Ubc Liturgy Stuff
May 3, 2020
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on May 3rd (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).
House of God Forever
God is my shepherd
I won’t be wanting
I won’t be wanting
God makes me rest
in fields of green
with quiet streams
even though i walk
through the valley
of death and dying
i will not fear
for you are with me
you’re always with me
your shepherd’s staff comforts me
you are my feast in the presence of enemies
and surely goodness will follow me
will follow me in the house of god forever
Mother
is there a hair on my head
you haven’t numbered yet
you haven’t numbered yet
in the night, crying in the cold
is there a pain of mine
you haven’t called your own?
Mother Comfort, Mother Known
though our minds so well ignore your grace
you bring it just the same
you bring it just the same
we reside in your self-giving love
but you’ve somehow found enough
for all the space that we take up
Mother Wisdom, Mother Love
Mother Comfort, Mother Enough
through life and death, that cradled set
beginning and the end,
Beginning and the End
you are a shield, a beacon of defense
and our weaknesses align
as you gather us in
Mother Warrior, Mother Age to Age
Mother Wisdom, Mother Grace
Mother Comfort, Mother Love-that-can’t-be-bought
Mother Faithful
Mother God
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Psalm 23
The Eternal is my shepherd, cares for me always.
The Eternal provides me rest in rich, green fields
beside streams of refreshing water,
soothes my fears;
The Eternal makes me whole again,
steering me off worn, hard paths
to roads where truth and righteousness echo the Name.
Even in the unending shadows of death’s darkness,
I am not overcome by fear.
Because You are with me in those dark moments,
near with Your protection and guidance,
I am comforted.
You spread out a table before me,
provisions in the midst of attack from my enemies;
You care for all my needs, anointing my head with soothing, fragrant oil,
filling my cup again and again with Your grace.
Certainly Your faithful protection and loving provision will pursue me
where I go, always, everywhere.
I will always be with the Eternal,
in Your house forever.
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 John 10:1-10:
“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
This is the Word of the Lord.
(Thanks be to God)
Eternal Anchor
Eternal Wisdom, Eternal Grace
is there a creature You have not named
and known in greater depth
than the cells of which it’s made
and bound up in a love not even death
could separate?
Eternal Anchor, Eternal Grace
wrapped in Light like Eternal Flame
would you incinerate the thorns
stabbing in my brain
and with a Word obliterate
the cycles I retrace?
would you raise a staff, split the sea
and graft my withered branch
into Your family tree
and come to my defense
if my brother called it cheap
as if my every breath someone else
had planned to breathe
Eternal Anchor, Eternal Love
is there a distance You would not run
with glory gathered up,
kicking up the dust,
to close the gap I made
to try my luck?
would you raise a glass, call a feast
and grace my withered hand with Your family ring
and as I search for words to try to explain
would they be drowned out with your redemption parade?
and as the forests clapped their hands
and mountains stomp their feet
would a thousand trumpets roar
as trampled voices sing?
and would I be caught up in that Embodied Melody;
of the all-creation, misfit family band of everything?
will all that was lost yet be found?
will al that was lost yet be found?
Name beyond all naming, Love beyond all framing,
will all that was lost yet be found?
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 Eastertide Week 4. 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-Week4.pdf.
p.s. - Remember! If you don’t have a printer just let me know and I can print them out for you!
New Giving App
In case you missed this info for the past couple of weeks:
We're excited to offer a new way to give to UBC - through a simple, fast and secure app! You can download the free Church Center app and enter "UBC Waco" as your church. In just a few taps, you'll have your account set up and can give any amount, anytime, from anywhere in the world. You can make a one-time donation or set up recurring giving instantly. Best yet, this app is designed specifically for churches, with reduced fees that make sure more of your donation actually goes to support UBC. If you're not an app person, no worries - we've added Church Center as an option under the "give" tab on our website. Thanks for your giving and support of our UBC community!