Prayer: God of faith and God of Promise, in this season of Lent, remind us again of your sacred love. Remind us to trust in You, shower us with patience, and give us perseverance along this 40-day journey. Amen. Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 (The Message) After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to Jerusalem. When … Continue reading
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree Opening Activity: Empty all of the fruit out of your kitchen fruit bowl. Place the empty bowl in the middle of your family’s prayer place. Talk about how you feel when you see nothing where there should be fruit. Are you hungry because you want something to eat? … Continue reading
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Scripture Reading Ideas Have three candles set out and light one candle each time Jesus resists a temptation Read through the story with Lego illustrations at the Brick Testament Memory Verse: “Worship the Lord your God and serve only God.” Luke 4:8 Prayer: Holy God, You are with us when things are … Continue reading
Practicing Families will post a family liturgy each Monday morning. Most of the time, these liturgies will be based on one of the lectionary scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. This liturgy material is not designed as an order of worship or a rigid “to do” list of spiritual tasks. Rather it is intended to … Continue reading
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