27 September - 3 October 2003
Worship Together27 September - 3 October 2003
Proper 21
Mark 9.38-50Clearing the stumbling blocks (AAA)
There are two things that those in the community of faith should be hard about.One is causing other believers to stumble. The other is lettingourselves stumble. There is no place for complacency.
Clear away the stumbling blocks (CYP)
Jesus's words have wide application for today in respect of ecumenical partnerships, partnerships with secular agencies to address human needs andinterfaith dialogue.
Additional Resources
Being responsible heroes (AAA)
To Paul in 1 Corinthians 8, a stumbling block is nothing to do with what hurts you personally, but rather what you do that may affect others.
These resources were first published in 2003.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 21 Year B
Mark 9.38-50
Numbers 11.4-6,10-16,24-29
James 5.13-20
Psalm 19.7-14
This week's session plans
Ready-to-go complete sessions
27 September - 3 October 2003
Children & YouthFind more resources on these readings
- Proper 21 based on James 5.13-20