Reflection: At Sacred Journey we will read Joshua 4:1-7, the story of setting up a memorial and passing that on to the children and the future. We will reflect on this celebration of Memorial Day and all the ways we remember and memorialize those people, places and events that shape our faith story. Sally Howell Johnson will share in the story.
Reflection: Peace and Justice Sunday! President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, "Though force can protect in emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead men to the dawn of eternal peace." On this Memorial Day weekend, we give thanks for men and women who have served and died seeking to protect our freedoms. What is our role as followers of Jesus in working for justice and peace? What do you think?
For the Children: Do you know what "compassion" and "justice" are? They're both very important to God and very important to how we love our neighbor. If we show someone "compassion," we help them in the moment. For example, if we give someone on the side of the road a smile, a conversation and a Roadside Kindness Kit, we are showing them compassion. Have you ever showed someone compassion? If we bring about "justice," we are helping people for their whole lives. For example, if we tell the people who make our nation's laws to make laws so our children never go to bed hungry or are scared about where they might sleep that night, we are bringing about justice to the world. Have you ever helped bring justice? Both are important and both bring the Peace of God to you and your neighbor!
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You're invited to "dig deeper." Here are a handful of resources:
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church resources: Worship Bulletins | online archive of HAUMC worship bulletins
Sermon Recordings | HAUMC Sacred Journey and Traditional Worship sermon recordings
Devotional Ministry | HAUMC seasonal daily devotional ministry
The Life Mosaic | Rev. Nate Melcher's blog about faithful, creative, intentional living
Pause | Rev. Sally Johnson's blog about the contemplative spiritual journey
Scripture exegesis and commentary resources:
Bible Gateway | the Bible in hundreds of translations (NRSV, CEB,
The Message, etc.)
BibleHub | parse out the original Hebrew (OT) and Greek (NT)
Enter the Bible | historical/cultural context for each book of the Bible from Luther Seminary
Oxford Biblical Studies | historical/cultural context for each book of the Bible from Oxford
Working Preacher | read and listen to lectionary commentary from Luther Seminary faculty
Hymnary | a resource for both modern and traditional worship music and hymns
Sing for Joy | a worship music and hymn resource from St. Olaf College
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