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Scripture: Psalm 84:10 – “For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my...

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Scripture: Matthew 6:18 – “…so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees...

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Scripture: Isaiah 41:14-15 – “Do not fear, you worm Jacob, you maggot Israel! I will help you, says the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy...

The Root of Righteousness

Scripture: James 3:18 – “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” (NRSVue) What does it mean to be...

Which Story to Tell?

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15 – “Can a woman forget her nursing child or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these might forget,...

Who Does Jesus Need to Be?

Scripture: John 7:41:42 – “Others said, ‘This is the Messiah.’ But some asked, ‘Surely the Messiah does not come from Galilee, does he?...

Holy Impatience

Scripture: Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (NRSVue) Advent is the time...

I Am Invincible!

Scripture: Revelation 18:7-8 – “As she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, so give her a like measure of torment and grief. Since in...

The Word of God Is Not Chained!

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-9 – “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, for which I suffer...

The Turducken of Gratitude

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10 – “You shall eat your fill and bless the Lord your God for the good land that he has given you.” (NRSVue)...

Not Just for Us

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:23-24 – “If, therefore, the entire church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or...

Holy Honor

Scripture: Matthew 15:5 – “But you say that whoever tells father or mother, ‘Whatever support you might have had from me is given to...

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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
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