Sermons

God, as we hear Your Word, we invite your Spirit to work within us, opening our hearts to your abundant love and compassion, and illuminating our understanding. May your Spirit inspire our actions, leading us to live out your teachings with kindness and courage. Transform us by your Word, so that we may contribute to the flourishing of all humanity, in the name of Jesus who guides and sustains us. Amen.

Anthem The Majesty and Glory of Your Name arr. Tom Fettke / Choir Text from Psalm 8, adapted by Linda Lee Johnson When I gaze into the night skies and see the work of your fingers; The moon and stars suspended in space. Oh, what is man that you are mindful of him? You have given man a crown of glory and honor, And have made him a little lower than the angels. You have put him in charge of all creation: The beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea. Oh what is man that you are mindful of him? O Lord, our God the majesty and glory of your name Transcends the earth and fills the heavens. O Lord, our God; little children praise You perfectly, And so would we, and so would we. Alleluia. The majesty and glory of your name, Alleluia!

Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day, Didst make thy triumph over death and sin: And having harrow’d hell, didst bring away Captivity thence captive, us to win: This joyous day, dear Lord, with joy begin, And grant that we for whom thou didst die, Being through thy dear Son now welcomed in, May live for ever in felicity. And that thy love we weighing worthily, May likewise love thee for the same again: And for thy sake, that all like dear didst free, With love may one another entertain. So let us love, dear love, like as we ought, Love is the lesson which the Lord us taught.