FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED:
APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by he Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAYER
WTTW: THURSDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
For Unity of Purpose
Almighty God, we humbly ask you to bring us closer together for your service. Unite our concerns in your compassion; fuse our commitment with your wisdom; merge our trust in peace. From narrow views release daring dreams; out of repressive feelings unleash bold visions. Transform anxious attitudes into miraculous anticipation. Then send us out to share our gifts generously that we may bond in joy.
In the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen.
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
For Unity of Purpose
Almighty God, we humbly ask you to bring us closer together for your service. Unite our concerns in your compassion; fuse our commitment with your wisdom; merge our trust in peace. From narrow views release daring dreams; out of repressive feelings unleash bold visions. Transform anxious attitudes into miraculous anticipation. Then send us out to share our gifts generously that we may bond in joy.
In the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAISE
WTTW: WEDNESDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Amazing Grace
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_A/Amazing_Grace_CB.mp3
1.
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
was blind, but now I see.
2.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.
3.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4.
The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be,
as long as life endures.
5.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.
6.
When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we first begun.
Text: John Newton; st 6 anon.
Music: 19th cent. USA melody; harm. by Edwin O. Excell
Tune: ---, Meter: CM
This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold
Information provided by: hymnsite.com and
Apple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and full list of Classic Hymns
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Amazing Grace
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_A/Amazing_Grace_CB.mp3
1.
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
was blind, but now I see.
2.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.
3.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4.
The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be,
as long as life endures.
5.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.
6.
When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we first begun.
Text: John Newton; st 6 anon.
Music: 19th cent. USA melody; harm. by Edwin O. Excell
Tune: ---, Meter: CM
This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold
Information provided by: hymnsite.com and
Apple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and full list of Classic Hymns
WTTW: GOD'S BLESSING
WTTW: TUESDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING (Numbers 6:24-26)
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the
Lord make his face shine upon you and
be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face
toward you and give you peace.”
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. Amen.
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING (Numbers 6:24-26)
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the
Lord make his face shine upon you and
be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face
toward you and give you peace.”
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. Amen.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S BODY & Blood
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S SUPPER
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever.
Amen
COMMUNION SCRIPTURES
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old is gone, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
(take & eat the piece of bread)
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
(take & drink the juice or wine)
CLOSING PRAYER
We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S SUPPER
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever.
Amen
COMMUNION SCRIPTURES
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old is gone, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
(take & eat the piece of bread)
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
(take & drink the juice or wine)
CLOSING PRAYER
We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Sunday, September 26, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S WORD
SUNDAY
“Those Who Don’t vs Those Who Do ”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 10: 22-42
Paraphrase
It was winter, the time of Hanukkah with Jesus in the Temple near Solomon’s Colonnade when the Jews approached asking him to tell them straightforward if he was the Christ.
Jesus told them they haven’t believed what he has told them before nor in the miracles he has done in his Father’s name (like when he healed the man born blind) because they aren’t his sheep – referring to the metaphor they had just heard. He contrasts them as non-believers with his believing sheep – who listen to his voice, who he knows, who follow him, who he gives eternal life and who never perish. He tells them both that his Father is greater than all and that he is one with his Father who has given the believing sheep to him such that no one can take them away.
When the Jews again began taking action to stone him, Jesus asked them for which of the miracles he had done were they planning to kill him. They told him they were not going to kill him for any miracles he had done but because he was only a man but claimed to be God.
Quoting from the Psalms, He rhetorically asked them whether the Law stated “I have said you are gods.”? – going on to ask them if the word of God said this about those it was given to, that surely the one God sent special into the world isn’t committing blasphemy by calling himself God’s Son. Furthermore, Jesus told them that if they can see that he does what his Father does and especially the miracles, they should be able to understand that the Father is in him and he is in the Father. After saying this they again tried to kill him but he escaped.
Escaping with his life, Jesus went across the Jordan to where John baptized early on. While he staying there, many people came and told him everything John had said about him was true
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that Jesus distinguished between the Jews that didn’t believe (v 26) he was Christ and those who did (v 27).
II. INT: How did Jesus distinguish between the Jews who didn’t believe he was Christ and those who did?
III. ANS: Jesus distinguished between the Jews that didn’t believe he was Christ and those who did by whether they:
1. Rejected vs Accepted His Word v 25a
2. Denied vs Believed in His Miracles v 25b
3. Perished vs Received His Eternal Life v 28
4. Dismissed vs Confessed He was God’s Son vv 34-36
5. Missed vs Grasped He & God were One vv 29-30, 37-38
6. Hated vs Loved Him vv 31-33, 39-42
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells use today that Jesus distinguishes between those who don’t believe he is Christ and those who do.
II. INT: How does Jesus distinguish today between those who don’t believe he is Christ and those who do?
III. ANS: Jesus distinguishes today between those who don’t believe he is Christ and those who do by whether they:
1. Reject vs Accept His Word -> “Light of the World”
2. Deny vs Believe in His Miracles -> Healer of the Man Born Blind
3. Perish vs Receive His Eternal Life -> Out of the Darkness into the Light
4. Dismiss vs Confess He is God’s Son -> Does the Father’s Will
5. Miss vs Grasp He & God are One -> Don’t know Him because Don’t know His Father
6. Hate vs Love Him -> The Father of lies, the Devil, is their Father.
Prayer
Our Father in Heaven,
We pray for the Light of the world to open the eyes of people who are rejecting Your Word.
We pray for the Light of the world to move people from their state of denial of Your miracles to belief.
We pray for the Light of the world to stop people from dismissing Your Son and bring them to know Him as the "Son of God" instead.
We pray that the Light of the world will make You known far and wide and that knowledge of You will make Your Son known to all.
We pray that the Light of the world will shine so none may perish but have eternal life.
We thank You Lord for the Light of the world that we have because Your Son gave his life for us, that he suffered for our sin, our hatred that crucified Him.
We thank You for Your Power that resurrected Your Son from the grave defeating death forever.
LORD,
Use us to shine our light in this world so that others may come to know You through Your Son, Jesus Christ,
In whose name we pray,
Amen.
“Those Who Don’t vs Those Who Do ”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 10: 22-42
Paraphrase
It was winter, the time of Hanukkah with Jesus in the Temple near Solomon’s Colonnade when the Jews approached asking him to tell them straightforward if he was the Christ.
Jesus told them they haven’t believed what he has told them before nor in the miracles he has done in his Father’s name (like when he healed the man born blind) because they aren’t his sheep – referring to the metaphor they had just heard. He contrasts them as non-believers with his believing sheep – who listen to his voice, who he knows, who follow him, who he gives eternal life and who never perish. He tells them both that his Father is greater than all and that he is one with his Father who has given the believing sheep to him such that no one can take them away.
When the Jews again began taking action to stone him, Jesus asked them for which of the miracles he had done were they planning to kill him. They told him they were not going to kill him for any miracles he had done but because he was only a man but claimed to be God.
Quoting from the Psalms, He rhetorically asked them whether the Law stated “I have said you are gods.”? – going on to ask them if the word of God said this about those it was given to, that surely the one God sent special into the world isn’t committing blasphemy by calling himself God’s Son. Furthermore, Jesus told them that if they can see that he does what his Father does and especially the miracles, they should be able to understand that the Father is in him and he is in the Father. After saying this they again tried to kill him but he escaped.
Escaping with his life, Jesus went across the Jordan to where John baptized early on. While he staying there, many people came and told him everything John had said about him was true
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that Jesus distinguished between the Jews that didn’t believe (v 26) he was Christ and those who did (v 27).
II. INT: How did Jesus distinguish between the Jews who didn’t believe he was Christ and those who did?
III. ANS: Jesus distinguished between the Jews that didn’t believe he was Christ and those who did by whether they:
1. Rejected vs Accepted His Word v 25a
2. Denied vs Believed in His Miracles v 25b
3. Perished vs Received His Eternal Life v 28
4. Dismissed vs Confessed He was God’s Son vv 34-36
5. Missed vs Grasped He & God were One vv 29-30, 37-38
6. Hated vs Loved Him vv 31-33, 39-42
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells use today that Jesus distinguishes between those who don’t believe he is Christ and those who do.
II. INT: How does Jesus distinguish today between those who don’t believe he is Christ and those who do?
III. ANS: Jesus distinguishes today between those who don’t believe he is Christ and those who do by whether they:
1. Reject vs Accept His Word -> “Light of the World”
2. Deny vs Believe in His Miracles -> Healer of the Man Born Blind
3. Perish vs Receive His Eternal Life -> Out of the Darkness into the Light
4. Dismiss vs Confess He is God’s Son -> Does the Father’s Will
5. Miss vs Grasp He & God are One -> Don’t know Him because Don’t know His Father
6. Hate vs Love Him -> The Father of lies, the Devil, is their Father.
Prayer
Our Father in Heaven,
We pray for the Light of the world to open the eyes of people who are rejecting Your Word.
We pray for the Light of the world to move people from their state of denial of Your miracles to belief.
We pray for the Light of the world to stop people from dismissing Your Son and bring them to know Him as the "Son of God" instead.
We pray that the Light of the world will make You known far and wide and that knowledge of You will make Your Son known to all.
We pray that the Light of the world will shine so none may perish but have eternal life.
We thank You Lord for the Light of the world that we have because Your Son gave his life for us, that he suffered for our sin, our hatred that crucified Him.
We thank You for Your Power that resurrected Your Son from the grave defeating death forever.
LORD,
Use us to shine our light in this world so that others may come to know You through Your Son, Jesus Christ,
In whose name we pray,
Amen.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen
Friday, September 24, 2010
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAYER
WTTW: THURSDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Great God, who has told us
"Vengeance is mine,"
save us from ourselves,
save us from the vengeance in our hearts
and the acid in our souls.
Save us from our desire to hurt as we have been hurt,
to punish as we have been punished,
to terrorize as we have been terrorized.
Give us the strength it takes
to listen rather than to judge,
to trust rather than to fear,
to try again and again
to make peace even when peace eludes us.
We ask, O God, for the grace
to be our best selves.
We ask for the vision
to be builders of the human community
rather than its destroyers.
We ask for the humility as a people
to understand the fears and hopes of other peoples.
We ask for the love it takes
to bequeath to the children of the world to come more than the failures of our own making.
We ask for the heart it takes
to care for all the peoples
of Afghanistan and Iraq, of Palestine and Israel as well as for ourselves.
Give us the depth of soul O God,
to constrain our might,
to resist the temptations of power
to refuse to attack the attackable,
to understand
that vengeance begets violence,
and to bring peace--not war--wherever we go.
For You, O God, have been merciful to us.
For You, O God, have been patient with us.
For You, O God, have been gracious to us.
And so may we be merciful
and patient
and gracious
and trusting
with these others whom you also love.
This we ask through Jesus,
the one without vengeance in his heart.
This we ask forever and ever. Amen
prayer for world peace - sr. joan chittister - benedictine sisters of erie
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Great God, who has told us
"Vengeance is mine,"
save us from ourselves,
save us from the vengeance in our hearts
and the acid in our souls.
Save us from our desire to hurt as we have been hurt,
to punish as we have been punished,
to terrorize as we have been terrorized.
Give us the strength it takes
to listen rather than to judge,
to trust rather than to fear,
to try again and again
to make peace even when peace eludes us.
We ask, O God, for the grace
to be our best selves.
We ask for the vision
to be builders of the human community
rather than its destroyers.
We ask for the humility as a people
to understand the fears and hopes of other peoples.
We ask for the love it takes
to bequeath to the children of the world to come more than the failures of our own making.
We ask for the heart it takes
to care for all the peoples
of Afghanistan and Iraq, of Palestine and Israel as well as for ourselves.
Give us the depth of soul O God,
to constrain our might,
to resist the temptations of power
to refuse to attack the attackable,
to understand
that vengeance begets violence,
and to bring peace--not war--wherever we go.
For You, O God, have been merciful to us.
For You, O God, have been patient with us.
For You, O God, have been gracious to us.
And so may we be merciful
and patient
and gracious
and trusting
with these others whom you also love.
This we ask through Jesus,
the one without vengeance in his heart.
This we ask forever and ever. Amen
prayer for world peace - sr. joan chittister - benedictine sisters of erie
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAISE
WEDNESDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Rock of Ages
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_R/Rock_Of_Ages_CB.mp3
1.
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2.
Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3.
When my pilgrimage I close,
Victor o'er the last of foes,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
and behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee.
Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1776 Music: Information provided by: Thomas Hastings, 1830 Tune: METRIC TOPLADY 7.7.7.7.7.7. This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold hymnsite.com and Apple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and full list of Classic Hymns
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Rock of Ages
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_R/Rock_Of_Ages_CB.mp3
1.
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2.
Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3.
When my pilgrimage I close,
Victor o'er the last of foes,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
and behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee.
Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1776 Music: Information provided by: Thomas Hastings, 1830 Tune: METRIC TOPLADY 7.7.7.7.7.7. This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold hymnsite.com and Apple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and full list of Classic Hymns
Monday, September 20, 2010
Wttw: GOD'S BLESSING
WTTW: TUESDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING (Numbers 6:24-26)
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the
Lord make his face shine upon you and
be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face
toward you and give you peace.”
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. Amen.
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING (Numbers 6:24-26)
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the
Lord make his face shine upon you and
be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face
toward you and give you peace.”
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. Amen.
WTTW: GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S SUPPER
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever.
Amen
COMMUNION SCRIPTURES
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. 1 Corinthians 2:12
“So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
(take & eat the piece of bread)
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
(take & drink the juice or wine)
CLOSING PRAYER
We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S SUPPER
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever.
Amen
COMMUNION SCRIPTURES
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. 1 Corinthians 2:12
“So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
(take & eat the piece of bread)
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
(take & drink the juice or wine)
CLOSING PRAYER
We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Sunday, September 19, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S WORD
SUNDAY
“The Gate & Good Shepherd”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 10: 1-21
Paraphrase
Jesus said “The one who enters the sheep pen through the gate is the shepherd while anyone entering by some other way is a thief and robber. As the watchman opens the gate for the shepherd and he calls the sheep by name, they listen to his voice as he leads them out and they follow him because they know his voice. However, they won’t follow a stranger and instead run from an unknown voice. The people didn’t understand the metaphor Jesus used to tell them this truth about Salvation.
Jesus repeated, “I tell you the truth, because all those who came before me were either thieves or robbers the sheep didn’t listen to them but since I am the gate for the sheep whoever enters through me will be saved, i.e. will be able to come in and out to find pasture. In contrast to the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy; I have come so the sheep may have life and a full one at that.
As the good shepherd I lay down my life for my sheep. The hired hand doesn’t own the sheep so when the wolf comes he runs away abandoning them, leaving them helpless to the attacking wolf who scatters them. The hired hand runs because he cares nothing about the sheep.
“As the good shepherd I know my sheep and they know me – in the same way the Father knows me and I know Him – and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep from another pen I must also bring with and since they too listen to my voice they will be part of the single flock of which I shepherd. The reason the Father loves me is that I lay down my life - to have it taken up again. My life is not taken from me, I lay it down on my own; I have the authority to lay it down and to take it up again – a command I received from the Father.”
Hearing his words the Jews were divided with many saying that because he was demon-possessed and insane he shouldn’t be taken seriously and others saying he wasn’t talking or acting like a demon-possessed man – that demon-possessed men don’t open the eyes of men born blind.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers a metaphor Jesus used in telling the Jews that he was the Gate and the Good Shepherd to tell them that Jesus was the Messiah who saved them from death and provided life instead.
II. INT: How did John tell his 1st Century Readers the Gate and the Good Shepherd saved them from death and provided them life instead?
III. ANS: John told them the Gate and the Good Shepherd saved them from death and provided life instead because the:
1. Gate vv. 7, 9a, 10b
A. Was Opened by the Watchman vv 3, 6c
B. Was Entered Through by the Shepherd vv 2, 6b
C. Was Entered In & Out for Pasturing by the Sheep v 9b
2. Shepherd vv 11a, 14a
A. Called His Sheep by Name & Led Them. vv 3c, 6c, 14b
B Laid Down His Life & Took It Up Again vv 11b, 14d, 17b, 18
C. Was Loved by the Father v 17a
3. Sheep vv 5,8,16
A. Knew the Shepherd & His Voice vv 14b, 21
C. Listened to the Shepherd vv 3b, 6c, 16b
D. Followed the Shepherd vv. 3c, 6c
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today a metaphor Jesus used in telling the Jews that he was the Gate and the Good Shepherd to tell us that Jesus is the Messiah who saves us from death and provides life instead.
II. INT: How does John tell us today the Gate and the Good Shepherd saves us from death and provides us life instead?
III. ANS: John tells us the Gate and the Good Shepherd saves us from death and provides us life instead because the:
1. Gate -> Jesus Christ
A. Was Opened by the Watchman -> Announcement of the True Messiah
B. Was Entered Through by the Shepherd -> Entrance of the True Messiah
C. Is Entered In & Out for Pasturing by the Sheep -> Entrance into Salvation
2. Good Shepherd -> Jesus Christ
A. Calls His Sheep by Name & Leads Them -> Love of Jesus Christ
B Laid Down His Life & Took It Up Again -> Death & Resurrection of Jesus Christ
C. Is Loved by the Father -> Son is Loved by the Father for His Obedience Unto Death
3. Sheep -> Believers
A. Know the Shepherd & His Voice -> Recognize Jesus as Christ Son of the Living God
C. Listen to the Shepherd -> Accept Jesus as the Lord and Savior of Their Life
D. Follow the Shepherd -> As a Disciple of Jesus Christ the Lord & Giver of Life
Prayer
Our Father in Heaven,
We praise You for opening the Gate for the Shepherd to enter through into this world. And, we thank You for Your Son who is both the Gate - the entrance to Salvation and the Good Shepherd – the One who willingly laid down his life, sacrificing all, so that we can live eternally with You.
LORD,
We thank You for Your Love for Your Son for His Obedience unto death and we thank You for Your Love for us in the name of Jesus Christ who knowing our name laid down His life for us.
Father Almighty,
We give Your Spirit the glory that like the blind man our eyes have been opened so we have been able to recognize who Your Son is, that we have accepted Him as our Lord and Savior and that we are living as His disciple.
LORD, we ask that as sheep we could be used as shepherds where needed in this world and that as shepherds in this world others would see and hear Your Son, come to know Him as their Savior and follow Him through all pastures in this world and the next.
In the name of Your Son,
Amen.
“The Gate & Good Shepherd”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 10: 1-21
Paraphrase
Jesus said “The one who enters the sheep pen through the gate is the shepherd while anyone entering by some other way is a thief and robber. As the watchman opens the gate for the shepherd and he calls the sheep by name, they listen to his voice as he leads them out and they follow him because they know his voice. However, they won’t follow a stranger and instead run from an unknown voice. The people didn’t understand the metaphor Jesus used to tell them this truth about Salvation.
Jesus repeated, “I tell you the truth, because all those who came before me were either thieves or robbers the sheep didn’t listen to them but since I am the gate for the sheep whoever enters through me will be saved, i.e. will be able to come in and out to find pasture. In contrast to the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy; I have come so the sheep may have life and a full one at that.
As the good shepherd I lay down my life for my sheep. The hired hand doesn’t own the sheep so when the wolf comes he runs away abandoning them, leaving them helpless to the attacking wolf who scatters them. The hired hand runs because he cares nothing about the sheep.
“As the good shepherd I know my sheep and they know me – in the same way the Father knows me and I know Him – and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep from another pen I must also bring with and since they too listen to my voice they will be part of the single flock of which I shepherd. The reason the Father loves me is that I lay down my life - to have it taken up again. My life is not taken from me, I lay it down on my own; I have the authority to lay it down and to take it up again – a command I received from the Father.”
Hearing his words the Jews were divided with many saying that because he was demon-possessed and insane he shouldn’t be taken seriously and others saying he wasn’t talking or acting like a demon-possessed man – that demon-possessed men don’t open the eyes of men born blind.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers a metaphor Jesus used in telling the Jews that he was the Gate and the Good Shepherd to tell them that Jesus was the Messiah who saved them from death and provided life instead.
II. INT: How did John tell his 1st Century Readers the Gate and the Good Shepherd saved them from death and provided them life instead?
III. ANS: John told them the Gate and the Good Shepherd saved them from death and provided life instead because the:
1. Gate vv. 7, 9a, 10b
A. Was Opened by the Watchman vv 3, 6c
B. Was Entered Through by the Shepherd vv 2, 6b
C. Was Entered In & Out for Pasturing by the Sheep v 9b
2. Shepherd vv 11a, 14a
A. Called His Sheep by Name & Led Them. vv 3c, 6c, 14b
B Laid Down His Life & Took It Up Again vv 11b, 14d, 17b, 18
C. Was Loved by the Father v 17a
3. Sheep vv 5,8,16
A. Knew the Shepherd & His Voice vv 14b, 21
C. Listened to the Shepherd vv 3b, 6c, 16b
D. Followed the Shepherd vv. 3c, 6c
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today a metaphor Jesus used in telling the Jews that he was the Gate and the Good Shepherd to tell us that Jesus is the Messiah who saves us from death and provides life instead.
II. INT: How does John tell us today the Gate and the Good Shepherd saves us from death and provides us life instead?
III. ANS: John tells us the Gate and the Good Shepherd saves us from death and provides us life instead because the:
1. Gate -> Jesus Christ
A. Was Opened by the Watchman -> Announcement of the True Messiah
B. Was Entered Through by the Shepherd -> Entrance of the True Messiah
C. Is Entered In & Out for Pasturing by the Sheep -> Entrance into Salvation
2. Good Shepherd -> Jesus Christ
A. Calls His Sheep by Name & Leads Them -> Love of Jesus Christ
B Laid Down His Life & Took It Up Again -> Death & Resurrection of Jesus Christ
C. Is Loved by the Father -> Son is Loved by the Father for His Obedience Unto Death
3. Sheep -> Believers
A. Know the Shepherd & His Voice -> Recognize Jesus as Christ Son of the Living God
C. Listen to the Shepherd -> Accept Jesus as the Lord and Savior of Their Life
D. Follow the Shepherd -> As a Disciple of Jesus Christ the Lord & Giver of Life
Prayer
Our Father in Heaven,
We praise You for opening the Gate for the Shepherd to enter through into this world. And, we thank You for Your Son who is both the Gate - the entrance to Salvation and the Good Shepherd – the One who willingly laid down his life, sacrificing all, so that we can live eternally with You.
LORD,
We thank You for Your Love for Your Son for His Obedience unto death and we thank You for Your Love for us in the name of Jesus Christ who knowing our name laid down His life for us.
Father Almighty,
We give Your Spirit the glory that like the blind man our eyes have been opened so we have been able to recognize who Your Son is, that we have accepted Him as our Lord and Savior and that we are living as His disciple.
LORD, we ask that as sheep we could be used as shepherds where needed in this world and that as shepherds in this world others would see and hear Your Son, come to know Him as their Savior and follow Him through all pastures in this world and the next.
In the name of Your Son,
Amen.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen
Thursday, September 16, 2010
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAYER
WTTW: THURSDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Father, I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do, I thank you:
I am ready for all, I accept all.
Let only your will be done in me,
and in all Your creatures,
I wish no more than this, O Lord.
Into your hands I commend my soul;
I offer it to you with all the love of my
heart, for I love you Lord,
and so I need to give myself,
to surrender myself into your hands,
without reserve, and with boundless confidence,
For you are my Father
In Jesus Name. Amen.
Prayer of Abandonment
Charles De Foucauld
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Father, I abandon myself into your hands;
do with me what you will.
Whatever you may do, I thank you:
I am ready for all, I accept all.
Let only your will be done in me,
and in all Your creatures,
I wish no more than this, O Lord.
Into your hands I commend my soul;
I offer it to you with all the love of my
heart, for I love you Lord,
and so I need to give myself,
to surrender myself into your hands,
without reserve, and with boundless confidence,
For you are my Father
In Jesus Name. Amen.
Prayer of Abandonment
Charles De Foucauld
WTTW: OUR PRAISE
WTTW: WEDNESDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Faithful and True
http://www.audiotreasure.com/mp3/Music/Faithful.m3u
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Faithful and True
http://www.audiotreasure.com/mp3/Music/Faithful.m3u
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S BLESSING
WTTW: TUESDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING
O God, open our eyes and ourbhearts and take away our slowness to perceive. Put your fingers into our ears, touch our tongues, says to us the word, “Ephphatha, Be Opened!” And may our capacity to speak your words be re-stored to us, and especially bless those who come to you with any great need:
O Savior Christ, our woes dispel;
For some are sick, and some are sad,
And some have never loved Thee well
And some have lost the love they had.
And none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
For none are wholly free from sin;
And those who fain would love Thee best
Are conscious most of wrong within.
Thy touch has still its ancient power;
No word from thee can fruitless fall;
Hear, in this solemn evening hour,
And in Thy mercy heal us all.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING
O God, open our eyes and ourbhearts and take away our slowness to perceive. Put your fingers into our ears, touch our tongues, says to us the word, “Ephphatha, Be Opened!” And may our capacity to speak your words be re-stored to us, and especially bless those who come to you with any great need:
O Savior Christ, our woes dispel;
For some are sick, and some are sad,
And some have never loved Thee well
And some have lost the love they had.
And none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
For none are wholly free from sin;
And those who fain would love Thee best
Are conscious most of wrong within.
Thy touch has still its ancient power;
No word from thee can fruitless fall;
Hear, in this solemn evening hour,
And in Thy mercy heal us all.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S SUPPER
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever.
Amen
COMMUNION SCRIPTURES
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11
“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
(take & eat the piece of bread)
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
(take & drink the juice or wine)
CLOSING PRAYER
We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S SUPPER
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever.
Amen
COMMUNION SCRIPTURES
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11
“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
(take & eat the piece of bread)
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
(take & drink the juice or wine)
CLOSING PRAYER
We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
WTTW: GOD'S WORD
SUNDAY
“Visible Light Spectrum”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 9:35-41
Paraphrase
After the Pharisees had banished the man born blind from the Temple, Jesus found him and asked him who the Messiah was.
Indicating he wanted to know so he could worship him, Jesus told him he was looking at and talking with him that very moment which led to the man's immediate confession of belief in Jesus as Messiah and his worship of him.
When Jesus proclaimed that his presence in the world leads to judgment with those not claiming any special spiritual standing being able to clearly see he is the Messiah and those claiming spiritual greatness being blinded by their so called enlightenment they are unable to see who he really is.
When the Pharisees gathered around heard him say this they asked how they could be the blind ones and he responded by telling them they are blinded by their sin which makes them think they are so spiritually discerning when they have outright rejected him as the light of the world!
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that the blind man, seeing clearly, believed in and worshipped Jesus as the Light of the World while the Pharisees in their blindness rejected him.
II. INT: How was the man born blind able to believe and worship Jesus as the Light of the World?
III. ANS:: The man born blind was able to believe in and worship Jesus as the Light of the World because he was:
1. Found. vv 35
2. Open. vv 36-38
3. Humble. vv 39
4. Discerning. vv 40-41
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that there are some who seeing clearly, believe in Jesus and worship him as the Light of the World and others, who remaining blind reject him.
II. INT: How do some come to clearly see Jesus as the Light of the World?
III. ANS: Some come to clearly see Jesus as the Light of the World because they are:
1. Found. vv 35
2. Open. vv 36-38
3. Humble. vv 39
4. Discerning. vv 40-41
Prayer
Our Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to find us lost in this world.
We give You praise for opening our eyes so we are able to see the Light.
We thank You for humbling us so our pride does not get in the way of our being able to recognize Your Son’s presence.
Lord we worship You and You alone as the Messiah – the Light of the World.
We praise You for opening up our eyes so we are able to discern Light from the darkness of our sin.
We ask that our lives reflect Your Light to the world around us.
Father, receive our prayer in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
“Visible Light Spectrum”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 9:35-41
Paraphrase
After the Pharisees had banished the man born blind from the Temple, Jesus found him and asked him who the Messiah was.
Indicating he wanted to know so he could worship him, Jesus told him he was looking at and talking with him that very moment which led to the man's immediate confession of belief in Jesus as Messiah and his worship of him.
When Jesus proclaimed that his presence in the world leads to judgment with those not claiming any special spiritual standing being able to clearly see he is the Messiah and those claiming spiritual greatness being blinded by their so called enlightenment they are unable to see who he really is.
When the Pharisees gathered around heard him say this they asked how they could be the blind ones and he responded by telling them they are blinded by their sin which makes them think they are so spiritually discerning when they have outright rejected him as the light of the world!
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that the blind man, seeing clearly, believed in and worshipped Jesus as the Light of the World while the Pharisees in their blindness rejected him.
II. INT: How was the man born blind able to believe and worship Jesus as the Light of the World?
III. ANS:: The man born blind was able to believe in and worship Jesus as the Light of the World because he was:
1. Found. vv 35
2. Open. vv 36-38
3. Humble. vv 39
4. Discerning. vv 40-41
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that there are some who seeing clearly, believe in Jesus and worship him as the Light of the World and others, who remaining blind reject him.
II. INT: How do some come to clearly see Jesus as the Light of the World?
III. ANS: Some come to clearly see Jesus as the Light of the World because they are:
1. Found. vv 35
2. Open. vv 36-38
3. Humble. vv 39
4. Discerning. vv 40-41
Prayer
Our Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to find us lost in this world.
We give You praise for opening our eyes so we are able to see the Light.
We thank You for humbling us so our pride does not get in the way of our being able to recognize Your Son’s presence.
Lord we worship You and You alone as the Messiah – the Light of the World.
We praise You for opening up our eyes so we are able to discern Light from the darkness of our sin.
We ask that our lives reflect Your Light to the world around us.
Father, receive our prayer in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen
Thursday, September 9, 2010
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED:
APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by he Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED:
APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by he Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.
WTTW: OUR PRAYER
WTTW: THURSDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
he Serenity Prayer.
Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
In Jesus Name.
Amen.
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
he Serenity Prayer.
Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
In Jesus Name.
Amen.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAISE
WTTW: WEDNESDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
MY HOPE IS BUILT
1.
My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Refrain:
On Christ the solid rock I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
2.
When Darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil.
(Refrain)
3.
His oath, his covenant, his blood
supports me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay.
(Refrain)
4.
When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found!
Dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne.
(Refrain)
My Hope Is Built: Text: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Music: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868 Tune: THE SOLID ROCK, Meter: LM with Refrain; This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold.
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
MY HOPE IS BUILT
1.
My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Refrain:
On Christ the solid rock I stand,
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
2.
When Darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil.
(Refrain)
3.
His oath, his covenant, his blood
supports me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay.
(Refrain)
4.
When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found!
Dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne.
(Refrain)
My Hope Is Built: Text: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Music: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868 Tune: THE SOLID ROCK, Meter: LM with Refrain; This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold.
Monday, September 6, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S BLESSING
Tuesday
God's Blessing: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Each time he said, "No. But I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people." Now I am glad to boast about how weak I am; I am glad to be a living demonstration of Christ's power, instead of showing off my own power and abilities. Since I know it is all for Christ's good. I am quite happy about "the thorn," and about the insults and hardships, persecutions and difficulties; for when I am weak, then I am strong--the less I have, the more I depend on him.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
God's Blessing: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Each time he said, "No. But I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people." Now I am glad to boast about how weak I am; I am glad to be a living demonstration of Christ's power, instead of showing off my own power and abilities. Since I know it is all for Christ's good. I am quite happy about "the thorn," and about the insults and hardships, persecutions and difficulties; for when I am weak, then I am strong--the less I have, the more I depend on him.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
WTTW: GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S SUPPER
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever.
Amen
COMMUNION SCRIPTURES
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12
“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
(take & eat the piece of bread)
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
(take & drink the juice or wine)
CLOSING PRAYER
We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S SUPPER
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.
Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever.
Amen
COMMUNION SCRIPTURES
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12
“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
(take & eat the piece of bread)
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
(take & drink the juice or wine)
CLOSING PRAYER
We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Sunday, September 5, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S WORD
SUNDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 9:13-34 “Denial & Proclamation”
Paraphrase
Healed by Jesus on the Sabbath, when the man born blind was brought to the Pharisees he told them mud was put on his eyes and after washing it off he was able to see. Some Pharisees claimed Jesus couldn’t be from God since he healed the man on the Sabbath, while others questioned how a sinner could perform a miracle like this. Asking the blind man’s opinion he said he believed Jesus to be a prophet.
Not believing the man born blind had been miraculously healed, they sent for his parents for verification. Verifying he had been blind and had received his sight, but being afraid the Jews would kick them out of the synagogue if they acknowledged Jesus as the Christ, his parents told the Pharisees to ask their son who had healed him.
Calling Jesus a sinner, when they called the man before them again he said while he didn’t know if Jesus was a sinner he knew he had been healed of his life long blindness. When they asked him what had been done so he was now able to see, he asked them why they wanted him to repeat what he had already said and instead asked them if they wanted to become Jesus’ disciple.
Hurling insults and calling him a disciple of Jesus, they bragged about being Moses disciple and about knowing God spoke to Moses in contrast not knowing where Jesus comes from. He responded by telling them how amazing it was they were unable to tell where Jesus was from when he had miraculously given him his sight when God isn’t with sinners but those who do his will. He told them no one has ever restored the sight of a blind man and that Jesus had to be from God or he would never had been able to what he did and for them to not be able to see this was unbelievable! They indigently told him that since he was born so sinfully in blindness he had no right to lecture them and they threw him out.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that the man born blind could see who Jesus was while the Pharisees were spiritually blind to who he was.
II. INT: Why were the Pharisees spiritually blind to who Jesus was when the man born blind was able to see?
III. ANS:: The Pharisees were spiritually blind when the man born blind was able to see because:
1. They denied Jesus was a prophet - while he proclaimed it. vv 13-17
2. They denied the blind man’s identity - while he proclaimed it. vv 18-23
3. They denied the miracle - while he proclaimed it. vv 24-27
4. They denied where Jesus was from - while he proclaimed it. vv 28-34
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that those healed of their infirmities (liberated from their sin) can see who Jesus is when the self-righteous are spiritually blind to who he is.
II. INT: Why are the self-righteous spiritually blind to who Jesus is when those healed of their infirmities (liberated from their sin) can see.?
III. ANS:: The self-righteous are spiritually blind when those healed of infirmities (liberated from their sin) can see because:
1. The self-righteous deny Jesus is a prophet - while the healed proclaim him Messiah.
2. The self-righteous deny the identity of those healed - while the healed proclaim their identify in Christ.
3. The self-righteous deny his miracle - while the healed proclaim His Resurrection.
4. The self-righteous deny who Jesus is - while the healed proclaim Him the Son of God.
Prayer
Our Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to heal us, to save us from our sin.
We give You praise and glory for the Messiah, the Christ, our Savior.
Only through Your power and might was he Resurrected from the grave.
And only in Him do we live.
Give us the strength to proclaim our healing.
Give us the compassion to proclaim our identity in Christ.
Give us the power to proclaim Your Son’s name.
Give us the love to proclaim Your Son’s miracle.
Our Father, we offer our pray to you in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 9:13-34 “Denial & Proclamation”
Paraphrase
Healed by Jesus on the Sabbath, when the man born blind was brought to the Pharisees he told them mud was put on his eyes and after washing it off he was able to see. Some Pharisees claimed Jesus couldn’t be from God since he healed the man on the Sabbath, while others questioned how a sinner could perform a miracle like this. Asking the blind man’s opinion he said he believed Jesus to be a prophet.
Not believing the man born blind had been miraculously healed, they sent for his parents for verification. Verifying he had been blind and had received his sight, but being afraid the Jews would kick them out of the synagogue if they acknowledged Jesus as the Christ, his parents told the Pharisees to ask their son who had healed him.
Calling Jesus a sinner, when they called the man before them again he said while he didn’t know if Jesus was a sinner he knew he had been healed of his life long blindness. When they asked him what had been done so he was now able to see, he asked them why they wanted him to repeat what he had already said and instead asked them if they wanted to become Jesus’ disciple.
Hurling insults and calling him a disciple of Jesus, they bragged about being Moses disciple and about knowing God spoke to Moses in contrast not knowing where Jesus comes from. He responded by telling them how amazing it was they were unable to tell where Jesus was from when he had miraculously given him his sight when God isn’t with sinners but those who do his will. He told them no one has ever restored the sight of a blind man and that Jesus had to be from God or he would never had been able to what he did and for them to not be able to see this was unbelievable! They indigently told him that since he was born so sinfully in blindness he had no right to lecture them and they threw him out.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that the man born blind could see who Jesus was while the Pharisees were spiritually blind to who he was.
II. INT: Why were the Pharisees spiritually blind to who Jesus was when the man born blind was able to see?
III. ANS:: The Pharisees were spiritually blind when the man born blind was able to see because:
1. They denied Jesus was a prophet - while he proclaimed it. vv 13-17
2. They denied the blind man’s identity - while he proclaimed it. vv 18-23
3. They denied the miracle - while he proclaimed it. vv 24-27
4. They denied where Jesus was from - while he proclaimed it. vv 28-34
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that those healed of their infirmities (liberated from their sin) can see who Jesus is when the self-righteous are spiritually blind to who he is.
II. INT: Why are the self-righteous spiritually blind to who Jesus is when those healed of their infirmities (liberated from their sin) can see.?
III. ANS:: The self-righteous are spiritually blind when those healed of infirmities (liberated from their sin) can see because:
1. The self-righteous deny Jesus is a prophet - while the healed proclaim him Messiah.
2. The self-righteous deny the identity of those healed - while the healed proclaim their identify in Christ.
3. The self-righteous deny his miracle - while the healed proclaim His Resurrection.
4. The self-righteous deny who Jesus is - while the healed proclaim Him the Son of God.
Prayer
Our Father, we thank You for sending Your Son to heal us, to save us from our sin.
We give You praise and glory for the Messiah, the Christ, our Savior.
Only through Your power and might was he Resurrected from the grave.
And only in Him do we live.
Give us the strength to proclaim our healing.
Give us the compassion to proclaim our identity in Christ.
Give us the power to proclaim Your Son’s name.
Give us the love to proclaim Your Son’s miracle.
Our Father, we offer our pray to you in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Friday, September 3, 2010
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen
Thursday, September 2, 2010
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAYER
THURSDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
The Serenity Prayer. Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
he Serenity Prayer.
Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
In Jesus Name.
Amen.
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
The Serenity Prayer. Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
he Serenity Prayer.
Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
In Jesus Name.
Amen.
WTTW: OUR PRAISE
Wednesday
Our Praise: "I Love to Tell the Story"
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_I/ILoveToTellTheStory.mid
1. I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story,
because I know 'tis true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else can do.
Refrain
I love to tell the story,
'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
2. I love to tell the story;
more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies
of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story,
it did so much for me;
and that is just the reason
I tell it now to thee.
3. I love to tell the story;
'tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it,
more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story,
for some have never heard
the message of salvation
from God's own holy Word.
4. I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting
to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
'twill be the old, old story
that I have loved so long.
Text: Katherine Hankey, 1866
Music: William G. Fisher, 1869
Tune: METRIC 7.6.7.6.D.Ref.
This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free
Our Praise: "I Love to Tell the Story"
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_I/ILoveToTellTheStory.mid
1. I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story,
because I know 'tis true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else can do.
Refrain
I love to tell the story,
'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
2. I love to tell the story;
more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies
of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story,
it did so much for me;
and that is just the reason
I tell it now to thee.
3. I love to tell the story;
'tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it,
more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story,
for some have never heard
the message of salvation
from God's own holy Word.
4. I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting
to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
'twill be the old, old story
that I have loved so long.
Text: Katherine Hankey, 1866
Music: William G. Fisher, 1869
Tune: METRIC 7.6.7.6.D.Ref.
This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free
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