Graduation from either high school or college is a significant event in the lives of youth and young adults. Congregations want to recognize them on their graduation, but… read more

“Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2).   Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 Theme:… read more

As Luke makes clear in this text, essential to the work of faithful interpretation is a people formed by the Scriptures, Israel's own story, and minds inspired by the Holy Spirit. … read more

COLOR: WhiteSCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Call to Worship Call to Worship #1 L: God is with us always and calls us… read more

Epiphany of the Lord COLOR: WhiteSCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 THEME The Light of a Star CALLS TO WORSHIP Call to… read more

Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 Come Toward the Light The first strophe of this salvation poem summarizes the rest of the poem… read more

“At least we know for certain that we are three old sinners,That this journey is much too long, that we want our… read more

Many pastors and congregations wonder how they can make the rite of confirmation more meaningful for both the youth being confirmed and the congregation. There is no magic… read more

Recently, I was invited to sit on a youth ministry panel entitled, “Will Today’s Youth Be Tomorrow’s Church?” The number of registrants to the conference… read more