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taking† faith
JUNE 24, 2012
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CARING CONVERSATION:
DAILY BIBLE READINGS:
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Mark 4:35-41 Exodus 14:5-21 Joshua 3:1-17 Joshua 10:1-14 Mark 6:45-52 Acts 27:13-38 Psalm 65 Mark 5:21-43
Jesus calms the sea The parting of the Red Sea The Jordan River stops flowing God makes the sun stand still Jesus walks on the water Paul and the storm at sea God silences the seas Jesus heals and raises to life
SAY, PRAY AND BLESS:
faith
A Prayer for the Week: Cry out to the Lord in your trouble, for God alone can relieve your distress (Psalm 107). Amen.
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practices
These readings are related to the Lectionary readings for this Sunday. We invite you to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passage.
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK:
s c r i p t u r e
JUNE 24, 2012
“Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!” Mark 4:41 (NLT)
Mealtime Prayer: For all we eat, and all we wear; for daily bread and nightly care; for your good gifts to use and share; we thank you, Lord. Amen. A Blessing to Give: May God calm you when you are afraid. May he give you faith to trust in God’s love. Amen.
© 2011 Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries.
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taking† faith
Discuss in your household or small group: • Share about or draw a picture to represent a time when you felt scared. What did you do? • How does faith in Jesus help you when you are afraid? • In 2 Corinthians 6:4-10, the apostle Paul writes about his hard times as a follower of Jesus. How might God use our experiences in hard times to bring about good?
DEVOTIONS: For your family devotional time this week, act out or conduct a dramatic reading of Jesus’ calming of the sea (Mark 4:35-41). Dramatic Reading: Assign a person to be the narrator and others the parts of Jesus and the disciples. Talk about the emotions that lay behind their words. Dramatization: Set up an area to serve as the “boat.” Talk about how you might best portray the events of the story. You could add to the scene by having family members make wave streamers from Popsicle sticks and blue crepe paper. Have household members wave these to represent the waves during the storm. To conclude, talk together about how the disciples must have felt when Jesus fell asleep and the storm came and the seas became rough. Discuss Jesus’ response.
SERVICE: Think of someone you know who is going through a “stormy” time in his or her life. Plan a special gift such as a bunch of flowers, a plate of cookies, or a prepared meal. Arrange to visit the person this week.
RITUALS AND TRADITIONS: Plan a family visit to a local lake or creek. Make play boats out of used food or drink containers and enjoy sailing these together. Talk about the significance of water as a gift from God in both our physical and our spiritual lives (i.e. baptism). © 2011 Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries.
taking† faith
JUNE 24, 2012
home
CARING CONVERSATION:
DAILY BIBLE READINGS:
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Mark 4:35-41 Exodus 14:5-21 Joshua 3:1-17 Joshua 10:1-14 Mark 6:45-52 Acts 27:13-38 Psalm 65 Mark 5:21-43
Jesus calms the sea The parting of the Red Sea The Jordan River stops flowing God makes the sun stand still Jesus walks on the water Paul and the storm at sea God silences the seas Jesus heals and raises to life
SAY, PRAY AND BLESS:
faith
A Prayer for the Week: Cry out to the Lord in your trouble, for God alone can relieve your distress (Psalm 107). Amen.
key
†
practices
These readings are related to the Lectionary readings for this Sunday. We invite you to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passage.
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK:
s c r i p t u r e
JUNE 24, 2012
“Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!” Mark 4:41 (NLT)
Mealtime Prayer: For all we eat, and all we wear; for daily bread and nightly care; for your good gifts to use and share; we thank you, Lord. Amen. A Blessing to Give: May God calm you when you are afraid. May he give you faith to trust in God’s love. Amen.
© 2011 Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries.
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bible readings
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taking† faith
Discuss in your household or small group: • Share about or draw a picture to represent a time when you felt scared. What did you do? • How does faith in Jesus help you when you are afraid? • In 2 Corinthians 6:4-10, the apostle Paul writes about his hard times as a follower of Jesus. How might God use our experiences in hard times to bring about good?
DEVOTIONS: For your family devotional time this week, act out or conduct a dramatic reading of Jesus’ calming of the sea (Mark 4:35-41). Dramatic Reading: Assign a person to be the narrator and others the parts of Jesus and the disciples. Talk about the emotions that lay behind their words. Dramatization: Set up an area to serve as the “boat.” Talk about how you might best portray the events of the story. You could add to the scene by having family members make wave streamers from Popsicle sticks and blue crepe paper. Have household members wave these to represent the waves during the storm. To conclude, talk together about how the disciples must have felt when Jesus fell asleep and the storm came and the seas became rough. Discuss Jesus’ response.
SERVICE: Think of someone you know who is going through a “stormy” time in his or her life. Plan a special gift such as a bunch of flowers, a plate of cookies, or a prepared meal. Arrange to visit the person this week.
RITUALS AND TRADITIONS: Plan a family visit to a local lake or creek. Make play boats out of used food or drink containers and enjoy sailing these together. Talk about the significance of water as a gift from God in both our physical and our spiritual lives (i.e. baptism). © 2011 Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries.
JUNE 24, 2012
home
CARING CONVERSATION:
DAILY BIBLE READINGS:
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Mark 4:35-41 Exodus 14:5-21 Joshua 3:1-17 Joshua 10:1-14 Mark 6:45-52 Acts 27:13-38 Psalm 65 Mark 5:21-43
Jesus calms the sea The parting of the Red Sea The Jordan River stops flowing God makes the sun stand still Jesus walks on the water Paul and the storm at sea God silences the seas Jesus heals and raises to life
SAY, PRAY AND BLESS:
faith
A Prayer for the Week: Cry out to the Lord in your trouble, for God alone can relieve your distress (Psalm 107). Amen.
key
†
practices
These readings are related to the Lectionary readings for this Sunday. We invite you to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passage.
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK:
s c r i p t u r e
JUNE 24, 2012
“Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!” Mark 4:41 (NLT)
Mealtime Prayer: For all we eat, and all we wear; for daily bread and nightly care; for your good gifts to use and share; we thank you, Lord. Amen. A Blessing to Give: May God calm you when you are afraid. May he give you faith to trust in God’s love. Amen.
© 2011 Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries.
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bible readings
home
taking† faith
Discuss in your household or small group: • Share about or draw a picture to represent a time when you felt scared. What did you do? • How does faith in Jesus help you when you are afraid? • In 2 Corinthians 6:4-10, the apostle Paul writes about his hard times as a follower of Jesus. How might God use our experiences in hard times to bring about good?
DEVOTIONS: For your family devotional time this week, act out or conduct a dramatic reading of Jesus’ calming of the sea (Mark 4:35-41). Dramatic Reading: Assign a person to be the narrator and others the parts of Jesus and the disciples. Talk about the emotions that lay behind their words. Dramatization: Set up an area to serve as the “boat.” Talk about how you might best portray the events of the story. You could add to the scene by having family members make wave streamers from Popsicle sticks and blue crepe paper. Have household members wave these to represent the waves during the storm. To conclude, talk together about how the disciples must have felt when Jesus fell asleep and the storm came and the seas became rough. Discuss Jesus’ response.
SERVICE: Think of someone you know who is going through a “stormy” time in his or her life. Plan a special gift such as a bunch of flowers, a plate of cookies, or a prepared meal. Arrange to visit the person this week.
RITUALS AND TRADITIONS: Plan a family visit to a local lake or creek. Make play boats out of used food or drink containers and enjoy sailing these together. Talk about the significance of water as a gift from God in both our physical and our spiritual lives (i.e. baptism). © 2011 Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries.
taking† faith
JUNE 24, 2012
home
CARING CONVERSATION:
DAILY BIBLE READINGS:
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Mark 4:35-41 Exodus 14:5-21 Joshua 3:1-17 Joshua 10:1-14 Mark 6:45-52 Acts 27:13-38 Psalm 65 Mark 5:21-43
Jesus calms the sea The parting of the Red Sea The Jordan River stops flowing God makes the sun stand still Jesus walks on the water Paul and the storm at sea God silences the seas Jesus heals and raises to life
SAY, PRAY AND BLESS:
faith
A Prayer for the Week: Cry out to the Lord in your trouble, for God alone can relieve your distress (Psalm 107). Amen.
key
†
practices
These readings are related to the Lectionary readings for this Sunday. We invite you to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passage.
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK:
s c r i p t u r e
JUNE 24, 2012
“Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!” Mark 4:41 (NLT)
Mealtime Prayer: For all we eat, and all we wear; for daily bread and nightly care; for your good gifts to use and share; we thank you, Lord. Amen. A Blessing to Give: May God calm you when you are afraid. May he give you faith to trust in God’s love. Amen.
© 2011 Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries.
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bible readings
home
taking† faith
Discuss in your household or small group: • Share about or draw a picture to represent a time when you felt scared. What did you do? • How does faith in Jesus help you when you are afraid? • In 2 Corinthians 6:4-10, the apostle Paul writes about his hard times as a follower of Jesus. How might God use our experiences in hard times to bring about good?
DEVOTIONS: For your family devotional time this week, act out or conduct a dramatic reading of Jesus’ calming of the sea (Mark 4:35-41). Dramatic Reading: Assign a person to be the narrator and others the parts of Jesus and the disciples. Talk about the emotions that lay behind their words. Dramatization: Set up an area to serve as the “boat.” Talk about how you might best portray the events of the story. You could add to the scene by having family members make wave streamers from Popsicle sticks and blue crepe paper. Have household members wave these to represent the waves during the storm. To conclude, talk together about how the disciples must have felt when Jesus fell asleep and the storm came and the seas became rough. Discuss Jesus’ response.
SERVICE: Think of someone you know who is going through a “stormy” time in his or her life. Plan a special gift such as a bunch of flowers, a plate of cookies, or a prepared meal. Arrange to visit the person this week.
RITUALS AND TRADITIONS: Plan a family visit to a local lake or creek. Make play boats out of used food or drink containers and enjoy sailing these together. Talk about the significance of water as a gift from God in both our physical and our spiritual lives (i.e. baptism). © 2011 Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries.
