June 21 – Third after Pentecost

 

Lectionary

Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library online

(http://divinity.library.vanderbilt.edu/lectionary/BPentecost/bProper7.htm)

 

1 Samuel 17: (1a, 4–11, 19–23), 32–49

David and Goliath.

Psalm 9:9–20 (VU pgs. 732–733)

I will tell of God’s marvellous deeds.

2 Corinthians 6:1–13

Now is the acceptable time, the day of salvation.

Mark 4:35–41

Jesus stills a storm.

Spark

A discussion and/or video about bullying for adults and children might follow worship today.

With Children

The story of David and Goliath is a classic tale relating to the marginalization of children and youth in society. This could be an opportunity to consider the problem of bullying. There is also an opening for discussions with older children about “just war” theories. (Or you might use this as a sermon topic, e.g., “Goliath defied the armies of the living God.”)

Sermon Starter

(focus on 2 Corinthians 6:1–13)

This is a call to vulnerability in a materialistic age. Paul writes of suffering as the faithful live out love with righteousness. They function with a confidence in “the power of God.” Where do we find the following?

- honour and dishonour

- ill repute and good repute

- sorrow and joy

What does it mean for us to have nothing and yet possess everything?

Hymns

Hebrew Scriptures

VU 686            “God of grace and God of glory”

Psalm

VU 641            “Lord Jesus, you shall be my song”

Epistle

MV 12             “Come touch our hearts”

Gospel

VU 308            “Many and great”

VU 637            “Jesus, Saviour, pilot me”

VU 659            “Eternal Father, strong to save”