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My Advent Leaf

12/28/2022

My Advent Leaf

Lowly leaf, still, beside the bush track
so scarred, deformed, and common place –
Yet your hollows and hues
draw me to kneel and look at you.
Now lifted, I notice a deeper design in this delicate gum.

As Advent begins, I’m reminded of Mary and Joseph
labouring along the Galilee trail to Bethlehem. –
Two humble souls, though sidelined and shamed
remain resolute, faithful, and grateful.
God’s plan may seem so flawed to some
but this devoted pair soon delight to hold the perfect “Promised One”!

As I cradle my fragile “Advent Leaf”
I’m reminded I need to stop; to welcome and worship
the “Creator King” who has come and who has seen
my sin -stained life and still loves me…
truly, completely, forever.

(c) Don Stott Dec 3 2022

Pentecost Hallelujah!

5/19/2022

Pentecost Hallelujah!
‘Hallelujah’ - written by Leonard Cohen@Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Pentecost Hallelujah! words by Don Stott don@eliab.com May 1. 2022
Based on Acts 1&2

He’d suffered on a cross and died
But rose again all were surprised
Now Jesus is alive, his friends bore witness
For forty days Christ taught them all
Prepare yourselves ‘await God’s call
Get ready for the gift my father promised.’

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Will God’s kingdom be restored?
The crowd round Jesus now implored
“It’s not for you to know the times and seasons
But wait and see his authority
The powerful Spirit will set you free
And you will share God’s news to many nations.

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

The day of Pentecost had come
In a crowded house, an expectant hum
The believers prayed and gave God all the glory
Suddenly a deafening sound
Wind and fire, tongues all around
Cries of praise and shouts of Hallelujah!

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Pentecost pilgrims gathered nigh
Heard strange sounds and wondered why?
Confounding chatter, dazed and seeking reason
Peter stood and told them all
‘It’s not from wine, they’ve heard God’s call
God’s Holy Spirit gift has come to you!’

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Three thousand found their hearts were stirred
Baptised, rejoiced at what they’ve heard
Full on awe with many signs and wonders
Holy Spirit light life’s flame
Let love spread, now all proclaim
Praise and glory, worship hallelujah!

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Hot Cross Buns

2/2/2021

Hot Cross Buns
Hold up a hot cross bun and ask the group if they like to eat these buns at Easter. Say that many people all around the world like to eat these buns at Easter time and those that are Christians are reminded of Jesus death on a cross by the cross we find on the top of the bun.
“Let’s think about the ingredients needed to make these buns. What are some of the things you think might be used? Flour? Water? Fruit? One thing that’s very important in making hot cross buns is yeast. What do we use yeast for? It helps the bun to rise otherwise they might be called “flat cross buns”. The yeast also might remind us that Jesus rose from the grave. He didn’t stay dead after he was crucified and put in to the tomb – he rose again. Dried fruits are also added to the mixture in making hot cross buns. These might remind us of the good things that come from Jesus’ death. Without his death on the cross we wouldn’t be able to enjoy new life.
As you pass around some buttered hot cross buns for the children to eat. Invite everyone just to pause for a few moments and silently thank Jesus for being willing to die a slow and painful death so that we might have eternal life with him.
Just in case you wondered about the history of the hot cross bun : We get the word “bun” from the Teutonic equivalent, “boun”, which was an archaic description of a sacrificial ox. The practice of offering animal sacrifices at the vernal equinox became frowned upon. Instead, the goddess in question was honoured with a cake, a sacred ox bun. Imprinted on the cake were the crossed horns of a ox. Christians reinterpreted this as the cross of Christ.
Puppet script from Eliab.com “Hot Cross Buns“

Colours for Easter

2/2/2021

Colours for Easter
An All- Age Worship Activity
You need : Green, Red,Black, White and Yellow balloon bunches or streamers or flags.
Call forward any of the congregation or children’s group who are wearing a green top (t-shirt, jumper, sweater…). Give them the green props and ask them to stand in a group on the far left side of your stage or up-front area. Talk about how the colour green may remind us that Jesus came… and on the way he was welcomed into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Ask the green group to practice their phrase. Continue this process with the following colours and phrases.
“Jesus came- and suffered- and died- but came alive again- to bring new life…
GREEN —- RED —- BLACK — WHITE — YELLOW
Finally invite all those remaining in the congregation wearing other colours to add “for everyone” to finish the phrase. Those holding the balloons can form a rolling Mexican wave of colour as they circle the balloons in front of them as they say their phrase.

Love is...

6/5/2020

Don't be Afraid!

6/4/2020

Joshua 1:9 (CEV) I’ve commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the Lord your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.

Jailhouse Rocks!

5/30/2020

Paul & Silas in jail ( Acts 16)

I Lift My Eyes Up - Psalm 121

4/23/2020

Psalm 121 from the Good News Bible set to music

Prayer

3/29/2020

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Awesome Easter Ideas

3/7/2020

Check out these awesome Easter resources for christian worship or children's programs-

http://sa.uca.org.au/uyp/church-resources/all-age-worship/easter-services

http://request.org.uk/restart/2016/02/03/the-easter-story-pairs-game/

http://lapbooklessons.com/ResurrectionLapbook

http://www.biblestorycartoons.com/easter-story-resources/

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