December 22, 2019–When the Impossible Happens
John Wertz, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Tell the group that today they are going to learn a magic trick. Pick one of the simple tricks from these websites or share one you know. https://www.care.com/c/stories/4051/easy-magic-tricks-for-kids/ https://www.lifehack.org/323348/8-easy-magic-tricks-for-you-show-off-parties When the Impossible Happens When the...
December 15, 2019–Living Here and Now
Mary Ellen Helms, Loveland, OH Warm-up Question What is something relatively small in the scheme of things that you are anxiously anticipating? What is something big that you are anticipating? Living Here and Now “Don’t go wishing your life away.” I...
December 8, 2019–Canary in the Coal Mine
Danny Stone, Marion, IA Warm-up Question When was the last time you participated in an emergency drill – fire, storm, intruder? Canary in the Coal Mine In the 1880’s, Scottish-American naturalist, John Muir, lead an effort to protect Yosemite from...
December 1, 2019–Basis of Hope
Dennis Sepper, Rosemont, MN Warm-up Question Do you ever think about the Second Coming of Jesus? What it will be like? Basis of Hope Colorado Springs, Colorado – Michael Martin was serving as a Mennonite youth pastor when news...
November 24, 2019–In the Line of Duty
Scott Moore, Erfurt, Germany Warm-up Question When have you ever risked your own safety to help someone else? In the Line of Duty “Died in the line of duty.” How often have we heard these sad but somehow inspiring words?...