Due to GCI’s Denominational Conference this month, this issue of “Equipper” has limited content. We’ll return in September with a full issue. In the meantime, enjoy the conference and the rest of your summer! Kid’s Korner: RCL-synced lesson plans Here is a resource you can use to prepare Children’s Church or Sunday School lessons that … Continue reading "August Equipper" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex.16:2-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 37-45 (or Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Ps. 145:1-8) Phil. 1:21-30; Matt. 20:1-16 Sermon by Linda Rex from Mat. 20:1-16 GENEROSITY, FAIRNESS & GOD’S GRACE Introduction Last week, in the sermon from Matthew 18:21-35, we rejoiced in God’s unlimited, unmeasurable forgiveness. Because of what Jesus has done in our place and … Continue reading "Sermon for September 24, 2017" Read the article
Does your congregation follow the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) in its worship planning and preaching? If so, you might be interested in syncing your children’s church (or children’s Sunday school) lessons with the RCL weekly Scripture readings. To help you do that, the Episcopal Church publishes RCL-synced lesson plans designed for young (non-reading) children, older … Continue reading "Kids Korner: RCL-synced lesson plans" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Ex. 14:19-31 and Ps. 114 (or Gen. 50:15-21 and Ps.103:1-7, 8-13) Rom. 14:1-12; Matt. 18:21-35 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Matt. 18:21-35 Immeasurable, Unlimited Forgiveness Introduction Our readings today address God’s justice, judgment and mercy. In justice, God judges our sin and in mercy provides forgiveness. He then invites followers of Jesus, who … Continue reading "Sermon for September 17, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-14 and Ps. 149 (or Ezek. 33:7-11 and Ps. 119:33-40) Rom. 13:8-14; Matt.18:15-20 Sermon by Ted Johnston from Matt. 18:10-20 and Rom. 13:8-10 EXHORTATION TO RADICAL GRACE Introduction In our readings today from Ex. 12, Ezek. 33, Rom. 13 and Matt. 18, we are confronted with the way of the Lord, which … Continue reading "Sermon for September 10, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 3:1-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; (or Jer.15:15-21 and Ps. 26:1-8) Rom. 12:9-21; Matt.16:21-28 Sermon by Dustin Lampe from Matt. 16:21-28 and Rom. 12:9-21 TOTAL SURRENDER (part 2) GIVE IT AWAY! Note: this is part 2 of a 2-part series titled "Total Surrender." For Part 1 ("Give It Up!"), click here. Introduction … Continue reading "Sermon for September 3, 2017" Read the article
