Prayer
O, Risen Christ
This short prayer was written by Macrina Wiederkehr. I absolutely love this poem, especially with Good Friday and Easter approaching. –Pastor Seth O RISEN CHRIST “O, Risen Christ… When I search for you in the darkness Show me the light of your face. When my darkness is too heavy Send me the dawn. When I…
A Kids Journey Into WorldViews
Kids are born for the purpose of loving God and loving people, just like us (adults). Kids have a purity and clear heart that Jesus sees and He even recommends that our hearts must become like a child to enter into the kingdom of God. It is us the adults, our culture and media that…
Palm Sunday at Kids Church!
Boys and girls, between first and fifth grade, file in excitedly as curiosity is in the air. Why the palm branches? Why lay them down before Jesus? Why the atmosphere of celebration? What’s praise and how do I do it? It’s Palm Sunday at PCI Kids Church and we, the teachers, are revved up to help…
Two Favorite Prayers Before Bedtime
Truth be told– I used to pray and not really remember what I said or if I said it right. I was just talking to myself. But as I learn more, I find that God hears everything I think too! If God knows our thoughts, why not invite Him into prayer with us? He is…
For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever.
The Glory of God Matthew 6:13 “…for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.” We finish our study of the Lord’s Prayer with the doxology, teaching us some of God’s attributes. Here is our overview summary of the Lord’s Prayer: Heading: God as Father and King…
“Deliver Us From Evil”
This week we look at the last petition in the Lord’s Prayer. Here are all seven petitions: • Petition #1: “Hallowed”: God’s honor • Petition #2: “Kingdom”: God’s rule • Petition #3: “Will”: God’s direction • Petition #4: “Bread”: Providing grace • Petition #5: “Forgive”: Pardoning grace • Petition #6: “Lead us”: Preventing grace •…