Order of worship — March 26, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
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In this lesson, children will explore the story of Lazarus’ resurrection (John 11:1-45). They will consider how each of us experiences God’s radical, never-ending love even in the most commonplace settings.
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Order of worship — March 19, 2023
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Fourth Sunday of Lent — March 19, 2023
When the air is full of questions, it can be easy to lose sight of the questions that really matter.
Holy healing — Weekly Christian ed lesson
In this lesson, children will explore John 9:1-41 noticing how Jesus helps a blind man reintegrate into his community. Then, they will consider how they might extend welcome to those in their communities experiencing isolation.
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