February 14, 2021
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on February 14th (in the order they are needed).
The Transfiguration
when he took the three disciples to the mountainside to pray
his countenance was modified, his clothing was aflame
two men appeared, Moses and Elijah came, they were at his side
the prophecy, the legislation spoke up whenever he would die
then there came a word of what he should accomplish on the day
then Peter spoke to make of them a tabernacle place
a cloud appeared in glory as an accolade, they fell on the ground
a voice arrived, the voice of god, the face of god, covered in a cloud
what it said to them, the voice of God: the most beloved son
consider what he says to you, consider what’s to come
the prophecy was put to death, was put to death and so will the son
and keep your word, disguise the vision ‘til the time has come
lost in the cloud, a voice
have no fear, we draw near
lost in the cloud, a sign
son of man, we draw near
lost in the cloud, a voice
son of man, turn your ear
lost in the cloud, a sign
lamb of god, we draw near
lost in the cloud, a voice
lamb of god, we draw near
lost in the cloud, a sign:
son of man//son of god
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship
the Living God
the Eternal One
in whom we live and move
and have our being
to enter the story of God
and find our own stories reimagined
inviting the Spirit of God to form us more fully in the way of Christ
that our hearts and minds
might bear the love of Christ
and we might find the Eternal
amidst our ordinary lives
Amen
This Little Light of Mine
[Check out this version from the Freedom Song soundtrack; and check out this article: 'This Little Light Of Mine' Shines On, A Timeless Tool Of Resistance]
this little light of mine
i’m gonna let it shine
this little light of mine
i’m gonna let it shine
this little light of mine
i’m gonna let it shine
let it shine let it shine let it shine
everywhere I go
i’m gonna let it shine
everywhere I go
i’m gonna let it shine
everywhere I go
i’m gonna let it shine
let it shine let it shine let it shine
this little light of mine
i’m gonna let it shine
this little light of mine
i’m gonna let it shine
this little light of mine
i’m gonna let it shine
let it shine let it shine let it shine
i’ve got the light of peace and love
i’m gonna let it shine
i’ve got the light of peace and love
i’m gonna let it shine
i’ve got the light of peace and love
i’m gonna let it shine
let it shine let it shine let it shine
all in my home
i’m gonna let it shine
all in my home
i’m gonna let it shine
all in my home
i’m gonna let it shine
let it shine let it shine let it shine
i’ve got the light of freedom
i’m gonna let it shine
i’ve got the light of freedom
i’m gonna let it shine
i’ve got the light of freedom
i’m gonna let it shine
let it shine let it shine let it shine
shine, shine, shine, shine
shine, just let it shine
O God My Heart With Love Inflame
[Check out the full original text here. And read up on Richard Allen and his hymnal here.]
o god my heart with love inflame
that I may in thy holy name
aloud in songs of praise
rejoice, while I have breath to raise
then will I shout, then will I sing
and make the heavenly arches ring
i’ll sing and shout for evermore
on that eternal happy shore
I want to sing and shout thy praise:
for whatever’s left of my days
lord give me strength to shout and pray
until my voice is lost in death:
then sisters and brothers shouting come
you below, and I above
we’ll sing and shout the God we love
and live rejoicing, the hope of glory, come
we’ll sing and shout, shout and sing
and make all heaven with praises ring
oh, we’ll sing and shout for evermore
on that eternal, happy shore
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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There
before there were mountains to crumble
before there were seas to rise
before there was pain, the loss and the weight
you were there, you were there, you were there
although our fear is rising
although our fire has gone out
although our hearts are worried and fraught
you are there, you are there, you are there
i’ve got a problem, i’ve made a drug
of worrying over what is yet to come
it’s clouding my vision, strangling my love
away
after the sun stops burning
after the stars have gone out
after the world ceases to turn
you’ll be there, you’ll be there, you’ll be there
you’ll be there, you’ll be there, you’ll be there
you’ll be there, you’ll be there, we’ll be there
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