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January 29, 2012–Hollywood and Demons

Contributed by Aaron Matson, Toronto, SD Warm-up Question Do you like scary movies? What’s the scariest movie you’ve seen? Hollywood and Demons At least since the 1973 movie, The Exorcist, Hollywood has been scaring audiences (and selling lots of tickets)...

January 22, 2012–Rescue the Perishing

Contributed by Sylvia Alloway, Granada Hills, CA Warm-up Question Imagine that you have an enemy – one who taunts you, puts you down, who may even be plotting to kill you. Then you get a phone call. This person is...

January 15, 2012–Revelations

Contributed by Scott Mims, Virginia, Beach, VA       Warm-up Question What is your favorite holiday or season in the church (liturgical) year?  What about this season or event is most special to you? We are just starting the...

January 8, 2012–Person of the Year

Contributed by David Delaney, Salem, VA Warm-up Questions  What kind of people get your attention – I mean really get your attention for a good long period of time, maybe for as long as that person is willing to talk? ...

January 1, 2012–Speaking Up

Contributed by Seth Moland-Kovash, All Saints Lutheran Church, Palatine, IL     Warm-up Question Do you know why your parents chose the name that you have? Speaking Up The New Year is a time when we get inundated with lists....