Music:
UMH: Psalter Setting, #850
UMH: Blest Be the Tie That Binds, #557
FWS: Bind us Together, #2226
FWS: Make us One, #2224
I Need You to Survive--Hezekiah Walker
Sharing the Road--Richard Bruxvoort Colligon
Call to Worship:We gather as the people of God,
united through God’s mercy.
We gather as one people,
to worship and praise our God.
We gather, joyfully celebrating
the oneness of our purpose.
We gather, as people blessed by God:
to worship and honour our God.
We gather, renewed and refreshed by
the ever-flowing stream of God’s mercy.
We gather as people wholly dedicated
to the worship and glory of God. Amen.
Sermon Illustrations:
See Mays
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Psalm 24--Worship Resources
Music:
UMH: Psalter Setting, #755
UMH: Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates, #213
FWS: Holy Ground, #2272
FWS: Hosanna, #3188
Give Us Clean Hands--Chris Tomlin
Call to Worship:
We come, praying for clean hearts and hands that we may worship God.
Our God has promised that all faithful people will receive God’s blessings.
We come, praying that through God’s grace we may stand before God.
Grace-giving God, through you alone we are able to come to worship you.
We come today, praying that we may receive blessings from our God.
Trustworthy God, you have always fulfilled your promises, and we
joyfully celebrate and give thanks for the mercies of our Gracious God. Amen.
Sermon Illustrations:
Jesus sculpture finds a home: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/good-news/ontario-man-jesus-sculpture-gets-big-fan-pope-175159441.html
Sculpture of Jesus as a homeless man sleeping on a bench was rejected from a number of sites, but has finally found a home. Could provide for an interesting point about how Jesus would have clearly walked the path that lead to the hill of God. But, when our priorities are not righteousness, the hill of God cannot be found.
UMH: Psalter Setting, #755
UMH: Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates, #213
FWS: Holy Ground, #2272
FWS: Hosanna, #3188
Give Us Clean Hands--Chris Tomlin
Call to Worship:
We come, praying for clean hearts and hands that we may worship God.
Our God has promised that all faithful people will receive God’s blessings.
We come, praying that through God’s grace we may stand before God.
Grace-giving God, through you alone we are able to come to worship you.
We come today, praying that we may receive blessings from our God.
Trustworthy God, you have always fulfilled your promises, and we
joyfully celebrate and give thanks for the mercies of our Gracious God. Amen.
Sermon Illustrations:
Jesus sculpture finds a home: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/good-news/ontario-man-jesus-sculpture-gets-big-fan-pope-175159441.html
Sculpture of Jesus as a homeless man sleeping on a bench was rejected from a number of sites, but has finally found a home. Could provide for an interesting point about how Jesus would have clearly walked the path that lead to the hill of God. But, when our priorities are not righteousness, the hill of God cannot be found.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Psalm 104--Worship Resources
Music:
UMH: God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale, #122
UMH: This Is My Father's World, #144
UMH: All Creatures of Our God and King, #62
UMH: All Things Bright and Beautiful, #147
UMH: For the Beauty of the Earth, #92
FWS: Bless the Lord, #2013
All of Us Belong--Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan
Prayer:
God, whose fingers sculpt sun and moon
and curl the baby's ear;
Spirit, brooding over chaos
before the naming of day;
Savior, sending us to earth's ends
with water and words:
startle us with the grace, love, and communion
of your unity in diversity,
that we may live to the praise of your majestic name. Amen.
(W&S # 42)
Video:
Could be cool to have this playing during reading of Psalm 104.
Starling Swarm - Blender from Everton Schneider on Vimeo.
Sermon Illustrations:
New book "Earth from Space" shows high-resolution photos of Earth's surface from orbiting satellites. http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/25/tech/innovation/earth-from-space-book/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
Anne Cameron Cutri's Psalm 104 Comic--click below to check it out.
UMH: God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale, #122
UMH: This Is My Father's World, #144
UMH: All Creatures of Our God and King, #62
UMH: All Things Bright and Beautiful, #147
UMH: For the Beauty of the Earth, #92
FWS: Bless the Lord, #2013
All of Us Belong--Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan
Prayer:
God, whose fingers sculpt sun and moon
and curl the baby's ear;
Spirit, brooding over chaos
before the naming of day;
Savior, sending us to earth's ends
with water and words:
startle us with the grace, love, and communion
of your unity in diversity,
that we may live to the praise of your majestic name. Amen.
(W&S # 42)
Video:
Could be cool to have this playing during reading of Psalm 104.
Starling Swarm - Blender from Everton Schneider on Vimeo.
Sermon Illustrations:
New book "Earth from Space" shows high-resolution photos of Earth's surface from orbiting satellites. http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/25/tech/innovation/earth-from-space-book/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
Anne Cameron Cutri's Psalm 104 Comic--click below to check it out.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Psalm 100--Worship Resources
Music:
UMH: Psalm 100 setting, #821
FWS: How Can I Keep From Singing, #2212
FWS: Sing allelujaha to the Lord, #2258, Trad.
This is the Day
Psalm 100--Matt Gilman
Make a Joyful Noise--The Rizers (Children)
Video:
Psalm 100 from James Drake on Vimeo.
Prayer:
Exalted One, we joyfully celebrate our unlimited trust in your faithful promises. We pray that all people will someday sound a cacophony of hallelujahs as they truly accept your steadfast love. May these gifts that we gladly lay upon your altar enable ministries that support this chorus of praise. We pray with praise and thanksgiving in our hearts. Amen.
Sermon Illustrations/Resources:
"Why We Sing" by Carolyn Winfrey Gilette
"Ode to Joy" by Stacy Horn
"Have Christians Stopped Singing" by David Murrow
"The Singing Thing: A Case for Congregational Song" by John L. Bell
Missional Connection:
Lincoln County Second Chance Choir: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-county-inmates-perform-at-churches-as-second-chance-choir/article_62c1bcc7-5dff-53e9-aa86-7a5a995823e0.html
Inmates from Lincoln County have formed a choir, and are performing at area churches. For them, the experience brings them closer together and creates an opportunity for local congregations to make connections with those who imprisoned.
UMH: Psalm 100 setting, #821
FWS: How Can I Keep From Singing, #2212
FWS: Sing allelujaha to the Lord, #2258
This is the Day
Psalm 100--Matt Gilman
Video:
Psalm 100 from James Drake on Vimeo.
Prayer:
Exalted One, we joyfully celebrate our unlimited trust in your faithful promises. We pray that all people will someday sound a cacophony of hallelujahs as they truly accept your steadfast love. May these gifts that we gladly lay upon your altar enable ministries that support this chorus of praise. We pray with praise and thanksgiving in our hearts. Amen.
Sermon Illustrations/Resources:
"Why We Sing" by Carolyn Winfrey Gilette
"Ode to Joy" by Stacy Horn
"Have Christians Stopped Singing" by David Murrow
"The Singing Thing: A Case for Congregational Song" by John L. Bell
Missional Connection:
Lincoln County Second Chance Choir: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-county-inmates-perform-at-churches-as-second-chance-choir/article_62c1bcc7-5dff-53e9-aa86-7a5a995823e0.html
Inmates from Lincoln County have formed a choir, and are performing at area churches. For them, the experience brings them closer together and creates an opportunity for local congregations to make connections with those who imprisoned.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Psalm 32--Worship Resources
Music:
UMH: Amazing Grace, #378
UMH: Grace Greater Than Our Sin, #365
W&S: Confession (Musical Response), #3138
FWS: You Are My Hiding Place, #2055
While I Keep Silence--Wright
Psalm 32--Mike & Liz Mumford
You are my Hiding Place
Pretty much any Kyrie would be appropriate, too.
Prayers of Confession and Pardon:
W&S: #84-97
BOW: #474-494
Video:
Songs of Deliverance from Biltmore Baptist Church on Vimeo.
Sermon Illustrations:
10 Risks Happy People Take: http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/10/20/10-risks-happy-people-take-every-day/
Many of these "risks" have to do with opening up about being imperfect, off-track, and being willing to grow. Sounds like what it means to open up to God in confession. Could see using this list in a sermon series on beatitudes: "Happy are those..."
Nelson Mandella's ability to forgive: http://newday.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/08/finding-forgiveness/?sr=sharebar_facebook
A video on Nelson Mandella's forgiveness of those who imprisoned him. Conversation turns to how to begin the process of forgiveness. Clincial Psychologist discusses changing perception--confession and assurance from God can help us do this. Biblical scholar Brent Strawn discusses Psalms, especially in dealing with enemies (at 6:40). Conversation with God keeps our own sin and sin of others from taking over our entire lives.
Missional Connection:
Freeing Slaves to Rebuild Lives: http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/December/1203freeingslavestorebuildlives
Some of our confession may need to be on a societal level. In the case of human-trafficking, I think many of us would prefer to keep our silence on the matter--to pretend that this issue just didn't exist. But in acknowledging and talking about this issue, we begin to confess the sins of our world, even if they are not our own personal sins, and can participate in sharing God's grace in these darkened paths.
UMH: Amazing Grace, #378
UMH: Grace Greater Than Our Sin, #365
W&S: Confession (Musical Response), #3138
FWS: You Are My Hiding Place, #2055
While I Keep Silence--Wright
Psalm 32--Mike & Liz Mumford
You are my Hiding Place
Pretty much any Kyrie would be appropriate, too.
Prayers of Confession and Pardon:
W&S: #84-97
BOW: #474-494
Video:
Songs of Deliverance from Biltmore Baptist Church on Vimeo.
Sermon Illustrations:
10 Risks Happy People Take: http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/10/20/10-risks-happy-people-take-every-day/
Many of these "risks" have to do with opening up about being imperfect, off-track, and being willing to grow. Sounds like what it means to open up to God in confession. Could see using this list in a sermon series on beatitudes: "Happy are those..."
Nelson Mandella's ability to forgive: http://newday.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/08/finding-forgiveness/?sr=sharebar_facebook
A video on Nelson Mandella's forgiveness of those who imprisoned him. Conversation turns to how to begin the process of forgiveness. Clincial Psychologist discusses changing perception--confession and assurance from God can help us do this. Biblical scholar Brent Strawn discusses Psalms, especially in dealing with enemies (at 6:40). Conversation with God keeps our own sin and sin of others from taking over our entire lives.
Missional Connection:
Freeing Slaves to Rebuild Lives: http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/December/1203freeingslavestorebuildlives
Some of our confession may need to be on a societal level. In the case of human-trafficking, I think many of us would prefer to keep our silence on the matter--to pretend that this issue just didn't exist. But in acknowledging and talking about this issue, we begin to confess the sins of our world, even if they are not our own personal sins, and can participate in sharing God's grace in these darkened paths.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Psalm 82--Worship Resources
Music:
UMH: What Does the Lord Require, #441
UMH: O Day of God Draw Nigh, #730
UMH: Psalter Setting, #804a
UMH: This Is My Song, #437
To the Powers of the Earth (Psalm 82)--Stephen Pearson
Psalm 82 from the Emergent Psalter--Isaac Everett
Video:
Psalm 82 from The Voice Translation
Prayer:
God, every time the powerful meet together, you take a seat at their table.
Though unseen, you see.
Though unaddressed, you address.
And you say to them, "Strengthen the weak. Stand up for the orphans. Rescue the needy. Pursue the wicked."
But the powerful ignore your words. They fail to consider your call.
Therefore, God, take charge. Take over.
Do what they will not.
Strengthen the weak. Stand up for the orphans. Rescue the needy. Pursue the wicked.
And help us to do the same. Amen.
Sermon Illustrations:
"Confronting Visual Biases" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/22/the-passage-cardboard-signs_n_4319568.html
What if, instead of doing injustice, the powerful actually stood in for those who were weak, orphaned, lowly, or destitute? A charity in London asked its volunteers to do just that. They hold hand-lettered, cardboard signs that proclaim their privilege and their decision to use that privilege to help those who do not have it. Pretty sure this divine council would get excellent performance reviews.
Missional Connection:
Health care for mothers and children in Sierra Leon: http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/December/sierraleonematernalchildhealth
UMH: What Does the Lord Require, #441
UMH: O Day of God Draw Nigh, #730
UMH: Psalter Setting, #804a
UMH: This Is My Song, #437
To the Powers of the Earth (Psalm 82)--Stephen Pearson
Psalm 82 from the Emergent Psalter--Isaac Everett
Video:
Prayer:
God, every time the powerful meet together, you take a seat at their table.
Though unseen, you see.
Though unaddressed, you address.
And you say to them, "Strengthen the weak. Stand up for the orphans. Rescue the needy. Pursue the wicked."
But the powerful ignore your words. They fail to consider your call.
Therefore, God, take charge. Take over.
Do what they will not.
Strengthen the weak. Stand up for the orphans. Rescue the needy. Pursue the wicked.
And help us to do the same. Amen.
Sermon Illustrations:
"Confronting Visual Biases" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/22/the-passage-cardboard-signs_n_4319568.html
What if, instead of doing injustice, the powerful actually stood in for those who were weak, orphaned, lowly, or destitute? A charity in London asked its volunteers to do just that. They hold hand-lettered, cardboard signs that proclaim their privilege and their decision to use that privilege to help those who do not have it. Pretty sure this divine council would get excellent performance reviews.
Missional Connection:
Health care for mothers and children in Sierra Leon: http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News-Stories/2013/December/sierraleonematernalchildhealth
Friday, September 13, 2013
Psalm 1--Worship Resources
Music:
UMH: Psalter for Psalm 1, #738
UMH: #601 "Thy Word Is a Lamp"
Faith We Sing: "I Will Enter His Gates"
"Blessed Is the Man" Psalm 1:1-2, The Psalms Project
"He Is Like a Tree" Psalm 1:3
Video:
Psalm 1 - Sacred Guardian by Elijah Aaron
Psalm 1 - Sacred Guardian by Elijah Aaron
Prayer for Illumination from Worship & Song
Eternal God,
in the reading of the Scripture, may your Word be heard;
in the meditations of our hearts, may your Word be known;
and in the faithfulness of our lives, may your Word be shown. Amen.
Collect based on Psalm 1:
God of torah,
who invites all to follow the way--
the way that leads to life,
the way that leads to peace,
the way that leads each of us to this very moment--
watch over our learning
so that we may be more than educated,
more than well-read,
more than simply proficient;
watch over our learning
so that we may become
students of your instruction
students who delight in your instruction
as we continue in the way.
We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ,
our trailblazer and our teacher.
Amen.
Articles and Illustrations:
"10 Decisions That Will Make You Happier and Healtier" Huffingtonpost.com
"10 Things Happy People Do Differently" Psychologytoday.com
"What the Happiest People Know for Sure" Oprah.com
"Atheism as ultimate white privilege" patheos.com
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