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Gods Work. Our Hands.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Bits and Pieces: In other words things to remember ;)
Compassion.. Commitment.. Community.. In Christ!
Compassion.. Commitment.. Community.. In Christ!

March 2026 St. John Lutheran Church PO Box432 104 Central Avenue North Mapleton, MN 56065
Phone: 507-524-3615 * Email: stjohnslutheran.mapletonmn@gmail.com *
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*Please have all items in the office for the March newsletter by March 19. PLEASE and Thank you!
Please join us in walking the Lenten Journey through our faith and with our church community.
Join us in continuing to walk the Lenten Journey March 4,11,18.25
With serves at 6:60 and Lenten suppers starting at 5:3pm

WE HOLD IN PRAYER: Ashlyn Bennett, Ron Swift, Larry Albrecht, Marvel Peterson, Kirsten Becker, Darlene Miller, Deb Herber and Lisa Manthei
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: David Treanor, Audrey Annis, Earlynn Simonson and Cheryl Bergemann
PRAYERS:
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Liturgist
Church Council
March
TBD

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Define truth.
Can we handle raw truth? Explain your answer.
An addict invests time and energy convincing others (and sometimes self) that there is no problem. All is well, but not really. When it comes to sin, we are all addicts. We cannot control ourselves acting like selfish two-year olds more times than we like to admit. We are concerned about our own interests rather than others, especially those in need.
But hear these words as well, “If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 NRSV) There is more to the story than our sinfulness.
It is Jesus Christ who forgives us our sin.
faith practice in daily life
Hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s Supper
This passage both convicts us of our sin and frees us from the power of guilt. We are reminded of the gift of forgiveness. No matter how many times we might hear this word of God, it has the potential of healing our wounds and soothing our soul—again and again.
We receive the body and blood of Christ both with the humility of those who are guilty and with the joy of receiving God’s grace. Thank God that God’s light keeps shining.
Without forgiveness, where would we be?
How does forgiveness feel like cleansing to you?
How does this passage speak to you in your daily life?
Prayer
Light of the universe, keep on shining even on those places of our lives we would rather hide. God of Light, keep on shining. Amen
last word
One day this week,
find time to pray in a spot which is dark.
Find time to pray in a spot which is full of light.

Daily Fath Practices

1 John 1:1-2:2
Focus: Not Deceiving Ourselves
word of life:
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8 (NRSV)
Read 1 John 1:1-2:2
Today’s passage is from the First Letter of John, but this short book of the Bible does not clearly indicate which John wrote it. Traditionally, it has been assumed the Gospel of John and the First Letter of John were written by the same person. At first glance, it appears they both share similar language and themes such as life and light/darkness. But, at times there is a different cadence and vocabulary as well. Modern scholars are not as convinced the same person authored both the Gospel of John and the First Letter of John.
Compare and contrast the first verse of each of these books of the Bible attributed to John:
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” (John 1:1 NRSV)
“We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life …” (1 John 1:1 NRSV)
Is it of importance to you to have the same author of both? Explain your answer.
How is “word” used in each of the above passages? Is the context the same?
To complicate things more, this letter does not have the form of first century letters. Take a moment to compare the beginning of this book of the Bible to the way Paul begins his letters to the Romans, Corinthians, or Galatians.

Despite this confusion, it is refreshing to find familiar words. “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:8-9 NRSV)
What comes to mind when you hear these words?
How is it possible to deceive ourselves?
Give examples of how sin blinds us.
Whoever wrote these words had clarity about the power of sin in our lives. The author understood “that God is light and in [God] there is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5 NRSV) If we walk in God’s light, we are given the gift of koinonia—fellowship with others who can help us live out our life connected to Christ. (See 1 John1:6)
How does it feel to walk in darkness?
What it is like to walk in the light of God?
It is impossible to be connected to God and continue to walk in darkness and sin. God lights the path and exposes our behavior—good and bad. With God’s light, we see there is another way of living. We confess our sins to God and receive forgiveness. Through it all, Christ remains our advocate. To walk in the light of God is to live as God intends for us.
Do you find this light/darkness imagery helpful to describe sin?
What does it mean for Christ to be our advocate?
word among us:
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8 NRSV)
Certain statements, such as the one above, nail the truth. It is no wonder so many Christians include this verse as part of their worship. It cuts through our rationalizations and grandiose ideas about ourselves and reveals the bottom line.
Define sin.
Give examples of ways we deceive ourselves.
The truth is: We do not hit the bull’s eye. We are not perfect. We walk around with blinders, not seeing how our words and actions impact others and ourselves. We truly convince ourselves we are self-made and an island. Now that’s the truth.
Define truth.
Can we handle raw truth? Explain your answer.
An addict invests time and energy convincing others (and sometimes self) that there is no problem. All is well, but not really. When it comes to sin, we are all addicts. We cannot control ourselves acting like selfish two-year olds more times than we like to admit. We are concerned about our own interests rather than others, especially those in need.
But hear these words as well, “If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 NRSV) There is more to the story than our sinfulness.
It is Jesus Christ who forgives us our sin.
faith practice in daily life
Hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s Supper
This passage both convicts us of our sin and frees us from the power of guilt. We are reminded of the gift of forgiveness. No matter how many times we might hear this word of God, it has the potential of healing our wounds and soothing our soul—again and again.
We receive the body and blood of Christ both with the humility of those who are guilty and with the joy of receiving God’s grace. Thank God that God’s light keeps shining.
Without forgiveness, where would we be?
How does forgiveness feel like cleansing to you?
How does this passage speak to you in your daily life?
Prayer
Light of the universe, keep on shining even on those places of our lives we would rather hide. God of Light, keep on shining. Amen
last word
One day this week,
find time to pray in a spot which is dark.
Find time to pray in a spot which is full of light.

St. John Information

Contact/Connect
Email:stjohnslutheran.mapletonmn@gmail.com
Website: www.stjohnlutheranelca.com
Streaming: Go to www.youtube.com (type in St. John’s Mapleton in the search box). From there you will find all the services.
Items for the newsletter can be emailed to:
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Spiritually Speaking
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Minnesota River Conference Spring Event
April, 11, 2026 8:00 - 12:30 Here at St. John Lutheran, Mapleton, MN
Day Schedule:
8AM Registration, Displays/Vendors, Coffee & Fellowship
9AM Program Begins—Speaker Cheri Jacobson a watercolor artist
12:30 Lunch
Registration Fee is $15.00
Please use the North door
Questions Ask Rita

Pastor’s Page

Just a Little Humor
If you are not allowed to laugh in heaven, I don't want to go there. Martin Luther
Martin Luther

March 2025

March 2026

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			starts at 5:30pm Service at 6:30pm, Confirmation class to meet with mentors at 6:15pm	Service 10:30am
1 8:30 Worship Choir practice / 9:30am Worship /communion / 10:30am Coffee HourSunday School	2	3	4 / Confirmation 6:00 / Food starting at 5:30	5	6	7
88:30 Worship Choir practice / 9:30am Worship /Noisy Offering / 10:30am Sunday School	9	10	11 / Confirmation 6:00 / Food starting at 5:30	12 / Church council / 6:30pm	13	14 / Happy Valentines Day
158:30am Worship Choir practice / 9:30am Worship /communion / 10:30am coffee hour/Sunday School	16	17	18 / Ash Wednesday service at 6:30pm / Supper starting at 5:30pm / Confirmation 6:00	19	20	21
22 8:30 Worship Choir practice / 9:30am Worship / 10:30am coffee hour / Sunday School	23	24	25 / Lenten Service at 6:30pm / Supper at 5:30pm	26	27	28
18 Plam Sunday / 8:30 Worship Choir practice / 9:30am Worship / 10:30am coffee hour	30	31	April 1	April 2 / Maundy Thursday service??	April 3 / Good Friday / Service???

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
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2 / 8:30 Worship Choir practice / 9:30am Worship /communion / 10:30am Sunday School/ coffee hour / coffcoffee hour	3	4	5 / Confirmation during Lenten Service / Ash Wednesday / Supper starts at 5:30	6 / Church council / 6:30pm	7	8 / Day light savings turn your clocks ahead
9 / 8:30 Worship Choir practice / 9:30 am Worship / 10:30 Sunday School/ coffee following worship	10	11	12 / Confirmation during / Lenten Services	13	14 / Happy Valentines Day	15
168:30 Worship Choir practice / 9:30am Worship/ communion / 10:30 Sunday School /coffee hour	17	18	19 / Confirmation during Lenten Service	20 / First Day of Spring	21	22
238:30 Worship Choir practice / 9:30 am Worship Sunday Children sing / 10:30 am Sunday School/coffee hour	24	25	26 / Confirmation during Lenten Service	27	28	29

ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH—Council Minutes

Proposed Meeting Agenda
January 8, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Attendance: Brent Fischer, Brianna Carey, Julie Lux, Rita Caron, Josh Isebrand, Matt Marzen, Jen Maren and Royce Woitas
Church Personnel: Pastor David Christensen, Mike Ward
Missing: Sunni Neegaard, Donna Pakannon, Bev Reiman, and Aaron Annis
Call Meeting to order:
Meeting called to order at 6:35p by Royce Woitas
Opening Prayer:
Secretary’s Report:
Motion to Approve: Rita Caron 2nd Brianna Carey – Motion Carried
Use of building:
2 baptism, 1- January and 1-February, 1 that needs to be rescheduled
Committee reports & Council representation:
Parish Ed/Youth Committee: Looking at a winter activity, bowling or ice skating for the kids, February 22nd will be the date. Open to all families for the fun event. Cookie decorating in December as well.
Mutual Ministry Committee: Michelle Walters is willing to assist with custodian services if needed.
Endowment Committee: No meeting
Worship Committee: Discussion on who the upcoming liturgist, Linda Annis for January and Rita February
Church Life Committee: No meeting
Stewardship Committee: No Meeting
Trustees Committee: Gary Denn assisted with repairing the bathroom fixtures for water flow. Issue with the south side door and locking when the AC company was here installing the units. CJ Covey purchased and donated a Christmas tree storage unit for the older tree in the narthex. Josh Isebrand is willing to assist with the Parsonage maintenance into 2026.
Deacons: Looking for additional Deacons for 2026 as 2 are wishing to retire.

Church Basement Ladies: January 9th planning meeting for the Minnesota River Conference group will be meeting to discuss the April 11th conference hosted here at St. John. Any funds that come in this day will go to the Quilters and food shelf. Other speakers will be present to discuss their roles. Meeting starts at 8:30a goes until 12:30p with a luncheon to follow.
Pastor's report:
December had a great month of worship; Christmas eve service had over 200 attendees which was great. Youth had their service in December as well – they did well and sounds like they may be interested in doing in the future.
January is off and running, with a couple of baptism. 18th is the annual meeting, looking forward to that. January 15th is a full conference gathering in Mankato for synod members.
Lent starts on February 18th with Ash Wednesdays. Youth will assist with meals and other activities surrounding lent services.
Treasurers Report:
Review financials
Review of 2025, building fund is slightly down with purchase of the Air Conditioners as then additional speakers placed in church.
General fund ended the year with a positive note, and our revenue outweighed our expenditure.
We need to continue to monitor our revenue and expenditures to ensure we have a positive outcome for 2026
Discussion on moving funds from the Youth account to a staffing line to assist with Youth activities. Council agreed to the spending on programing with funds in existence. Will continue to monitor for the future on continuation.
Continue to work on updating software on new computers.
Motion to Approve: Matt Marzen, 2nd Brent Fischer – Motion Carried
Other:
New Council Members: Clay Osmundson and Jerry Bruckhoff
Motion to approve: Brent Fischer makes motion to present the candidate to the congregation for the annual meeting on January 18th. Jen 2nd Motion Carries
Council Duties: proposed to have a booklet or manual for new council members and what occurs when or how to do for those who are new to church or new to the council.
Christmas Eve Candle Lighting: In the future more direction on lighting the candles during the Silent Night song.
New computers (3) were purchased for the Technical Crew and the church office to replace outdated devices.
Adjourn: Motion to Approve: Josh Isebrand 2nd Matt Marzen, Motion carries
Lord's Prayer Adjourn: Motion to Approve: Josh Isebrand 2nd Matt Marzen, Motion carries
Lord's Prayer

ELCA—FAITH and SOCIETY
The ELCA is a church that believes God is calling us into the world — together. As part of this call, we seek the common good for society, provide moral vision and are committed to addressing social and cultural injustices and issues. The ELCA participates in God’s just and loving purpose for all of creation in many different ways, from the daily actions of members as citizens, to efforts in social service, to public witness for justice. In response to God’s gracious love that seeks justice, the ELCA equips and nurtures us for our callings in the world, fosters social service and ministries of mercy, encourages learning and moral deliberation around social and cultural concerns, enacts social teaching and policy documents, interprets and applies social policy, and partners with agencies, organizations and institutions dedicated to service and justice. Resources and opportunities for participation in addressing social concerns are found on many ELCA Web pages; see especially those dedicated to "Publically Engaged Church."
This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.

My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your place,
I only bring toys and things and you bring love and grace.
People give me lists of wishes and hope that they came true;
But you hear prayers of the heart and promise your will to do.
Children try to be good and not to cry when I am coming to town;
But you love them unconditionally and that love will abound.
I leave only a bag of toys and temporary joy for a season;
But you leave a heart of love, full of purpose and reasons.
I have a lot of believers and what one might call fame;
But I never healed the blind or tried to help the lame.
I have rosy cheeks and a voice full of laughter;
But no nail—scarred hands or a promise of the hereafter.
You may find several of me in town or at a mall;
But there is only one omnipotent you, to answer a sinner’s call.
And so, my dear precious Jesus, I kneel here to pray;
To worship and adore you on this, your holy birthday.
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It's In the Bible
One day, a little boy opened the big family Bible and was fingering through it. As he turned the page, out fell a leaf which had been pressed in it He picked up the leaf and ran to his mother. "Mom," he said. "Look what I found. I think it's Adams underwear!"

Spring cleaning: When we throw out family heirlooms, but keep 36 different kinds of tea

Spring cleaning: When we throw out family heirlooms, but keep 36 different kinds of tea

September can be a time of new beginnings and endless possibilities. For some, it’s a time to make New Year’s resolutions. For others, the beginning of the new year, could mean starting college, a new job, maybe moving. Every new beginning we face is a step of faith because we don’t know what events will transpire. But when you look back years from now, what do you want to see? We can look at the future and feel fear, worry, or get anxious about because we do not feel in control.
The good news: No matter what change may come and whatever new beginning awaits us, God is with us always. Know and believe God has put certain things in your path and has given you various opportunities so He could prepare you for your purpose. We need to learn and trust God and allow these opportunities to grow us, develop us, and increase our faith.
Think of Joshua when he took over the leadership of Israel from Moses. That was a huge new beginning and change for him and for the people of Israel. When that happened, God made a promise to Joshua, “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage.” (Joshua 1:5-6, NKJV). Be encouraged – God is walking this journey with you. You are not alone

ELCA—FAITH and SOCIETY
The ELCA is a church that believes God is calling us into the world — together. As part of this call, we seehttps://www.pinterest.com/pin/563583340864547212/k the common good for society, provide moral vision and are committed to addressing social and cultural injustices and issues. The ELCA participates in God’s just and loving purpose for all of creation in many different ways, from the daily actions of members as citizens, to efforts in social service, to public witness for justice. In response to God’s gracious love that seeks justice, the ELCA equips and nurtures us for our callings in the world, fosters social service and ministries of mercy, encourages learning and moral deliberation around social and cultural concerns, enacts social teaching and policy documents, interprets and applies social policy, and partners with agencies, organizations and institutions dedicated to service and justice. Resources and opportunities for participation in addressing social concerns are found on many ELCA Web pages; see especially those dedicated to "Publically Engaged Church."
This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.

How to Jump Start Your New Beginning
There are a few things you can do to make sure you make the most of your new beginning.
Guard your heart. This means being mindful of what you allow into your mind and heart and being purposeful about filtering out anything that doesn't align with God's truth.
Spend time in the Word. As you read and meditate on Scripture, renew your mind and align yourself with God's will for your life. This is such a vital part of the process!
Worship. When you worship, you're declaring your reliance on God and surrendering to His plans for you. It's a powerful way to set the tone for your new beginning.
Pray. Prayer is essential as you embark on this new journey. As you pray, ask God to lead and guide you and give you wisdom as you make decisions.
Attend a group or service. There's something special about being in a community with other Christians walking through this journey with you. It's a great way to stay accountable and supported as you navigate your new beginning.

“Faith is God’s work in us. It changes us and makes us to be born anew of God. This faith is a living, busy, active, mighty thing. It is impossible for it not to be doing good works incessantly. Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that believers would stake their lives on it a thousand times.” Martin Luther

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Now we know!!!
If you loose a sock in the dryer. It returns as a Tupperware lid that doesn't fit .

The story of Adam and Eve was being carefully explained in the children's Sunday School class. Following the story, the children were asked to draw some picture that would illustrate the story. Little Bobby drew a picture of a car with three people in it. In the front seat was a man and in the back seat, a man and a woman. The teacher was at a loss to understand how this illustrated the lesson of Adam and Eve. Little Bobby was prompt with his explanation. "Why, this is God driving Adam and Eve out of the garden!"

My ducks are absolutely not in a row, I don’t even know where some of them are….and I'm pretty sure one of them is a pigeon

A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the
first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, 'Let my brother have the first pancake. I can wait.' Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, 'Ryan, you be Jesus.'

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Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

Bible verses about love
First stop is God's Word! There are so many verses about the "heart" of Valentine's Day, which is L-O-V-E!
Probably the most well knownand one of the best Bible verses on love is John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
God is Love
1 John 4:8 - "The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love."
1 John 4:16 - "We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him."
God's Love Described1 Corinthians 13 is typically called "The Love Chapter" because it describes love; verses 4-8 say - "Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails;" Verse 13 continues - "But now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love."
Jeremiah 31:3 says God loves with a never ending love - "The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness."
Why we can love
Matthew 22:37-40 records when Jesus was asked which of the commandments was the greatest - "He replied And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets.”
Luke 10:27 records the same - "He answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."
How we should love
1 Corinthians 16:14 - "Let all that you do be done in love."
1 Peter 4:8 - "Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins."
John 13:34 - Jesus tells us to love others like He has loved us: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another."
John 13:35 - Jesus goes on to say that when we love each other as His followers, all men (both other believers and unbelievers will see & recognize: "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the drama. Then she asked the class, “If you saw a person lying on the roadside all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?” A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, “I think I’d throw up!”
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it.
The seven-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the boy, and said quietly, “Good morning Alex.” “Good morning pastor,” replied the young man, still focused on the plaque. “Pastor McGhee, what is this?” Alex asked. “Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.” Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Little Alex’s voice was barely audible when he asked, “Which service, the 8:30 or the 11:00?”
A Sunday school teacher asked her little children, as they were on the way to church service, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” One bright little girl replied, “Because people are sleeping.”
A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination, he looked at the old pages as he turned them. Then something fell out of the Bible and he picked up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that has been pressed in between pages. “Momma, look what I found,” the boy called out. “What have you got there, dear?” his mother asked. With astonishment in the young boy’s voice he answered: “It’s Adam’s suit!!!”
A mother was teaching her three-year-old the Lord’s prayer. For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. The mother listened with pride as she carefully enunciated each word, right up to the end of the prayer. “Lead us not into temptation,” she prayed, “but deliver us some E-mail, Amen.”
A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. He read, “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned to salt.” His son asked, “What happened to the flea?”
3-year-old Reese: “Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen.”
A little boy was overheard praying: “Lord, if you can’t make me a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a real good time like I am.”
After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, “That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys.”
One particular four-year-old prayed, “And forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.”
A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin 5, and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.’ Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, ” Ryan , you be Jesus !”
A father was at the beach with his children when the four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the sand. “Daddy, what happened to him?” the son asked. “He died and went to Heaven,” the Dad replied. The boy thought a moment and then said, “Did God throw him back down?”
A wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, “Would you like to say the blessing?” “I wouldn’t know what to say,” the girl replied. “Just say what you hear Mommy say,” the wife answered. The daughter bowed her head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?”
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