone a coin (I used chocolate ones) and ask:
Do you believe that there are parties thrown in heaven just for you?
Also:
Story Plus Other Stuff: Wally the Dodgy TrolleyFound in Wally the Dodgy Trolley and other Stories of Faith and Humour by Ian Johnson, Scripture Union Australia, Lidcombe, 2000, ISBN 0949720984, page 5 (pictured at left).
Kids: Way Home
By Libby Hathorn, Random House, with lots of ideas for a whole worship service found in Worship is For Everyone by Julie Pinazza, Openbook Publishers, 2000, ISBN 0859109259, page 29 (pictured at left). This goes well with the Luke reading.
By Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen, found in Stories Jesus Told by the above authors, Candle books, 2005, ISBN 101859855881 (pictured at right).
Kids: The Ten Silver Coins
By Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen, found in Stories Jesus Told by the above authors, Candle books, 2005, ISBN 101859855881 (pictured at right).
All Sorts of Useful Stuff: Shepherd's Delight
By Ian Birkinshaw in Multi-Sensory Parables, Scripture Union, 2006, ISBN 9781844272310, page 39 (pictured at left). This is based on the Gospel.
Sermon ideas: There's Always a Welcome
Found in Life on the Road by Athol Gill, Herald Press, 1992, page 282 (pictured at right). This is based on the Gospel reading.
Found in The Electric Bible by Peter Dainty, Kevin Mayhew Ltd, 2003, ISBN 1 84417 041 1, page 59 (pictured at left). This poem is based on the Psalm reading.
Drama: Missing Person
Found in Let's Make a Scene for..... by Verena Johnson, Open Book, 1998, ISBN 0859108937, page 54 (pictured at right). This goes well with the Luke reading. 
Found in Mega Drama 6 by Verena Johnson (Ed.), Open Book, 2002, ISBN 0859109208, page 72 (pictured at left). This drama is based on the Gospel reading.
Love God!
Found in Messy Church 2 by Lucy Moore, The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2008, ISBN 978 1 84101 602 3, page 74ff. This is based on the Luke reading.
Exegesis: Luke 15:1-10
Found in The Poet and the Peasant by Kenneth E Bailey, Eerdmans, 1883, pages 142ff.
Dramas: Lost Sheep, Lost Coin (Part 1 and Part 2)
Found in From Advent to Emmaus by Jim Hayward, page 96 -99 (pictured at right). This book is available in Print and Digital PDF versions, is based on Luke's gospel and is ideal for Lectionary Year C. For more information and/or to buy, visit the CMLA website - cmla.org.au.
Activity: Scripture News
Found in Multi-Sensory Scripture by Sue Wallace, Scripture Union, 2005, ISBN 1 84427 166 8, number 9. This is based on the Jeremiah reading.
