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Notes on the Notes – April 21, 2013
Theme: A Shepherd’s Voice Today’s scripture readings: Psalm 23, John 10:22-30 “Saviour, Like a shepherd lead us” (SFGP #93) – We don’t know who wrote the words to “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” It first appeared in a children’s hymnal compiled by Dorothy Thrupp in 1836, so some people think that Mrs. Thrupp wrote it […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – April 14, 2013
Theme: Now What? Today’s readings: Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) – conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus John 21:1-19 – Jesus appears to the disciples while they are fishing Today’s music: “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” (VU #344) – This hymn was written by John Newton, who is better known for his hymn […]
Continue ReadingUnited Church moderator’s Easter message 2013
The Resurrected Christ comes to us in disguise in our times, perhaps only visible to those who have eyes to see or ears to hear. Hear an Easter message from the Moderator, The Right Rev. Gary Paterson. http://www.united-church.ca/communications/news/moderator/130325
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – April 7, 2013
Act 3: Resurrection Scripture Reading: John 20:19-29. Today we welcome David Stubel, who will be reciting “Act 3: Resurrection” from “In Dog We Trust,” and our own Praise Singers, who will be leading the music in worship. Today’s Music: “This is the Day”(MV #122) – Our opening song is by Bruce Harding (2003) and is based on […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Sunday, March 31, 2013
Theme: Easter Sunday – Change that lasts…change that matters. History of Easter. Easter, the principal festival of the Christian church year, celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The origins of Easter date to the beginnings of Christianity, and it is probably the oldest Christian observance after the Sabbath. The Feast of […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Friday, March 29, 2013
Good Friday – So many questions…does anyone listen to the answers? Readings: Isaiah 53:1, 6b, 7, selected verses from John 18:1-19:42 What is Good Friday? Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is the most solemn day in the Christian calendar and is the pinnacle of Holy Week. It falls on the last Friday […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 24, 2013
Theme: A Different Model of Success Readings: Luke 19:28-40, Philippians 2: 5-11 Palm Sunday is the sixth Sunday of Lent and the last Sunday before Easter. Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, where he would be crucified five days later. According to the Gospels, Jesus rode into town on a donkey […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 17, 2013
Today’s Readings – Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:4-14 This week’s music: God You Meet Us – This hymn is from “the green book, ” Songs for a Gospel People. The words were written by Glen Baker in 1976. We will be using the tune HOLY MANNA (VU #460) which was composed by William Moore in 1825. […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 10, 2013
Theme: Readings: Psalm 32, 2 Corintians 5:16-21 This week’s music: “Come Just as You Are” – This song, by contemporary Christian song-writer, Crystal Lewis, reminds us that all are welcome before God. Watch a 4 minute video meditation on this idea at: Come Just As You Are “Bless the Lord” (MV #46) – This song, based on Psalm […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 3, 2013
This Sunday is the third Sunday of our Lenten journey. Theme: Reaffirming the covenant. Readings: Isaiah 55:1-9, 1 Corinthians 10: 1-5, 11-13 Todays music: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (VU #220) – Joachim Neander rebelled against his family’s piety, but was converted at age twenty at St. Martin’s Church in his native city […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 24, 2013
Lent 2 – Theme: Taking the hard way can be the right way! Readings: Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 13:31-35 This week’s music: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” (VU #560) – The author, Washington Gladden, was an American Congregational minister and a leader of the social gospel movement. This text, from a devotional poem entitled […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 17, 2013
Lent 2013 began on Wednesday, February 13 and ends on Saturday, March 30 Lent 1 – Theme: What does it mean to have it all? Have nothing? Readings: Psalm 91, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13 This week’s music: “Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights” (VU #108) – Despite its penitential tone, this hymn evokes faith and […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 10, 2013
Transfiguration Sunday Readings: Exodus 34:29-35 and 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Shine, Jesus, Shine – This week’s anthem, “Shine, Jesus, Shine” (also known by its first line, “Lord, the Light of Your Love”) is a Christian praise song written in 1987 by Graham Kendrick. In the book Behind The Songs which Kendrick wrote with Clive Price, the singer/songwriter […]
Continue ReadingJoin the Worship Choir for Lent/Easter!
Worship Choir practices for the Sundays of Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter will begin on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 7:30-9:15 p.m. Add a new dimension to your faith by singing the special music of Lent and Easter. We hope that you can join us – both men and women are needed! If […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 3, 2013
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30 This week’s music: “The Greatest of These” – This song, by Canadian composer Linnea Good, quotes from 1 Corinthians 13:1-12. The song was used at the Burnaby Centennial Interfaith Celebration in 1992. When speaking about this gathering, Linnea says, “Through a glass darkly; through a mirror dimly…Whether we are looking at the convolutions […]
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