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Ecumenical Prayer Calendar

Things to keep in mind this weekhellip

Planning aheadhellip

Lection Connection links current events with this weekrsquos scriptures Go to wwwseasonsonlineca and click on the link

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Revised Common Lectionary (Year A)

8787Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2019 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2020

Seasons of the Spirittrade is based

on the semi-continuous readings of the Revised Common Lectionary

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Sunday October 11 ndash Saturday October 17 bull 2020

Based on In Godrsquos Hands Common Prayer for the World ed By Hugh McCul-lum and Terry MacArthur (Geneva World Council of Churches 2006)

September 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30

November 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30

October 2020S M T W T F S

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31

19th Sunday after PentecostProper 23 (28)28th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSimchat Torah (Judaism)

Thanksgiving (Canada)Materials for Thanksgiving can be found on p 17

World Food Day

Exodus 321ndash14the focus for age-level materials Psalm 1061ndash6 19ndash23Philippians 41ndash9Matthew 221ndash14

Bangladesh Bhutan Nepal

88 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2020 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2019

Biblical Background bull October 11 2020

Seasons of the Spirittrade is based on the semi-continuous readings of the Revised Common Lectionary

Season of Creation Pentecost 2 2020Exodus 321ndash14the focus in age-level materialsPsalm 1061ndash6 19ndash23Philippians 41ndash9Matthew 221ndash14

Living as a Liberation Community

God of freedom your invitation to a life of liberation never ceases You call us to give faithful witness to your love justice and freedom May we be steadfast in faith and our lives and community marked by our thanksgiving and joy Amen

This weekrsquos readings centre around the conflict be-tween fear and bold faith to walk with God despite the obstacles the world throws at us Using the story of

a golden calf as a mirror for the times we fall short of Godrsquos vision let us put on the robe of faith and justice

Exodus 32 contains what is likely one of the most confusing and dramatic stories in the Hebrew Scriptures It has been interpreted in myriad ways but mostly as a cautionary tale of turning toward other gods However a reader with strong interfaith allegiances can glean different ndash perhaps deeper meanings from the story Meanings that centre on liberation fear and the challenge of working toward the social justice and liberation that is Godrsquos vision The people afraid that Moses will not return to them turn to Aaronrsquos leadership They turn in all of their gold to create a golden calf to wor-ship Moses returns to deliver a message of Godrsquos simul-taneous anger and forgiveness We might call the people impatient unfaithful jealous fearful ndash but we might also call them tirelessly determined even though misguided in their quest to find their freedom in the Promised Land In a way they are like all of us doing the best we can with the information and ideas that we have The people are fearful and one could argue that they turn their backs on God but do they They might lose some faith in God but in turning in their gold they continue to participate in the quest that is most precious to God their freedom

In the story of the golden calf Moses stands according to Psalm 1061ndash6 19ndash23 ldquoin the breachrdquo that has developed between God and the rest of the community Moses repairs the broken trust on both sides calling God and the people

back into covenant Who stands in the breach today How can we be people who repair broken trust between different entities What kind of faith leadership and patience would that entail

Having a sense of centredness helps Paul calls for such a state of being in Philippians 41ndash9 writing the iconic phrase ldquothe peace of God which surpasses all understandingrdquo His is a plea like Mosesrsquo plea to not be afraid even when the world seems to let go of the possibility of liberation physical or social or spiritual But how does one not fear Paul seems to suggest that the lack of fear comes from a grounding in the promise of a higher more loving order

Amid these calls for peace and freedom from fear Matthew 221ndash14 seems jarring At a surface level it appears that the people who do not dress right are the ones whom God punishes Why would God do this forgetting a preferential option for the poor and oppressed God is the one who teaches that fineries matter less than spirit

This is a parable and parables speak in symbol and irony Read on a deeper level the clothing signifies our spiritual preparedness for what God provides Perhaps the robe is a robe of justice or equality or community When are we so busy or fearful or distracted and forget to clothe ourselves in these values

bull bull bull bull bullTogether this weekrsquos texts ask us to slow down and recali-brate When we pray do we search for security or justice Comfort for some or comfort for all When in the search for freedom for ourselves and all people do we also miss the mark Perhaps we can aspire to do the best we can to love God and to fight for freedom and equality for all


Reflection and Focus bull October 11 2020

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

Reflecting on the WordSeason of Creation Pentecost 2 2020

Connecting with life How do you combat fear and doubt How does

uncertainty feed your faith When have you done your best only to realize that

society or the world needed something other than what you were giving

ScriptureExodus 321ndash14 might have us wonder about what it means to lose our way even when we are trying our best

What is the anxiety and fear for the people of Israel as they wonder about Moses returning or not

How as people committed to community and justice and creating the realm of God on Earth do we sometimes miss the mark

Who like Moses alerts us today when we miss the mark on the vision of a just world

If a ldquogolden calfrdquo leads to missing the mark what ldquogolden calvesrdquo do we build personally and as a community state and nation

What should we make of such an angry God What purpose does it have in the story Does God seem wrong

Can you think of a golden calf moment ndash a moment in which people thought they did the right thing but did not ndash in todayrsquos world

What type of leadership is needed for a community to remain faithful to the God of liberation

Psalm 1061ndash6 19ndash23 lifts Moses as a leader with moral clarity who can remember Godrsquos goodness and vision for humanity

What does it mean that Moses stands in the breach What might ldquorighteousness at all timesrdquo look like

What does the wrath of God mean in this context What would it mean for us today

How does the psalm shift if we hear ldquoIrdquo in the context of community

Philippians 41ndash9 Paul is especially concerned about the shaping of community

What norms are named by Paul that might be essential for a community of liberation

What norms might undermine the life of a community Why might the peace of God surpass all understanding

What do you imagine it to be How do we discern whatever is true just

honourablehellip How might Paul have defined it What does lived faith look like How do you search for Godrsquos peace

Matthew 221ndash14 Jesusrsquo parable here is jarring but it is also a meditation on how we prepare for God and live intention-ally in our spiritual lives The biblical background suggests that the robe might stand for the work of justice What else might the robe symbolize

What spiritual garb do you want to don lately (Faith justice compassionhellip)

ldquoMany are called but few are chosenrdquo What reaction do you have to this phrase How might it be reinterpreted

What might be the dress code of righteousness

Connecting scripture and lifeAnxiety fear and a desire for quick solutions are an under-standable and common response to uncertain times

What are sources of anxiety and fear for your community

What are the sources of uncertainty in the world that evoke anxiety fear and a desire for simple answers

Where do you see leadership reinforcing those fears and where do you see leadership challenging those fears

What might you as a community of faith do to address your fears

This weekrsquos texts invite reflection on moments that make us falter in our faith the moments when our fear however small prevails over our instinct to do good

A crisis of memory is at work in the story from Exodus It raises the call to remember what it means to be Godrsquos people Faithful remembrance does not simply mean a recalling to mind It leads to action ndash action that results among other things in putting that which is broken back together re-membering Say

Focus for Worship Learning and Servingthat word aloud with the emphasis on the first syllable For this action of putting and keeping the pieces the relationships together is what it means to keep covenant with God with one another

What ldquore-membersrdquo you from individual believers into the one Body of Christ How might the Body of Christ then move into the community and demonstrate love that advocates on behalf of God


Music Suggestions

A chart that shows the licence holder(s) for each song in each of the 9 Seasons of the Spirit Music Volumes can be found at wwwseasonsonlineca Click on Library Seasons Music Information Please contact a licence holder for permission to duplicate

Worship Outline bull October 11 2020

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

Prepare

Gather


Recruit volunteers needed for worship five for the call to worship two for bless

Choose an option for hearing Exodus 321ndash14 For the Bible story arrange for a storyteller to present ldquoThe People Are Impatientrdquo on p 94 For the Dramatic retell-ing arrange for someone to present the paraphrased version ldquogods instead of Godrdquo (p 93)

Bring items for setting the worship space Bring a clock analogue or digital clockwork or battery You might choose to print Truth Teller on or in your

bulletin (in the Images to Project and Print folder) For background to the art and artist see ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on p 10

Bring song such as ldquoAs Long As We FollowNa Nzela Na Lolardquo (Seasons Songbook vol 9 17 on Seasons Music CD vol 9 Printed music and recording are also avail-able at Seasons MP3 Downloads wwwseasonsonlineca)

Set stations as described on pp 95ndash96

As Long As We FollowNa Nzela Na LolaJoseph Kabemba Seasons Songbook vol 9

Fill Us God Gerry Holmes Seasons Songbook vol 9

In God We Live and MoveBruce Harding Seasons Songbook vol 9

The AnointingJames Maher Seasons Songbook vol 9

All We Long ForTrisha Watts Seasons Songbook vol 6

Be Still and Know John L Bell and Graham Maule Seasons Songbook vol 6

I Want Jesus to Go with MeAfrican American Spiritual Seasons Songbook vol 6

If You Will Only Let God Guide YouGeorg Neumark Seasons Songbook vol 4

Call to worshipOne Do you remember who first invited you to worshipAll We come in praise for those who brought us hereOne Do you remember the first community of faithful ones you joinedTwO A nursery class who welcomed you with care and open armsThree A youth group who accompanied you with energy and open mindsFOur A small group meeting in someonersquos homeFive A congregation large or small rural or urban quiet folk or rowdy onesAll We come in praise for those who meet and receive us hereOne Do you remember the God you have come to worshipTwO The One who delivered Israel from Egypt

Three the Maker of Earth and SkyFOur the Ground of all BeingFive the God of Jesus born of MaryAll we come to worship God in remembrance that leads to hope

Opening prayerGreat Godthe beauty of creation reminds us of the beauty of your wayYour teachings bind us together as pilgrims on a common path towards abundant life for allYour laws are sweeter than honey in a honeycombGuide us towards your path Godand lead us away from dangerous roadsso our words and the meditations of our heartsmay always be acceptable to youour rock and our redeemer Amen



Engage

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

Prayer of confessionForgive us God when we forget you speaking and acting and organizing as though you are not here

For still we fashion our own deities to lead us on our waypolitical ideologies that claim unquestioned allegiancematerial pursuits that calcify our devotion in commoditiesreligious self-righteousness of the right or left that baptize our prejudices

Forgive us O God when we forget youfailing to see you in neighbourfailing to care for you in creation

failing to recognize your Spirit in our own beingForgive us O GodAmen

Words of affirmation God does not forget God remembers ndash and in doing so re-members usRe-members us with love that puts us back together ndash within and with othersRe-members us with grace that closes the door on fear and opens our lives to welcome ndashand welcomed renewalGod re-members us back to life

Opening the wordMoving into Exodus 321ndash14 the focus scripture for age-level materials in ENCOREShow clock (digital analogue clockwork or battery) and lis-ten to it ticking or watch the second hand moving or wait for the next minute to turn over on a digital clock Hide the clock face Explain to those gathered that on your word ldquoGordquo they are to put up their hands up when they think 15 seconds have passed Discourage counting Try again with 30 seconds

Invite them to tell what it was like waiting for time to pass (either in the full community or in pairs or threes)

Choose from the following

Bible story Have a storyteller present the story ldquoThe People Are Impatientrdquo (p 94)Dramatic retelling Arrange for someone to present a dra-matic reading of the paraphrased version of the story ldquogods Instead of Godrdquo (p 93)

RespondAfter proclaiming the word you might invite those who have not already done so to move to and around the stations taking ten minutes or so with a chosen practice

Sing or listen to a song such as ldquoAs Long As We FollowNa Nzela Na Lolardquo as people gather together again (Seasons Song-book vol 9 17 on Seasons Music CD vol 9 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Downloads wwwseasonsonlineca)

Prayers of the peopleLet us remember in prayer those who suffer the brokenness of grief of friends and loved ones who have died in this week or in times more distant yet still fresh with pain and longing (silent prayer)

Let us remember in prayer those broken in body or mind or spirit those who are ill and hospitalized those treated for cancer or other diseases those who are depressed (silent prayer)

Let us remember in prayer those whose brokenness is in relationship with partner or child or parent in vocation or friendship estranged from hope or from God (silent prayer)

Let us remember in prayer the brokenness in creation riv-ers polluted and hillsides denuded overabundance hoarded and need ignored for denial of natural crises (silent prayer)

Let us remember in prayer the brokenness among nations and peoples for growing accustomed to war for achieving ends with violence for demonizing those who differ from us (silent prayer)


Bless

Worship Outline bull October 11 2020And let us remember in prayer the one to whom we pray whose way is love whose wisdom is justicewhose heart is compassion whose promise and call is peace Remember us O God and make us whole

Prayer of dedication or offering prayerThank you God for these gifts gifts that we now return to you May they be faithfully used for the building of your kin-dom here on Earth Amen

A litany of blessing based on Philippians 41ndash9One Whatever is true whatever is honourable whatever is justTwO remember these thingsAll Do these things

One Whatever is pure whatever is pleasing

whatever is commendableTwO Remember these thingsAll Do these things

One Rejoice in GodTwO Help one anotherAll Trust that the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus

Special Days Commentary

October 11 ndash Simchat Torah (Judaism)Simchat Torah is one of those times during the Jewish year that Jews are expected to P-A-R-T-Y Simcha means ldquojoyrdquo or ldquocelebrationrdquo and the Torah is the embodiment of Jew-ish learning and teaching During the year the Pentateuch (Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers and Deuteronomy) is split up into 39 separate portions One portion is read each week beginning in Genesis sometime in September or October and ending about a year later The point between the beginning and ending point is the Celebration of Torah or Simchat Torah It falls on the eighth day after the seven days of Sukkot (see Leviticus 2336) The culmination of the intense High Holyday season this day celebrates Torah as the dynamic tool of survival of the Jewish people Simchat Torah celebrations include dan-cing with the scrolls of the Torah around the synagogue

music sometimes even a little schnapps and most import-antly reading of the last portion of Deuteronomy and the first part of Genesis ndash keeping the circle complete We finish and then begin each year again because we believe that we must continue to turn to the Torah over and over again for everything is contained in it

Rabbi Adam Morris lives in Denver Colorado and serves as a consultantto the Seasons of the Spirit editorial team He also answers questions

posed to ldquoAsk the Rabbirdquo at wwwseasonsonlineca

October 16 ndash World Food DayWorld Food Day marks the founding of the United Nationsrsquo Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in 1945 Many churches and communities use this day (or the Sunday prior) as an opportunity to highlight issues of hunger agriculture and land use and development


Poetry and Prose bull October 11 2020

gods Instead of GodExodus 321ndash14 paraphrased

Sandy Dodson

Moses had climbed up a mountain to talk with God He was taking longer than seemed reasonable The people of Israel became impatient irritated edgy so they sought out Aaron Mosesrsquo associate

ldquoHey we think Moses the leader who brought us out of Egypt isnrsquot coming back You need to do something Make gods for us so they can lead usrdquo ldquoOkayrdquo said Aaron ldquoTake off all the gold rings that adorn the ears of your wives sons and daughters Bring them to merdquo This they did and Aaron formed the jewellery into a golden calf a young bull The people were ecstatic They needed the assurance of something they could see

ldquoThese are your gods O Israel who brought you up from Egyptrdquo

When Aaron heard this he set to building an altar in front of the calf because there would be a worship service to honour Yahweh first thing the next day And so it happened Early in the morning the people brought offerings to the altar They sat down to eat and drink and proceeded to party

God saw what is going on (The very thing the people of Israel had been warned not to do ndash to have no carved gods of any size or shape and not bow down to them nor serve them ndash was happening [Exodus 201ndash6]) God was angry ldquoGo down at once Your people whom you brought up from the land of Egypt have made a mess of thingsrdquo

Yahweh wanted to do away with them and give Moses another people to lead (Moses could have had a dictatorrsquos dream ndash a nation for himself But that was not Mosesrsquo way)

Moses met Godrsquos wrath with calming wordsldquoWhy God would you lose your temper with your people You have done so much for them You have shown your power and strength to those ruling in Egypt Why let the Egyptians say lsquoTheir God had it in for them ndash brought them out so they could be killed in the mountainsrsquo Turn away from your anger Godrdquo

And God was sorry Godrsquos mind was changed

Spoiler alert In the verses to follow Moses descends from the mountain and becomes furious with Aaron and the Is-raelites gods instead of God are not okay It gets ugly


Bible Story bull October 11 2020

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

The People Are Impatient Based on Exodus 321ndash14

Moses had gone up the mountain to talk with God Leading the people of Israel to a new land and a new life was not easy The people often grumbled

and complained and wondered if Moses knew what he was doing Moses would listen to God to find out where to go and what to do next Moses was away for a long time and the people were becoming impatient What would they do if Moses didnrsquot come back They werenrsquot going to wait any longer They talked to one another and decided to go and speak to Aaron They asked Aaron to make a god who would lead them to their destination They didnrsquot know how Aaron would do it but Moses had made Aaron leader for the time Moses was away so they were confident that he would think of something

Aaron sent them away and said that he would call them back in a short time Aaron thought for a while and then had an idea He asked the people to collect gold jewellery from their family members ndash rings necklaces earrings and bracelets The people were excited At last someone was going to help them so that they could move on They rushed around collected the jewellery and took the items back to Aaron Aaron had some special tools with him (Remember they were on a long journey so people had taken tools

that might have been useful) Aaron worked hard and the people watched eagerly to see what he would do

At last he was finished He had made a golden calf The people crowded around to look at it They thought that it was beautiful and they began to pray to the calf and bring presents to it They were worshipping the calf ldquoThis is the God who brought us out of Egyptrdquo they said Aaron made a stone platform put the calf on it and announced a festival the next day to praise God The people had a party They ate and drank and had a happy time

God was angry God had sent a message with Moses just a little while ago that the people should be worshipping the one true God Moses wanted to protect the people and asked God to stop being so angry and remember that these are the people God had brought out of slavery in Egypt Moses also reminded God of the promises God had made to Abraham God had promised Abraham that they would have many descendants as many as stars in the sky and that they would have land ndash a place to call home Moses asked God to calm down and forgive the people

This was a hard time for Moses What would happenFortunately Godrsquos mind was changed Moses was

very pleased and went back to the people and reminded them again that they must follow God

Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story

ldquoThe People Are Impatientrdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pen-cils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story

Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoThe People Are Impatientrdquo 2 Use the art supplies to write or draw your response to the story


Stations bull October 11 2020

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 are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder

The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 10 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to

add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas

Spirit of freedom your invitation to a life of liberation never ceases

Affirming church leaders The practice of caring for othersMaterials blank notecards or con-

struction paper in many colours scis-sors glue coloured pencils and mark-ers envelopes stickers for decorating cardsenvelopes a copy of the direc-tions displayed where all can see

Directions 1 Make a quick list of the pastorsministers in your congregation ndash you should also

include laypeople with leading roles such as the church secretary sextonproperty officer and the leaders of church councils and committees

2 Create cards and write notes of affirmation for these church leaders Affirm their gifts and include personal notes about the difference theyrsquove made in your spiritual life and to the church community more broadly Use your creativity and add a few visual elements (drawings or simple images like hearts or crosses) to your cards Decorate the envelopes too Make sure everyone on your list will receive at least one note from the people at this station


Working with clay The practice of valuing youMaterials self-hardening moulding

clay copy of the directions displayed where all can see

To make self-hardening clay mix 1 L4 cups of flour 5 ml1 tsp of alum 375 ml1frac12 cups salt together in a bowl Gradually add 375 ml1frac12 cups of water until the mixture is smooth and no longer falls apart Store in the refriger-ator in sealed plastic Bring clay to room temp for easy use Leave fin-ished article to dry for two days

Directions1 The story of the golden calf reveals that who we are and what we do matters to

God and to ourselves 2 Ponder how you use your talents and abilities to show Godrsquos love harmony friend-

ship in the world3 Give thanks for the person you are4 Shape the moulding clay into an example of your loving actions5 Create a display for the whole congregations to see



Suitable for ages 6ndashadult



Golden idols The practice of confessionMaterials Bibles copies of ldquogods in-

stead of Godrdquo (p 93) and ldquoThe People Are Impatientrdquo (p 94) sheer type gold fabric (approximately 50 cm20 in square) box containing a cell phone tablet pretend paper and coin money an article of status clothing fake dia-mond ring a pretend diploma from a prestigious university construction paper scissors penspencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see

DirectionsDefinition of idol Any object of ardent or excessive devotion or admiration1 Read Exodus 321ndash14 story or the paraphrased story ldquogods instead of Godrdquo or the

Bible story ldquoThe People Are Impatientrdquo Choose according to the vocabulary and writing style that best suits you

2 Reflect quietly or talk with anotherothers at this station on these questions In this story what are the examples of what people admired or trusted most What are idols people may have today What is it about these things that make them appealing

3 Look into the box On pieces of construction paper write the names of things that you identified as todayrsquos idols that are not in the box Scatter the slips of paper and ldquoidolsrdquo from the box on a table

4 Begin to build a sculpture of idols Once everyone has had a chance to contribute cover the sculpture with a gold translucent fabric

5 Pray Holy One we get distracted and our focus shifts from you to material things and wants We are sorry for these times and attitudes Forgive us Help us stay focused on your loving power that cannot be broken stolen or replaced Amen

6 Re-locate the sculpture into the sanctuary space as a conversation starter

Songfest

Stepping into the breach

The practice of singing our faithMaterials Bibles or copies of Philip-pians 41ndash9 Songs and Prayers from Taizeacute (GIA Publications Inc Chicago IL 199) assorted hymnals familiar to group music accompanist to play or lead singing (option)

Directions1 In Philippians 41ndash9 this weekrsquos reading from the letters Paul addresses the entire

community with reminders of what is possible and expected through Godrsquos love Verses 4ndash9 are filled with sentiments found in songs

2 Slowly skim the verses for words and phrases that call to mind a certain song or hymn For example ldquoRejoice in the Lord always again I say Rejoicerdquo is a popular song There are several songs from the Taizeacute Community that embody the senti-ments of Philippians 44ndash9

3 This is an opportunity to learn new music and revisit familiar meditative prayersOption You might have a community sing-along receiving suggestions from the

group Or introduce newfound songshymns into worship over the coming weeks

The practice of social actionMaterials Bibles or copies of Exodus 321ndash14 and Psalm 1061ndash6 19ndash23 a roll of brown craft paper fixed to the wall (alternatively lay it out on the floor or table) markers copies of re-cent newspapers news magazines or a tablet with access to the Internet for searching through the news a copy of the directions displayed where all can seeDraw a brick wall on the craft paper

Directions 1 Read Exodus 321ndash14 and Psalm 1061ndash6 19ndash23 Pay close attention to verse 232 Spend a few moments thinking about this weekrsquos news or looking through the

news items displayed What breaches or breaks do you see happening in your local community or

around the world Where are the areas of tension Who is being marginalized or forgotten Who is standing on each side of the breach

3 Reflect on how you might step into one of these breaches to protect or defend marginalized people What action can you take to fill the breach

4 On the brick wall that is drawn on the craft paper write one action you can take this week to symbolize stepping into the breach like Moses in todayrsquos readings from Exodus and the book of Psalms

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or

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to co

me

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ed to

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Biblical Background bull October 11 2020

Seasons of the Spirittrade is based on the semi-continuous readings of the Revised Common Lectionary

Season of Creation Pentecost 2 2020Exodus 321ndash14the focus in age-level materialsPsalm 1061ndash6 19ndash23Philippians 41ndash9Matthew 221ndash14


God of freedom your invitation to a life of liberation never ceases You call us to give faithful witness to your love justice and freedom May we be steadfast in faith and our lives and community marked by our thanksgiving and joy Amen

This weekrsquos readings centre around the conflict be-tween fear and bold faith to walk with God despite the obstacles the world throws at us Using the story of

a golden calf as a mirror for the times we fall short of Godrsquos vision let us put on the robe of faith and justice

Exodus 32 contains what is likely one of the most confusing and dramatic stories in the Hebrew Scriptures It has been interpreted in myriad ways but mostly as a cautionary tale of turning toward other gods However a reader with strong interfaith allegiances can glean different ndash perhaps deeper meanings from the story Meanings that centre on liberation fear and the challenge of working toward the social justice and liberation that is Godrsquos vision The people afraid that Moses will not return to them turn to Aaronrsquos leadership They turn in all of their gold to create a golden calf to wor-ship Moses returns to deliver a message of Godrsquos simul-taneous anger and forgiveness We might call the people impatient unfaithful jealous fearful ndash but we might also call them tirelessly determined even though misguided in their quest to find their freedom in the Promised Land In a way they are like all of us doing the best we can with the information and ideas that we have The people are fearful and one could argue that they turn their backs on God but do they They might lose some faith in God but in turning in their gold they continue to participate in the quest that is most precious to God their freedom

In the story of the golden calf Moses stands according to Psalm 1061ndash6 19ndash23 ldquoin the breachrdquo that has developed between God and the rest of the community Moses repairs the broken trust on both sides calling God and the people

back into covenant Who stands in the breach today How can we be people who repair broken trust between different entities What kind of faith leadership and patience would that entail

Having a sense of centredness helps Paul calls for such a state of being in Philippians 41ndash9 writing the iconic phrase ldquothe peace of God which surpasses all understandingrdquo His is a plea like Mosesrsquo plea to not be afraid even when the world seems to let go of the possibility of liberation physical or social or spiritual But how does one not fear Paul seems to suggest that the lack of fear comes from a grounding in the promise of a higher more loving order

Amid these calls for peace and freedom from fear Matthew 221ndash14 seems jarring At a surface level it appears that the people who do not dress right are the ones whom God punishes Why would God do this forgetting a preferential option for the poor and oppressed God is the one who teaches that fineries matter less than spirit

This is a parable and parables speak in symbol and irony Read on a deeper level the clothing signifies our spiritual preparedness for what God provides Perhaps the robe is a robe of justice or equality or community When are we so busy or fearful or distracted and forget to clothe ourselves in these values

bull bull bull bull bullTogether this weekrsquos texts ask us to slow down and recali-brate When we pray do we search for security or justice Comfort for some or comfort for all When in the search for freedom for ourselves and all people do we also miss the mark Perhaps we can aspire to do the best we can to love God and to fight for freedom and equality for all







































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es c

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ethi

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me

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lk w

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aliz

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Lea

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Oct

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Oct

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den C

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b to

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peop

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ted

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oses

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mou

n-ta

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rayi

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od h

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ethi

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ked

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long

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n T

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ry s

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re-

fully

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at h

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dnrsquot

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oses

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ache

d th

e bot

tom

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he m

ount

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ld h

ear

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soun

ds o

f mus

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es c

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ethi

ng

glitt

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the

sun

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was

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e of

gol

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oses

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hat t

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as w

orri

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ldquoWha

t are

you

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es a

sked

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e pe

ople

ldquoWe

wer

e w

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aiti

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or

you

to co

me

back

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need

ed to

talk

w

ith G

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Lea

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202

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ivity

Lea

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Oct

ober

11

202

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me

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ve

Child

ren

s Act

ivity

Lea

flet bull

Oct

ober

11

202

0





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Oct

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den C

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hat t

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me

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t God

rsquos lo

ve

Child

ren

s Act

ivity

Lea

flet bull

Oct

ober

11

202

0





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