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Biblical Background • August 15, 2021Pentecost 1 2021

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1 Kings 2:10–12; 3:3–14Psalm 111Ephesians 5:15–20 the focus in age-level materialsJohn 6:51–58

Spend Time Well

Creator God, we remember your most gracious gift to us is life, and that our life is grounded in and full of your goodness. We are grateful. Amen.

Seeking wisdom can be like stepping out into an un-known city and being faced with streets and alleyways that lead to who knows where – the city centre or a

dead end. There are maps and apps to help negotiate the way around foreign cities and lands, and we have the scripture, teachers, and prophets to help us navigate our faith. Today’s readings have specific things to assist with that navigation.

1 Kings 2:10–12; 3:3–14 King David has died, and his suc-cessor Solomon prays for God’s guidance in his reign and asks for the gift of discernment. Psalm 111 notes that wis-dom comes through recognizing the place of humanity in relationship with God.

Ephesians 5:15–20 lies in the middle of the second half of the epistle, the half that consists of what might be considered moral teaching – guidelines of how the church can live the salvation they have received by building unity and living in peace with one another.

Care should be taken about making any writing legalistic. In the context of this writing, divisions have been broken down, what would be the advantage of creating others? If we take seriously the advice offered in this text, we are called to do exactly the opposite of division building; we are called to come together in unity, to live a life of thanksgiving, “singing and melody making” to God “at all times and for everything” (vv. 19–20).

The writer calls us to use our time well. How Christians spend their time and what draws their attention is not the same as others. We are called to a eucharistic life – a life of thanksgiving. “Getting drunk with wine” is contrasted to the experience of being fully aware of all that is around us through experiencing life in the Spirit.

The letter reminds the recipients that they are members of God’s family; no longer are there divisions between Jew and Gentile. All are part of one universal church, a holy temple in which God dwells. Things have changed. The emphasis is on wisdom and how a Christian life should display this.

God’s wise providing takes another form in John 6:51–58, in the imagery of Jesus as the Bread of Life. In the figurative nature of those words, the gospel asserts a wisdom that sees beyond any literal meanings of Jesus’ words to God’s life-giving provision. Jesus proclaims eternal life is given to those who find nourishment in feasting on the one who is the living word.

• • • • •There is uncertainty as we step into God’s way of love and leave aside the customs and habits of what is seen as an ordinary life. The people of God are called to be loving, wise and courageous, to practice gratitude and find joy as they walk the path of faith. How well does the church do in resourcing her people, caring for their well-being and equip-ping them in their ability to live God’s way in our world?


Reflection and Focus • August 15, 2021

Adapt and use for youth and adult studies, sermon seeds, lay worship teams.

Reflecting on the WordPentecost 1 2021

Connecting with lifeResearch indicates that singing and practices of gratitude can help with our well-being. Studies have suggested sing-ing increases pain tolerance; boosts the immune system; can reduce levels of stress; improve breathing, posture, linguistic ability, children’s reading, dementia, and respiratory issues.

Q How do you feel when you sing? Q What do you value most about community singing in

worship?Research also finds that if a person could do only one thing to increase their health and happiness, expressing gratitude might be it. Gratitude practices can lead to better mental health, help relieve stress and depression, build confidence and optimism, positively affect sleep quality, energy, and peace of mind, and reduce rumination and depressive symp-toms. Ecologists and eco-theologians say that gratitude for and to the earth also increases well-being and is essential in the campaign to mitigate climate change.

Q How do you practice gratitude? What are the benefits of this practice for you?

ScriptureEphesians 5:15–20 The early church was experiencing perse-cution when urged to “be filled with the Spirit, sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, make melody, and give thanks to God at all times and for everything...” (vv. 19–20).

Q What benefits might there be for the community by worshipping this way in uncertain times?

Q Why do you think hymns and spiritual songs are central in worship?

Q What is the wisdom the writer is hoping the readers might gain?

Saint Augustine said, “To sing is to pray twice.” Q How is this true for you?

John 6:51–58 References to “flesh” and “blood” are jarring. Q What are we to make of these words?

Saint Augustine wrote, “Christ is the bread, awaiting hun-ger.”

Q How do these words speak into this text? Q How might this inform our tradition of the Eucharist?

Connecting scripture and lifeThere are great benefits in singing, melody making, and the practice of gratitude.

Q What melody making and gratitude practices does your faith community observe?

Q In what ways might your community be served by tapping into the wisdom of these practices?

Q In what ways can the church share the wisdom embedded in these practices?

Q Should these things be elements of our worship even in times of distress, lament, and grief?

Focus for Worship, Learning, and ServingWhen our plans are upended, we can be so busy that we lose sight of why we are doing what we do, or we find we are not busy at all and wonder what the point is. Today’s worship gives us an opportunity to rejoice that God is

there wherever we find ourselves, and encourages us to respond with singing. Today’s worship invites us to con-sider again how we spend our time and quietly adjust, so that who we are and how we live are in alignment.


Music Suggestions

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Worship Outline • August 15, 2021

NOTE: All of these suggestions are mere starting points; adapt, delete, and add according to your local needs.

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o Recruit volunteers needed for worship.o Choose an option for hearing Ephesians 5:15–20. For

the Bible story, arrange for a storyteller to present “Live Wisely” on p. 156. Alternatively, for younger children, arrange for a storyteller to present, “Rejoice, Sing, and Be Joyful” from the children’s activity leaflet at the end of this week’s materials. For a retelling, arrange for a storyteller to present the paraphrase. For the respon-sive reading, arrange for two voices.

o Bring items for setting the worship space. o You might choose to print Providence on or in your bul-

letin (in the Images to Project and Print folder). For background to the art and artist, see “Connecting with the Art” on p. 10.

o Bring song such as “Come Build a Church” (Seasons Songbook, vol. 7, #16 on Seasons Music CD, vol. 7. Print-ed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Downloads, www.seasonsonline.ca).

o Set stations as described on pp. 157–158.

Children of the SpiritMonica O’Brien, Gina Ogilvie; Seasons Songbook, vol. 7

Come and Seek the Ways Of WisdomRuth Duck, Donna Kasbohm; Seasons Songbook, vol. 7

Come Build a ChurchKen Medema; Seasons Songbook, vol. 7

God Grant That We May Be TransformedTraditional African; Seasons Songbook, vol. 7

Teach Me WisdomCheryl And Bruce Harding; Seasons Songbook, vol. 7

I Will Praise the Lord Stephen J. Pearson

In the Presence of Your People Brent Chambers

Sing of The Lord’s Goodness Ernest Sands

The SummonsJohn L. Bell and Graham Maule

Call to worshipAs we sing and make melody to God in our hearts and with our voices, let us give thanks to God.Come, let us worship.

Opening prayerGod of Wisdom,open our hearts and minds to this time of worship together,that we may be reminded of ways to live in your wisdom.Open us to live in your light; bright and aware of the world around us.Help us to imitate you, that all we say and think and do might bring glory to you,and joyous peace to our world.Amen.

Prayer of confessionWe pause in our celebration to remember that we don’t always live wisely, we don’t always remember the good things of God, we are not always thankful.

Words of affirmation By pausing and recognizing these things, we are on the path to living differently, in ways that show the unity and peace we have together in God, and which reflect God’s love and compassion for ourselves, for each other and all God’s people.

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Invite children, young people, and all who wish to move to the stations. Others will remain seated for proclaiming the word.

Opening the wordPsalm 111This translation places the psalm in the second person, and reworks verse 10 – often translated “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

Response:

Hallelujah! With all my heart I praise you, Holy One,in the congregation of truthful people.

How great are your works, pondered by all who delight in them.Majesty and splendor clothe them,always faithful and just.

Your wondrous deeds have won renown;you are so gracious and merciful. (Sing response.)

Food you give to those who revere you. Always you remember your covenant.The power of your worksyou show to your people,by giving them the heritage of nations.

Your handiwork is true and just;all your precepts worthy of trust,enduring forever,performed in faithfulness and truth.

You sent redemption to your people,ordained your covenant for all time; holy and revered is your name.The beginning of wisdom is reverence for you, Holy One;sound insight comes to all who follow it.

Your praise continues forever! (Sing response.)From Songs for the Holy One: Psalms and Refrains for Worship

by Thomas Barnett and Donald Patriquin © 2004. Published by Wood Lake Books www.woodlake.com. Used by permission.

Ephesians 5:15–20 the focus scripture for age-level materials in ENCORE

Choose from the following.

Bible story Have a storyteller present the story “Live Wisely” (p. 156). A retelling Arrange for a storyteller to present the paraphrased story.I urge you to be attentive to how you live, for we are of-fered many temptations and excesses that can diminish and threaten our integrity. Let your lives look different. Be wise, spend your time contemplating and learning to under-stand the will of our loving and compassionate God. Wine might offer a certain warmth, light-heartedness and release, but it can lead to harm. If you are looking for these things, find them by seeking the Spirit. Sing songs and psalms and hymns together, this melody-making to God will bring joy

and lightness to your hearts. And always show gratitude and thanksgiving to God for everything given to us. This will truly warm your hearts.

A responsive readingArrange for two voices.Voice 1: Be careful then how you liveVoice 2: not as unwise people but as wiseVoice 1: making the most of the timeVoice 2: because the days are evil.Voice 1: So, do not be foolishVoice 2: but understand what the will of the Lord is. Voice 1: Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debaucheryVoice 2: but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and spiritual songs among yourselvesVoice 1: singing and making melody to God in your hearts,Voice 2: giving thanks to God at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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RespondAfter proclaiming the word, you might offer a general invi-tation to explore the stations, taking ten minutes or so with a chosen practice.

Sing or listen to a song such as “Come Build a Church” as people gather together again (Seasons Songbook, vol. 7, #16 on Seasons Music CD, vol. 7. Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Downloads, www.seasonsonline.ca).

Prayers of the peopleOne: Think about the things you are thankful for, remembering the goodness of God.A time of silent prayer. We say together,All: we give thanks to God.

One: Think about the things that concern you, remembering that God is gracious and merciful.

A time of silent prayer. We say together,All: we bring our concerns to God.

One: Think about the ways God has given you hope, remembering that God is trustworthy.A time of silent prayer. We say together,All: we give thanks to God. Amen.

Prayer of dedication or offering prayerGracious God,may the various gifts we bring, our time and our skills, our relationships and our care, and our money that is a token of all we offer you be used for good.

Grant understanding and discernment to those who give, those who distribute, and those who receive, so all are used wisely for your works we pray. Amen.

As we go into the week ahead, let us be careful, joyful and wise.Let us make the most of our time and give thanks to God.

Special Days Commentary

August 15 – St. Mary the Mother of JesusMary, the mother of Jesus, plays a significant role in his-tory, even though the biblical references to her are few. She pronounces the prophetic words of the Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55), is present at the cross and, significantly, is present at a foundational meeting of the early church (Acts 1:14), suggesting an ongoing role in the ministry of the Christian church. Numerous traditions, legends, and doctrines have arisen with regard to this young peasant woman who said simply, “I am God’s servant; let it be to me as you have said.” Some churches call this day by various names, such as the Feast of the Assumption.

August 17–18 – Shavuot (Judaism)Examining Shavuot in the context of the Jewish tradition is much like examining the inside of a tree trunk – exposing the many rings of development and change. Many Jewish holidays develop like those rings of the tree – instead, these holidays reveal layers of meaning and ritual that have de-veloped over the centuries. The word Shavuot means weeks; it occurs seven weeks

(on the 50th day – also why it is sometimes referred to as Pentecost) after the observance of Passover. This period be-tween the two is called the omer – meaning counting. The origins of Shavuot are biblical, recalling when the Israelites offered God the first fruits of the harvest. It used to be one of the most important and most observed of the Jewish fes-tivals. Shavuot was one of the three times during the calen-dar year that Israelites were required to make pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The tribe of the Israelites became the Jews and eventually shed their agrarian-based lifestyle. This develop-ment threatened the foundation for many of their religious observances. Along came the rabbis, who in their wisdom, added new layers and meaning to these biblical festivals. Shavuot became the festival at which Jews celebrated the seminal event in Jewish religious history: the revelation at Mount Sinai. Today, Shavuot is one of the less-observed festivals on the Jewish calendar. In the Jewish community today, Jews may enjoy a special dairy-based meal, engage in an all night or late night study session, and recognize the maturity of their teens by holding confirmation services as a part of this holiday’s services.

Rabbi Adam Morris serves as an advisor to the Seasons of the Spirit editorial team. He lives in Denver, Colorado, USA.




Poetry and Prose • August 15, 2021

Sing and Make Music to GodThe verb “to sing” is one of the most commonly used words in the Bible. It occurs over 300 times in the Hebrew Scriptures

and 36 in the New Testament. Singing is a way of communing with our creator. It is the universal language which has the potential to move, inspire, and challenge the human heart. Singing is central to the life of the worshipping community.

Monica O’Brien

Why do we sing? As a teacher of singing, I am constantly reminding my students that the singer is a musical instru-ment with an additional “responsibility”; for not only do we have to bring together the pulse, rhythm and melody of a piece of music, like other instruments, we also must bring to life the text. And it is the singer’s responsibility to the words that sets them apart from other musical instruments.

We know music heightens emotion, ignites the imagination, evokes memories of people, places and times; that music both soothes and unsettles. Add words to this experience, and suddenly you have something that is both more hu-man – for it is our words that make us so – and yet deeply emotional and spiritual.

For God’s people, singing may be the closest we humans can come to the Divine: “With all the choirs of angels, we join in their unending hymn of praise…”

But of course, to sing, we need to have songs that interest and inspire us. Not just “new” songs, to shake us out of our complacency and challenge us to new ways of thinking, being and doing; but also “old” songs – songs that remind us of our roots, of the journey so far. And different songs – songs from faraway places, of different peoples, cultures and languages – to remind us that it is a much bigger world that we live in, and so a much wider faith that we share, than we sometimes realize.

So, go now and “sing and make music to God”!

Sarah Webster in Seasons Songbook, vol. 6, Copyright © 2008 Wood Lake Publishing Inc.


Bible Story • August 15, 2021

A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder.

Live WiselyBased on Ephesians 5:15–20

Many scholars assume the author of this letter was someone other than the apostle Paul, although it still appears to convey Paul’s thoughts and theology. For the flow of this story, the name “Paul” is used.

The people in the early church were trying hard to live in God’s way, to be one family in God. But, just like all families, they sometimes found themselves

bickering and fighting.Paul was feeling frustrated and restless. He had been

in prison for some time now, and there was very little he could do every day but sit, pray, and write. Paul was not the sitting type. He was the doing type, and not being able to do all the things he wanted to do was starting to bother him. He wanted to change the world, to spend sunrise to sunset travelling and preaching and serving God, but he couldn’t.

He thought a lot about the churches that had formed and loved hearing reports about how they were growing and continuing the work of Jesus. Many were having a difficult time. In some places, the bickering between them and the lack of a clear leader made it nearly impossible to

get anything done. These new churches were frustrated, too, and many members had given up. Instead of doing God’s work, they spent their days being lazy and unfocused on their work. Many even spent their nights drinking far too much alcohol, dulling their senses, behaving poorly, and forgetting their work entirely.

A letter would encourage them and remind them to do good things each day, and not waste away their time. This is part of the letter to the Ephesians.

These are difficult days, so be careful how you live them. Don’t be foolish; be wise, and make the most of every opportunity to do good. Be careful you are not thoughtless in your actions, but consider what God wants you to do, then do it! And remember, drinking too much wine can lead you down the wrong path. Instead, let the Spirit fill you and lead you. Talk to one another; share your love of God. Be

joyful together, singing songs and hymns and making music in your hearts, giving thanks always to God for everything in the name of Jesus the Christ.

Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of today’s story

“Live Wisely,” player, paper or drawing pads, crayons, pencils, a copy of the directions displayed where all can see; alternatively, arrange for a storyteller to present the story

Directions1. Listen to the story “Live Wisely.” 2. Use the art supplies to write or draw your response to the story.


Stations • August 15, 2021

Suitable for all ages

Living, Learning, Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church. Choose one or more practices, depending on your space and numbers. Display the directions.

For your convenience, instructions formatted for printing are available in the Stations folder.

The article “Connecting with the Art” on page 10 provides background to this season’s posters and art engagement ideas for individuals and groups. You might add an Art station and select one of the art engagement ideas.

Letter writing The practice of being thankfulMaterials paper, pen and pencils,

a copy of the directions displayed where all can see

DirectionsLetter writing is becoming a lost art, we send emails and texts instead, so the writing of and receiving of a real “Thank you” letter may be quite significant.1. Write letters of thanks to people who have been kind and loving to you. There is

no need to be exclusive about whom you write to; include people who you might not be able to contact, people from the past, those who have died, the writing is as important as the receiving.

2. Children may need help to write a letter and might draw a picture instead.

Creative table

Suitable for all ages

The practice of joy and thanksgivingMaterials variety of art supplies: dif-ferent types of paper, fabric scraps in a variety of colours and textures, yarn, cotton balls, craft sticks, toothpicks, pipe cleaners, pastels, chalk, paints and brushes, used compact discs, craft foam, sequins, glitter glue or glit-ter pens, glass stones, buttons, plastic beads, paper doilies, feathers, items from nature, paper, glue, copy of the directions displayed where all can see

DirectionsThe letter to the Ephesians encourages the early church to rejoice, sing songs, and give thanks to God. 1. Use the materials to make creations that express joy and thanksgiving.


Stations • August 15, 2021

Suitable for ages 5–adult

Prayer beads The practice of gratitudeMaterials sheets of green, red, yel-

low, blue, and purple paper cut into thin triangles being sure to have one strip of each colour for each person (see illustration #1), 60 cm/2 ft lengths of cord or yarn, glue, glue brushes, fine knitting needles or chopsticks, scissors, nail polish (optional), steel split key rings, copy of the directions displayed where all can see

DirectionsEphesians 5:15–20 encourages us to give thanks to God at all times. This activity involves making paper prayer beads. Each bead represents something different to be thankful for: purple for God, red for family, green for the environment, blue for friends including pets, and yellow for the variety of cultures in our world. You will be making five beads. As you make each bead in a different colour, think about what you’re thankful for. For example, as you make the green prayer beads, think about all the things in nature for which you are grateful. 1. Roll each strip of paper onto a knitting needle or chopstick, starting with the wide

end. Wrap it tightly and evenly.2. Glue the narrow end and hold until the glue is dry (see illustration #2

and #3) Slide your bead off the needle/chopstick and begin the next one. Make one of each of the five colours.

3. Optional: paint with nail varnish. Take care not to get the varnish on the needle, or it will stick.

4. Tie a knot at the end of the cord and thread on your beads, tying a knot between each one. Tie the loose end to the steel split key ring and trim the end.

5. As you hold each bead, prayer for something you’re thankful for.

Carpe Diem

Suitable for ages 12–adult

The practice of discernment Materials table and chairs, Bibles or copies of the Ephesians 5:15–20, votive candles in small jars to make a contemplative space, matches, paper, pens, personal journals (op-tional), play dough or modelling clay, a copy of the directions displayed where all can see

Directions Carpe diem means seize the day. God wants us to spend time well (Ephesians 5:16) and to take time to focus on God’s way. 1. Read Ephesians 5:15–20. 2. Make a list of how you might take 30 minutes each day to learn more about the will

and ways of God. Consider breaking the 30 minutes down into three 10-minute segments. For example, 10 minutes of quiet time with God and Bible reading each morning, 10 minutes of prayer or meditation at lunch, 10 minutes of journal writ ing each evening.

3. Make a list of the challenges or time conflicts you can foresee with this schedule. How might you overcome those (such as waking up 10 minutes earlier each mor-ning, taking your lunch to work to save time buying it).

4. Using the play dough or modelling clay, create an image that represents carpe diem to you, an image that represents your desire to seize the day and discern more about God’s will and God’s ways of living in the world. Alternatively, simply mould the clay/play dough as you reflect on this.

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Rejoi

ce, S

ing, a

nd B

e Joy

ful.

Ephe

sian

s 5:1

5–20

Dear frie

nds,

It mak

es m

e ha

ppy

to think

of yo

u. I a

m w

riting

to a

sk y

ou to

be c

aref

ul ab

out ho

w yo

u are

living.

Be w

ise a

nd u

se e

ach

day

as a

gift

from G

od.

Rejoi

ce t

oget

her!

Sing

son

gs a

nd b

e joy

ful.

God

gives

us

everyt

hing

we

need

.

We

can

worship

God

with

our

words

, our

act

ions,

our t

houg

hts,

and

our m

usic!

In the

nam

e of

Jes

us, g

ive tha

nks to

God

alw

ays!

Your

frie

nd,

Paul

Butto

n pe

ople

You

will

nee

d la

rge b

utto

ns a

nd p

ipe

clea

ners

.In

stru

ctio

ns1.

Thr

ead

a 15

cm

/ 6

in p

ipe

clea

ner

thro

ugh

a la

rge

butt

on. (

see

illus

-tr

atio

n #1

)

2. T

wis

t a fe

w ti

mes

. Thi

s will

mak

e th

e bo

dy a

nd le

gs (s

ee il

lust

ratio

n #2

).3.

Tw

ist a

n 8

cm/

3 in

pie

ce o

f pip

e cl

eane

r ac

ross

the

bod

y to

for

m

arm

s (s

ee il

lust

ratio

n #3

).4.

Ben

d th

e ar

ms

and

legs

of

your

bu

tton

per

son

to sh

ow lo

ving

and

jo

yful

act

ions

.

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ren'

s Act

ivity

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God has given us many things. Draw the things you are thankful for (family, friends, food, your home) in the empty basket. Remember, God is happy to hear what we are thankful for.

For older children The letter to the Ephesians tells the early church that it is important to practice giving thanks to God. Make a list of the things you are grateful for this week. Make giving thanks a daily or weekly practice.

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