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October 17, 2021–Servant Power

Alyssa Kaplan, Baltimore, MD Warm-up Questions What does it mean to have power over something or someone? Who are the people who hold power in your day-to-day life? Who are the people who hold power in the world? What are...

October 10, 2021–Can You Really Buy Anything?

Grace Heimerdinger-Baake, Elkhart, IA Warm-up Question How much money would you need to make you completely happy?  Can You Really Buy Anything? A 2010 study by psychologist Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton revealed that money did have an impact on...

October 3, 2021–Are All *Really* Welcome?

Tuhina Verma Rasche, San Carlos, CA Warm-up Questions When you hear the words “All are welcome,” does that describe the faith space where you’re a part? How so? If you don’t feel a part, what makes you feel apart? Would...

September 26, 2021–Mission First

Sami Johnson, Andalucia, Spain Warm-up Questions Briefly describe a time you received help, kindness, or support from someone you didn’t expect. Have you ever had the chance to offer help, kindness, or support to someone who didn’t expect it from you?...

September 19, 2021–Right to Serve

Bill King, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Questions What have you done in the past week which gave you the greatest joy and satisfaction?  Who or what benefited from your actions? Right to Serve Everyone hoped that the conflict over whether to...