10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: Roots, Gathered in Christ.
Paul writes of God’s plans for the whole of creation and, against that background, of the inheritance or destiny of those who have set their hope on Christ. They are the adopted children of God.
This week’s resources explore: being chosen by God; God’s plan for creation.
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: Roots, Household of God.
Paul writes that Jesus breaks down the walls of division between people of different ethnic origins – he brings reconciliation and makes peace. Those who follow him are no longer strangers, but fellow members of the household of God.
This week’s resources explore: how, in Christ, human divisions are broken down and a new community is built.
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Summer Activities: Music
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Summer Activities: Cooking
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Summer Activities: Craft
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Summer Activities: Visit to the Park
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Summer Activities: Singing and Dancing
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: Roots, Taking notice
Mark 7.24-37
In Tyre, a Gentile woman begs Jesus to heal her daughter. At first Jesus rebuffs the woman, but she argues back and the child is healed. Travelling on to Sidon, Jesus heals a deaf man, and his reputation as a healer spreads.
This week’s resources explore: honouring the marginalised; the power of faith.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 18 Year B
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: What do you say?
Peter acclaims Jesus as the Messiah. Jesus explains that he must suffer and die, and be raised again. Peter protests, but is rebuked by Jesus – who also says that anyone who follows him must first deny themselves and take up their cross.
This week’s resources explore: the power of words.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 19 Year B
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: Roots, Arguing on the way
Mark 9.30-37
Jesus teaches his disciples about his death and resurrection, but they do not understand. They argue about who is the greatest, but Jesus says that the greatest is one who is servant of all, and he encourages them to be humble and childlike.
This week’s resources explore: identifying what is important; how we avoid facing difficult issues.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 20 Year B