And for this week: Scripture Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9 and Luke 2:8-20 Call to Worship: Glory to God in the highest! And hope to every discouraged heart. Glory to God in the highest! And peace to every conflicted soul. Glory to God in the highest! And joy to every downcast spirit. Glory to God in the…
This past Sunday we focused on the song of Mary and practiced group lectio divina together. (The children had been invited to draw a picture as a way to reflect on the scripture readings. I nearly lost it when one boy handed me his drawing to share with the congregation. It pictured the annunciation with…
I thought I had already posted these, but I guess not. Our scriptures are Matthew 3:1-12 and 1 Samuel 2:1-10 (Hannah’s song). Call to Worship We come to prepare the way; The way for Christ– the hope of Christ, the peace of Christ– to enter our world, to enter our hearts. We cry out together…
This year for Advent we are looking at four different songs from scripture: Psalm 147, Hannah’s Song in 1 Samuel 2, Mary’s Song in Luke 1, and the Song of the Angels in Luke 2. Secondary readings for each week are chosen from the Lectionary options. This week we will read Romans 13:8-12. The call…
Yes, it’s true. This coming Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. Ready or not . . . Some of the Rev. Gals are helping each other out by sharing Advent resources today, and I thought I would join the party. Yesterday I posted this piece over at Practicing Families about Advent practices at home.…
I’m excited because Jill Clingan, my good friend and a fabulous writer, is preaching at Peace Mennonite this Sunday! We are still worshiping our way through Acts, and she will be focusing on Acts 21:17-26. I’ve chosen Psalm 119:33-40 as the Old Testament reading–thinking about our love for the law and the interplay of grace.…
Just a little Call to Worship for All Saints day. Our opening scripture is Isaiah 25:6-9. This morning we remember our loved ones who have died, And we remember God’s promise of eternal life. This morning we mourn the absence of many, And we celebrate God’s continuing presence. We listen for the Divine voice…
This week the sermon will be on Acts 17:22-31, which lead to an opening reading from Genesis 2:4-9, which led to this call to worship and benediction: We believe God still creates–We want to see more clearly.We believe God still speaks–We want to listen more carefully.We believe God still guides–We want to walk more faithfully.We…
This week we will be looking at the story of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 . . . AND we will be worshiping with board members from the Brethren Mennonite Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Interests. (I wish I could say that I plan stuff like this–but I don’t.) Below is the…
This week’s call to worship is based on Psalm 67 and Acts 14:15-17. The idea is that the leader would read the plain text, the congregation the bold, and everyone the bold italics. (The picture is from my yard.) We come together to praise you, God. For you are the Living God who made the…
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