This is the fourth installment of Dr. Art Wright’s podcast series on the book of Revelation.
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Worship July 5, 2020
Throughout this summer of 2020 we will be working with the concepts that are central to our Christian belief system in an effort to reframe them in a way that will enable us to more effectively do the work of ministry through our church in the 21 Century.
Reframing means to change the way something is expressed or considered. The vaule and truth of the ideas being reframed do not change, we are simply trying to look at them in different ways and through different lenses.
We began by reminding ourselves of the basic tenents of our faith. On June 7, we considered the Trinity, June 14, God, June 21, Jesus and June 28, the Holy Spirit.
The months of July and August will be spent looking at the church as a manifestation of God’s work in this world. Current events have certainly worked in the last few months to push for and now to demand that we reframe the ways in which we as Christians live and work in this world.
Worship June 28th 2020
GOSPEL LESSON: John 14:14-26
Throughout this summer of 2020 we will be working with the concepts that are central to our Christian belief system in an effort to reframe them in a way that will enable us to more effectively do the work of ministry through our church in the 21 Century.
Reframing means to change the way something is expressed or considered. The vaule and truth of the ideas being reframed do not change, we are simply trying to look at them in different ways and through different lenses.
We began by reminding ourselves of the basic tenents of our faith. On June 7, we considered the Trinity, June 14, God, June 21, Jesus and June 28, the Holy Spirit.
The months of July and August will be spent looking at the church as a manifestation of God’s work in this world. Current events have certainly worked in the last few months to push for and now to demand that we reframe the ways in which we as Christians live and work in this world.
we’re glad you can join us for worship!
We would love for you to let us know you’re here. This worship guide is meant to be a companion to our Livestream service. You can join us live at 11am on Sunday morning, watch the recorded service later, or participate live on Wednesday evening at 8:30pm (EDT) on Facebook, following along with the words to hymns, etc. in a separate window or on your phone, or print this guide out if you like!
We will partake in communion during today’s service.
We encourage you to prepare your elements before we begin if you would like to participate.
HYMN: “The Church’s One Foundation”
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Rev. Jerusha Moses
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING: Jeremiah 31:33, Psalm 100:3, Ephesians 2:19-22
The Eyes of Christ | Susan Palo Cherwien
Where is the servant church
amidst the bluster
and boast?
Look to the tables:
Look to the dining tables
where stranger and misfit
find both food and welcome.
Look to the altar tables
where humility and justice
roll down.
Look to the bread:
Broken
shared
at the altar
broken
shared
in the home
broken
shared
in the lunch break
broken
shared
in the open heart.
Look to the eyes:
eyes that rejoice
eyes that weep
eyes that celebrate
eyes that see
the Christ clothed in humanity
Where is the servant church?
Look to the eyes that see,
across the table,
through broken bread,
the eyes of Christ
in each
returning
gaze.
This summer, we will actively covenant together in multiple ways, particularly in our physical gatherings in one one another’s homes. You can find more details related to our expectations, hopes, and practices here.
Whether you’ve been coming to Tabernacle for years, or just recently started worshiping with us online, we are glad you’re here! We invite you to participate in other opportunities for fellowship and discipleship as well. We are currently in the midst of a new podcast series, led by Art Wright. It is a discussion about Revelation, and how apocalypses, in addition to anticipating the end of the world, reveal things about our current realities. Listen to this week’s conversation, and sign up for the Facebook group if you’re interested in further discussion!
Our Community Ministry is actively serving neighbors on a weekly basis. We have consistently seen about 50 families each week, and sometimes up to 100! If you would like to support this key ministry to our neighbors, our current needs include:
- Volunteers who love chatting on the phone
- Paper grocery bags with handles
- Toilet paper
- Soap
- Canned green beans or mixed vegetables
- Canned mixed fruit
- Instant oatmeal packets – any flavor
Sunday, June 28
we’re glad you can join us for worship!
We would love for you to let us know you’re here. This worship guide is meant to be a companion to our Livestream service. You can join us live at 11am on Sunday morning, watch the recorded service later, or participate live on Wednesday evening at 8:30pm (EDT) on Facebook, following along with the words to hymns, etc. in a separate window or on your phone, or print this guide out if you like!
CALL TO WORSHIP: Nicene Creed
I believe in one God the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. I 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. 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. I 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.
HYMN: “Holy Spirit Breathe on Me”
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Rev. Jerusha Moses
GOSPEL LESSON: John 14:14-26
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Next Sunday:
We will partake in Communion. We encourage you to prepare your elements before the service begins at 11am.
This summer, we will actively covenant together in multiple ways, particularly in our physical gatherings in one one another’s homes. You can find more details related to our expectations, hopes, and practices here.
Whether you’ve been coming to Tabernacle for years, or just recently started worshiping with us online, we are glad you’re here! We invite you to participate in other opportunities for fellowship and discipleship as well. We are currently in the midst of a new podcast series, led by Art Wright. It is a discussion about Revelation, and how apocalypses, in addition to anticipating the end of the world, reveal things about our current realities. Listen to this week’s conversation, and sign up for the Facebook group if you’re interested in further discussion!
Our Community Ministry is actively serving neighbors on a weekly basis. We have consistently seen about 50 families each week, and sometimes up to 100! If you would like to support this key ministry to our neighbors, our current needs include:
- Volunteers who love chatting on the phone
- Paper grocery bags with handles
- Toilet paper
- Soap
- Canned green beans or mixed vegetables
- Canned mixed fruit
- Instant oatmeal packets – any flavor
Reading Revelation – Week Two
Our second conversation in this series, with Dr. Art Wright and Rev. Kristen Koger. If you haven’t listened to week one, you can find it here.
Sunday, June 21
we’re glad you can join us for worship!
We would love for you to let us know you’re here. This worship guide is meant to be a companion to our Livestream service. You can join us live at 11am on Sunday morning, or watch the recorded service later, following along with the words to hymns, etc. in a separate window or on your phone, or print this guide out if you like!
CALL TO WORSHIP: “God in Christ” (Susan Palo Cherwien)
God in Christ.
God in flesh.
God in human form.
The impact of the Christ story should startle and delight us;
it should form our lives and our desire,
it should turn our heads.
For God entered creation in a new way;
God sat at table and shared bread
God laughed and God wept,
God savored sunsets and felt damp sand on the
soles of feet,
God suffered
God risked,
God danced,
And thus God blessed human life.
There should be no more doubt.
Life is blessed.
Life is holy.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
NICENE CREED
I/We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. I/We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, true God from true God, begotten, not 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, died, 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.
GOSPEL LESSON: John 3:16
This summer, we will actively covenant together in multiple ways, particularly in our physical gatherings in one one another’s homes. You can find more details related to expectations, hopes, and practices here.
Whether you’ve been coming to Tabernacle for years, or just recently started worshiping with us online, we are glad you’re here! We invite you to participate in other opportunities for fellowship and discipleship as well. A new series is starting up soon, in which Art Wright will lead a discussion about Revelation, and how apocalypses, in addition to anticipating the end of the world, reveal things about our current realities. Listen to the first podcast episode now!
Our Community Ministry is actively serving neighbors on a weekly basis. We have consistently seen about 50 families each week, and sometimes up to 100! If you would like to support this key ministry to our neighbors, our current needs include:
- Volunteers who love chatting on the phone
- Paper grocery bags with handles
- Toilet paper
- Soap
- Canned green beans or mixed vegetables
- Canned mixed fruit
- Instant oatmeal packets – any flavor
Reading Revelation – Week One
Our first Conversation in this series with Dr. Art Wright and Dr. Mitchell Reddish.
A Word From Your Pastoral Staff
The sign reads, “We see you, we stand with you. Black lives matter to us.” Join some of our pastoral staff members, and Jacque Green, as we delve into the love song we’re singing to our neighbors and a dialogue about where we see God at work. This podcast is also available as a video.
