Though Gawain regularly interacts with characters, such as Lord Bertilak and his wife, and the Green Knight, his meetings are typically brief and shallow. ... Piotr Sadowski examines this request made by Lord Bertilak and states that "Gawain is from the very start put in a difficult position, for the state of forced ease and relaxation imposed by Sir Bertilak on his guest is very favorable to the kind of sin that Gawain is subsequently led to by the lady....

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• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

Immediately our Lord begins to put the background on the canvas. ... And so, on the black background of this boy's sin "down in the pigpen, out of fellowship with his father, having left home on a bad note, our Lord begins to brighten things up. ... In this story that our Lord told there was never any question as to whether the boy was a son or not. ...

• Word Count: 3350
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

December – Christmas This is a typical Order of Worship: • Call to Worship • Prayer of Invocation (prayer inviting God into our worship, opening the congregations heart and mind to worship) • Opening Song (Opening Song should set the atmosphere) • Baptism/Baby Blessing/Lord's Supper (whatever is applicable) • Music – Choir • Welcome (typically done by a church member) • Pass the Love (opportunity to fellowship) • Gifts passed put to visitors (Visitor cards, pens or pencils, a card to pick up a gift after service) • Offertory Appeal ...

• Word Count: 2627
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School