Sunday, September 19, 2021
The readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B are a call to humility and service. The first reading (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20) speaks of wickedness and plotting. The psalm (Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6 and 8) reminds us “The Lord upholds my life.” The second reading (James 3:16—4:3) warns against jealously and selfishness. And in the gospel (Mark 9:30-37), the apostles have been arguing about which one of them was the greatest.
Am I ambitious for power, wealth, or recognition? Or am I willing to be a servant? Here are some ideas:
Water Transfer Team Building GameWater Transfer is a wet silly game for VBS or youth ministry. It also builds team spirit because group members need to work together to determine the best strategy to move their water. It would work well for middle school Vacation Bible School, as a camp game, or as a youth group icebreaker.
The Lord Upholds My Lifeehold, God is my helper;
the Lord sustains my life.
Freely will I offer you sacrifice;
I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness.
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