Encountering the text: Here we are in early Lent and our first lesson is a story about the birth of the people of Israel. Let’s make the Old Testament lesson our source for… read more

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9 Preacher to Preacher Prayer God, thank you that in Jesus you did not resist the cross. You… read more

COLORPurple SCRIPTURE READINGSGenesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 THEME IDEASLet go to let God is a theme well-known to twelve-steppers, though it… read more

A Covenant of Faith Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 In Genesis 9, God made a covenant with Noah, his descendants, and “all flesh.” Its symbol—to remind us of divine… read more

(UPDATED: There are now two Worship Connection options for Lent 2 by Nancy Townley.) Color: PurpleScripture Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark… read more

Color: PurpleScripture Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 Theme Ideas No matter what our situation or station in life, God calls us to … read more