Sunday, September 17, 2006

Just Do It!

The readings for September 10, 2006, the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost were:

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125
James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17
Mark 7:24-37

The pastor preached from Mark's Gospel and titled the sermon "Just Do It".

The first hymn was Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise by Walter Chalmers Smith. The tune is St. Denio.

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great Name we praise.

Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

To all life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish, like leaves on the tree,
then wither and perish; but nought changeth thee.

Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud we would render: O help us to see
'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.

The second hymn was Jesu, Jesu
by Tom Colvin, set to Chereponi, a folk song from Ghana.

Refrain:
Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors we have from you.

Kneels at the feet of his friends,
silently washes their feet,
master who acts as a slave to them. Refrain

Neighbors are rich and poor,
varied in color and race,
neighbors are near and far away. Refrain

These are the ones we should serve,
these are the ones we should love;
all these are neighbors to us and you. Refrain

Loving puts us on our knees,
serving as though we are slaves;
this is the way we should live with you. Refrain

Kneel at the feet of our friends,
silently washing their feet;
this is the way we should live with you. Refrain

Words & Melody © 1969 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.
Arrangement by Jane Manton Marshall
Arrangement © 1982 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.

Our anthem was Thy Church, O God, Her Heart to Thee Upraiseth by Eric Thiman. The choir I've linked to is from All Souls Episcopal Church in San Diego. They put recordings of the almost the entire service in their online bulletin. I love it.

Thy Church, o God, her heart to Thee upraiseth;
with her the nation bows before thy face.
With high thanksgiving Thee thy glad Church praiseth;
our strength thy spirit, our trust and hope thy grace.
Unto great honour, glory undeserved,
hast Thou exalted us, and drawn Thee nigh.

Nor, from thy judgments when our feet had served,
didst Thou forsake, nor leave us, Lord most high.
Unto our minds give freedom and uprightness;
let strength and courage lead o’er land and wave.
To our souls’ armor grant celestial brightness,
joy to our hearts, and faith beyond the grave.

Our plenteous nation still in power extending,
increase our joy, uphold us by Thy word;
beauty and wisdom all our ways attending.
Goodwill to all and peace through Christ our Lord.

The final hymn was Lord, You Give the Great Commission by Jeffery Rowthorn. The hymn tune is Abbot’s Leigh.

Lord, You give the great commission: “Heal the sick and preach the Word.”
Lest the Church neglect its mission, and the Gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to Your purpose with renewed integrity,
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, You call us to Your service: “In My Name baptize and teach.”
That the world may trust Your promise, life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community.
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, You make the common holy: “This My body, this My blood.”
Let us all, for earth’s true glory, daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us share your children’s liberty
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, You show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.”
Yet we hoard as private treasure all that You so freely give.
May Your care and mercy lead us to a just society.
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

Lord, you bless with words assuring: “I am with you to the end.”
Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity.
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us for the work of ministry.

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