God, sometimes we feel like Lazarus—dirty, unclean, poor, with nothing to offer the world. And yet, sometimes we are guilty of acting like the rich man. Many things – wealth, possessions, beliefs, opinions, fears – can limit our hopes, limit our discipleship, and keep us from living and loving as you would have us. We […]
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World Communion Sunday service — Global Ministries, USA
World Communion Sunday is usually observed on the first Sunday of October Several helpful resources for World Communion Sunday, including a complete communion service and message, are available on the website of Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ USA.
Read full textActs 16:16-34, Interview of Slave Girl and Jailer — Gobledales, UK
An Interview of the Slave Girl and Jailer who meet Paul and Silas. To be used within a worship service, possibly as the message itself. Acts 16:16-34 Easter 7, Year C Roles: Interviewer (Int) Slave Girl, Harriet (S.G.) Jailer, Jaden (J.) Reader of Acts 16 Ready-to-print scripts: Interview – Acts 16.16-34 – Slave Girl & […]
Read full textThomas’s Doubt, a Biblical Drama for the Sunday after Easter — Gobledales, UK
Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Easter), Year C John 20:19-31 Acts 5: 27-32 *Bible quotations are from ‘The Inclusive Bible,’ Rowman & Littlefield publishers 2007 www.rowmanlittlefield.com Certainties & Doubts: a Biblical drama The worship leader interviews ‘Doubting Thomas’ discussing doubt, faith and our world today. The script includes an introduction and conclusion and an […]
Read full textGenesis 32:22-32 drama, wrestling with God – Proper 13A
Proper 13 (usually 9th Sunday after Pentecost), Year A Genesis 32: 22-32 Sermon Drama Wrestle with God, receive the blessing Adapted by Ana Gobledale, UK Downloads of full text, ready-to-print and use: DRAMA Genesis 32, 22-32, Jacob wrestles PDF DRAMA Genesis 32, 22-32, Jacob wrestles WORD Interviewer: The scripture passage recounts Jacob’s saga, his trials […]
Read full textResponsive prayer inspired by Luke 12:13-21 — Ana & Tod Gobledale
Luke 12:13-21 ‘The Rich Fool’ Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year C God of Life, Creator of the earth and all that is in it, we lift our prayers of thanks to you For the beauty of the earth that surrounds us, For spring flowers that dazzle us and summer’s greenery that delights us, For […]
Read full textPalm Sunday prayer — Tod & Ana Gobledale, UK (and St Francis)
This prayer can be used in conjunction with the Palm Sunday drama, Sunday Morning Live. Pray with me. God of Promise, we are taken by surprise at each Palm Sunday parade. We so want Jesus to be powerful, a ruler who will smite the world of all evil, and make all things good and easy […]
Read full textMatthew 21:1-11, Palm Sunday sermon (with drama) — Gobledales, UK
We have used this introduction, conclusion and closing prayer book-ending the Sunday Morning Live drama as the ‘sermon’ on Palm Sunday. Possible sermon titles: Not what we expected! or Two Kings: Take your choice! Prayer: Pray with me. God may the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable in your sight. […]
Read full textGood Friday Ritual of the Nails — UK
This service involves each member of the congregation through actions. Each worshipper receives a large nail upon arrival and is invited to interact with their nail at different points in the service. Following the reading from John 19 and Luke 23, they are invited to hold the nail for a personal reflection. Later they are invited to […]
Read full textWhere do you live God? — Ana Gobledale, UK
Where do you live, God? Where can I find you abiding? I find you in moments of awe – breathing in the odor of lavender I find you in moments of wonder – looking across the icy waters toward the snow-covered hills I find you in moments of anxiety—lighting the flame of a devotional candle […]
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