Ubc Liturgy Stuff
April 12, 2020
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics (and chords, if you want to play along!) and scripture readings for the live stream on April 12th (in the order they are needed), as well as some resources for kids! (this includes some stuff that is print-able—if you need Taylor to print stuff for you in the future, just let us know, and we’ll get that set up).
In the Night
Chord Charts: Guitar, Capo 2; Standard
I am weary with the pain of Jacob’s wrestling
In the darkness with the fear
In the darkness with the fear
But he met the morning wounded, with a blessing
So in the night my hope lives on
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
When Elisha woke surrounded by the forces
Of the enemies of God, the enemies of God
He saw the hills ablaze with angels on their horses
So in the night, my hope lives on
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
I see the slave who toils beneath the yoke, unyielding
And I can hear the captive groan, hear the captive groan
For some hand to stay the whip his foe is wielding
Still in the night my hope lives on
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
I see the armies of the enemy approaching
And the people driven trembling for the shore
But a doorway through the water now is opening
So in the night, my hope lives on
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
Like the son who thought he’d gone beyond forgiveness
too ashamed to lift his head
but if he could lift his head
he would see his father running from a distance,
in the night my hope lives on
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
I remember how they scorned the son of Mary
he was gentle as a lamb
gentle as a lamb
but he was beaten, crucified, and buried
and in the night my hope was gone
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but the rulers of this earth could not control him
no, they did not take his life—he laid it down
and the gates of hell could never hope to hold him
yeah, in the night my hope lives on
oh in the night
oh in the night
oh in the night
my hope lives on
Because He Lives
God sent his son
They called him Jesus
He came to love
Heal and forgive
He bled and died
To buy my pardon
An empty grave is there
To prove my savior lives
Because he lives, I can face tomorrow
Because he lives, all fear is gone
Because I know he holds the future
Life is worth the living just because he lives
How sweet to hold
A newborn baby
And feel the pride
And joy she brings
But greater still:
The calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days
because he lives
Because he lives, I can face tomorrow
Because he lives, all fear is gone
Because I know he holds the future
Life is worth the living just because he lives
and then one day
I’ll cross the river
I’ll fight life’s final
War with pain
But then as death
Gives way to victory
I’ll see the lights of glory
And I’ll know he lives
Because he lives, I can face tomorrow
Because he lives, all fear is gone
Because I know he holds the future
Life is worth the living just because he lives
Twice Begun
Jesus Christ did not cling tight
To height nor form divine
But instead emptied himself
Into the hands of time
The wind drew cracks in the lips of Love
The sun beat down the Light
Now Life itself has torn the veil of death
That all the rest may rise
Now Life and Death and Resurrection
Are painted over all creation
The colors swirling into one
As if every moment is now
Twice begun
And doesn’t stop:
The path, the Pulse, the clock
Jesus Christ did not cling tight
To height nor pow’r divine
But instead emptied himself
Into Breath and Blood and Spine
As the feeble crowds began to mount
The powers of state and faith aligned
To crush that which might tear their mountains down
But he turned not his mind
That all the rest may rise
Now Life and Death and Resurrection
Are painted over all creation
The colors swirling into one
As if every moment is now
Twice begun
So mourn your losses, sing your songs
But build your houses with fingers crossed
There is a hope now graven in the dawn
And every ending to that burning edge belongs
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Jeremiah 31:1-6:
At that time, says the Lord, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.
Thus says the Lord:
The people who survived the sword
found grace in the wilderness;
when Israel sought for rest,
the Lord appeared to him from far away.
I have loved you with an everlasting love;
therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.
Again I will build you, and you shall be built,
O virgin Israel!
Again you shall take your tambourines,
and go forth in the dance of the merrymakers.
Again you shall plant vineyards
on the mountains of Samaria;
the planters shall plant,
and shall enjoy the fruit.
For there shall be a day when sentinels will call
in the hill country of Ephraim:
“Come, let us go up to Zion,
to the Lord our God.
This is the Word of the Lord.
(Thanks be to God)
New Testament Reading
Today’s New Testament reading, and Josh’s sermon text, is Matthew 28:1-10
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.”
So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”.
This is the Word of the Lord.
(Thanks be to God)
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
Benediction
As we approach this week
May we love God
Embrace Beauty
and Live Life to the fullest
Amen
Worship Resources for UBC Kids and Families
(And also anyone who might want them)
Hello friends! (This is Taylor) Here is a link to some fun coloring sheets and activity ideas for Lent Week 5. I’ll be talking about them during worship tomorrow! Also included is a kid’s worship bulletin - so if you print it off beforehand kiddos could do that while they watch our worship service! I’m excited to see what you do with these coloring sheets and activities - so please take a picture and tag @ubcwaco when you use them! Thanks everybody! Here is the link: https://illustratedmin.s3.amazonaws.com/weekly-resources/Easter.pdf.
p.s. - Remember! If you don’t have a printer just let me know and I can print them out for you!