Pentecost| 2nd Tuesday – 14 June 2022: Psalm 124; Proverbs 8:4-21; Ephesians 5:15-20 ~ Living in the Spirit’s power.

Pentecost| 2nd Tuesday – 14 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.

Be filled with the Holy Spirit,
singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves,
and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
(Ephesians 5:18b-19)

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Psalms Reading: Psalm 124
[A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.]
Had It Not Been The Lord The Zoe Group

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OT Reading: Proverbs 8:4-21 (NLT)

8:4 “I call to you, to all of you!
I raise my voice to all people.
You simple people, use good judgment.
You foolish people, show some understanding.
Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you.

- Everything I say is right,
  for I speak the truth
  and detest every kind of deception.
- My advice is wholesome.
  There is nothing devious or crooked in it.
- My words are plain to anyone with understanding,
  clear to those with knowledge.
- Choose my instruction rather than silver,
  and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies.
  Nothing you desire can compare with it.

“I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.
I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.

- All who fear the Lord will hate evil.
  Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,
  corruption and perverse speech.
- Common sense and success belong to me.
  Insight and strength are mine.
- Because of me, kings reign,
  and rulers make just decrees.
- Rulers lead with my help,
  and nobles make righteous judgments.

“I love all who love me.
Those who search will surely find me.

- I have riches and honor,
  as well as enduring wealth and justice.
- My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold,
  my wages better than sterling silver!
- I walk in righteousness,
  in paths of justice.
- Those who love me inherit wealth.
  I will fill their treasuries.

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Nothing Compares – The Village Church
Aurisha Brown

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NT Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20 (NLT)

5:15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Gifts From God | Chris Tomlin – ft. Chris Lane

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

A Litany of Thanksgiving

+ Give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely
bestowed upon us:

For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky
and sea,
We thank you, Lord.
For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our
friends,
We thank you, Lord.
For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve,
We thank you, Lord.
For health and strength to work, and time to rest and worship,
We thank you, Lord.
For all who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity,
We thank you, Lord.
For all who earnestly seek after truth, and all who labor for
justice,
We thank you, Lord.
For all that is good and gracious in the lives of men and women,
revealing the image of Christ,
We thank you, Lord.
For the communion of saints, in all times and places,
We thank you, Lord.

+ Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises
given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord;
To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father,
and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
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.

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:

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.

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.