Bible Readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12), Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12(13-16), Matthew 5:13-20
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By the Newsboys on their album, Shine: The Hits (pictured at left) or on WOW 1996. This song uses words from the gospel reading.
Discussion:
1. Salt and light have lost their preciousness in many ways to the Western world. What might Jesus say to us today if he was talking to us? You are like........
2. How do we shine God's light onto those around us?
Brainstorm:
2. How do we shine God's light onto those around us?
Brainstorm:
Brainstorm definitions of the word "disciple".
Kids' Story: The Tawny Scrawny Lion
by Kathryn Jackson, Little Golden Book (pictured at right). This goes well with the 1 Corinthians reading for both last week and this week. It also goes well as a bit of a lead in conversation with kids about bullying. I used it for both reasons at church today seeing that we celebrated the kids start of the school year here in Australia.
Film Clip: True Fasting
This clip is from Work of the People - see my link column at left. It goes well with the Isaiah reading: go to https://www.theworkofthepeople.com/true-fasting
Story: Why the Potatoes Sprouted
This story can be found at
http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyctr/books/1801-1900/HDM1876.pdf Story No. 1430. It is based on the gospel story.
Found in Hot Illustrations for Youth Talks by Wayne Rice, Youth Specialties Inc, 1994, ISBN 031040261, page 198 (pictured at right). This story is based on the Matthew reading.
Also:
Found in Dad and Daughter by Ron Gordon and Jennie Gordon, 2012, ISBN 9780646586601, page 14 (pictured at left). These are based on the gospel reading.
Found in Bringing the Word To Life Together: Year A by Andrew Collis and Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Mediacom, Adelaide, 2010, ISBN 9780949656919, page 40ff (pictured at right). This is based on the Gospel reading and the Old Testament reading.
Found in The Abingdon Creative Preaching Annual by Jenee Woodard (Ed.), Abingdon Press, Nashville, 2013, page 39ff (pictured at left).
Worship Activity: Prayer Lights
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By Jim Burns and Robin Dugall in Worship Experiences, Gospel Light, 1999, ISBN 0830724044, page 43 (pictured at right). This is based on the Matthew reading.
Worship Resources: What's Wrong with the World?
Found in Multi-Sensory World by Craig Borlase, Scripture Union/Tear Fund, 2008, ISBN 9781844272662, page 15 (pictured at left). This is based on the Old Testament reading.
Found in Mega Drama 1 by Verena Johnson (Ed.), Open Book, 2001, ISBN 0859109151v1, page 24 (pictured at right). This has been written for the gospel reading.
Found in Life on the Road by Athol Gill, Herald Press, 1992, page 171 (pictured at left). This is based on the Gospel reading.
Drama: How Many Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb
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Drama: Candles in the Bin
Found in All Age Sketches for The Christian Year by Peter Shaw, The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2006, ISBN 10 1 984101 458 3, page 51ff. This is based on the Matthew reading.
Prayer: Salt
Found in Multi-Sensory Prayer by Sue Wallace, Scripture Union, 2001, ISBN 1859994652, page 29 and based on the Matthew reading.
Prayer: Let Your Light Shine
Found in Multi-Sensory Prayer by Sue Wallace, Scripture Union, 2001, ISBN 1859994652, page 50 and based on the Matthew reading.
Worship Activities: Salt and Light
Found in Welcome by Beth Barnett and Keith Dyer, Scripture Union, 2011, ISBN 978 0 9871500 2 8, page 46. These are based on the Matthew reading.
Discussion: Love and Justice, Salt and Light
Found in Welcome by Beth Barnett and Keith Dyer, Scripture Union, 2011, ISBN 978 0 9871500 2 8, page 136. These are based on the Matthew reading.
We Are Salt and Light:
By Maria I. Tirrabassi and found in Before the Amen by Maren C Tirabassi and Maria I. Tirrabassi (Eds), Pilgrim Press, Cleveland, 2007, ISBN 978 0 8298 1750 8, page 37. Based on the Matthew reading.
Kids: The Lampstand
This is another brilliant book by Andrew McDonough, Lost Sheep Resources, 2023. This goes with the Matthew reading. The great thing about these books is that they only around $A8 and for a further $A12 (or instead of) you can buy on line the story in any format you need to project the pictures in church. There are also free activity sheets and for a cost activity books for both teachers and children. Visit www.lostsheep.com.au to check out all the excellent resources.
Prayer for Healing
By Rachel G Hackenberg and found in Before the Amen by Maren C Tirabassi and Maria I. Tirrabassi (Eds), Pilgrim Press, Cleveland, 2007, ISBN 978 0 8298 1750 8, page 221. Based on the Matthew reading.