The Rally Day program comes from the ELCA website and it's called "My word." My word is God's word--the bible.
One thing I added was a word search (heh heh) in which participants had to locate thirteen signs that have WORD printed on one side and a bible verse on the back. The kids flip it up to read the scripture and copy down the highlighted word in the verse. When they have all the words , they unscramble them to find a motto for the day. (Can' t tell you what it is!)
There's also a relay race, making the "shema" and binding it on the hands, and making a bible story chain. And there's even more than that.
But another time for that.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Reunion
I feel as if I need to reactivate the blog, so this is our reunion. I won't post any sermons here--they will be on the web page (www.messiahnh.org) and I won't double post to the website from here. Hope someone reads it!
Pastor Tom
Pastor Tom
Friday, November 28, 2008
Happy Thanks-sharing
The eyes of all look to you Father, and you give them their food in dues season. You open your mighty hand and the world is fed!
I ate too much yesterday. I am blessed to have more than I need. Yesterday many people died of hunger. They are blessed by God as well. I am to be his hand, and feed the world. Join me in making a contribution to World Hunger this Sunday!
Prayer concern - those who hunger, those who can share.
Lord God, you give the world enough to feed everyone. But our ways disrupt that giving. Help we who have more than enough to share freely with those who don't. For we are all blessed by you, Lord, God of all. Amen
Our Father...
May the God of abundance bless you and your work for the kingdom. Amen
I ate too much yesterday. I am blessed to have more than I need. Yesterday many people died of hunger. They are blessed by God as well. I am to be his hand, and feed the world. Join me in making a contribution to World Hunger this Sunday!
Prayer concern - those who hunger, those who can share.
Lord God, you give the world enough to feed everyone. But our ways disrupt that giving. Help we who have more than enough to share freely with those who don't. For we are all blessed by you, Lord, God of all. Amen
Our Father...
May the God of abundance bless you and your work for the kingdom. Amen
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Over the river, and through the woods
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 91.11
Today is the biggest travel day of the year. As families and relatives and friends get together for a meal and the requisite activities. So today's prayer concern is travelers.
Dear God, you travel with us as we go this day. Keep us safe and bring us to our destination with as little traffic as possible! We thank you for your loving care and concern for all who travel this day. Amen
Our Father,...
Holy God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and protect you till we meet again!
Today is the biggest travel day of the year. As families and relatives and friends get together for a meal and the requisite activities. So today's prayer concern is travelers.
Dear God, you travel with us as we go this day. Keep us safe and bring us to our destination with as little traffic as possible! We thank you for your loving care and concern for all who travel this day. Amen
Our Father,...
Holy God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and protect you till we meet again!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds among mortals. Psalm 66.5
One of the things people do during the thanksgiving time, is to count their blessings. Sometimes that is hard to do--when things all seem to go wrong at the same time! But we have life, we have each other, and we have God's love--that's start, and I think you could add much more even in the worst of times. And if this is the best of times--then don't just count your blessings--share them. Because we are a community of believers, and sometimes you help, and sometimes you're helped.
Prayer concern - those in financial straights
God, before you we are all needy. Help us to live together and share resources, so that all may have enough. Guide us in our finances, that we maintain the lives you gave us, and that we might give you glory by our use of wealth.
Our father....
May God look upon you with a smile, rub your hair, and pat your head--all in love for you!
One of the things people do during the thanksgiving time, is to count their blessings. Sometimes that is hard to do--when things all seem to go wrong at the same time! But we have life, we have each other, and we have God's love--that's start, and I think you could add much more even in the worst of times. And if this is the best of times--then don't just count your blessings--share them. Because we are a community of believers, and sometimes you help, and sometimes you're helped.
Prayer concern - those in financial straights
God, before you we are all needy. Help us to live together and share resources, so that all may have enough. Guide us in our finances, that we maintain the lives you gave us, and that we might give you glory by our use of wealth.
Our father....
May God look upon you with a smile, rub your hair, and pat your head--all in love for you!
Monday, November 24, 2008
For the beauty...
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 19.1
Every once in a while we're treated to a beautiful sunset. There is perhaps nothing so marvelous! Sunrises are wonderful too--but unfortunately they occur when my eyes are still closed, for the most part. The stars on a good dark night are also awe inspiring. All these reveal the majesty of our God, who made heaven and earth.
Our prayer is one of thanksgiving today (and will be all week). We thank God for the beauty of creation!
Lord God, you created me and all there is, and you deemed it all "good." Thank you for the beauty of the earth, sea, and skies. And awaken us to their preservation and restoration. Amen
Our Father....
May the God who created everything from the chaos, order your life in Christ Jesus.
Every once in a while we're treated to a beautiful sunset. There is perhaps nothing so marvelous! Sunrises are wonderful too--but unfortunately they occur when my eyes are still closed, for the most part. The stars on a good dark night are also awe inspiring. All these reveal the majesty of our God, who made heaven and earth.
Our prayer is one of thanksgiving today (and will be all week). We thank God for the beauty of creation!
Lord God, you created me and all there is, and you deemed it all "good." Thank you for the beauty of the earth, sea, and skies. And awaken us to their preservation and restoration. Amen
Our Father....
May the God who created everything from the chaos, order your life in Christ Jesus.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Process
O Lord, you have searched me and known me... Psalm 139.1a
We are in the process of focusing our mission here at Messiah, using a consultant to interview members and discern from the consensus where we should head, what we should shed, and what we should add to make our witness here all that it can be. Of course God knows us and his plan for us. So today's prayer concern is that we each might discern God's path for us.
O Lord, you know us and love us. Show us the way to follow in following you. Amen
Our father..
May God bless you with purpose and grace this day!
We are in the process of focusing our mission here at Messiah, using a consultant to interview members and discern from the consensus where we should head, what we should shed, and what we should add to make our witness here all that it can be. Of course God knows us and his plan for us. So today's prayer concern is that we each might discern God's path for us.
O Lord, you know us and love us. Show us the way to follow in following you. Amen
Our father..
May God bless you with purpose and grace this day!
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