Video of Worship on Pentecost
Worship Video – May 31, 2020
Video of Worship on Pentecost
Worship Podcast – May 31, 2020
Full worship service for Pentecost. Worship led by Rev. Lou Ellen Hartley. Soloists Mary Kwantes and Jeff Sandquist. Pianist Lorie Francis.
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Sermon Podcast – May 31, 2020 – Pentecost
Preached by Rev. Lou Ellen Hartley. Based on John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21; and 1 Corinthians 12:4-13.
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Psalm and Prayer of the Day 5/27/2020
Psalm 27
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold[a] of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evildoers assail me
to devour my flesh—
my adversaries and foes—
they shall stumble and fall.
3 Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war rise up against me,
yet I will be confident.
4 One thing I asked of the Lord,
that will I seek after:
to live in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord,
and to inquire in his temple.
5 For he will hide me in his shelter
in the day of trouble;
he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;
he will set me high on a rock.
6 Now my head is lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.
7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud,
be gracious to me and answer me!
8 “Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!”
Your face, Lord, do I seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me.
Do not turn your servant away in anger,
you who have been my help.
Do not cast me off, do not forsake me,
O God of my salvation!
10 If my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will take me up.
11 Teach me your way, O Lord,
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.
12 Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they are breathing out violence.
13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!
Prayer
Holy God: In your wounded world, help us to bring healing. As your people, help us to see our sin. Throughout our lives, help us to seek peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation. In Christ we pray, amen.
Psalm and Prayer of the Day May 27
As you read this psalm today, you will notice there is light and bold print, as if it were written for corporate worship. As you read it silently or aloud, whatever your practice, I encourage you to hear all the saints read the bold with you. Remember how often these words have been read in worship by countless believers over the millennia. I invite you to hear their voices joined with yours because this prayer has been offered and answered, sung and read more times than we can imagine. May this psalm be your comfort, strength, courage, and reminder of God’s grace and providence. We are joined with all the saints through the Holy Spirit. May you hear them praising God with you as you go through your day.
Psalm 121:1-3,7-8
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.
7 The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.
8 The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in
from this time on and forevermore.
Prayer:
Eternal God, your hand shaped our lives by grace and your hand rescued us from sin by love. May your hand guide us through this day, shielding us from all evil, strengthening us to do justice and love, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Psalm and Prayer of the Day May 26
Psalm 119:114-117 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
114 You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope.
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually.
Prayer
For your grace which surrounds us today, gracious Lord, we offer thanks. For those who are fearful, we pray for courage. For those who are anxious, we pray for peace. For those who are lonely, we pray for community. For those who are grieving, we pray for comfort. For those in harm’s way, we pray for protection. For your church, we pray for unity in purpose and confidence in your calling. May your Spirit blanket us all with your love and inspire our creativity. In Christ we pray, Amen.
Worship Video – May 24, 2020
Video of worship on Ascension Sunday
Worship Podcast – May 24, 2020
Full worship service for Ascension Sunday. Joy? preached by Rev. Lou Ellen Hartley. Soloists Mary Kwantes and Jeff Sandquist. Pianist Lorie Francis.
Music streamed under CCLI license #20587126 and OneLicense #A-727888.
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Sermon Podcast – Joy? – May 24, 2020
Preached by Rev. Lou Ellen Hartley. Based on Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11.
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Psalm and Prayer of the Day May 21, 2020
Psalm 47
God’s Rule over the Nations
To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Psalm.
1 Clap your hands, all you peoples;
shout to God with loud songs of joy.
2 For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome,
a great king over all the earth.
3 He subdued peoples under us,
and nations under our feet.
4 He chose our heritage for us,
the pride of Jacob whom he loves.Selah
5 God has gone up with a shout,
the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises.
7 For God is the king of all the earth;
sing praises with a psalm.[a]
8 God is king over the nations;
God sits on his holy throne.
9 The princes of the peoples gather
as the people of the God of Abraham.
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
he is highly exalted
Prayer
Holy God, your love is higher than the heavens and your grace is wider than the seas. Awaken our hearts to the joy of your presence and open our lips to sing your praise; to the glory of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.