We gather today as God’s beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father. We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.

Leading and Assisting in Worship Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood and Intern Christie Beckmann

Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Tyson Marshall; Jim Rotert Greeters: need volunteer (8:00) Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15) Communion Assistant: Mark Hoffmeier (8:00) Dan Davis (10:15) Communion Prep: Leah Otte (8:00) Teresa Browning (10:15) Lectors: Mark Hoffmeier(8:00) Acolytes: Katie Otte (8:00)

Amy Rotert (10:15) Eli Lane (10:15)

Projectors: Jamie Baker (8:00) Chloe Bryden (10:15) Flowers: Luci Angel Welcome Center: Florence Otte (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15)

St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 2nd Line 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email: [email protected] Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Monday-Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood………………Pastor Christie Beckmann………………….Pastoral Intern Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Michelle Wood…………...………………..Secretary Trish Tangman………………..Care Team Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte………………………………Custodians Jamie Baker………………. Director of Technology

March 11, 2018 St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as “Borchers” since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 166 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to God’s call to mission.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is

offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. service on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.

Sunday School classes are held each Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.

HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have

head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS—There

are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

CALENDAR

Today:

Monday 12th Tuesday 13th Wednesday 14th Thursday 15th

Daylight Savings Time begins 8:00 am LBW Communion 9:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am First Communion Class 10:15 am LBW Communion 11:15 am Special Congregational Meeting 5:00 pm Kids Bells Team 2 (Jr. High & HS) 5:00 pm WINGS 5:30 pm Kids Bells Team 1 (Elem) 6:30 pm Youth Bible studies 7:30 pm Grand View University Choir Concert 9:00 am Preschool 8:00 pm Dartball Tournament 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl 9:00 am Preschool 7:00 pm Lenten service 7:45 pm Adult Bells 9:00 am Borchers Breakfast Club

Friday 16th

Daycamp Counselor resumes due 9:00 am Preschool 1:00 pm Blanket Making

Next week:

March 18-24

Sunday 18th

Monday 19th

Newsletter deadline Lutheran Mens Chorus sings 8:00 am LBW Communion 9:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am First Communion Class 10:15 am LBW Communion 6:00 pm Coffee & Coloring OFFICE CLOSED Carpet Cleaning NO PRESCHOOL 8:00 pm Dartball Tournament

Tuesday 20th

Carpet Cleaning 9:00 am Hannah Circle

Wednesday 21st

NO PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Lenten service 7:45 pm Adult Bells 7:45 pm Internship Committee

Thursday 22nd

9:00 am

Borchers Breakfast Club

Friday 23rd

NO PRESCHOOL 1:00 pm Blanket Making

BUSY BAGS for children to use during worship are available in the cry room. We also have children’s bulletins available on the table outside the sanctuary. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL—We are continuing with the book “What is the Bible?” by Rob Bell. Having the book is not required to attend. SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY at 11:15 a.m. There will be 3 items of business: (1) the church bus, (2) capital improvement expenditure, and (3) future staffing.

GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY CHOIR Concert TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. The concert is FREE, however we will be collecting a free-will donation which will go to the choir to help defray their traveling expenses.

If you signed up to bring items for sack lunches, please bring them this evening. WE WELCOME TO GOD’S FAMILY TODAY Conner Stanley Shaw, son of Amelia and Tyler Shaw. He was born on February 2, 2018. His sponsors are: Adam Newkirk and Adam Pyle. Also, Brylin Allen Tyler Bush, son of Michael Bush and Paige Koop. He was born on January 18, 2014. His sponsors are: Teresa Bush and Susan Waltz. FIRST COMMUNION STUDENTS please go to your regular classroom after Sunday School to pick up your Sunday School lesson for the day. COLLECTING BOOKS FOR READING CAMP—We will once again be collecting new and gently used books for Reading Camp. Books are needed for 1st-6th grade reading level. Please put them in the marked container in the narthex. DAYCAMP COUNSELOR RESUMES—We will be holding interviews for those interested in being a Daycamp Counselor. You need to provide a basic resume which includes job experience (especially with kids). No references are needed. Resumes are due to Carolyn by Friday, March 16.

BARN QUILT WORKSHOP will take place in Doug & Natalie Fish's shop from 6:30-? on Friday, March 23 and 9:00-? on Saturday March 24. Most barn quilts will be ready to take home on Sunday afternoon, March 25. Folks who indicated an interest by signing up recently in the narthex must call Natalie Fish at 812-528-0408 by this Thursday, March 15 with your preferred size(2'X2' ($35) or 4'X4' ($45)) AND paint colors you'll be using. Participants need to have their design chosen and drawn on graph paper before the workshop begins. Please bring a favorite paintbrush if you have one. All other supplies will be furnished. If you have questions or need help call Natalie or Trish at 812-371-1018. SEDER SUPPER SIGN-UP is located on the Welcome Center. Meal will be on Thursday, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. Please sign up if you plan on coming. 8:00 GREETERS NEEDED—We need greeters for the 8:00 service for March, April and May. Please let Michelle know if you can help. SPECIAL SERVICES WORSHIP HELPERS— Help is needed with the Wednesday night Lenten services. If you can help, please sign up at the Welcome Center. WINGS will meet TODAY at 5:00 p.m. in the high school room. Bonnie Lane is the hostess. We will discuss Chapter 2 of “Busyness”. MEALS WITH INTERN CHRISTIE—Opportunities are dwindling to host Intern Christie for a meal prior to one of her evening meetings or on a Sunday after 2nd service! If you'd still like to do that, please let Trish know so she can work you into the schedule before Intern Christie's internship ends. PRAYER SHAWL will meet on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the narthex. Everyone is welcome! Any questions, talk to Connie Knoke or Michelle Wood. COFFEE AND COLORING will be on Sunday, March 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Come join us! All materials are provided.

CARPET CLEANING—The carpets in the church will be cleaned on Monday, March 19 and Tuesday, March 20. The church office will be closed on Monday. We ask please to limit foot traffic during this time.

LAWN MOWING BIDS—Bid forms are available at the Welcome Center. Please return forms to either Chuck Newkirk or Brian Rorick before March 18. HANNAH CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. INTERNSHIP COMMITTEE will meet on Wednesday, March 21 after the Lenten Service. LUTHERAN HILLS CAMP—Brochures for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries are available on the Welcome Center.

BLANKET MAKING — Blankets for Lutheran World Relief will be made on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. We can always use more help! Any questions, talk to Wanda Engelau or Olga Otte. FOOD PANTRY—Our focus for the month of March is peanut butter and jelly. Please place your donations in the wooden box in the hallway near the kitchen, or in the basket near the main entry doors. Donations will be given to Anchor House, Provisions or Turning Point.

BOOK BUZZ has chosen books for several months: March: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate April: The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom May: Crossroads by Wm. Paul Young June: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green Our next time to meet is on Monday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. in the narthex. Everyone is welcome!! Any questions, talk to Trish Tangman or Michelle Wood. All are welcome!! PEOPLE NEEDED TO TIE BLANKETS— Lutheran World Relief blankets which are ready to be tied are located by the Mission Outreach closet. Any questions, talk to Wanda Engelau or Olga Otte. THANKS TO WINGS for a successful and yummy breakfast last week! $1305 was raised for the church bus fund! Thanks to all who contributed!!

Lenten Services Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. (no meal beforehand) Readers: Leon Seitz and Matt Tangman

OUR MISSION: Walking in Faith – Sowing Christ’s Love The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is derived from our core values - the essence of our purpose for existence and the criteria we should use to guide our congregational decisions and actions.

Our Core Values: 1. Spirituality – to worship and to grow and develop spiritually as Christians. 2. Outreach – To spread the message of God’s love and grace by word and by action. 3. Service to Others – To live Christ’s message to Love one another. You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, sharing the word, bringing a friend to church, taking part in Care Team initiatives, volunteering at church or in the community and loving one another. We invite you to join us in this journey.

Our Response to God’s Love We Worshipped: March 4 8:00 service— 141 10:15 service—104 Total Offerings for: March 4— $8,392.87 Spending Plan—$6,342.87 Other giving—$2,050.00

Church Bus Fund Mar. 4, 2018 giving: $1,730.00 (includes bus breakfast $1,305.00)

$5,000.00

(from youth groups)

Wednesday, February 28: $511.00 {The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2018 Spending Plan is $6,370.00}

Readings for March 18: Leviticus 25:8-28 Psalm 67 John 5:1-18

Those assisting with worship March 18: Greeters: Communion Asst.: Communion Prep: Acolytes:

Lectors: Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Terri DeVoe (10:15)

Total now: $58,306.00

Projectors: Flowers: Welcome Center:

need volunteer (8:00)

Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15) Mark Hoffmeier (8:00) Dan Davis (10:15) Tammi Reinbold (8:00) Gretchen Lawles (10:15) Oliver Lanam (8:00) John Harris, Jr. (10:15) Doris Rorick (8:00) Rachel Hildebrand (10:15)

Luci Angel Florence Otte (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15)

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Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!! Readings for the Day:

March 11, 2018

Going Deeper

The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!

NOTES:

Readings for the Day:

Matthew 12:1-8: The Pharisees questioned Jesus about the Sabbath when they saw Jesus and his disciples plucking grain to eat on the Sabbath—which violated established laws. Jesus proclaims that the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath and that he desires mercy and not sacrifice.

Matthew 12:1-8: The Pharisees questioned Jesus about the Sabbath when they saw Jesus and his disciples plucking grain to eat on the Sabbath—which violated established laws. Jesus proclaims that the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath and that he desires mercy and not sacrifice.

Luke 13:10-17: Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, offering her a new beginning for her life. When challenged by a narrow reading of the Sabbath command, Jesus respond by expanding ‘Sabbath work’ to include setting people free from bondage.

Luke 13:10-17: Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, offering her a new beginning for her life. When challenged by a narrow reading of the Sabbath command, Jesus respond by expanding ‘Sabbath work’ to include setting people free from bondage.

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress’

‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder: 1— How does Jesus treat the Sabbath? 2— What do you think about Jesus continually breaking established Sabbath laws? 3— How do these texts relate to our ‘Blue Laws’ in our society today? 4—How does Jesus’ dealings with Sabbath shape how you live out the idea of the Sabbath in your daily life? 5—How do these texts speak to you today?

Questions To Ponder: 1— How does Jesus treat the Sabbath? 2— What do you think about Jesus continually breaking established Sabbath laws? 3— How do these texts relate to our ‘Blue Laws’ in our society today? 4—How does Jesus’ dealings with Sabbath shape how you live out the idea of the Sabbath in your daily life? 5—How do these texts speak to you today?

Prayer: Creator God, you established the Sabbath as a gift for humanity. Help us to not turn your gift into a law and a task to complete. May this gift be refreshing and rejuvenating for us. Amen.

Prayer: Creator God, you established the Sabbath as a gift for humanity. Help us to not turn your gift into a law and a task to complete. May this gift be refreshing and rejuvenating for us. Amen.

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Memory Verse: Matthew 12:7-8 But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. 8For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.

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Memory Verse: Matthew 12:7-8 But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. 8For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.

Going Deeper in Prayer G

Sunday 3/11

Psalms 114:1-8 I Peter 1:1-25  Zoe Plummer  world peace

Monday 3/12 Psalms 115:1-18 I Peter 2:1-25  Kitturah Weddle  the youth ministry of the congregation

Thursday 3/15 Psalms 118:1-29 I Peter 5:1-14  Natalie Fish, Eamon Shaw  Lutheran Camps

Friday 3/16 Psalms 119:1-48 II Peter 1:1-21  favorable weather

Wednesday 3/14

Sunday 3/11 Psalms 114:1-8 I Peter 1:1-25  Zoe Plummer  world peace

Thursday 3/15 Psalms 118:1-29 I Peter 5:1-14  Natalie Fish, Eamon Shaw  Lutheran Camps

Monday 3/12 Psalms 115:1-18 I Peter 2:1-25  Kitturah Weddle  the youth ministry of the congregation

Friday 3/16 Psalms 119:1-48 II Peter 1:1-21  favorable weather

Tuesday 3/13

Tuesday 3/13 Psalms 116:1-19 I Peter 3:1-22  Troy Claycamp, Chuck Newkirk, Dakota Anderson  safety during Spring Break

Going Deeper in Prayer

Saturday 3/17 Psalms 119:49-80 II Peter 2:1-22  Bill Bryden, Aden Kruse, Addilynn Claycamp  Christians in Laos

Psalms 116:1-19 I Peter 3:1-22  Troy Claycamp, Chuck Newkirk, Dakota Anderson  safety during Spring Break

Saturday 3/17 Psalms 119:49-80 II Peter 2:1-22  Bill Bryden, Aden Kruse, Addilynn Claycamp  Christians in Laos

Wednesday 3/14 Psalms 117:1-2 I Peter 4:1-19  the Community Diner

Psalms 117:1-2 I Peter 4:1-19  the Community Diner Prayer List

Prayer List

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust), Betty Melloncamp (Sarah Rotert’s sister); Patty Herkamp;

Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust), Betty Melloncamp (Sarah Rotert’s sister); Patty Herkamp;

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey); Rick Shoemaker (brother-in-law of Howard Wente)

Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey); Rick Shoemaker (brother-in-law of Howard Wente)

Recent Hospitalizations: Carolyn Ross (Beth Claycamp’s mother); Ruth Pottschmidt (Grandmother of Carolyn Jones)

Recent Hospitalizations: Carolyn Ross (Beth Claycamp’s mother); Ruth Pottschmidt (Grandmother of Carolyn Jones)

Other Prayer Requests: Steven Felmy (cancer—friend of Ed & Terri DeVoe); Joe Tormoehlen (back); Joe Ross (Parkinson’s-father of Beth Claycamp); Kermit Schnitker (cancer—cousin of Donald Schnitker); Bryce Tormoehlen (leukemia—friend of Carolyn Jones); Selma Mellenbruch (complications from fall); Linda Newkirk (outpatient surgery), Wayne Rust (prostate cancer), Shonna Wikel (wrist surgery—Carmen Herkamp’s daughter); Gene Templar (rehabilitation issues-father of Amy Underwood); Barbara Davis (cancer—mother of Susie Alstatt); Tater Weidner (cancer—cousin of Ed DeVoe); Jim Eglen; Marlis Kidd (neck); Tom Wikel Jr. (cancer—Carmen Herkamp’s son-inlaw); Mandy Helt (upcoming surgery-friend of Bill Kidd); Justin Brewer (cancer-friend of Carolyn Jones); Marcia Monroe Rust (cancer); Nita Shelton (mother of Max Shelton); Christie Blair (cancer—cousin of Brent Jones); Larry Lewis (multiple myeloma); Kenny Ryan (kidney issues-uncle of Jenny Engelau); Shirley Anderson (daughter of Carmen Herkamp); Debbie Burgess Grant (cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); George Burge (prostate cancer-friend of Kendra Harris); Kinley Tormoehlen (cancer—friend of Carolyn Jones); Cheryle Underwood (cancer-mother of Scoey Underwood); Roy Caskey (cancer—Allen Morrison’s grandfather); Paul Johnson (cancer—Leslie Wente’s fiancé); Ted Hooker (cancer—step-brother of Carmen Herkamp); Cathy Goble (kidney surgery-step-sister of Karen Hoene); Floyd Browning (back); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); David Templar (cancerbrother of Amy Underwood); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);

Other Prayer Requests: Steven Felmy (cancer—friend of Ed & Terri DeVoe); Joe Tormoehlen (back); Joe Ross (Parkinson’s-father of Beth Claycamp); Kermit Schnitker (cancer—cousin of Donald Schnitker); Bryce Tormoehlen (leukemia—friend of Carolyn Jones); Selma Mellenbruch (complications from fall); Linda Newkirk (outpatient surgery), Wayne Rust (prostate cancer), Shonna Wikel (wrist surgery—Carmen Herkamp’s daughter); Gene Templar (rehabilitation issues-father of Amy Underwood); Barbara Davis (cancer—mother of Susie Alstatt); Tater Weidner (cancer—cousin of Ed DeVoe); Jim Eglen; Marlis Kidd (neck); Tom Wikel Jr. (cancer—Carmen Herkamp’s son-inlaw); Mandy Helt (upcoming surgery-friend of Bill Kidd); Justin Brewer (cancer-friend of Carolyn Jones); Marcia Monroe Rust (cancer); Nita Shelton (mother of Max Shelton); Christie Blair (cancer—cousin of Brent Jones); Larry Lewis (multiple myeloma); Kenny Ryan (kidney issues-uncle of Jenny Engelau); Shirley Anderson (daughter of Carmen Herkamp); Debbie Burgess Grant (cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); George Burge (prostate cancer-friend of Kendra Harris); Kinley Tormoehlen (cancer—friend of Carolyn Jones); Cheryle Underwood (cancer-mother of Scoey Underwood); Roy Caskey (cancer—Allen Morrison’s grandfather); Paul Johnson (cancer—Leslie Wente’s fiancé); Ted Hooker (cancer—step-brother of Carmen Herkamp); Cathy Goble (kidney surgery-step-sister of Karen Hoene); Floyd Browning (back); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); David Templar (cancerbrother of Amy Underwood); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);

Prayers for those in Military Service: Cam Mansfield (son of George & Tiffiny Mansfield); Erik Hoene (grandson of Paul Hoene); Kyle Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Zachary Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Andrew Yerrell (Roger Douglass’ grandson)

Prayers for those in Military Service: Cam Mansfield (son of George & Tiffiny Mansfield); Erik Hoene (grandson of Paul Hoene); Kyle Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Zachary Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Andrew Yerrell (Roger Douglass’ grandson)

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)

(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)

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READ IT

This week’s Bible story is

The Light Lent 4 of the World

from John 3:14-21.

Jesus is the light of the whole world—that means everyone!

Ask each other what you remember about: • Nicodemus • Questions • Light • Everyone In Jesus’s time, people anointed bodies with oils and herbs before they buried them. When Jesus was buried, Nicodemus used lots of oils and spices—over 75 pounds!

Read the whole story together in the Bible! Spark Story Bible pages 416-419 Spark Bible page 1174

Family Prayer Dear God, as children of your light, you show us the way when we get lost. Help us be a light to other people: our family, our friends, our neighbors, and the whole world. Amen.

Family Conversations 1 How do you think Nicodemus felt when he talked to Jesus?

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What’s the hardest question someone has ever asked you? What’s the hardest question you’ve ever wanted to ask?

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If you could meet Jesus, what would you ask him? Write your question on a sticky note. Ask others in your family to write their questions on sticky notes. Make a question mark out of all the notes.

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Are you good at asking questions? Did you know there are different kinds of questions to ask? For example, there are true/ false questions, yes/no questions, multiple choice questions, and open-ended questions. What type of questions do you like to ask? What type of questions do you think Jesus liked to answer?

Eye Spark Whenever you turn on a light switch, remember that Jesus is the light of the world!

Ear Spark When you hear someone ask a hard question, think about how Jesus would answer. Lectionary, The Light of the World Family Page. SparkTM Sunday School © 2011 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. May be reproduced for local use provided every copy carries this notice.

live IT For families to do together Make a list of all the people that you ask questions of. Then make a list of all the people who ask you questions. Talk about how asking questions is a great way to show you are curious and care about someone.

For younger kids Walk around your home or church and point out all the things that give off light. What’s the brightest thing in your home or church? Which would you take with you if you were going camping? Driving a car at night?

For older kids Word about Jesus spread fast when he was alive. Nicodemus wasn’t the only one who asked Jesus questions. Use an online Bible tool to look up Matthew 9:11, Matthew 19:3, Mark 2:24, and Mark 12:14.