Ubc Liturgy Stuff
March 22, 2020
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for March 22 (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).
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
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
When Elisha woke surrounded by the forces
Of the enemies of God, the enemies of God
He saw the hills ablaze with angels on their horses
So in the night, my hope lives on
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
I see the slave who toils beneath the yoke, unyielding
And I can hear the captive groan, hear the captive groan
For some hand to stay the whip his foe is wielding
Still in the night my hope lives on
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
I see the armies of the enemy approaching
And the people driven trembling for the shore
But a doorway through the water now is opening
So in the night, my hope lives on
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
Oh in the night
My hope lives on
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
O love that will not let me go
I rest my weary soul in thee
I give you back the life I owe
That in thine ocean depths its flow
May richer fuller be
O light that follows all my way
I yield my flickering torch to thee
My heart restores its borrow ray
That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter fairer be
O joy that seeks me through the pain
I cannot close my heart to thee
I’ll trace the rainbow through the rain
And feel the promise is not in vain
That morn shall tearless be
O love, don’t let go of me
O light, hold my flickering
O joy, don’t lose sight of me
O love, don’t let go of me
O cross that’s lifting up my head
I dare not ask to fly from thee
Though I lay in dust, life’s glory dead,
From the ground there blossoms red
Life that shall endless be
Endlessly, endless be, endlessly
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is 1 Samuel 16:1-13:
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill me.”
And the Lord said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.” Samuel did what the Lord commanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.
When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is now before the Lord.” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the Lord chosen this one.” Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?”
And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.” He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.
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 John 9:1-41:
While walking along the road, Jesus saw a man who was blind since his birth.
Disciples: Teacher, who sinned? Who is responsible for this man’s blindness? Did he commit sins that merited this punishment? If not his sins, is it the sins of his parents?
Jesus: Neither. His blindness cannot be explained or traced to any particular person’s sins. He is blind so the deeds of God may be put on display. While it is daytime, we must do the works of the One who sent Me. But when the sun sets and night falls, this work is impossible. Whenever I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.
After He said these things, He spat on the ground and mixed saliva and dirt to form mud, which He smeared across the blind man’s eyes.
Jesus (to the blind man): Go, wash yourself in the pool of Siloam.
Siloam means “sent,” and its name reminded us that his healing was sent by God. The man went, washed, and returned to Jesus, his eyes now alive with sight. Then neighbors and others who knew him were confused to see a man so closely resembling the blind beggar running about.
Townspeople: Isn’t this the man we see every day sitting and begging in the streets?
Others: This is the same man.
Still Others: This cannot be him. But this fellow bears an uncanny resemblance to the blind man.
Formerly Blind Man: I am the same man. It’s me!
Townspeople: How have your lifeless eyes been opened?
Formerly Blind Man: A man named Jesus approached me and made mud from the ground and applied it to my eyes. He then said to me, “Go, wash yourself in the pool of Siloam.” I went and washed, and suddenly I could see.
Townspeople: Where is this man who healed you?
Formerly Blind Man: I don’t know.
The townspeople brought the formerly blind beggar to appear before the Pharisees the same day Jesus healed him, which happened to be on the Sabbath Day. The Pharisees began questioning him, looking for some explanation for how he could now see.
Formerly Blind Man: He smeared mud on my eyes, and I washed; now I see.
Some Pharisees: God can’t possibly be behind this man because He is breaking the rules of the Sabbath.
Other Pharisees: How can such a lawbreaking scoundrel do something like this?
The Pharisees were at odds with one another about Jesus and could not agree whether His power came from God or the devil.
Pharisees (to the formerly blind man): What do you say about this man, about the fact He opened your eyes so you could see?
Formerly Blind Man: I have no doubt—this man is a prophet.
Some of the Jews suspected the whole situation was a charade, that this man was never blind. So they summoned the man’s parents to testify about his condition.
Pharisees: Is this man your son? Do you testify that he has been blind from birth? How therefore does he now see?
Parents: We can tell you this much: he is our son, and he was born blind. But his new sight is a complete mystery to us! We do not know the man who opened his eyes. Why don’t you ask our son? He is old enough to speak for himself.
The man’s parents were a bit evasive because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. It had been rumored that anyone who spoke of Jesus as the Anointed One would be expelled from the synagogue. So they deferred the thorny question to their son, and the Pharisees called on him a second time.
Pharisees: Give God the credit. He’s the One who healed you. All glory belongs to God. We are persuaded this man you speak of is a sinner who defies God.
Formerly Blind Man: If this man is a sinner, I don’t know. I am not qualified to say. I only know one thing: I was blind, and now I see.
Pharisees: What did He do to you? How did He give you sight?
Formerly Blind Man: Listen, I’ve already answered all these questions, and you don’t like my answers. Do you really need me to say it all over again? Are you thinking about joining up with Him and becoming His followers?
Pharisees (berating him): You’re one of His followers, but we follow Moses. We have confidence that God spoke to Moses, but this man you speak of is a mystery; we don’t even know where He comes from.
Formerly Blind Man: Isn’t it ironic that you, our religious leaders, don’t even know where He comes from; yet He gave me sight! We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does respond and work through those who worship Him and do His will. No one has ever heard of someone opening the eyes of any person blind from birth. This man must come from God; otherwise, this miracle would not be possible. Only God can do such things.
Pharisees: You were born under a cloud of sin. How can you, of all people, lecture us?
The religious leaders banished him from their presence. Jesus heard what had happened and sought out the man.
Jesus: Do you believe in the Son of Man?
Formerly Blind Man: I want to believe, Lord. Who is He?
Jesus: You have seen His face with your new eyes, and you are talking to Him now.
Formerly Blind Man: Lord, I do believe.
The man bowed low to worship Jesus.
Jesus: I have entered this world to announce a verdict that changes everything. Now those without sight may begin to see, and those who see may become blind.
Some Pharisees (who overheard Jesus): Surely we are not blind, are we?
Jesus: If you were blind, you would be without sin. But because you claim you can see, your sin is ever present.
This is the Word of the Lord.
(Thanks be to God)
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 the 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
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 Lent Week 4. I’ll be talking about them during worship tomorrow! 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: https://illustratedmin.s3.amazonaws.com/weekly-resources/Lent-Week4.pdf
p.s. - Remember! If you don’t have a printer just let me know and I can print them out for you!