February 6, 2022
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on February 6th (in the order they are needed).
Heart Won’t Stop
there is not a man or a beast
nothing on the land, or underneath
nothing that could ever come between
the love you have for me
I could lay my head in Sheol
I could make my bed at the bottom of the darkness, deep
there is not a place I could escape you
your heart won’t stop coming after me
there is not an angel of the stars
there is not a devil in the dark
nothing that can change the way you are
the love you have for me
I could lay my head in Sheol
I could make my bed at the bottom of the darkness, deep
there is not a place I could escape you
your heart won’t stop coming after me
I could lay my head in Sheol
I could make my bed at the bottom of the darkness, deep
there is not a place I could escape you
your heart won’t stop coming after me
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship the Living God
the One who goes before us in the midst of trouble,
who guides us into everlasting peace
to enter the story of God
and find our own stories reimagined
that the Spirit of God might form us in the way of Christ
teaching us to reimagine
the stories we are offered
and to seek the Kingdom of God
in our ordinary lives
amen
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
Mother
is there a hair on my head
you haven’t numbered yet
you haven’t numbered yet
in the night, crying in the cold
is there a pain of mine you haven’t called your own?
o mother comfort, mother known
though our minds so well ignore your grace
you bring it just the same
you bring it just the same
we reside in your self-giving love
but you’ve somehow found enough
for all the space that we take up
o mother wisdom, mother love
mother comfort, mother enough
through life and death, that cradled set
beginning and the end
Beginning and the End
you are a shield, a beacon of defense
and our weaknesses align
as you gather us in
O Mother Warrior, Mother Age-to Age
Mother Wisdom, Mother Grace
Mother Comfort, Mother Love-that-can't-be-bought
Mother Faithful, Mother God
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
breathe on me, breath of god
fill me with life anew
that I may love what thou dost love
and do what thou wouldst do
breathe on me, breath of god
until my heart is pure
until with thee I will one will
to do and to endure
breathe on me, breath of god
’til I am wholly thine
until this earthly part of me
glows with thy fire divine
breathe on me, breath of god
so shall I never die
but live with thee the perfect life
of thine eternity
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Psalm 138:
I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
I bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness;
for you have exalted your name and your word
above everything.
On the day I called, you answered me,
you increased my strength of soul.
All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord,
for they have heard the words of your mouth.
They shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
for great is the glory of the Lord.
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly;
but the haughty he perceives from far away.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;
you stretch out your hand,
and your right hand delivers me.
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.
New Testament Reading
Today’s New Testament reading, and Josh’s sermon text, is Acts 10:9-23:
About noon the next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. He became hungry and wanted something to eat; and while it was being prepared, he fell into a trance. He saw the heaven opened and something like a large sheet coming down, being lowered to the ground by its four corners. In it were all kinds of four-footed creatures and reptiles and birds of the air. Then he heard a voice saying, “Get up, Peter; kill and eat.” But Peter said, “By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is profane or unclean.” The voice said to him again, a second time, “What God has made clean, you must not call profane.” This happened three times, and the thing was suddenly taken up to heaven.
Now while Peter was greatly puzzled about what to make of the vision that he had seen, suddenly the men sent by Cornelius appeared. They were asking for Simon’s house and were standing by the gate. They called out to ask whether Simon, who was called Peter, was staying there. While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Look, three men are searching for you. Now get up, go down, and go with them without hesitation; for I have sent them.” So Peter went down to the men and said, “I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for your coming?” They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.” So Peter invited them in and gave them lodging.
The next day he got up and went with them, and some of the believers from Joppa accompanied him.
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Wild One
overwhelming, you cannot be contained
in leather bindings, the turn of a word or phrase
overwhelming these idols that you break
crumbling to the ground in place
you were running with iconoclast strides
god, you’re wilder than we ever thought you would be
though we try we can’t pin you down, you’re a wild one
and you’re greater
disconcerting, these figures that we form
we want more money, we want a higher bar
disconcerting, these idols that we carve
controlling like the wind to a sail
you were running with iconoclast strides
god, you’re wilder than we ever thought you would be
though we try we can’t pin you down, you’re a wild one
and you’re greater
unbound, you’re overwhelming
we built you a house, but you keep moving
maker, you’re not done making
we gave you seven days but you’re still forming
so form these broken bodies into gold
a greater love with a lighter load
tear these temples down, stone from stone
crashing to the ground like broken chains
you were running with iconoclast strides
god, you’re wilder than we ever thought you would be
though we try we can’t pin you down, you’re a wild one
and you’re greater
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God, all creatures here below
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts
Praise Timeless, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen.
Benediction
As we approach this week
May we love God
Embrace Beauty
and Live Life to the fullest
Amen