February 21, 2021
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on February 21st (in the order they are needed).
In the Night
I am weary with the pain of Jacob’s wrestling
in the darkness with the fear, in the darkness with the fear
but he met the morning wounded with a blessing
so in the night, my hope lives on
o in the night, o in the night
o in the night, my hope lives on
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship
the Living God
seeking rest in the refuge
of the Eternal One
to enter the story of God
and find our own stories reimagined
that the Spirit of God might breathe life among us
making of us
resurrection people
and forming us more fully
in the way of Christ
Amen
This is the Day
[Traditional]
This is the day, this is the day
that the lord has made, that the lord has made
I will rejoice, I will rejoice
and be glad in it, and be glad in it
This the day that the lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
this is the day, this is the day
that the lord has made
I will enter the gates with thanksgiving in my heart
I will enter the court with praise
I will say this is the day that the lord has made
I will rejoice where God has made me glad
She has made me glad, She has made me glad
I will rejoice for God has made me glad
God has made me glad, God has made me glad
I will rejoice for God has made me glad
Victory is mine, victory is mine
victory today is mine
I told satan, get thee behind
victory today is mine
Joy is mine, joy is mine
Joy today is mine
I told satan get thee behind
Joy today today is mine
Love is mine, love is mine
Love today is mine
I told satan get thee behind
Love today is mine
This is the day, this is the day
that the lord has made, that the lord made
I will rejoice, you oughta rejoice
and be glad in it, and be glad in it
This the day that the lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
this is the day, this is the day
that the lord has made
Hold Us Together
[H.E.R./Josiah Bassey]
I will trust in You and know that You are with me forever
I'll confide in You 'cause You're the only answer that matters
Even in the darkness, You will be my light
Even when I'm hopeless, You will be my guide
I will not be shaken, I will not be moved
Even in the chaos, I know that You're good
You're the keeper, protector
It is You that holds us together
When everything else fails us
It is You that holds us together
Oh-whoa-whoa, oh-whoa-oh
I will trust in You, Your thoughts and plans of me, they are good
Mmh, I'll wait on You, I know that You will see me through
Even in the darkness, You will be my light
Even when I'm hopeless, You will be my guide
I will not be shaken, I will not be moved
Even in the chaos, I know that You're good
You're the keeper, protector
It is You that holds us together
When everything else fails us
It is You that holds us together (oh You're)
You're the keeper (You are), protector
It is You that holds us together (when every)
When everything (else fails) else fails us (it is You)
It is You that holds us together
Together
Holds us together
You're the keeper, protector (together)
It is You that holds us together
Everything (else fails us) else fails us
It's You that holds us together (hold us)
You're the keeper (hold us), protector (oh, protector)
It's You that holds us together (oh, You)
When everything (everything) else fails us
It's You that holds us together
You're the keeper, protector
It is You that holds us together
When everything else fails us
It is You that holds us together
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is 2 Kings 2:1-12:
When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he said, “Yes, I know; keep silent.”
Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they came to Jericho. The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.”
Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.” But he said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground.
When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.” He responded, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.” As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept watching and crying out, “Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.
New Testament Reading
Today’s New Testament reading is Mark 9:2-9:
Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
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You are God Alone
[Billy J. Foote/Cindy Foote]
You are not a god created by human hands
You are not a god dependent on any mortal man
You are not a god in need of anything we can give
By Your plan that just the way it is
You are not a god created by human hands
You are not a god dependent on any mortal man
You are not a god in need of anything we can give
By Your plan that's just the way it is
You are God alone from before time began
You were on Your throne, You're God alone
And right now, in the good times and bad
You are on Your throne and You're God alone
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's who You are
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
You're the only god whose power, none can contend
You're the only god whose name and praise will never end
You're the only god who's worthy of everything we can give
You are God that's just the way it is
You are God alone from before time began
You were on Your throne, You're God alone
And right now, in the good times and bad
You are on Your throne and You're God alone
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's who You are
Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That's what You are
You are God alone from before time began
You were on Your throne, You're God alone
And right now, in the good times and bad
You are on Your throne and You're God alone
And right now, in the good times and bad
You are on Your throne and You're God alone
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Christ all people here below
Praise Holy Spirit evermore
Praise Triune God whom we adore
Amen
Benediction
As we approach this week
May we love God
Embrace Beauty
and Live Life to the fullest
Amen