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revgregorynbaker
6 days ago3 min read

Sacrifices

Scripture: Leviticus 23:29 – “For those who do not humble themselves during that entire day shall be cut off from the people.” (NRSVue)  ...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 262 min read

Are You a Doer?

Scripture: Romans 2:13-14 – “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous in God’s sight but the doers of the law who will be...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 192 min read

Just Say No

Scripture: Daniel 3:17 – “If our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire and out of your hand, O king,...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 122 min read

Jesus the Chicken

Scripture: Matthew 23:37 – “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 52 min read

Let God Be Weird

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:16, 18 – “As for the appearance of the wheels and their construction: their appearance was like the gleaming of...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 262 min read

Judge for Yourself

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:13 – “Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head unveiled?” (NRSVue)   In...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 193 min read

Starter Cars

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:15a – “Are you a king because you compete in cedar?” (NRSVue)   When I was growing up, I had this idea about...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 122 min read

Church Is Sick

Scripture: Luke 5:31-32 – “Jesus answered them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician but those who are sick; I have not come...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 52 min read

Tossings

Scripture: Psalm 56:8 – “You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your record?” (NRSVue)   We are...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 292 min read

What Did Peter Expect from His Mother-in-Law?

Scripture: Luke 4:39 – “Then he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to serve them.”...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 222 min read

Good News in New Clothes

Scripture: Luke 5:36 – “He also told them a parable: ‘No one tears a piece from a new garment and sews it on an old garment; otherwise,...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 152 min read

You're Smarter Than That!

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3b – “Break up your fallow ground, and do not sow among thorns.” (NRSVue)   When I was growing up, one of the most...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 92 min read

Simple Pleasures

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:13 – “…moreover, it is God’s gift that all should eat and drink and take pleasure in all their toil.” (NRSVue)...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 12 min read

All Things New

Scripture: Revelation 21:5a – “And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’” (NRSVue)   Happy New...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 25, 20241 min read

Merry Christmas to All!

Dear friends, As I am spending time with my family on this marvelous Christmas day, I wanted to share with you one my favorite poems:...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 18, 20242 min read

Love Them Anyway

Scripture: Luke 13:34 – “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 11, 20242 min read

A Bridge of Peace

Scripture: Isaiah 19:24 – “On that day Israel will be the third party with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth…”...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 4, 20242 min read

The Light Behind the Clouds

Scripture: Philippians 1:12 – “I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 27, 20242 min read

Going Off-Road

Scripture: John 16:25 – “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 20, 20242 min read

New Information Has Come to Light

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:19 – “…because your heart was penitent and you humbled yourself before the Lord, when you heard how I spoke against...

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"Fed by Providence", United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 16, 2020
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United Church of Assonet

"Fed by Providence", United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 16, 2020

God's grace and providence are all around you. You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 04:24 Hymn #1: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing 07:38 Announcements 11:29 Joys and Concerns 16:57 Anthem 21:46 Hymn #2: High in the Heavens, Eternal God 22:48 Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 45:1-15 24:55 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 15:21-28 26:15 Sermon: "Fed by Providence" 45:13 Hymn #3: Christ for the World We Sing! 46:24 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing: https://hymnary.org/text/o_for_a_thousand_tongues_to_sing_my High in the Heavens, Eternal God: https://hymnary.org/text/high_in_the_heavens_eternal_god Christ for the World We Sing!: https://hymnary.org/text/christ_for_the_world_we_sing
United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 9, 2020, "Faith Holds Us Up"
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United Church of Assonet

United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 9, 2020, "Faith Holds Us Up"

Don't be afraid to take risks! God will keep you afloat. You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 06:19 Hymn #1: Eternal Father, Strong to Save 09:37 Announcements 11:59 Joys and Concerns 18:02 Anthem Introduction 19:56 Anthem: Love Was When 25:02 Hymn #2: Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult 25:59 Epistle Lesson: Romans 10:5-15 27:49 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 29:51 Sermon: "Faith Holds Us Up" 47:02 Hymn #3: Dear Lord and Father of Mankind 48:18 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. Eternal Father, Strong to Save: https://hymnary.org/text/eternal_father_strong_to_save_whose_arm Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult: https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_calls_us_oer_the_tumult Dear Lord and Father of Mankind: https://hymnary.org/text/dear_lord_and_father_of_mankind
United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 2, 2020, "Bruised Hips and Broken Bread"
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United Church of Assonet

United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 2, 2020, "Bruised Hips and Broken Bread"

I hope you are all having a good weekend. Don't forget to take a break now and then to fill yourselves with God's love! You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 02:29 Hymn #1: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds 05:28 Announcements 09:02 Joys and Concerns 13:51 Anthem: I Asked the Lord 17:18 Hymn #2: Break Thou the Bread of Life 18:51 Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 32:22-31 20:05 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 14:13-21 21:46 Sermon: "Bruised Hips and Broken Bread" 36:48 Hymn #3: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face 38:15 Holy Communion 44:38 Hymn #4: Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed 46:05 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds: https://hymnary.org/text/how_sweet_the_name_of_jesus_sounds_in_a Break Thou the Bread of Life: https://hymnary.org/text/break_thou_the_bread_of_life Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face: https://hymnary.org/text/here_o_my_lord_i_see_thee_face_to_face Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed: https://hymnary.org/text/bread_of_heaven_on_thee_we_feed Some prayers adapted from lifeinliturgy.wordpress.com
United Church of Assonet, UCC, July 26, 2020, "Love Made Clear"
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United Church of Assonet

United Church of Assonet, UCC, July 26, 2020, "Love Made Clear"

Big News! Our kitchen project is finally complete, meaning that we can legally use our stove to prepare food. Obviously there are many quarantine restrictions before we can do this, but I big thanks to those who worked hard and those who donated to make this possible. Again, we are in the fellowship hall due to the heat, so I hope the sound is okay. You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 03:10 Hymn #1: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart 06:09 Announcements 09:57 Joys and Concerns 15:34 Anthem: I Don't Know How to Love Him 20:35 Hymn #2: O Jesus, I Have Promised 22:26 Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:26-39 25:20 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 27:52 Sermon: "Love Made Clear" 46:08 Hymn #3: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 47:40 A Testimony 50:08 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart: https://hymnary.org/text/rejoice_ye_pure_in_heart O Jesus, I Have Promised: https://hymnary.org/text/o_jesus_i_have_promised Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah: https://hymnary.org/text/guide_me_o_thou_great_jehovah Some prayers adapted from lifeinliturgy.wordpress.com
United Church of Assonet, UCC, July 19, 2020, "The Ladder to Heaven Goes Both Ways"
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United Church of Assonet

United Church of Assonet, UCC, July 19, 2020, "The Ladder to Heaven Goes Both Ways"

Happy Sunday everyone! Given how it was, we decided to hold the service in our fellowship hall. I hope you enjoy it. You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 03:12 Hymn #1: Nearer, My God, to Thee 06:50 Announcements 09:18 Joys and Concerns 14:36 Anthem: I Know Where I'm Going 19:16 Hymn #2: O God of Bethel, By Whose Hand 20:11 Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 28:10-19 22:31 Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:12-25 25:06 Sermon: "The Ladder to Heaven Goes Both Ways" 41:53 Hymn #3: Be Thou My Vision 43:20 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. https://hymnary.org/text/nearer_my_god_to_thee_nearer_to_thee_een https://hymnary.org/text/o_god_of_bethel_by_whose_hand https://hymnary.org/text/be_thou_my_vision_o_lord_of_my_heart Some prayers adapted from lifeinliturgy.wordpress.com
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