Category Archives: Inspiration

Illustrative Stories

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Scottrick

An order of traditional worship for this reflection can be found here: Bulletin-06-11-2023 P5 YA Scripture References: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Let us pray: May the words of my mouth, the material of this reflection, and the meditations of all our … Continue reading →

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Lazarus: The Man with Two Lives

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this Biblical Characterization Vignette: Bulletin-04-30-2023 Easter 4 YA Author’s note:  Many years ago when I was a youth, I watched an immensely impactful video by a United Methodist Actor (I wish I had been in the audience!)  It … Continue reading →

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Seeing for the First Time (rerun)

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this reflection: Bulletin-03-19-2023 L4 YA Scripture: John 9:1-41 Let us pray: Teach us something in this time of Lent, O God. In Christ we pray, Amen. Part I: Remembering Lent: (Adapted from Lesson 31, Young Children and Worship[1] … Continue reading →

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Waiting and Wondering-Remake

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Scottrick

Order of Worship bulletin for this Godly Play adaptation: Bulletin-03-05-2023 L2 YA Scripture: John 3:1-17 Let us pray: Teach us something today, O God. In Christ we pray, Amen. Part I: Learning about Lent: First Sunday of Lent (Adapted from … Continue reading →

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Hopeful Peace

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this reflection is available here: Bulletin-12-04-2022 YA Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 * *Note: Not RCL year A – Utilized in Generation to Generation: A Sactified Art Advent/Christmas curriculum, 2022) which the church I’m currently serving opted to utilized this … Continue reading →

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Worship for July 24, 2022; the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Proper 12: Year C

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING * Please stand if willing and able Gathering Music: Hymn #664 “Morning Has Broken” Welcome and Announcements Prelude: “Among Us and Before Us” by The Iona Community * Call to Worship          Show us your steadfast love, O … Continue reading →

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Post Sabbatical Ruminations

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Scottrick

One of the things I can foresee as I return to work – and travel for work when gas prices have risen almost $2 more than before I started my Sabbatical – is going to be the need to connect … Continue reading →

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Worship for January 16, 2022; the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING          * Stand if willing and able  Gathering Music: Hymn #39 “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “Frosted Windowpanes” by Martha Mier          * Call to Worship  How precious is the steadfast love of God. All people … Continue reading →

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Worship for December 26, 2021 the First Sunday of Christmas, Year C

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING          * Stand if willing and able Gathering Music           Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “The Star Carol” by Alfred Burt; Doug Anderson, vocalist Lighting of the Christ Candle * Call to Worship  Praise the Lord!  Praise God in … Continue reading →

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December 24, 2021; Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas Eve

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Scottrick

Trout Lake Community Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2021 ~ 7:00 PM Exchange of Greetings and Brief Zoom Orientation ~ Pastor Scott Gathering Music: Hymn # 110 “Love Has Come” Welcome ~ Pastor Scott A Litany for Advent using Carol … Continue reading →

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