May 15, 2022
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on May 15th (in the order they are needed).
How Great Thou Art
o lord my god, when I in awesome wonder
consider all the worlds thy hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
thy power throughout the universe displayed
then sings my soul, my savior god to thee
how great thou art, how great thou art
and when I think that god, the son not sparing
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in
that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing
he bled and died to take away my sin
then sings my soul, my savior god to thee
how great thou art, how great thou art
when christ shall come with shout of acclamation
and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
and I shall bow with humble adoration
and there proclaim my god how great thou art
then sings my soul, my savior god to thee
how great thou art, how great thou art
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship the Eternal One
the God of the stars and seas,
of the birds and the trees
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 love one another
in our ordinary lives
amen
Your Love Is Strong
dear Heavenly Father, you always amaze me
let your kingdom come in my world and in my life
you give me the food I need to live through the day
and forgive me as I forgive the people who’ve wronged me
lead me far from temptation, deliver me from the evil one
I look out the window, the birds are composing
and not a note is out of tune or out of place
I walk through the meadow and stare at the flowers
better dressed than any girl on her wedding day
so why do I worry, why do I fear, god knows what I need
you know what I need
your love is, your love is, your love is strong
the kingdom of the heavens is now advancing
invade my heart invade this broken town
the kingdom of the heavens is buried treasure
would you sell yourself to buy the one you’ve found
two things you told me: that you are strong and you love me
your love is, your love is, your love is strong
our god in heaven, hallowed be thy name above all names
your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven
give us today our daily bread, forgive us weary sinners
keep us far from our vices and deliver us from these prisons
All Creatures
all creatures of our god and king
lift up your voice and with us sing
o praise him, alleluia
thou burning sun with golden beam
thou silver moon with softer gleam
o praise him, o praise him
alleluia, alleluia, alleuia
thou rushing wind that art so strong
ye clouds that sail in heaven along
o praise him, alleluia
thou rising moon with praise rejoice
ye lights of evening, find their voice
o praise him, o praise him
alleluia, alleluia, alleuia
let all things their creator bless
and worship him in humbleness
o praise him, alleluia
praise, praise the father, praise the son
and praise the spirit, three in one
o praise him, o praise him
alleluia, alleluia, alleuia
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Psalm 148:
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights!
Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his host!
Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars!
Praise him, you highest heavens
and you waters above the heavens!
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for he commanded and they were created.
He established them forever and ever;
he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.
Praise the Lord from the earth,
you sea monsters and all deeps,
fire and hail, snow and frost,
stormy wind fulfilling his command!
Mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars!
Wild animals and all cattle,
creeping things and flying birds!
Kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all rulers of the earth!
Young men and women alike,
old and young together!
Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his glory is above earth and heaven.
He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his faithful,
for the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!
New Testament Reading
Today’s New Testament reading is John 13:31-35:
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
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Pulse
there’s a secret pulse hidden in
the fabric of creation
and the story of every creature is
bone from dust//gift from gift
reconnect our hearts to that pulse you hid
resurrect the peace that we’ve unlearned
and in the wreckage of our selective loves
build a tower that can’t be hidd’n
there’s a remedy for the ache
that plagues us all in waves
and the cure for our other-scorning rage
is break my bread//i’ll break your shame
reconnect our hearts to that pulse you hid
resurrect the peace that we’ve unlearned
and in the wreckage of our selective loves
build a tower and lock us in
until we find there’s only one kind of love that won’t break
more than blind, more than selfless in name
it’s open arms either way
’cause there’s a pulse at the heart of all things
that gives life, all the same
and a design to the rhythm we breathe: holy name//give and take
Doxology
praise god from whom all blessings flow
praise god all creatures here below
praise god above ye heavenly host
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