April 14, 2025
“And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, ‘It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of robbers’” (Matthew 21:12-13)
On this Holy Monday of Holy Week, we think of Jesus’ life and impact he made with those around him. We remember who he was and what he stood for. As we remember his life, may we honour him by remembering that we can all make a difference in this world. What do you hope to accomplish or be a big impact on in your lifetime? God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 15, 2025
“‘Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him’” (Matthew 24:42-44)
On this Holy Tuesday, we are reminded that Jesus asks us to always be ready. What does being ready mean for each of us? What do we still have to do? As we journey through Holy Week, I pray that each of us feels the story of Jesus life in our hearts. God, keep us whole and healthy. May we know we are loved. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 16, 2025
“...the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. They were delighted and agreed to give him money. He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present” (Luke 22:2-6)
On this Holy Wednesday, known as Spy Wednesday, I ask God to keep our hearts pure and free of corruption. God, be in our business, school, and world leaders that they hold the needs of the people in the core of their hearts and not their own personal agendas. I pray for a world where everyone has what they need and no one goes without. May we honour Jesus in being the best of who we can be for each other. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 17, 2025
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take it; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,’ he said to them. ‘Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.’ When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives” (Mark 14:22-26)
On this Maundy Thursday, we remember the night Jesus shared a meal with his friends and asked them to remember him. God, what if we remembered Jesus at every meal? What if we talked about the things that mattered and worked together toward a better world? What is the best way to remember our beloved Jesus? God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 18, 2025
“It was nine in the morning when they crucified him. The written notice of the charge against him read: the king of the jews … With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, ‘Surely this man was the Son of God!’” (Mark 15:25-26, 37-39)
Today is Good Friday, the day that we remember Jesus’ crucifixion and death. We remember that the crowd chose someone else to live over Jesus. We remember Jesus asking God for the forgiveness of those who condemn and kill him. We remember his friends and loved ones being present in a passive way. How can we do and be better in our world for those who are condemned without cause? God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 19, 2025
“The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment” (Luke 23:55-56)
On this Holy Saturday, our online service will focus on remembering loved ones who have passed, just as we remember Jesus’ passing. Today we also pray for children, youth, and their families as we want good things for their lives. God, help us all to remember that spirituality is a big part of being whole, and that we can help others learn about their spiritual selves. May we do so playfully and prayerfully. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 20, 2025
“Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, ‘Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?’ But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. ‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him’” (Mark 16:2-6)
God, on this Resurrection Sunday, help us to celebrate that Jesus’ love and guidance lives forever. That it may look different, or we may understand it differently over the course of our years, but that it is constant. Help us to think of things that die and are reborn all around us, so we can find hope in our trials. May what we understand where there is an end, there is always a new beginning. God be in us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
“And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, ‘It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of robbers’” (Matthew 21:12-13)
On this Holy Monday of Holy Week, we think of Jesus’ life and impact he made with those around him. We remember who he was and what he stood for. As we remember his life, may we honour him by remembering that we can all make a difference in this world. What do you hope to accomplish or be a big impact on in your lifetime? God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 15, 2025
“‘Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him’” (Matthew 24:42-44)
On this Holy Tuesday, we are reminded that Jesus asks us to always be ready. What does being ready mean for each of us? What do we still have to do? As we journey through Holy Week, I pray that each of us feels the story of Jesus life in our hearts. God, keep us whole and healthy. May we know we are loved. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 16, 2025
“...the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. They were delighted and agreed to give him money. He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present” (Luke 22:2-6)
On this Holy Wednesday, known as Spy Wednesday, I ask God to keep our hearts pure and free of corruption. God, be in our business, school, and world leaders that they hold the needs of the people in the core of their hearts and not their own personal agendas. I pray for a world where everyone has what they need and no one goes without. May we honour Jesus in being the best of who we can be for each other. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 17, 2025
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take it; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,’ he said to them. ‘Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.’ When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives” (Mark 14:22-26)
On this Maundy Thursday, we remember the night Jesus shared a meal with his friends and asked them to remember him. God, what if we remembered Jesus at every meal? What if we talked about the things that mattered and worked together toward a better world? What is the best way to remember our beloved Jesus? God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 18, 2025
“It was nine in the morning when they crucified him. The written notice of the charge against him read: the king of the jews … With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, ‘Surely this man was the Son of God!’” (Mark 15:25-26, 37-39)
Today is Good Friday, the day that we remember Jesus’ crucifixion and death. We remember that the crowd chose someone else to live over Jesus. We remember Jesus asking God for the forgiveness of those who condemn and kill him. We remember his friends and loved ones being present in a passive way. How can we do and be better in our world for those who are condemned without cause? God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 19, 2025
“The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment” (Luke 23:55-56)
On this Holy Saturday, our online service will focus on remembering loved ones who have passed, just as we remember Jesus’ passing. Today we also pray for children, youth, and their families as we want good things for their lives. God, help us all to remember that spirituality is a big part of being whole, and that we can help others learn about their spiritual selves. May we do so playfully and prayerfully. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 20, 2025
“Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, ‘Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?’ But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. ‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him’” (Mark 16:2-6)
God, on this Resurrection Sunday, help us to celebrate that Jesus’ love and guidance lives forever. That it may look different, or we may understand it differently over the course of our years, but that it is constant. Help us to think of things that die and are reborn all around us, so we can find hope in our trials. May what we understand where there is an end, there is always a new beginning. God be in us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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