Grace and peace to you through our Lord Jesus Christ! The snow and ice means that we will not be joining together for worship or Sunday School. However, it also gives us an opportunity to try something different this Sunday morning. Here are some creative possibilities for worshiping God at home:

Read scripture* inside (or outside), and then take a “prayer walk” with the intent of seeing God through the beauty of creation. As you walk, you might pray silently for situations that come to mind or you may pray for your neighbors, particularly those going through difficult situations. You might especially lift up those neighbors who do not have a church home.

Or, you may decide to gather your family for a time of worship inside. Read scripture together, and re-read it, reflecting on how God may be speaking to you. Enjoy a time of silence (as much as you can if you have young children!) as you listen to God. You might bring out crayons and markers and draw your reflections on scripture.

For more ideas, go to http://www.upperroom.org/Devotional/ and check out the column on the left for “weekly groups,” or “prayer workshop.” Another online devotion that includes music as well as reflective reading of scripture is http://www.pray-as-you-go.org.

* Here are some verses from Psalms that mention the word snow. Read a few verses before and following to get an idea of the context, and listen for God’s word to you.

Psalm 51:7
Psalm 147:16
Psalm 148:8