Lesson, Scripture, Focus


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May 26

Joyful Creating

Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31

 On Trinity Sunday we join Wisdom’s eager dance of joy,
and hear Wisdom’s call to responsible living.

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June 2

A Celebrating Faith

Psalm 96

 To take the call in Psalm 96 literally and sing a new song,
as we express thanks for the gifts of our world.

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June 9

Healing Love

1 Kings 17:8–16, (17–24)

 To reflect on God’s presence and healing love, 
and be sent as blessings to others.

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June 16

Challenging Injustice

1 Kings 21:1–10, (11–14), 15–21a

 Through the story of Naboth’s vineyard, 
we consider when and where nations, cultures, 
faith and family groups, and even ourselves 
have taken what was not ours to take. 

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June 23

Sound of Sheer Silence

1 Kings 19:1–4, (5–7), 8–15a

 Even when it seems that all is crumbling around us, 
God offers the reassurance that we are never alone. 

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June 30

Ministers of God’s love

2 Kings 2:1–2, 6–14

 Taking up the mantle of discipleship offered to us and participating in the work of God.

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July 7

Power of Compassion

2 Kings 5:1–14 

 Being signs and symbols of God’s presence and
compassionate love.

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July 14

Neighborly Love

Luke 10:25–37

 To hear in the parable of the Good Samaritan 
a story of movement, of passing by or 
choosing to stop and help. 

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July 21

Learning, Doing, Being

Luke 10:38–42

 To be drawn to listen – deep within our hearts – 
to the word of God.

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July 28

Disciples’ Way of Prayer

Luke 11:1–13 

 To be inspired to ask and ask and ask again, 
that we might receive (and perceive) what we need. 

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August 4 

Rich Toward God

Luke 12:13–21

 As simple as remembering to share our surplus.

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August 11

By Faith

Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16

 To be reminded of the role and value of faith in our lives,
as we celebrate the past, present, and future of our faith story.

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August 18

Cloud of Witnesses

Hebrews 11:29—12:2

 Celebrating the faith of our forefathers and mothers 
of faith, and hear an invitation to join the “cloud of witnesses.”

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August 25

Set Free

Luke 13:10–17

 What might it be like to be bent over? 
What might it feel like to be set free? 
Taking moments to explore someone else’s view of the world.

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