Consecrated Christ Celebration
for the Community.
Modern Song Focus on Contemporary Church Artists
performing hymns of traditional foundation.
Everyone is Welcome!
Consecrated Christ Celebration Introduction:
Jeremiah reminds us that people can do great things with a minimal amount of qualification and resources. This is an example of the Lord working through their compliance to His way on His time.
Our psalm declares that people may accomplish great things through hope and trust in God.
This letter from Paul was written to a community that appeared to be on a path to social breakup. The key to the solution of this crisis is found in exercising genuine brotherly love for your neighbor.
In his Gospel lessons Luke repeatedly informs us that all who hear Jesus respond with amazement and awe. Although the people in Jesus’ hometown community know Him as Joseph’s son, we herald Jesus as the Son of God. The hometown Nazareth folk want Jesus to perform miracles. Angry people can not accept that Jesus greets them in ministry not in the act of proving His godliness with miracles.
One Day!
Wilbur Chapman (1910).
Music by Charles Marsh
One day when Heaven Was filled with His praises,
One day when sin was As black as could be,
Jesus came forth To be born of a virgin,
Dwelt among men, my example is He!
Prayer: O Lord God,
you spoke your word
and revealed your good news in Jesus, the Christ.
Fill all creation with that word again,
so that by proclaiming your joyful promises to all nations
and singing of your glorious hope to all peoples,
we may become one living body,
your incarnate presence on the earth. Amen.
Scripture:
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jer. 1:5.
Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel. Ps. 71:4.
Now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor. 13:13.
He began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. Luke 4:21.
Prayer:
To God who welcomes all in love,
let us pray for the good of the church
and the concerns of those in need.
God of every land and nation,
you have created all people
and you dwell among us in Jesus Christ.
Listen to the cries of those who pray to you,
and grant that, as we proclaim the greatness of your name,
all people will know the power of love at work in the world.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Edmund H Sears (1849).
Performed by Julie Andrews
It came upon the midnight clear,
that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth
to touch their harps of gold:
“Peace on the earth, good will to men,
from heaven’s all-gracious King.”
The world in solemn stillness lay,
to hear the angels sing.
Prayer:
O God of all the prophets,
you knew us and chose us
before you formed us in the womb.
Fill us with faith that speaks your word,
hope that does not disappoint,
and love that bears all things for your sake,
until that day when we shall know you fully,
even as we are known by you. Amen.
Lord Jesus Comfort Me
In our troubles, God comforts us that we may give comfort to others who experience trials.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
Lord Jesus Comfort Me Communion Hymn
performed by Matthew Smith
You have canceled my transgression,
Jesus, by Your precious blood
May I find therein salvation,
happiness, and peace with God
And since You for sinner’s suffering
On the cross was made an offering
From all sin deliver me,
That I wholly Yours may be.
Prayer:
God of every land and nation,
you have created all people
and you dwell among us in Jesus Christ.
Listen to the cries of those who pray to you,
and grant that, as we proclaim the greatness of your name,
all people will know the power of love at work in the world.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Rock of Ages
Augustus Toplady (1776). performed by Antrim Mennonite Choir
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
save from wrath and make me pure.
We are all stewards spreading the Word of Jesus’ blessings for His people.
Picnic Fellowship Activities for the Entire Family!
Of course lively discussion and activities will be available!
Perhaps you may prefer to sit and visit!
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