Sermons

Anthem Calm to the Waves Thomas Pavlechko text by Mary Louise Bringle/Summer Choir Calm to the waves. Calm to the wind. Jesus whispers, “Peace, be still.” Balm to our hearts. Fears at an end. In still-ness, hear his voice.

Anthem Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether Harold Friedell text by Percy Deamer/Summer Choir Draw us in the Spirit’s tether, for when humbly in your name Two or three are met together, you are in the midst of them. Alleluia, alleluia! Here we touch the garment’s hem.As disciples used to gather in the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the giver break the bread and drink the cup, Alleluia, alleluia, so now bind our friendship up.All our meals and all our living make as sacraments of you, That by caring, helping, giving, we may be disciples true. Alleluia, alleluia! We will serve with faith anew.

Anthem All Things Bright and Beautiful John Rutter Summer Choir All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all.Each little flow’r that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset and the morning that brightens up the sky. The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden: He made them every one.He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well.

Anthem Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil Handt Hanson/Summer Choir Lord, let my heart be good soil, Open to the seed of your Word. Lord, let my heart be good soil, Where love can grow and peace is understood.When my heart is hard, break the stone away. When my heart is cold, warm it with the day. When my heart is lost, lead me on your way. Lord, let my heart be good soil.