Ubc Liturgy Stuff
August 2, 2020
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on August 2nd (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 Alive
draw us in to the dance older than time and space
that constellations made, in the bend and the shake
cycle back from the end, full reverse pirouette
like choreography, infinite, infinite
but if the music stops
play it again, but pick up where we left off
that brilliant harmony with 13.8 billion parts
until we come alive, come Alive
draw us in to the dance ‘til every piece finds its fit
and every step is improvised and carried out in perfect time
like the shape of breathing is the shape of all, spinning into one
as the empty tomb cloud is spreading out, spreading out
but if the music stops
play it again, but pick up where we left off
that brilliant harmony with 13.8 billion parts
until we come alive, come Alive
we’ve not become what we will be
but the rhythm of our feet is growing
though we’re fraying at the seams,
your gravity is holding
keep on holding
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship
the Living God
the One who upholds all those who fall,
who lifts up those who are bowed down
to enter the story of God
and find our own stories reimagined
finding rest in the Spirit of God
and finding our hearts and minds
formed more fully
in the way of Christ
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, 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
but 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
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
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us, we cry
will you rise? 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 harm
may your kingdom come
o rise up
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Genesis 32:23-31:
The same night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.”
But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.” So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved.” The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.
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 14:13-21:
Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Crown Him with Many Crowns
crown him with many crowns, the lamb upon his throne
hark how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own
awake my soul and sing of him who died for thee
and hail him as thy matchless king through all eternity
crown him the son of god before the worlds began
and ye who tread where he hath trod, crown him the son of man
whom every grief hath known that wrings the human breast
and takes and bears them for his own that all in him may rest
that all in him may rest
crown him the lord of peace whose pow’r a scepter sways
from pole the pole that wars may cease and all be prayer and praise
his reign shall know no end and round his pierced feet
fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever-sweet
crown him the lord of love, behold his hands and side
those wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified
crown him with many crowns as yours before him fall
crown him, ye kings and queens with crowns for he is king of all
for he is king of all
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!.
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!