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Reading Confessions & Goals
As a self-proclaimed nerd, I have always taken pride in the stories I have consumed. I especially loved historical fiction, fantasy fiction, young adult novels, and sci-fi stories. however, I must admit that higher education can frequently kill the desire for reading for pleasure. It’s taken me a while to approach reading as a fun…
Stevie is one
Parents say “the days are long but the years are short.” Truth! How in the world is our daughter 1-year-old? While we have literally thousands of photos of Stevie, I took out some of my favorites and some that highlight this past year.
Representing Hope
Message Title: Representing HopeTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 3:13-22Scripture Reading: Psalm 66:8-20RCL Scripture: *Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21Focus: Peter encourages believers to show their faith with humility. Function: To engage with others outside of our faith with genuine respect, an attitude of curiosity, and representation of Christ’s hope.…
Fire, Sheep, & Burnt Toast
Message Title: Fire, Sheep, & Burnt ToastTheme: Christian roleSeason: PentecostMain Text: John 10:1-10Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47RCL Scripture: *Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10Focus: Jesus uses a parable to emphasize God’s values.Function: To live abundantly responding to the voice of the Shepherd, carrying the flame of the Spirit. Other Notes: PENTECOST/MEMORIAL DAY Pentecost…
Songs of Resistance
Message Title: Songs of ResistanceTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11Scripture Reading: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35RCL Scripture: *Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11Focus: Peter finishes his letter by restating his exhortations and encouragements.Function: To learn the song of resistance by practicing spiritual disciplines.Other Notes: END OF SERIES SCRIPTURE…
Already Not Yet
Message Title: Already Not YetTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 2:1-10Scripture Reading: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16RCL Scripture: *Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14Focus: Peter highlights the process of salvation. Function: To recognize our work-in-progress status Other Notes: CINDO DE MAYO// COMMUNION Blessed Be the Tie: “Blest be the tie that…
New Birth
Message Title: New BirthTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 1:17-23Scripture Reading: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19RCL Scripture: *Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35Focus: Peter calls his audience to live their New Life in Christ. Function: To engage in a heart transformation not legalistic rule following. Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm…
Who Are You Looking For?
Message Title: Who Are You Looking For? Theme: SeekingSeason: EASTERMain Text: John 20:1-18Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31:1-6RCL Scripture: *Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10Focus: Mary discovers the empty tomb and is the first to witness the resurrected Jesus. Function: To release the image of…
Good Friday ’23
CONCLUSION: Jesus went from being arrested in the middle of the night to being crucified in the middle of the day to in the tomb by night. Similar to Maundy Thursday, tonight, we leave in the middle of something.
Where Are You Headed?
Message Title: Where Are You Headed?Theme: SeekingSeason: HOLY WEEKMain Text: Matthew 21:1-11Scripture Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a;RCL Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54Focus: Jesus enters Jerusalem during Passover.Function: To consider the box we place our Messiah into because of our own expectations and ideas. Other Notes:…
Will You Give Me A Drink?
Message Title: Will you give me a drink?Theme: SeekingSeason: LentMain Text: Exodus 17:1-7Scripture Reading: John 4:5-42RCL Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42Focus: God offers water.Function: To consider the intersection between our needs and hospitality. Other Notes: *sanctified art curriculum; Pack a Pew Sunday; Noodle Dinner; Baptism class – 2 readers SCRIPTURE READING:…
How Do We Begin Again?
Message Title: How do we begin again?Theme: SeekingSeason: LentMain Text: Genesis 12:1-4a;Scripture Reading: John 3:1-17RCL Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17 or Matthew 17:1-9Focus: Abram and Nicodemus are asked to start again.Function: To consider God’s trustworthiness in the midst of stepping into the unknown.Other Notes: COMMUNION, *sanctified art curriculum, BAPTISM CLASS…
Who Will You Listen To?
Message Title: Who Will You Listen To?Theme: SeekingSeason: LENTMain Text: Genesis 2:15-17;Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11RCL Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11Focus: When given the choice, Jesus chooses God while Adam & Eve choose the tempter.Function: To step into this season seeking God. Other Notes: *sanctified art curriculum, BAPTISM CLASS SCRIPTURE READING:…
Glowing Revelations
Message Title: Glowing RevelationsTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: Epiphany – Transfiguration SundayMain Text: Exodus 24:12-18;Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-9RCL Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9Focus: God makes a covenant with his people that impacts every aspect of life. Function: To use our bodies to glorify God.Other: Business meeting after church, Ash Wed…
Revelations of Life
Message Title: Revelations of LifeTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Deuteronomy 30:15-20;Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:21-37RCL Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37Focus: Moses calls for Israel to embrace God’s commands and live.Function: To choose the Giver of Life through intentional practice of faith. Other Notes: VALENTINE’S DAYBlessed Be the Tie: “Blest…
Revealing a Heart Transformation
Message Title: Revealing a heart transformationTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EPIPHANYMain Text: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12);Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-20RCL Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9 (10);1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20Focus: God’s people are called out on their manipulation tactics. Function: To embrace our role as God’s people because God is good, not because we gain a reward.Other Notes:…
For the Children….? – a political rant with pictures
*Disclaimer* My words do not reflect the opinions of my congregation or denomination. They can speak for themselves. Apparently, we need to ban drag queens from reading to children…. but not if it’s a at Churches or for charity like Relay for life or domestic abuse prevention. AND as long as the person is heterosexual…
Flipped Revelations
Message Title: Flipped RevelationsTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Micah 6:1-8;Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12RCL Scripture: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12Focus: God’s kingdom does not operate like the world’s kingdom.Function: To live in the upside-down kingdom.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain. He…
Revelation of Liberation
Message Title: Revelation of LiberationTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Isaiah 9:1-4Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:12-23RCL Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23Focus: God’s design liberates His people. Function: To participate in shattering yokes. Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4:12-23 2 Now when Jesus heard that John was arrested, he went to Galilee. 13 He left…
Revelations of Salvation
Message Title: Revelations of SalvationTheme: Revealing RevelationsSeason: EpiphanyMain Text: Isaiah 49:1-7;Scripture Reading: John 1:29-42RCL Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42Focus: God promises to not give up on Israel.Function: To claim Jesus.Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: John 1:29-42 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of…
The Baptism of Jesus
Message Title: The Baptism of JesusTheme: BaptismSeason: EPIPHANYMain Text: Matthew 3:13-17Scripture Reading: Acts 10:34-43RCL Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17Focus: Jesus is baptized.Function: To make a decision about our relationship with Jesus. SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 10:34-43 34 Peter said, “I really am learning that God doesn’t show partiality to one group of people…
Tiny Baby, Enormous Gift
Message Title: Tiny Baby, Enormous GiftTheme: CHRISTMAS SUNDAY!Season: CHRISTMAS 1Main Text:Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 98; Luke 1:46-55; Luke 2:1-20; John 1:1-14; Titus 2:11-14; Titus 3:4-7; Hebrews 1:1-4RCL Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14, (15-20); Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20; Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12); John…
Lego Hogwarts Castle – a 3 month build
In 2018, LEGO released their Hogwarts Castle at the time it was the third largest set. I have always loved Legos but never owned a normal set of my own. I had “girl” LEGOS with purple and pink flowers, but never the real deal. This year, Josh bought me my DREAM as an early Christmas…
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Meriah J Tigner 