Pentecost| 2nd Monday – 13 June 2022: Psalm 124; Proverbs 7:1-4; Ephesians 4:7-16 ~ Growing more and more like Christ.

Pentecost| 2nd Monday – 13 June 2022

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

O Lord, from whom all good proceeds: Grant us the inspiration
of your Holy Spirit, that we may always think those things that
are good, and by your merciful guidance may accomplish the
same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

We will speak the truth in love,
growing in every way more and more like Christ,
who is the head of his body, the church.
(Ephesians 4:15)

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Psalms Reading: Psalm 124 –
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.
He’s On Our Side (Psalm 124) Wendell Kimbrough (feat. Jason Pears)
[Recorded live in Fairhope, AL with my friend and co-writer, Jason Pears.]

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OT Reading: Proverbs 7:1-4 (NLT)

7:1 Follow my advice, my son;
always treasure my commands.
Obey my commands and live!
Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes.
Tie them on your fingers as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.

Love wisdom like a sister;
make insight a beloved member of your family.

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Teach Me To Obey (Upper Room Sessions) // Bria Jean

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NT Reading: Ephesians 4:7-16 (NLT)

4:7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. That is why the Scriptures say,

“When he ascended to the heights,
he led a crowd of captives
and gave gifts to his people.”

Notice that it says “he ascended.” This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world. And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself.

Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.

Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

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Lord, Build Your Church – Church Works Media

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ Gracious Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Savior. Amen. | William Laud

+ Lord Jesus, Master Carpenter of Nazareth, on the Cross through wood and nails you wrought our full salvation: Wield well your tools in this, your workshop, that we who come to you rough-hewn may be fashioned into a truer beauty by your hand; who with the Father and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, world without end. Amen.

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Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,
so may the light of your presence, O God,
set our hearts on fire with love for you;
now and for ever.

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Trinity Sunday : 12 June 2022 – Isa 6:1-7; Ps 29; Rev 4:1-11; John 16:12-15 ~ Holy! Holy! Holy!

Trinity Sunday : 12 June 2022

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your
servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge
the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine
Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith
and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and
eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit
live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“All that belongs to the Father is mine;
this is why I said,
‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.’”
(John 16:15)

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Holy, Holy, Holy – Altar of Praise Chorale
SE Samonte

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OT Reading: Isa 6:1-7 (NLT)

Isaiah’s Cleansing and Call

6:1 It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. They were calling out to each other,

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies!
The whole earth is filled with his glory!”

Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke.

Then I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.”

Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. He touched my lips with it and said, “See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is removed, and your sins are forgiven.”

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Psalm Reading: Psalm 29 | Exodus Road Band

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NT Reading: Rev 4:1-11 (NLT)

Worship in Heaven

4:11 Then as I looked, I saw a door standing open in heaven, and the same voice I had heard before spoke to me like a trumpet blast. The voice said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after this.” And instantly I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it. The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow. Twenty-four thrones surrounded him, and twenty-four elders sat on them. They were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder. And in front of the throne were seven torches with burning flames. This is the sevenfold Spirit of God. In front of the throne was a shiny sea of glass, sparkling like crystal.

In the center and around the throne were four living beings, each covered with eyes, front and back. The first of these living beings was like a lion; the second was like an ox; the third had a human face; and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. Each of these living beings had six wings, and their wings were covered all over with eyes, inside and out. Day after day and night after night they keep on saying,

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—
the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.”

Whenever the living beings give glory and honor and thanks to the one sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever), the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the one sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever). And they lay their crowns before the throne and say,

“You are worthy, O Lord our God,
to receive glory and honor and power.
For you created all things,
and they exist because you created what you pleased.”

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Revelation Song – ZOE Group
Littleton Church

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Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15 (NLT)

16:12 “There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.’

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This I Believe (The Creed) – Hillsong Worship
[Thanks to our creative team in Hillsong Kiev for making this lyric video.]

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Prayer: thisischurch.com

Let us remember the Creator God

+ O God the Father, we thank you that your are a creator God. We thank you that you have made all things and have made them well. That you have given to us all things richly to enjoy. For the beauty and the bounty of this fair earth. We thank you, O Father who has made all things and all people.

Forgive us if in pride and selfishness and in anger we have misused your gifts and have used for death that which was meant for life.

Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer

Let us remember the Redeemer God

+ O Lord Jesus Christ, the Son, we thank you for your redeeming power. You love us and we see your love shown most clearly on the cross where you gave of your life to conquer death and to make well the brokenness of the universe. We thank you Son of God who loves us with a never ending love.

Forgive us if we have treated your love lightly as a little thing and if we have shown little love in return

Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer

Let us remember the Spirit of God

+ O Holy Spirit of God we thank you that your are with us at all times and in all places. For the guidance which you give to us, for the knowledge which you have given to us for your continual upholding, strengthening and protecting power. We thank you that you are with us Spirit of God

Forgive us if we have tried to live alone, and have been reluctant to walk with you or draw strength from you.

Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in your great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to you, have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and bring us to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Closing: faithandworship | John Birch

The blessing of Father, Spirit, Son
Holy Trinity, Three in One,
be in our living
and our breathing,
that through our hearts and our words
your truth may be heard.

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+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Pentecost| 1st Saturday – 11 June 2022: Psalm 8; Proverbs 4:1-9; Luke 2:41-52 ~ Jesus grew in wisdom.

Pentecost| 1st Saturday – 11 June 2022

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

Almighty God, on the day of Pentecost,
through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit,
you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation:
Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel
your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.

Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature
and in favor with God and all the people.
(Luke 2:52)

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Psalms Reading: Psalm 8 – Shane & Shane
Light of the World

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OT Reading: Proverbs 4:1-9 (NLT)

A Father’s Wise Advice

4:1 My children, listen when your father corrects you.
Pay attention and learn good judgment,
for I am giving you good guidance.
Don’t turn away from my instructions.
For I, too, was once my father’s son,
tenderly loved as my mother’s only child.

My father taught me,
“Take my words to heart.
Follow my commands, and you will live.
Get wisdom; develop good judgment.
Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.
Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you.
Love her, and she will guard you.
Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
If you prize wisdom, she will make you great.
Embrace her, and she will honor you.
She will place a lovely wreath on your head;
she will present you with a beautiful crown.”

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God of All My Days – Casting Crowns

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NT Reading: Luke 2:41-52 (NLT)

Jesus Speaks with the Teachers

2:41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss him at first, because they assumed he was among the other travelers. But when he didn’t show up that evening, they started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

When they couldn’t find him, they went back to Jerusalem to search for him there. Three days later they finally discovered him in the Temple, sitting among the religious teachers, listening to them and asking questions. All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

His parents didn’t know what to think. “Son,” his mother said to him, “why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been frantic, searching for you everywhere.”

“But why did you need to search?” he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they didn’t understand what he meant.

Then he returned to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. And his mother stored all these things in her heart.

Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.

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God I Look to You – Jenn Johnson
Best Worship Songs

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; and then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. (William Temple)

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Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

Fill our lives with your Spirit,
that they might be lived for you,
speak for you and stand up for you,
now and forever. Amen

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Pentecost| 1st Friday – 10 June 2022: Psalm 8; Proverbs 3:19-26; Ephesians 4:1-6 ~ Be humble, gentle, and patient.

Pentecost| 1st Friday – 10 June 2022

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

“Always be humble and gentle.
Be patient with each other,
making allowance for each other’s faults
because of your love.“
(Ephesians 4:2)

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Psalms Reading: Psalm 8 (ESV) – Zac Fitzsimmons

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OT Reading: Proverbs 3:19-26 (NLT)

3:19 By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;
by understanding he created the heavens.
By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,
and the dew settles beneath the night sky.

My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.

- Hang on to them,
  for they will refresh your soul.
- They are like jewels on a necklace.
- They keep you safe on your way,
  and your feet will not stumble.
- You can go to bed without fear;
  you will lie down and sleep soundly.
- You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
  or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
  for the Lord is your security.
- He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

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If I speak words of wisdom – Resound Worship

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NT Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 (NLT)

Unity in the Body

4:1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one God and Father of all,
who is over all, in all, and living through all.

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One Faith, One Hope, One Lord (Craig Courtney)
[Sheltering-In Choir for Virtual Worship at FPC Downey.]

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

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Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

Fill our lives with your Spirit,
that they might be lived for you,
speak for you and stand up for you,
now and forever. Amen

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Pentecost| 1st Thursday – 09 June 2022: Psalm 8; Proverbs 3:13-18; Ephesians 1:17-19 ~ Pray for spiritual wisdom and insight.

Pentecost| 1st Thursday – 09 June 2022

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

“I pray for you constantly,
asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
to give you spiritual wisdom and insight
so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.”
(Ephesians 1:16b-17)

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Psalms Reading: Psalm 8 – The Corner Room

OT Reading: Proverbs 3:13-18 (NLT)

3:13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.

For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.

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Proverbs 3:13 “Finding Wisdom”

Need You Now (How Many Times) – Plumb

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NT Reading: Ephesians 1:17-19 (NLT)

1:17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.