25 July 2022

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Bible readings for today

Ordinary Time

• 2 Samuel 11:1-5
• Psalms 14:1-7
• Ephesians 3:14-21
• John 6:1-21

St James and St John, Apostles.

• Jeremiah 45:1-5
• Psalms 126:1-6
• 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
• Matthew 20:20-28

Collect

Generous God, 
you show compassion to the hungry and needy, 
grant us the grace to share feely of our limited resources. 
Help us to value every contribution offered 
and to give and receive graciously of your love. 
For you are alive and reign with the Father, 
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.
​Amen

Jesus Feeds 5000  (John 6:1-16)

The Gospels report that Jesus used five loaves and two fish supplied by a boy to feed a multitude.

Activities

• Moving Paper Fish Craft (Krokotak)
• Storytelling Idea (I Did It You Do It)
• Pipecleaner Fish Craft (Catholic Icing)
• Printable Craft (Jesus Without Language)
• Fishing Game (Christian Montessori Network)
• Paper Plate Basket Weaving Craft (Ministry to Children)
• Bread Baking (BBC Good Food)
• Playdough Prayer Mat  (Flame Creative Kids)
• Printmaking (Grace and Wondering)

Media

Jesus Walks on Water (John 6:16-21)

 This story, tells how Jesus sent the disciples by ship back to the "other side" of the Sea of Galilee  while he remained behind, alone, to pray. Night fell and the sea arose as the ship became caught in a wind storm. After rowing against the wind for most of the night, the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water. They were frightened, thinking that they were seeing a spirit, but when Jesus told them not to be afraid, they were reassured. After Jesus entered the ship, the wind ceased, and they arrived at land.

Activities

• Sensory Jelly Play (Baby Devotions)
• Object Lesson (Bible Lesson Stuff)
• Printable Playdough Mat (Flame Creative Kids)
• Walking on Water Snack (Ministry 2 Kidz)
• Wet Walk Game (Come and See)
• Paper Plate Craft Christianity Cove)
• Jelly Cup Snack (Ministry 2 Kidz)
• Messy Painting with Feet (Flame Creative Kids)

Media

Ephesians 3: God's love

"May you have the power to understand, with all of God's people, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is" Ephesians 3:18

Matthew 20:20-28

Gospel Conversations

This week a team from the Diocese of Dunedin are discussing the optional readings for today, when we celebrate James and John. What does the story in Matt 20:20-28 tell us about success, service and sainthood? With Michael Godfrey, Bishop Kelvin Wright, Judy Ringland, and Anne van Gend.