Jesus gives us the great hope of resurrection from the dead.

I know that my Redeemer lives. In the end he will stand on the earth.
Job 19:25 (NIRV)

A Prayer for the Week:
Lord Jesus, please help us to stand strong in faith and to hold tight to your teachings. Amen.
(2 Thessalonians 2:15)

Mealtime Prayer:
God, you satisfy the hunger of those you love. Give us love for all who hunger. Amen.

A Blessing to Give:
May our Lord Jesus Christ and God the Redeemer encourage you and strengthen you to do and say good things. Amen.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16)

CARING
CONVERSATION
Discuss in your household or small group:
• What is hope? What is something you hope for?
• How does Jesus give us hope? What difference does the hope that
Jesus gives make to the way we live our lives on earth?

DEVOTIONS
The letters of the New Testament are filled with words of hope and encouragement for Christians. The words of Paul in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 are an example. Do you know others who may need a few words of encouragement? For your devotional activity this week, prepare notes or cards of encouragement to send to them. Include one or more of these bible verses in your notes or cards: Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30, Philippians 4:13, 2 Thessalonian 3:3. Take time to pray for the people you are encouraging.

SERVICE
Paul prayed that the Thessalonians would be strengthened “in every good word and deed” (2 Thess. 2:17). Brainstorm a list of good deeds that you can perform for one another this week. Write these on small slips of paper and have each family member draw one out of a hat. At the end of the week, talk about the good deeds you have either carried out or been blessed to receive.

RITUALS AND TRADITIONS
November 11 is observed across the world as a special day to commemorate the sacrifice of soldiers and civilians in World Wars I and II and in other wars. It is called Remembrance Day in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom; Poppy Day in Malta and South Africa; Veterans Day in the USA; and Armistice Day in France, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries. Plan a household visit to a war memorial. Talk about the sacrifice of others for the sake of our peace and security. Spend a few moments in prayer for those now serving in the armed forces.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS
These readings are related to the Lectionary readings for this Sunday.
We invite you to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passages.
Sunday Luke 20:27-38 Jesus speaks of the resurrection
Monday John 5:19-27 Life through the Son
Tuesday Romans 6:5-11 Alive to God in Christ Jesus
Wednesday Romans 8:5-11 He will give life to your bodies
Thursday Romans 14:5-9 Lord of the dead and the living
Friday Revelation 1:9-18 The Living One
Saturday Psalm 86:1-13 You have delivered me
Sunday Luke 21:5-19 Suffering for Jesus’ sake