Lectionary Texts Exodus 1-4, 11-14 establishes the Passover feast Psalm 116 gives thanks for God’s saving grace. In 1 Corinthians 11.23-26 Paul passes on the tradition that at the last supper Jesus said “this is my body… this is my blood.” In John 13.1-17, 31b-35 Jesus washes the disciples’ feet and gives them the commandment… Continue reading Maundy Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Palm Sunday: A Brief Prayer Service
Click here to download this service in a .doc format GREETINGPastor: God be with you.All: And also with you.Hosanna. Beloved, Save us!Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the God of Love.Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven. SONG GOSPEL: Matthew 21.1-11 … or… Mark 11.1-11 …or…… Continue reading Palm Sunday: A Brief Prayer Service
A Palm-Passion Service (Luke)
The passion story as liturgy Click here to download this service in a .doc format. This service is essentially a drama, a passion play. The gospel narrative shapes the various acts of a traditional worship service, so that it feels more like storytelling than liturgy. It is important to involve the congregation; therefore some of… Continue reading A Palm-Passion Service (Luke)
4th Sunday in Lent
March 30, 2025 Lectionary Texts Joshua 5.9-1: The wilderness wanderings ended, Israelites settle and eat food that they have raised on the land; the manna ceases. Psalm 32: When I was not honest about my sin it ate at me, but when I confess, I am forgiven. God, you protect me and guide me. 2… Continue reading 4th Sunday in Lent
3rd Sunday in Lent
March 23, 2025 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 55.1-9 — Why spend your money for what is not bread? … Seek God while God may be found… My ways are not your ways. As the rain and snow water the earth, my Word goes forth and accomplishes what I sent it for. Psalm 63 confesses, “My soul… Continue reading 3rd Sunday in Lent
2nd Sunday in Lent
March 16, 2025 Lectionary Texts Genesis 15.1-6, 12-15 — To Abram God promises as many descendants as there are stars. They will be oppressed, but they will also be delivered. Psalm 27 — God is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not be… Continue reading 2nd Sunday in Lent
1st Sunday in Lent
March 9, 2025 Lectionary Texts Deuteronomy 26.1-11 — The salvation story. “My ancestor (Abraham) wandered from Aram, we became a nation enslaved in Egypt, and God liberated us.” When we possess the promised land (that is, enjoy the fruits of what God gives us) we should offer tithes (one tenth of our goods) in thanksgiving,… Continue reading 1st Sunday in Lent
Ash Wednesday
March 5, 2025 Lectionary Texts Joel 2.1-2, 12-17. — Sound the alarm: the day of the Lord is coming. “Return to me.” Rend your heart, not your clothes. Return to God, who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and relents from punishing. Psalm 51 — Have mercy on me.… Continue reading Ash Wednesday
Still? Seriously?
This is but the beginning of the birthpangs. —Mark 13.8 Seriously—January 5th, and we’re still on Christmas?Can’t we move on, now? We follow a different path than the rest of the world.They are rushing on to the next thing. Let them go. This, today, this is the moving on.This is the movement, the birthing,which takes as… Continue reading Still? Seriously?
A Baptismal Liturgy
The liturgy below is available here in a .doc format for ease of editing. Contrary to our popular thoughts, baptism is not a sign of a believer’s faithfulness, but a sign of God’s. (John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance, but Christian baptism is a recognition of the Holy Spirit in us whether we repent… Continue reading A Baptismal Liturgy