Ubc Liturgy Stuff
August 16, 2020
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on August 16th (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).
Future/Past
you hold the reins on the sun and the moon
like horses driven by kings
you cover the mountains, the valleys below
in the breadth of your mighty wings
all treasures of wisdom and things to be known
are hidden inside of your hand
and in this fortunate turn of events
you asked me to be your friend
you asked me to be your friend
and you, you are my first
you are my last
you are my future and my past
the constellations are swimming inside
the breadth of your desire
where can i run, where can i hide
from your heart’s jealous fire
all treasures of wisdom and things to be known
are hidden inside of your hand
and in this fortunate turn of events
you asked me to be your friend
you asked me to be your friend
and you, you are my first
you are my last
you are my future and my past
you are the beginning and the end
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship
the Living God
the Eternal One
in whom all creatures
are known and named
to enter the story of God
and find our own stories reimagined
that the Spirit of God might form us more fully in the way of Christ
teaching us to love
our neighbors,
our enemies,
and our selves
as God does
Amen
Be Thou My Vision
be thou my vision, o lord of my heart
naught be all else to me, save that thou art
thou my best thought, by day or by night
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light
be thou my wisdom and thou my true word
i ever with thee and thou with me lord
thou my great father, spirit, and son
thou in my dwelling and i with thee one
riches i heed not, nor man’s empty praise
thou mine inheritance, now and always
thou and thou only, first in my heart
high king of heaven, my treasure thou art
high king of heaven, my victory won
may i reach heaven’s joys, o bright heaven’s son
heart of my own heart, whatever befall
still be my vision, o ruler of all
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Isaiah 56:1, 6-8:
Thus says the Lord:
Maintain justice, and do what is right,
for soon my salvation will come,
and my deliverance be revealed.
And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord,
to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord,
and to be his servants,
all who keep the sabbath, and do not profane it,
and hold fast my covenant--
these I will bring to my holy mountain,
and make them joyful in my house of prayer;
their burnt offerings and their sacrifices
will be accepted on my altar;
for my house shall be called a house of prayer
for all peoples.
Thus says the Lord God,
who gathers the outcasts of Israel,
I will gather others to them
besides those already gathered.
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 15:21-28:
Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.
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 its 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 and explain
would they be drowned out with your redemption parade
and as the forests clap their hands, 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 all 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 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!