Preaching:
Rev. Judy Zabel
Wellsprings of Hope: Well Received
Reflection:
This week, we'll explore forgiveness. How do we ask for forgiveness and then actually receive forgiveness? How can forgiveness be transforming? What happens if we withhold forgiveness? Does God ever withhold forgiveness from us? Who do you need to forgive? Who do you need to ask for forgiveness?
For the Children and the Adults in Their Lives:
What's the latest you've ever stayed up? Midnight? One o'clock in the morning? Ever stayed up all night until it was time for breakfast? There are sometimes where it's special to stay up a little late, but ultimately we need our rest. It's different for God because God is with us at all times. That means when we're awake in the day, God is with us. When we are sleeping and resting our bodies, God is with us. There isn't anywhere we can go that God won't show up. When was a time you felt God with you? When is it tough to feel God with you? Share your responses with an adult and ask them the same questions!
