Ubc Liturgy Stuff
May 10, 2020
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on May 10th (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).
Come Thou Fount
come thou fount of every blessing
tune my heart to sing Thy grace
streams of mercy, never ceasing,
call for songs of loudest praise
teach me some melodious sonnet
sung by flaming tongues above
praise the mount, i’m fixed upon it
mount of Thy redeeming love
here I raise my Ebenezer
hither by thine help I come
and I hope by thy good pleasure
safely to arrive at home
Jesus sought me when a stranger
wandering from the fold of God
he to rescue me from danger
interposed his precious blood
o to grace, how great a debtor
daily I'm constrained to be
let thy goodness like a fetter
bind my wandering heart to thee
prone to wander, lord I feel it
prone to leave the god I love
here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it
seat it for thy courts above
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
For Those Tears I Died
locked in confusion
and loosening my grip
it’s happened before
God, it happened again
I thought I knew a story
about this vile curse shattering
but I think it found away to mend
you say come to the water
and stand by my side
I know you are thirsty
you won’t be denied
but I hold every tear drop
that when in darkness you cried
and it was for those tears I died
open my mouth
put a coal upon my tongue
cauterize my silence
and char my teeth to dust
i’ve made and idol out of comfort
praised by keeping my mouth shut
but now it’s found a thirst for blood
you say come to the water
and stand by my side
I know you are thirsty
you won’t be denied
I hold every teardrop
when you cry out in the night
and it was for those tears I died
but how long?
and how many tears did you have in mind?
or how many hours of the night?
my god!
we’re wearing thin from holding on.
good god, how long?
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16:
In you, O Lord, I seek refuge;
do not let me ever be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me.
Incline your ear to me;
rescue me speedily.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a strong fortress to save me.
You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
for your name’s sake lead me and guide me,
take me out of the net that is hidden for me,
for you are my refuge.
Into your hand I commit my spirit;
you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your steadfast love.
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 14:1-14:
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.”
This is the Word of the Lord.
(Thanks be to God)
Pulse
there’s a secret Pulse hidden in
the fabric of creation
and the story of every creature is
bone from dust//gift from Gift
reconnect our hearts to that Pulse You hid
resurrect the peace we’ve unlearned
and in the wreckage of our selective loves
build a tow’r that can’t be hidd’n
there’s a Remedy for the ache
that plagues us all in waves
and the cure for our other-scorning rage
is break my bread, i’ll break your shame
reconnect our hearts to that Pulse You hid
resurrect the peace we’ve unlearned
and in the wreckage of our selective loves
build a tow’r and lock us in
until we find there’s only one kind
of love that won’t break
more than blind, more than selfless in name
it’s open arms either way
because there’s a pulse at the heart of all things
that gives life all the same
and a design to the rhythm we breathe:
Holy Name//Give and Take
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-Week5.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!