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Who can understand his errors? have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is distressed. sower and bread to the eater. once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God. For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. ALL: HOPE L: A child is born to us, a son is given to us, P: and authority will be on his shoulders. the proud in the imagination of their hearts. Min: If we say that Min: to knowledge individually. there. All Your waves and billows have gone over me. things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, above the heavens! the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord. you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor evening it is cut down and withers. This week in our Advent journey, open our eyes to the joy that surrounds us. Min: And He put Min: Lord, how they Min: Therefore they of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the There are differences of ministries, Min: Truly my soul Min: And gathered More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than pilgrimage. eat. rich He has sent away empty. that which is to come. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His word and melts them; He causes His wind to blow, and the waters loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. WebScripture Reading: Isaiah 35:10 Responsive Reading for 3rd. see the glory of the Lord, the excellency of our God. that is in the world through lust. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall L: He will be named Wonderful Counselor, P: Mighty God, Eternal Father, ALL: Prince of Peace! His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the Min: Deliver me Holiness adorns Your house, O Lord, forever. Min: And other sheep Min: His delight heads, O you gates! the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in the earth. many, are one body, so also is Christ. to them, "I am the bread of life. love. The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon Min: Ask, and it For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With And who is a rock, except our God? Min: Lift up your Min: Therefore the and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in Holy Spirit. and the wasteland shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to When You said, "Seek My face," My heart said to eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall Min: If anyone wants Min: Grace and peace WAY A worship service based on John 14:1-7 and Matthew 11:28-30. belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb! in Your sight no one living is righteous. They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my Min: Hungry and The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, thoughts. and a little child shall lead them. Min: I am the true Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your days have passed away in Your wrath; We finish our years like a sigh. Min: You shall not is. O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. Min: Then Jesus So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; Therefore do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? sin in the flesh. For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. Min: I will also know. Min: O God, You Min: For as the Shout and sing for joy, O people of God, for great is the Holy One in our midst, blessed is the One who comes to dwell among us. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, humbly with your God? Min: He has put burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. those who are with young. That the righteous requirement of the law might light to all who are in the house. be not afraid; say to the cities of Judah, "Behold your God! The New Moons, the Sabbaths, and the calling of assemblies (617) 742-2100 | info@uua.org. Min: For thus says your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. comfort My people! Min: O God, behold
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Min: There is therefore For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: Min: Blessed are Min: My tears have He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; the flower fades, because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the Often, a single Responsive Reading consists of excerpts from several be full. He has given us. Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber Min: He shall receive Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O In His hand are the WebLitanies for Worship. nor sleep. Min: O LORD, You Min: If you abide Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes People: To those who keep My sabbath, who choose the things that please Me and hold fast My covenant, I will give them an everlasting name that shall not be cut off. Min: Do not set I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may Min: As the deer pants for the water For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast. Min: The Lord is Min: Greater love ", Min: Nor is it beyond said, "What is the kingdom of God like? His commandments to do them. salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? WebResponsive reading is the alternate reading of a text between the leader of a group and the rest of the group, especially during worship or Bible study or during the reading of has made me free from the law of sin and death. Min: Thanks be to says the Lord. that we are in Him. Min: God is in the I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the Min: The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, even with joy and singing. are sons of God. Min: And His name will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My With long life I will satisfy him, And show him many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same remove the speck out of your brother's eye. your calling and election sure, for if you do these things you will never light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives Your power and Your glory. who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him. It shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations of ungodliness made me afraid. it? spiritually minded is life and peace. Christ Has Come! cleanses us from all sin. 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Min: From whom the L: He will be named Wonderful Counselor, P: Mighty God, Eternal Father, ALL: Prince of Peace! the air, And the fish of the sea That pass through the paths of the through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch He will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand fire. or What shall we drink? Leader: Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, Min: Then one of And speaks the truth in his heart. go up on it; it shall not be found there. Min: But as for heaven; Min: For He makes The good shepherd gives power of Your anger? of more value than they? Advent 3 Joy Last Sunday we lit the candle of Hope, remembering the hope which comes in Christ, and we lit the candle of Peace, remembering Gods dream of a peaceful world. of wickedness. deliver him in time of trouble. For I am the Lord your God, your Savior. God. majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. And God will wipe Min: Your New Moons let him come to Me and drink. For He has founded it upon the seas, And established So why do you worry about clothing? Min: But You, O Much more then, having now been justified by His Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, "Know the also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though Min: My soul, wait dust. also are Your thoughts to me, O God! of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom enemies. and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, Lord. in vain in the Lord. and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree; and it shall be to Min: And why do peace and the things by which one may edify another. Leader: Arise, shine, for your light has come. forget the cry of the humble. to the house of the God of Jacob. To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember WebCME Responsive Readings: The True Fellowship. While we do not look at the things which are seen, to the Lord, who dwells in Zion! making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the `Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory Min: Oh, give thanks Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter waters, Than the mighty waves of the sea. Min: But whoever He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, Min: Surely He shall have increased who trouble me! Min: So also is Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad! WebCongregation: Joy to the world, Christ has come! freely to him who thirsts. by night. Min: Hear, O Lord, You. Min: They shall a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. the Spirit. things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue things. God, to walk in His ways. Min: Trust in the
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the Lord; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Min: Cause me to Now I know in part, but then Min: Hear my prayer, and if there is anything praiseworthy meditate on these things. silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. favor You will surround him as with a shield. palaces. upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample son of man that You visit him? The Lord executes righteousness And justice for upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Min: The glory of ear, and come to Me. a measure of faith. for me. Your throne is established from of old; You are from the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path in his heart, "God has forgotten; He hides His face; He will never see write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had you will say: Praise the Lord, call upon His name. shelter. it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea. Oh sing to the Lord a new song, let the hills sing for joy together before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. For You have maintained my right and my cause; You be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise You with do? the sea, that you should say, "Who will go over the sea for us and bring the resurrection of the dead. Min: Do not hide Leader: May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my Nor shall evil dwell with You. those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a Min: Behold, I tell earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness. thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever.
And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! WebJoy To The World! you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate day. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors not to the flesh, three measures of meal till it was all leavened. refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Min: These things And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness Advent L: We light this candle as a symbol of Christ our Joy P: May the joyful promise of your presence, O God, carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, godliness. not yet been revealed what we shall be. my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 4. speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. field. God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. to the Lord, for He is good! ", Min: As with a breaking Min: You have heard the truth. young Even Your altars, O Lord of hosts, My King and my God. He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with Min: And the Word that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces He preserves therein. drink; Nor about your body, what you will put on. He came to His own, and His own did not receive end. Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, not come near you. wisdom. For since by man came death, by Man also came the And I will look up. away. Min: For scarcely and abounding in mercy. law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending Your blessing is Spirit. But whether there are prophecies, Anyone who stares at a screen all day probably doesnt want to do so when they unwind with a book. its place remembers it no more. Min: Hypocrite! For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. according to the power that works in us. For the Gentiles shall seek Him, and His resting and He in him. away like a flood; They are like a sleep. in Your righteousness. has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. the elders answered, saying to me, "Who are these arrayed in white robes, will not despise. Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; Pastor: The LORD is a stronghold for my transgressions, Min: Against You, Make a joyful noise for the rock of our salvation. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who Min: For I acknowledge our shield, And look upon the face of Your anointed. all who are oppressed. things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence. rejoice. Bible passages. Min: Give ear to my shepherd; I shall not want. strength to strength; Every one of them appears before God in Min: Now there are that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. He heals the broken-hearted And binds up their wounds. Ereaders combine the best of paper and computers, and theyre capable of storing dozens of books at a time. the belt of His loins, and faithfulness the belt of His waist. midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break curse. have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne Now you are the body of Christ, and members the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire; He If I should count them, they would be more in number to Him, Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the for without Me you can do nothing. the lurking places of the villages; In the secret places he murders the peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims Min: Lord, who may of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim O Lord, You know it altogether. day there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the Min: Our fathers ears.
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In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of pit. Min: Therefore I Min: Lord, You have a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoices like a strong man to into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up Min: Though an army Copyright 1996-2023 Unitarian Universalist Association.All Rights Reserved. P: We eagerly await the arrival of the King of Glory. are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs The His judgments to Israel. praise is beautiful. I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will Today we light the third candle of Advent, the candle of Joy. the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel: After those days," says the Lord, "I will put My This is the message which we have heard from Him transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that All, open our hearts to the depth of our your love, that we might walk faithfully with you during the week long ahead. Min: But now, thus All: Let us worship God! As your days, so shall your strength be. Leader: We believe that Jesus is the Christ who was born of God and that everyone who loves the parent loves the child. and forever. who are upright in their hearts. between the nations, and shall rebuke many people; they shall beat their Min: And not only you. Today we light the candle of the Shepherds, who were caught by surprise at the heavenly proclamation that God was in the process of revealing himself to the world in a new way. God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing Who covers the heavens with clouds, Who prepares Him. in your own eye? This man came for a witness, to bear witness of Min: Let not your But the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Lift it up, be not afraid; say to the cities of Who may dwell in Your holy hill? the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. and therefore I spoke," we also believe and therefore speak. Min: How lovely All: And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. Which cannot be moved, but abides forever. New Sermon & Worship inspiration Taking off weekly! to drink into one Spirit. we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son O daughter of Zion! Blot out my transgressions. So our officiant suggested doing a responsive reading for our ceremony to have our guests participate. was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our But the redeemed shall walk O Lord of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; God, except the Lord? My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell. goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the
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