Growing In Faith Together
October 13, 2019
TODAY’S TEXTS
2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c
Psalm 111
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
GATHERED BY GRACE
Grace abounds and we are healed. We return, praise God, and thank Jesus. Then we “get up and go” on our way to serve others.
Discuss in your household or small group:
* To whom in your life do you owe the most gratitude?
* The other nine followed Jesus’ command to go. Do you feel like Jesus was critical of them? Are you critical them? Why?
* What was significant about the one who came back?
* The nine were cleansed but the one man who returned was made “well”. What is the difference?
* What has God done for you that you are thankful for?
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
These readings are related to the Sunday readings. M-W reflect upon the past Sunday’s readings and Th-Sa prepare for the next Sunday. Try to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passage.
PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK
For the Week: Give me a heart that is always thankful.
Throughout the Day: Thanks, God!
A Blessing to Share: May the love of God surround you. May the grace of God astound you. May the hope of God ground you.
For mealtime say responsively: If we have died with Christ: We will also live with Christ.
Autumn Mealtime Prayer:
We praise you, O God for autumn days,
for beautiful colors, for our daily bread.
Grant us grace to share your goodness
until all are fed.
FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
Devotional Practice:
In your devotion times this week, think about people, events and experiences for which you give thanks. Use this acrostic. Finish your time by giving thanks in prayer.
Thank God for
...A Thing provided.........
A Help received...........
Another’s company……
an eNjoyable moment......
a Kindness received....
a Surprise enjoyed......
Autumn Ritual:
Our task during this part of the church year is to consider discipleship. Jesus’ teachings get a bit more challenging. For these months, add a small cross near the place you do devotions to remind you of Jesus’ call to take up your cross and follow.
SCATTERED TO SERVE
Only one of the ten lepers healed returned to thank Jesus. There are many people who serve us in our communities – in schools, churches, community organizations, service industries – who receive little thanks for what they do. Prepare a thank you card or gift (e.g. a plate of cookies) to give to someone who regularly serves you in some way (e.g. a postal delivery person, a policeman, a school teacher). Give thanks to God for them in your prayers this week.
October 13, 2019
TODAY’S TEXTS
2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c
Psalm 111
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
GATHERED BY GRACE
Grace abounds and we are healed. We return, praise God, and thank Jesus. Then we “get up and go” on our way to serve others.
Discuss in your household or small group:
* To whom in your life do you owe the most gratitude?
* The other nine followed Jesus’ command to go. Do you feel like Jesus was critical of them? Are you critical them? Why?
* What was significant about the one who came back?
* The nine were cleansed but the one man who returned was made “well”. What is the difference?
* What has God done for you that you are thankful for?
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
These readings are related to the Sunday readings. M-W reflect upon the past Sunday’s readings and Th-Sa prepare for the next Sunday. Try to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passage.
Sunday Luke 17:11-19
Monday Psalm 61:1-4
Tuesday Ephesians 6:10-12
Wednesday Matthew 10:5-8
Thursday Psalm 121:1-4
Friday Psalm 121:5-8
Saturday Mark 10:46-52
Sunday Luke 18:1-8
NEXT SUNDAY: Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK
For the Week: Give me a heart that is always thankful.
Throughout the Day: Thanks, God!
A Blessing to Share: May the love of God surround you. May the grace of God astound you. May the hope of God ground you.
For mealtime say responsively: If we have died with Christ: We will also live with Christ.
Autumn Mealtime Prayer:
We praise you, O God for autumn days,
for beautiful colors, for our daily bread.
Grant us grace to share your goodness
until all are fed.
FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
Devotional Practice:
In your devotion times this week, think about people, events and experiences for which you give thanks. Use this acrostic. Finish your time by giving thanks in prayer.
Thank God for
...A Thing provided.........
A Help received...........
Another’s company……
an eNjoyable moment......
a Kindness received....
a Surprise enjoyed......
Autumn Ritual:
Our task during this part of the church year is to consider discipleship. Jesus’ teachings get a bit more challenging. For these months, add a small cross near the place you do devotions to remind you of Jesus’ call to take up your cross and follow.
SCATTERED TO SERVE
Only one of the ten lepers healed returned to thank Jesus. There are many people who serve us in our communities – in schools, churches, community organizations, service industries – who receive little thanks for what they do. Prepare a thank you card or gift (e.g. a plate of cookies) to give to someone who regularly serves you in some way (e.g. a postal delivery person, a policeman, a school teacher). Give thanks to God for them in your prayers this week.