June 7 Virtual Worship
June 7, 2020 by Rich
Filed under Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Here are this week’s hymns.
Here I Am, Lord
- I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in deepest sin my hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright,
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
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Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
- I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them, they turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?
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- I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them, my hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?
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We’ve a Story to Tell the Nations
- We’ve a story to tell to the nations That shall turn their hearts to the right,
A story of the truth and mercy, A story of peace and light,
A story of peace and light.
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For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noonday bright,
And Christ’s great kingdom shall come to earth, The kingdom of love and light.
- We’ve a song to be sung to the nations That shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
A song that shall conquer evil and shatter the spear and sword,
And shatter the spear and sword.
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- We’ve a message to give to the nations That the Lord who reigneth above
Hath sent us His Son to save us, And show us that God is love,
And show us that God is love.
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- We’ve a Savior to show to the nations Who the path of sorrow hath Trod,
That all of the world’s great peoples Might come to the truth of God,
Might come to the truth of God.
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May 31 Virtual Worship (Pentecost)
May 31, 2020 by Rich
Filed under Featured, Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Today’s Hymns:
Come, Holy Spirit
- Come as a wisdom to children, Come as new sight to the blind,
Come, Lord, as strength to my weakness, Take me; soul, body and mind.
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Come, Holy Spirit, I need You, Come, sweet Spirit, I pray;
Come in Your strength and Your power, Come in Your own gentle way.
2. Come as a rest to the weary, Come as a balm for the sore,
Come as a dew to my dryness; Fill me with joy evermore,
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3. Come like a spring in the desert, Come to the withered of soul;
O let Your sweet healing power Touch me and make me whole.
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Revive Us Again
1. We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus who died and is now gone above.
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Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Hallelujah! Amen;
Hallelujah! Thine the glory; Revive us again.
2. We Praise Thee, O God, for Thy Spirit of light,
Who has shown us our Savior and scattered our night.
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3. All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain,
Who has borne all our sins, and has cleansed every stain.
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4. Revive us again, fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.
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Eastertide Service from the Conference of Ministers
May 16, 2020 by Rich
Filed under Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Thank you to the United Church of Christ Conference of Ministers for sharing this special worship.
If you would like to follow along, you click here to download the bulletin.
If you are unable to view the video, or would like to read along, click here to download the full transcript.
April 26 Virtual Worship
April 26, 2020 by Rich
Filed under Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Of course we wish we could worship in person. However, we are blessed to be able to share this virtual experience with you.
Today’s scripture reading is Luke 24:13-35
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee
- Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face;
Here would I touch and handle things unseen,
Here grasp with firmer hand h’eternal grace,
And all my weariness upon Thee Lean.
3. I have no help but Thine; nor do I need
Another arm save Thine to lean upon;
It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed;
My strength is in Thy might, Thy might alone.
4. Mine is the sin, but Thine the righteousness;
Mine is the guilt, but Thine the cleansing blood.
Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace;
Thy blood, Thy righteousness, O Lord, my God.
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Lord, the light of your love is shining
In the midst of the darkness, shining
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us
Set us free by the truth you now bring us
Shine on me, shine on me
Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father’s glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze
Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth your word
Lord, and let there be light
Lord, I come to your awesome presence
From the shadows into your radiance
By the blood I may enter your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me, shine on me
As we gaze on your kingly brightness
So our faces display your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell your story
Shine on me, shine on me
Holy Week 2020: Easter Sunday
April 12, 2020 by Rich
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The Christian high holy day of Easter Sunday is the joyous occasion when God’s Church celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is God’s Truth which proclaims the life, the death and the resurrection from the dead of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
Three days after the Crucifixion of Jesus, the Resurrection comes as an unexpected, astonishing (and, in certain instances, ‘terrifying!’ – see the Gospel of Mark 16:8) surprise to Jesus’ disciples.
From the days of the Early Church, it has been a custom for Christian believers to greet one another joyously on Easter Sunday in the following responsive manner:
One Christian begins by saying, “Christ is risen!â€
Next, a second Christian responds, “Christ is risen indeed!â€
In the Christian faith, Easter Sunday is called Resurrection Day. This is the pinnacle event for Christianity and the pinnacle date in the entire Christian Church Year. Another name which sometimes is given to Easter Sunday is “The Day of days!†This name aptly describes the ultimate status of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Nothing tops it. The meaning of Christ’s Resurrection (Easter Sunday) is that God’s power is greater than every other power, including sin and death.
Christ Jesus is alive… alive today!
Jesus is risen from the grave.
There’s nothing there but an empty tomb!
Easter means that Jesus is still alive!
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
View our Easter Sunday worship here.
Today’s Hymns
Christ the Lord is Risen Today #268
Christ the Lord is risen today! Al-le-lu-ia!
Sons of men and angels say: Al-le-lu-ia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Al-le-lu-ia!
Sing, ye heav’n, and earth reply, Al-le-lu-ia!
2. Lives again our glorious King, Al-le-lu-ia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Al-le-lu-ia!
Dying once, He all doth save: Al-le-lu-ia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Al-le-lu-ia!
3. Love’s redeeming work is done, Al-le-lu-ia!
Fought the fight, the battle won; Al-le-lu-ia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise; Al-le-lu-ia!
Christ has opened Paradise! Al-le-lu-ia!
4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Al-le-lu-ia!
Following our exalted Head; Al-le-lu-ia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise; Al-le-lu-ia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Al-le-lu-ia!
Our God Reigns! #290
Who brings good news, good news.
Announcing peace, proclaiming news of happiness.
Our God reigns, Our God reigns!
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Our God reigns! Our God reigns!
Our God reigns!
Our God reigns!
(next page for verses 2 and 3)
That we should be – drawn to Him.
He was despised, and we took no account of Him.
Yet now He reigns with the Most High.
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He is alive, He is alive!
God loves us so, see here His hands, His feet, His side.
Yes, we know, He is alive!
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Holy Week 2020: Good Friday
April 10, 2020 by Rich
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The Christian high holy day of Good Friday is the somber occasion when God’s Church remembers and grieves with deep sorrow the Crucifixion of Christ.
The Seven Last Words of Christ spoken from the Cross:
“Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.†Luke 23:34
“Truly, I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.†Luke 23:43
Jesus said to his mother, “Woman, this is your son.†Then Jesus said to the disciple, “This is your mother.†John 19:26-27
“Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?†Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34
“I am thirsty.†John 19:28
“It is finished.†John 19:30
“Father, into your hands, I commit my spirit.†Luke 23:46
After this final, spoken word, Jesus breathed his last. As Matthew 27:50 states, “And when Jesus had cried out again with a loud voice; he gave up the ghost (breath).â€
Jesus Christ died on the cross. The End.
Tonight’s Hymn
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
1. Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand –
The shadow of a mighty Rock Within a weary land;
A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way,
From the burning of the noon-tide heat, And the burden of the day.
2. Upon that cross of Jesus Mine eye at times can see
The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me;
And from my smitten heart with tears Two wonders I confess –
The wonders of redeeming love And my unworthiness.
3. I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding place;
I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of His face;
Content to let the world go by, To know no gain nor loss,
My sinful self my only shame, My glory all the Cross.
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Ivy Chapel Virtual Worship Experiences
March 29, 2020 by Rich
Filed under Livestream Links and Order for Worship
The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way we think about everything. As people across St. Louis and around the world continue to remain isolated to prevent its spread, Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ is proud to play at least a small role in reminding everyone that through it all, God is still speaking, and He will help us find our way through this time – together.
Please enjoy our virtual worship experiences as our way to share God’s love.
March 22, 2020
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