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revgregorynbaker
Jul 3, 20242 min read

My Stronghold

Scripture: Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the...

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revgregorynbaker
Jun 26, 20243 min read

The Easy Way Out

Scripture: Acts 27:31 – “Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, ‘Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.’” (NRSVue)...

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revgregorynbaker
Jun 19, 20243 min read

Celebrate Freedom!

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-7a – “Say therefore to the Israelites: I am the Lord, and I will free you from the burdens of the Egyptians and...

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revgregorynbaker
Jun 12, 20242 min read

I Will Awake the Dawn

Scripture: Psalm 108:2 – “Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn.” (NRSVue) In a world that is always lurching dangerously to...

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revgregorynbaker
Jun 5, 20242 min read

Remember the Good

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.” (NRSVue) What will you...

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revgregorynbaker
May 29, 20243 min read

God in a Box

Scripture: Exodus 25:21 – “You shall put the cover on the top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the covenant that I am giving...

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revgregorynbaker
May 22, 20243 min read

What a Drag!

Scripture: Isaiah 5:18 “Woe to those who drag iniquity along with cords of falsehood, who drag sin along as with cart ropes…” (NRSVue)...

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revgregorynbaker
May 15, 20242 min read

Aim for the Marks

Scripture: Titus 1:7-9 – “For a bishop, as God’s steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or addicted to...

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revgregorynbaker
May 8, 20242 min read

Who's in Charge Here?

Scripture: Psalm 47:8 – “God is king over the nations; God sits on his holy throne.” As we wind down the Easter Season, I am reminded of...

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revgregorynbaker
May 1, 20243 min read

Peace and Righteousness

Scripture: James 3:18 – “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” (NRSVue) While many people lose their...

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revgregorynbaker
Apr 24, 20243 min read

Razzle Dazzle

Scripture: Acts 8:18-19 – “Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them...

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revgregorynbaker
Apr 17, 20243 min read

A Balancing Act

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17 – “For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, says the Lord, because they have called you...

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revgregorynbaker
Apr 10, 20243 min read

Lions 2, Tyrants 0

Scripture: Daniel 6:22 – “My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, because I was found blameless...

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revgregorynbaker
Apr 3, 20242 min read

Spiritual Accommodations

Scripture: Daniel 1:8 – “But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the royal rations of food and wine, so he asked the...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 27, 20243 min read

Think Bigger

Scripture: Isaiah 49:6 – “[The Lord] says, ‘It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 20, 20243 min read

Where the Spirit Leads

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 – “Not that we are qualified of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our qualification is from...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 13, 20243 min read

A Footnote

Scripture: Numbers 20:1 – “The Israelites, the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the people...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 6, 20242 min read

There's a Place

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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revgregorynbaker
Feb 28, 20243 min read

The Lamech Snare

Scripture: “I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for striking me. If Cain is avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 21, 20243 min read

Yeah, But...

Scripture: Job 5:17-18 – “How happy is the one whom God reproves; therefore do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds,...

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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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