Ubc Liturgy Stuff
June 21, 2020
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on June 21st (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 praise
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
seal it for thy courts above
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship
the Creator and Sustainer of all that is
the One who sees us truly and knows us fully
our help and shield in the full complexity of life
to be formed in the way of Christ
the One who is the image of the invisible God
who entered into suffering and defeated death
seeking the wisdom of the Holy Spirit
the One who is breathing Resurrection into the world,
making all things new
Amen
Rise Up
for the lowly and forgotten
for the weary and distressed
for the refugee and orphan
and for all who are oppressed
for the stranger who is pleading
while insulted and despised
will you rise?
rise up, rise up
the earth will fear the lord when you avenge the poor
may your kingdom come
o, rise up
hear how rachel, she is weeping
how she will not be consoled
and the children in our keeping
are their bodies bought and sold
and the watchman, he is sleeping
do you see them with your eyes?
and will you rise?
rise up, rise up
the earth will fear the lord when you avenge the poor
may your kingdom come
o, rise up
as your will is done in heaven
may it now be done below
may our daily bread be given
may your kingdom come and grow
lead us not into temptation
but deliver us we cry
and will you rise?
rise up, rise up
the earth will fear the lord when you avenge the poor
and bear your holy arm to keep them safe from arm
may your kingdom come
o, rise up
Father’s Day Prayer
Holy God, whom we call Father, we give you thanks for the people who have been fathers to us, and we pray for all sorts and conditions of fathers.
For fathers who have striven to balance the demands
of work, marriage, and children.
For fathers who, lacking a good model, have worked to become a good father.
For fathers who by their own account were not always there for their children, but who continue to offer those children, now grown, their love and support.
For fathers who have been wounded by the neglect and hostility of their children.
For fathers who, despite divorce, have remained in their children's lives.
For fathers who, as stepfathers,
freely chose the obligation of fatherhood
and earned their stepchildren's love and respect.
For fathers who have lost a child to death,
and continue to hold the child in their heart.
For black fathers who bear the myriad weights of parenting amidst the architecture of white supremacy in American society.
For those who are about to become fathers for the first time.
For those men who have no children, but offer fatherhood to whomever might need it.
For those men who have "fathered" us in their role as mentors and guides.
And for those fathers who have died,
but live on in our memory and in the communion of your Saints,
whose love continues to nurture us.
For all of these, we give you thanks.
In the midst of the complexity of emotions that surround days like this, we ask that you would hold our joy and pain together and use us to care for one another.
All this we ask of You who are both father and mother to us all, in the name of Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Because He Lives
god sent his son
they called him jesus
he came to love, heal, and forgive
he lived 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
and 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
and life is worth the living just because he lives
and then one day i’ll cross the river
i’ll right 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
and life is worth the living just because he lives
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Psalm 33:13-21:
The Lord looks down from heaven;
he sees all humankind.
From where he sits enthroned he watches
all the inhabitants of the earth—
he who fashions the hearts of them all,
and observes all their deeds.
A king is not saved by his great army;
a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.
The war horse is a vain hope for victory,
and by its great might it cannot save.
Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,
on those who hope in his steadfast love,
to deliver their soul from death,
and to keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waits for the Lord;
he is our help and shield.
Our heart is glad in him,
because we trust in his holy name.
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
New Testament Reading
Today’s New Testament reading is Luke 2:25-35:
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,
“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,
according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.”
And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Wayward Ones
we are the wayward ones
liars and beggars, those who betray
we hand you over, deny your name
cast you aside yet still you say
this is my body, this is my blood
broken and shed to show my love
we are the broken ones
cowards and fools, all filled with disbelief
we forsake you, deny your name
cast you aside, yet still you say
this is my body, this is my blood
broken and shed to show my love
remember me, remember me
come to the table, take and eat
remember me
we are the wayward ones
liars and beggars, those who betray
we hand you over, deny your name
cast you aside yet still you say
this is my body, this is my blood
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 Sunday. 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://drive.google.com/file/d/1ezqWEgtjNt-sHZwHc_cIcB5GW57wUKgV/view?usp=sharing.
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!