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Thinking About Ministry After Covid

Nihal Abeyasingha | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Article about Church Life and Leadership

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Nihal Abeyasingha uses ecclesiological insights from Pope Francis to examines possibilities of ecclesial reformulation after Covid-19.

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Covid-19, Roman Catholic, Ecclesiology, Pope Francis

Resources for Responding to COVID-19 Mental Health Challenges

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In response to the heightened challenges of providing spiritual care during the COVID-19 pandemic, this article summarizes guidelines for providing emotional care and mental health support to individuals and small groups while operating remotely.

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A Different Pascha – 1928

Stephen Freeman | Glory To God For All Things

Article about Church History

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Orthodox Churches are unable to gather for Pascha. Fr. Stephen Freeman shows how this is not the first time, pointing the Pascha of 1928.

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Covid-19, Orthodox Church, Pascha, Church History

Gathering Words

Cynthia Landrum | Re-Worship

Call to Worship

A call to worship for the start of a virtual worship service that focuses on the dual realities of being apart but also together during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Covid-19, Community

Good Shepherd Sunday

Mary Petrina Boyd | Re-Worship

Call to Worship

An opening prayer for Good Shepherd Sunday during the COVID-19 pandemic that is based on Psalm 23 and John 10:1-18.

Matthew 14:22-33

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Covid-19, Shepherd, Worship Planning

The Suffering Servant and Atonement

Richard Vautrey | Methodist UK

Discussion Questions, Sermon Preparation

Richard Vautrey's study discusses how the suffering and atonement described in Isaiah 52:13-53:12 may relate to both people's experiences with COVID-19 and the events of Good Friday. The resource includes a discussion question on God's nature.

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Jesus Christ's Death, Good Friday, Suffering, Atonement

How to Talk to Your Kids about COVID-19

Jamie Aten

A "tip sheet" that provides practical guidelines for talking to children about the COVID-19 Pandemic in a way that makes them feel safe, well-informed, and spiritually prepared for fear and uncertainty.

Psalm 23; John 10:1-18

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Cedars of Lebanon

Andrew Pratt | hymnsandbooks

Andrew Pratt offers a hymn based on the biblical image of planting seeds–a metaphor for planting hope for the future. It speaks to the challenges of 2020, namely the Covid-19 pandemic and devastating explosion in Beirut.

Isaiah 52:13-15; 53

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Hope, Seed, Future Life, Trauma

Composer of Hope

Thom M Shuman | Lectionary Liturgies

Assurance of Pardon and 7 more types

Based on Exodus 20; Psalm 19; and Philippians 3:4-14, Thom Shuman offers a worship outline relevant to the Covid-19 pandemic, addressing the challenges of that time. It includes a call to worship, prayers, communion liturgy, etc.

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Covid-19, Pandemic

Where is God in a Pandemic?

Francis Collins | BioLogos

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tim Keller and Francis Collins discuss the value of human life and what it means to care for the most vulnerable among us, where God is during a pandemic, and more.

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Christianity, Conversation, God, Science

Pentest to Lament, Grieve, Repent

Ty Grigg | Missio Alliance

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer of Confession, Prayer of Lament

This resource shares a collection of sermons on John 19:20-23 and James 2, article excerpts, lament liturgies, prayers, and resources that stand against racial injustice and encourage the church toward reconciliation and healing.

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4-14

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Injustice, Lament, Pentecost, Racism

Boundless Gratitude

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

This commentary analyzes Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, highlighting its inspiration in portraying God's faithfulness during hardships and the aspiration to express boundless gratitude to God. Sermon illustration idea included.

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God's Faithfulness, Gratitude, Suffering

From Praise to Lament

Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

This commentary on Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 suggests that even in times of darkness and difficulty, acknowledging God's faithfulness and creation can foster hope and resilience in believers. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Darkness, Faithfulness, Hope

A Blessing for Thomas

Meta Herrick Carlson | ChurchAnewBlog

Meta Herrick Carlson offers a poetic blessing "for Thomas and for those who need to see to believe," based on John 20:19-31.

John 19:20-23; James 2

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Communion Of Saints, Incarnation, Jesus Christ As King, Thomas

Are You the King: Children's Message

Discipleship Ministries

Children's Sermon or Lesson

This children's message for John 18:1-19:42 considers the suffering, sacrifice, and love expressed at Jesus' crucifixion. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning and preaching notes, liturgical resources, hymn suggestions, youth lessons, and graphics.

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

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God's Love, Good Friday, Sacrifice, Suffering

Money and the Attitude of Your Heart

Darrell Delaney | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

In this podcast with transcript, Darrell Delaney and Scott Hoezee explore God's concern for our hearts in matters of money from Matthew 6:19-24; Mark 10:17-27; and 1 John 2:15-17. (Length: 24:58)

Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26

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Money, Possession

The Importance of Physical Gathering

Doug Bratt | Center for Excellence in Preaching

Sermon Preparation, Sermon Illustration

This commentary on Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25 emphasizes the spiritual significance of physical gathering for worship in fostering unity, love, and good works, despite the changes brought on by the pandemic. Sermon illustration idea included.

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Good Works, Love, Unity, Worship