Hi there. This will be the last post on the blog for a while. All the information you need (standard or changing) should be found in church publications and in my weekly children's ministry email.
To stay current on children's ministry and church life at NPC...
www.nationalpres.org/children
www.nationalpres.org/calendar
jmeek@nationalpres.org to be added to the weekly children's email.
8/29/12
8/13/12
Sunday School on Your Phone
Parents,
Download the "RIO Family Currents" App for your Android or iPhone and stay up to date on your kids Sunday School lessons from virtually anywhere!
- Monthly Family Newsletter
- Family Prompt questions to review the lesson to preview the next one
- Helps on dealing with Tough Topics
- Prayer Prompts for the family
- and More, such as Music and Videos
Download the "RIO Family Currents" App for your Android or iPhone and stay up to date on your kids Sunday School lessons from virtually anywhere!
- Monthly Family Newsletter
- Family Prompt questions to review the lesson to preview the next one
- Helps on dealing with Tough Topics
- Prayer Prompts for the family
- and More, such as Music and Videos
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| video of Jonah story on RIO Family Currents app |
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| video of Jonah story on RIO Family Currents app |
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| video of Jonah story on RIO Family Currents app |
8/2/12
Declarations of Praise
This past week in Sunday School we learned that everything we have is a gift from God. When we give to God we only give back to God what is already His--what He has already shared with us. (1 Chronicles 29:10-16) It is humbling to think about. So often we do not remember to thank God for what He has given us and fewer times still do we remember to praise Him simply for who He is.
Here's what our kids had to say in their declarations of praise.
How about you?
Here's what our kids had to say in their declarations of praise.
How about you?
7/26/12
Thanks to Charlie!
From Jill: We've been blessed to have Charlie working with us this summer. We were able to accomplish so much so quickly in terms of preparing for VBS and gearing up for the fall. Charlie has also easily and joyfully connected with kids and parents and we'll be sad to see him go. But we wish him all the best at High Point University this fall!
Here is what he says about his summer with us...
It has been such a great experience I am so thankful that I had this opportunity to serve in the community that I grew up in. If I had the choice I would definately do it again next year.
There were so many things that I loved about interning here at NPC. However, VBS and helping out with sunday school were my favorites. I loved working with the kids, interacting with them, and playing games. I also loved meeting new kids and forming personal relationships with not only them, but their families as well.
I learned that even though this was a job, it was always important to have fun. I learned how much work it takes setting up for VBS. I also learned how to be more orgonized and how to manage my time. The most important thing I learned was that no matter where ever I my journey takes me I will always have the love and support of my family, church, and friends.
On August 18th I will be heading of to High Point, NC. I don't know what I want to study but I'm sure over time it will come to me. Until that point comes I will be playing club frisby, taking part in inner varsity, and finding other ways where I can make a differense in the community. It has been a pleasure interning in children's ministries at NPC and I wish everyone in the church community the best.
- Charlie Holt
Here is what he says about his summer with us...
It has been such a great experience I am so thankful that I had this opportunity to serve in the community that I grew up in. If I had the choice I would definately do it again next year.
There were so many things that I loved about interning here at NPC. However, VBS and helping out with sunday school were my favorites. I loved working with the kids, interacting with them, and playing games. I also loved meeting new kids and forming personal relationships with not only them, but their families as well.
I learned that even though this was a job, it was always important to have fun. I learned how much work it takes setting up for VBS. I also learned how to be more orgonized and how to manage my time. The most important thing I learned was that no matter where ever I my journey takes me I will always have the love and support of my family, church, and friends.
On August 18th I will be heading of to High Point, NC. I don't know what I want to study but I'm sure over time it will come to me. Until that point comes I will be playing club frisby, taking part in inner varsity, and finding other ways where I can make a differense in the community. It has been a pleasure interning in children's ministries at NPC and I wish everyone in the church community the best.
- Charlie Holt
7/17/12
VBS Follow Up
HIGHLIGHTS:
The energy level was amazing! The kids got really into the skits and songs. They experienced Daniel in Babylon and followed Dustin Believer on the road touring.
Mission and crafts went really well the kids loved decorating bags for Central Union Mission and also making cards for the kids in Mali. We also raised money for masquito nets to send to Mali.
The Kids also took with them a few main points:
"When things change, God is with you" {Hebrews 13:5}
"When you need help, God is with you" {Psalm 46:11}
"When you're afraid, God is with you" {Isaiah 41:10}
"When you're lonely, God is with you" {Mathew 28:20}
"When you're thankful, God is with you" {1 Chronicles 16:34}
The energy level was amazing! The kids got really into the skits and songs. They experienced Daniel in Babylon and followed Dustin Believer on the road touring.
Mission and crafts went really well the kids loved decorating bags for Central Union Mission and also making cards for the kids in Mali. We also raised money for masquito nets to send to Mali.
The Kids also took with them a few main points:
"When things change, God is with you" {Hebrews 13:5}
"When you need help, God is with you" {Psalm 46:11}
"When you're afraid, God is with you" {Isaiah 41:10}
"When you're lonely, God is with you" {Mathew 28:20}
"When you're thankful, God is with you" {1 Chronicles 16:34}
6/19/12
This is a good project for kids to use on a rainy day or when there is nothing to do. Summer is a time for relaxation however, there is a difference between relaxation and boredom with this activity it keeps children entertained while giving them the opportunity to be creative as well. This also gives the kids a chance to see how something so small can be so strong and how we can relate this to God's strength and how he helps us overcome the biggest obstacles. In VBS we will be focusing on the stories of Daniel and how God gave him strength to overcome his challenges.
http://thinkmagnetkids.com/2012/06/15/marshmallow-architecture/
http://thinkmagnetkids.com/2012/06/15/marshmallow-architecture/
6/12/12
Summer Sunday School Begins!
Info for: Sun. 6/17/12
This week is our lfirst Sunday of the summer. The first of many to come!
Summer Sunday School is June 17 - September 2. During the summer, rising K-5th graders begin in worship with parents at 9:15 and are shepherded to the school building for Sunday School after the children's sermon. While the 3s and 4s (Ms. Lynne and Ms. Ladawn's classes) will meet in room 100. We look forward to a great summer and we are excited to see everyone show up.
If you would like to get a head start for this sunday the scripture verses are Joshua 24:3-15 and Judges 2:6-23. The message for the week is "God Will Not Be Forgotten" the scriptures that we will be focusing on are Joshua and Judges and the kids will be learning about the Israelitesand how they struggled with God.
If you would like to get a head start for this sunday the scripture verses are Joshua 24:3-15 and Judges 2:6-23. The message for the week is "God Will Not Be Forgotten" the scriptures that we will be focusing on are Joshua and Judges and the kids will be learning about the Israelitesand how they struggled with God.
6/5/12
Summer Sunday School Intern
Hello my name is Charlie Holt and I am really excited to be working at NPC over the summer as the new intern for Children's Ministries. I have been a part of NPC my whole life and I am glad I get a chance to give something back to the church. I look forward to a great summer and Can't wait for it to start.
You can reach me at charlieholt93@gmail.com
You can reach me at charlieholt93@gmail.com
5/30/12
God's Great Story
Today I point you to the weekly bulletin at my home church in Arkansas. Staff members there take turns writing a devotional-type thought for the front page of the bulletin each week. My mom (she's their children's director) wrote this past week's which was about helping children (helping all of us really) develop a love for God's Great Story, and for the Storyteller himself. I liked the way she put it.
Click Here to read it for yourself.
Click Here to read it for yourself.
5/3/12
snippets from a book: nurturing through intergenerational experiences
This is the third and final installment of "Snippets from a Book" :)
Here's the backstory:
Back in 2009, right after graduating, I presented a paper with my professor and two classmates at the Children's Spirituality Conference: Christian Perspectives.They turned some of those presentations, including ours, into chapters for this book.
The book is called Understanding Children's Spirituality: Theology, Research, and Practice. If you are interested in all of that, read the book. Otherwise, let me just share with you a few things from our chapter. Today I'll tell you about how parents can understand the importance of INTERGENERATIONAL experiences in nurturing their child's faith.
The point my group was most passionate about was providing kids with intergenerational experiences in their church setting.
This is the part that reassures parents: you are not alone. Your family's role in your child's spiritual development is incredibly important, but the church is your family too. We found that as we read through children's interviews our professor has previously conducted, when asked: "Who do you know who knows God?" eight of the forty children mentioned a friend's dad.
We wrote: "Often it is difficult for children to know anything about the spiritual aspects of their friends' fathers. So how would these children have known? All eight of the children who mentioned this were children who met in a small intergenerational group on a regular basis."
These groups discussed matters of faith together, telling Bible stories, praying together, and sharing life experiences. Adults learned from children's questions and their answers; children learned to pray for others including adults. You know the benefits of diverse groups. Sometimes you may relate more to an experience shared by someone outside of your family. Sometimes someone outside your family will broaden your perspective. Sometimes you learn that we're all more alike than we think.
Of course, some families who are close and are open about their faith will get to know about the faith of each others parents and siblings and children outside of church. This is important. Don't neglect talking about faith with your friends and family - all ages!
But if we want kids to grow up always belonging to a church community, it is important for them to relate to and learn from others outside their family and outside their age group. Our kids have friends' parents as their Sunday School teachers... so that's a good start-- someone to pray for you and to learn from and talk to. And serving others and worshipping God alongside other generations count too!
Now let's think of more ways we can learn from each other and act like a family, the body of Christ.
Here's the backstory:
Back in 2009, right after graduating, I presented a paper with my professor and two classmates at the Children's Spirituality Conference: Christian Perspectives.They turned some of those presentations, including ours, into chapters for this book.
The book is called Understanding Children's Spirituality: Theology, Research, and Practice. If you are interested in all of that, read the book. Otherwise, let me just share with you a few things from our chapter. Today I'll tell you about how parents can understand the importance of INTERGENERATIONAL experiences in nurturing their child's faith.
This is the part that reassures parents: you are not alone. Your family's role in your child's spiritual development is incredibly important, but the church is your family too. We found that as we read through children's interviews our professor has previously conducted, when asked: "Who do you know who knows God?" eight of the forty children mentioned a friend's dad.
We wrote: "Often it is difficult for children to know anything about the spiritual aspects of their friends' fathers. So how would these children have known? All eight of the children who mentioned this were children who met in a small intergenerational group on a regular basis."
These groups discussed matters of faith together, telling Bible stories, praying together, and sharing life experiences. Adults learned from children's questions and their answers; children learned to pray for others including adults. You know the benefits of diverse groups. Sometimes you may relate more to an experience shared by someone outside of your family. Sometimes someone outside your family will broaden your perspective. Sometimes you learn that we're all more alike than we think.
Of course, some families who are close and are open about their faith will get to know about the faith of each others parents and siblings and children outside of church. This is important. Don't neglect talking about faith with your friends and family - all ages!
But if we want kids to grow up always belonging to a church community, it is important for them to relate to and learn from others outside their family and outside their age group. Our kids have friends' parents as their Sunday School teachers... so that's a good start-- someone to pray for you and to learn from and talk to. And serving others and worshipping God alongside other generations count too!
Now let's think of more ways we can learn from each other and act like a family, the body of Christ.
4/25/12
snippets from a book: nurturing through ritual
Back in 2009, right after graduating, I presented a paper with my professor and two classmates at the Children's Spirituality Conference: Christian Perspectives.They turned some of those presentations, including ours, into chapters for this book.
The book is called Understanding Children's Spirituality: Theology, Research, and Practice. If you are interested in all of that, read the book. Otherwise, let me just share with you a few things from our chapter. Today I'll tell you about how parents can use everyday and special "rituals" to nurture their child's faith.
Some rituals are already established-- a morning or bedtime routine, or certain traditions during the holidays. The familiarity in the routine provide a sense of safety for children, but as parents, you might want to capitalize on that even more. For example, in making the most of a current routine, or establishing a new ritual, you might:
- Include prayer to your morning or bedtime routine--or if you already pray, focus on a specific posture of prayer such as opening your hands before God or kneeling before Him.
- Light a candle when you read scripture together as a family.
- Sing a certain song, or pray a certain prayer before your meals
- Establish a family mantra that you can repeat as a greeting or good-bye.
- Talk about why you make a big deal out of certain holiday celebrations (and why you make a special effort to get to church on some of those holidays).
Why think about all this? "So that religion is not confined to a place of worship or a day of the week." It is a way of life. And it is a way of life that constantly reminds you Who you believe in and follow.
4/18/12
snippets from a book part 1: nurturing wonder
Something pretty cool happened a couple of weeks ago.
Back in 2009, right after graduating, I presented a paper with my professor and two classmates at the Children's Spirituality Conference: Christian Perspectives.They turned some of those presentations, including ours, into chapters for this book.
The book is called Understanding Children's Spirituality: Theology, Research, and Practice. If you are interested in all of that, read the book. Otherwise, let me just share with you a few things from our chapter. Today I'll tell you about how (I believe) nurturing a child's sense of wonder is good for his faith.
We spent a lot of time attempting to define the big term for the conference "Children's Spirituality." (What is that, anyway?) My definition went something like this: "Children's spirituality is the ability children have to sense and explore a relationship with God, in Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, and with oneself, others, and the world, as nurtured by a sense of wonder and an identity within the believing community."
The self-others-world-God thing is what we agreed on as spirituality...
the triune God stuff was what we agreed on as making it Christian spirituality...
The sense of wonder was my distinguisher for children's spirituality.
We didn't say much about that in our paper, but for me, a child's sense of wonder (and amazement) is a beautiful thing. I think God uses that to speak to their hearts early on. I know I'd like to recapture a child-like sense of wonder, where the everyday little miracles in life never cease to amaze me and my God is as big as he says he is.
Parents, marvel with your children at God's amazing creation-- from the solar system to the circulatory system. Learn from their sincere faith and encourage their questions. Read the Bible together and listen as if you are hearing it for the first time; see what your kids might pick up on that you overlook. Pray together, reminding each other that you are speaking to the living, loving, all-powerful God-- what do you think he looks like as he listens to you? What do you think he's thinking/feeling as you pray.
Of course, we want to provide our kids with a good theological framework for thinking about and knowing God. Sometimes a kid's ideas about God may be totally outside that framework. But what I love about kids is that they do have the thoughts and they do ask the questions, whereas adults often think we know what we know and we know there are some things we can't know and so we set our thoughts and questions aside and just keep on living. My encouragement to you is to let your kids pause and wonder about God and be amazed by him. Pause with them; see what you learn.
Back in 2009, right after graduating, I presented a paper with my professor and two classmates at the Children's Spirituality Conference: Christian Perspectives.They turned some of those presentations, including ours, into chapters for this book.
The book is called Understanding Children's Spirituality: Theology, Research, and Practice. If you are interested in all of that, read the book. Otherwise, let me just share with you a few things from our chapter. Today I'll tell you about how (I believe) nurturing a child's sense of wonder is good for his faith.
We spent a lot of time attempting to define the big term for the conference "Children's Spirituality." (What is that, anyway?) My definition went something like this: "Children's spirituality is the ability children have to sense and explore a relationship with God, in Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, and with oneself, others, and the world, as nurtured by a sense of wonder and an identity within the believing community."
The self-others-world-God thing is what we agreed on as spirituality...
the triune God stuff was what we agreed on as making it Christian spirituality...
The sense of wonder was my distinguisher for children's spirituality.
We didn't say much about that in our paper, but for me, a child's sense of wonder (and amazement) is a beautiful thing. I think God uses that to speak to their hearts early on. I know I'd like to recapture a child-like sense of wonder, where the everyday little miracles in life never cease to amaze me and my God is as big as he says he is.
Parents, marvel with your children at God's amazing creation-- from the solar system to the circulatory system. Learn from their sincere faith and encourage their questions. Read the Bible together and listen as if you are hearing it for the first time; see what your kids might pick up on that you overlook. Pray together, reminding each other that you are speaking to the living, loving, all-powerful God-- what do you think he looks like as he listens to you? What do you think he's thinking/feeling as you pray.
Of course, we want to provide our kids with a good theological framework for thinking about and knowing God. Sometimes a kid's ideas about God may be totally outside that framework. But what I love about kids is that they do have the thoughts and they do ask the questions, whereas adults often think we know what we know and we know there are some things we can't know and so we set our thoughts and questions aside and just keep on living. My encouragement to you is to let your kids pause and wonder about God and be amazed by him. Pause with them; see what you learn.
4/10/12
Easter Pictures, Anyone?
I did have one unhurried moment on Easter Sunday, and with it I took this picture. After this I set my camera down and had my hands full of other things. But parents are really talented and can hold bulletins, and babies, AND cameras in their hands all at the same time. So if you would like, we would LOVE for you to share your Easter pictures with us.
Maybe you have video too? You can share that as well.
Especially if you are willing to share pictures and videos that we could use on the church website (because there is a new one launching soon!), the church facebook page, and/or this here blog, don't hesitate to send them along.
Email them to Jill or to communications (@nationalpres.org).
3/28/12
Holy Week Activities for Families
http://www.childrensministry.com/articles/holy-week
Here's a preview of the Family Devotional section of the article:
• Palm Sunday -- Read aloud Mark 11:1-11.
Make palm -- leaf cookies. Cut frozen cookie dough into 2 X 1/2 -- inch strips. Place aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Roll the cookie strips and shape them into an outline of a palm leaf on the foil. Close all edges in the outline. Crush green candies in a bag with a hammer, and sprinkle to fill in the cookie center. Bake at 375 degrees for about eight minutes. Contrast the sweetness of the cookies with the harshness of breaking the candies with a hammer. Tell your children that this was a sweet day for Jesus, but he knew that soon he would be broken-or would die-for our sins.
• Monday -- Read aloud Mark 11:15-18.
Tell your children that this area of the temple was the place non -- Jews could come to pray, but it had become a dirty, noisy, unworshipful place. Together, decorate a worshipful space in your home for Easter Week. Include a Bible, candles, and an area to display the items you'll use this week. You can review these items at the beginning of each devotion. A small, bare tree branch laced with white Christmas lights makes a nice backdrop. Light the candles or turn on the lights only during devotions to keep it special and meaningful.
Here's a preview of the Family Devotional section of the article:
• Palm Sunday -- Read aloud Mark 11:1-11.
Make palm -- leaf cookies. Cut frozen cookie dough into 2 X 1/2 -- inch strips. Place aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Roll the cookie strips and shape them into an outline of a palm leaf on the foil. Close all edges in the outline. Crush green candies in a bag with a hammer, and sprinkle to fill in the cookie center. Bake at 375 degrees for about eight minutes. Contrast the sweetness of the cookies with the harshness of breaking the candies with a hammer. Tell your children that this was a sweet day for Jesus, but he knew that soon he would be broken-or would die-for our sins.
• Monday -- Read aloud Mark 11:15-18.
Tell your children that this area of the temple was the place non -- Jews could come to pray, but it had become a dirty, noisy, unworshipful place. Together, decorate a worshipful space in your home for Easter Week. Include a Bible, candles, and an area to display the items you'll use this week. You can review these items at the beginning of each devotion. A small, bare tree branch laced with white Christmas lights makes a nice backdrop. Light the candles or turn on the lights only during devotions to keep it special and meaningful.
3/15/12
i pray because
"I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time--waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God--its changes me."
- C.S. Lewis
(At least, his character says this
in a movie about his life, "Shadowlands."
I can't find when/where else he says it.)
2/29/12
Kids + One Great Hour of Sharing
It is just about time again for One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS).
OGHS has been around since 1949, a program that collects contributions for ministries of disaster relief, refugee assistance and development aid. Today, projects supported by One Great Hour of Sharing are under way in more than 100 countries, including the United States and Canada. In recent years Presbyterians have given about $10 million annually.
For more information, visit this page on the PCUSA website.
NPC participates in OGHS and kids have a special role.
- Kids receive "fish banks" (its like a cardboard piggy bank shaped like a fish) on Sunday, March 11. At home, help your kids fill their fish banks with change over the next 3 weeks. Use this sharing calendar as a resource.
- On Palm Sunday (April 1) kids will be a part of the processional into the sanctuary, carrying palm branches and their fish banks filled with their offering to present at the front of the sanctuary. (More details on that day soon.)
2/3/12
telling our story
Hi parents! Don't forget to check out the Sunday School website on occasion. It keeps you updated on the current lessons - the scripture text, the "Bible Point" AND "Family Prompt" discussion questions for each week! And more! Here's the link! {rio.davidccook.com - click "family" at the top} This Sunday is Lesson 7.
Speaking of family prompts and discussions, have you ever shared your faith story with your kids? How did you come to know Christ? Why is that story still important to you? What a wonderful conversation to share! One blogger on the Sunday School website writes about just that: "For Example," by Suzanne G.
Speaking of family prompts and discussions, have you ever shared your faith story with your kids? How did you come to know Christ? Why is that story still important to you? What a wonderful conversation to share! One blogger on the Sunday School website writes about just that: "For Example," by Suzanne G.
1/26/12
Easter Celebration Participation
NPC Children’s Easter Celebration
Celebrating our Risen Lord!
Dramatic Interpretation of Holy Week Scriptures, Music and Worship
Led by children, for families and children (young and old)
Easter Sunday, April 8 at 10:00 in Jones Hall (school gym)
4th & 5th GRADE ROLES:
*Dramatic roles
*Choirs (K – 1st and 2nd to 5th)
*Choirs (K – 1st and 2nd to 5th)
Musicians (solos or duets during prelude)
Greeters / Ushers
Responsive readers
PARENT ROLES:
Assistance with drama rehearsals
Costume fitting and coordination
Easter Sunday greeters
Set design / implementation
Egg hunt preparation and logistics
Rehearsal Schedules
Dramatic rehearsal for 4th and 5th graders
10:25 until 10:55 in Jones Hall (gym)
Sundays, March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1
Choir rehearsals
Sundays, weekly from 10:25 to 10:55
K – 1st – preschool hall room 108
2nd – 5th – upstairs room 228
We will work out a schedule for any 4th or 5th grader wanting to act and sing.
Families, talk with each other and check your calendar to determine how you would like to participate this year. Please sign up in chapel and / or contact one of us with questions:
Alison Dickey - alisonpdickey@gmail.com
Jill Meek - jmeek@nationalpres.org
1/18/12
Faith & Art[ists]
There is a Faith & Art Sunday coming up, Sunday February 26.
Artists from the congregation will display their in Stone Hall, based around the theme: "Fully Human, Fully God" using John 1:14 as inspiration.
Pastor Learned wanted to extend the invitation to create to children as well. Read his invitation below...
An invitation from Pastor Doug Learned:
During the Christmas season, perhaps you and your children talked about God coming to earth to be with his people. Keep those conversations alive by encouraging your child to take part in the children's section of the upcoming Faith and Art Exhibit and Reception in Stone Hall on February 26. The theme of this event is The Scripture verse artists are using for inspiration is John 1:14, "God became flesh and dwelt among us."
All ages and any art media/form are welcome. Submissions to Jill Meek are due by Thursday, February 16. Foster in your child an enthusiasm for art and a sense of how it can express our faith. I hope your child or children can participate. Questions? Contact Megan Stuart, MStuart@NationalPres.org, (202) 537-7483.
Artists from the congregation will display their in Stone Hall, based around the theme: "Fully Human, Fully God" using John 1:14 as inspiration.
Pastor Learned wanted to extend the invitation to create to children as well. Read his invitation below...
An invitation from Pastor Doug Learned:
During the Christmas season, perhaps you and your children talked about God coming to earth to be with his people. Keep those conversations alive by encouraging your child to take part in the children's section of the upcoming Faith and Art Exhibit and Reception in Stone Hall on February 26. The theme of this event is The Scripture verse artists are using for inspiration is John 1:14, "God became flesh and dwelt among us."
All ages and any art media/form are welcome. Submissions to Jill Meek are due by Thursday, February 16. Foster in your child an enthusiasm for art and a sense of how it can express our faith. I hope your child or children can participate. Questions? Contact Megan Stuart, MStuart@NationalPres.org, (202) 537-7483.
1/5/12
VBS Dates
Other Announcements:
- MLK Service Day w/ NPS! Mon, Jan 16 from 10am-Noon
- Pat Myers, Director of Ligonier Camps visits NPC this Sunday, Jan8.
1/3/12
john 1
The Word was first.
The Word was God.
Everything was created through him...
What came into existence was Life,
and the Life was Light to live by.
The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness:
the darkness couldn't put it out.
The Word became flesh and blood,
and moved into the neighborhood.
John pointed him out and called, "This is the One!"
We all live off his generous bounty,
gift after gift after gift.
The Word was God.
Everything was created through him...
What came into existence was Life,
and the Life was Light to live by.
The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness:
the darkness couldn't put it out.
The Word became flesh and blood,
and moved into the neighborhood.
John pointed him out and called, "This is the One!"
We all live off his generous bounty,
gift after gift after gift.
-selections from John 1, the message
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