22 October 2023
Bible readings for today
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CollectAlmighty God,
you reign over all things and have created each one of us in your own image. Assist your people to give to earthly rulers and powers what belongs to them and to give our allegiance and ourselves to you alone, the one whose image is imprinted on every human soul. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen |
Saint Luke the Evangelist
In today's reading we are encouraged to have strong hands and firm knees!
God is our strengthToday's lectionary readings have the theme of strength running through them, which can be drawn out and expanded on in your age groups
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'I have run that race' kids talkA great kids bible talk on today's 2 Timothy verse, given by Andy Gawn. This is a new video filmed in August 2020, and includes some funny jokes and drama.
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Sports ministryIf finishing the race' catches your kids attention, then a great way to connect with your local community is through sports outreach programmes. Here are a list of sports themed resources and organisations to connect with.
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Games and activitiesMost of the resources for this bible passage focus on verse: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7; NIV)
Some of our favourite ideas include:
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Marble runGet the children to make a marble run and set up obstacles along the way that stops the marble from running the course.
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Popsicle race car craftClick here for this fun idea.
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Bible verse race trackBible verse race track -- make a race track and write on the bible verse from today. The link uses a different verse to our one, but you could include one rom the reading today.
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What is 2 Timothy about?
In Paul's final and most personal letter in the Bible, 2 Timothy encourages church planter Timothy to accept his calling and deal with corrupt teachers. Paul urges Timothy to remain faithful and confident in the gospel message.
You can watch a video about 2 Timothy from the Bible Project here
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There is also a kid friendly version of a 2 Timothy overview by Crosspaint on YouTube
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Running the raceSimilar passages that reference 'the race', can be found in Philippians 3:7-14; 1 Corinthians 9:23-27; Hebrews 12:1-13
Here is a video from LifeKids, about how we have to be disciplined and driven when it comes to winning the race that God has set before us. Run as if to win the prize. |