Tag: Joy
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“Joyful Giving”
Theme: We rejoice in gratitude for God’s generous gifts to us, inspiring our own generous giving. Philippians 4:4-9 (NRSV): Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let […]
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“Delighted! And Dancing for Joy”
Theme: In our recognizing that God is the source of every blessing, we can celebrate like King David, dancing and singing to the glory of God, for every transformation, moving from the old order to the new, in gratitude, not for what we achieved but for what we received. 2 Sam. 6:1-5; 12b-19 (NRSV): David […]
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“The Joy of Rejoicing!”
Theme: We rejoice in Jesus who conquered death forever. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (NRSV): Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is […]
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“Salvation Begs A Ride”
Matthew 21:1-11 (NRSV) Theme: Salvation comes to us humbly, begging us to notice, to offer a way into our very selves, so that the saving grace of God might find a way into our hearts. When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying […]
Ellen Clark Clemot 