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Fruit that Ripens At the Right Time

Prepare yourselves for worship. We gather to worship the One    who binds us all together Seek to be truly happy. We strive to avoid evil advice     and the road of sin. Listen for God’s instruction. When we

Posted in Call to Worship, Old Testament, Psalm 1, Psalm 1:1-6, Psalms

Does God Cause the Bad to Test Us?

Everything happens for a reason…God needed her more than you do…God is testing your faith…God has a plan. Have you heard these before? *** After snacks, the lights on the plane dimmed and a hush descended. I was left with

Posted in New Testament, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Sermon

Can We Become Like Jesus?

Arriving home after a long day, she took one look around the place and exclaimed, “Why can’t you be more like your brother?!?” He fed 5000. He called the loathsome out of the tree and ate with them. He challenged

Posted in Genesis, Genesis 1, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 1:26-27, New Testament, Old Testament, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Romans 8:29b, Sermon

Squinting in the Mirror: A Prayer of Confession & Hope

Creator of the immensity & mystery: You created us in your image,    squinting, we see you in the mirror. But we left your dream,    pursuing our own selfish,       idol-filled fantasies. You could not bear to

Posted in Confession of Sin & Assurance, Genesis, Genesis 1, Genesis 1:26-27, Judges, Judges 10, Judges 10:16, Prayer of the Day, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Romans 8:29b

Every Time I Feel the Spirit Moving

Looking back at it all, I can see the broad movements of the Holy Spirit in my life, beckoning me forward. At the time, I wasn’t always sure; often I was confused, or full of angst, or desirous of another

Posted in Acts, Acts 2, Acts 2:1-4, Days of the Church, New Testament, Pentecost, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Sermon, Trinity Sunday

Out of the World

Out of the Delights, out of the joyous times, we gather together. Out of the Tedium, the long days that drag, we gather together. Out of the Depths, out of the difficult times, we gather together. We gather to worship

Posted in Call to Worship, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Uncategorized

Beacons of Love, Hope, & Justice

   The abundant One calls to us, “Gather as one, beloved people.”    We gather as people beloved!    The Creator, the Teacher, & the       Mystery reminds, “I am with you always.”    We come to worship the

Posted in Call to Worship, Romans, Romans 6, Romans 6:1-14

Living Within Grace

Confessing Sins Holy One,    In your presence & the presence        of our Christian community,           we lay our sins before you.    We live as if the resurrection,        never happened.

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Posted in Confession of Sin & Assurance, Romans, Romans 6, Romans 6:1-14

Generosity

In the kingdom of God we find that generosity of spirit, generosity of possessions, & the radical sharing of skills are practiced openly. As the offering plate comes round, place your hand over it. Commit to God that you will use

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Posted in Matthew, Matthew 20, Matthew 20:1-16, New Testament, Offering

Veni Sancte Spiritus

Almighty God,   We call upon you in this hour. Veni Sancte Spiritus. We seek your presence. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Come Holy Spirit. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Touch our essence, reveal yourself. Veni Sancte Spiritus. Lure us, guide us, mold us. Veni

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Posted in Call to Worship, Invocation
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