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revgregorynbaker
Jun 28, 20233 min read

Where's the Love?

Scripture: Revelation 2:4 – “But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.” (NRSVue) A few weeks ago,...

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revgregorynbaker
Jun 21, 20233 min read

Bringing in the Sheaves

Scripture: Psalm 126:6 – “Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their...

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revgregorynbaker
Jun 14, 20233 min read

Entertaining Angels

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2 – “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without...

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revgregorynbaker
Jun 8, 20233 min read

Red in Tooth and Claw

Scripture: Job 39:30 – “Its young ones suck up blood, and where the slain are, there it is.” (NRSVue) When I first moved into my house in...

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revgregorynbaker
May 31, 20233 min read

You Shall Know My Name Is the LORD

Scripture: Ezekiel 25:17 – “I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful punishments. Then they shall know that I am the Lord,...

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revgregorynbaker
May 24, 20232 min read

Love Isn't Cheap

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

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revgregorynbaker
May 17, 20232 min read

It's the Whole Point

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9 – “Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that...

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revgregorynbaker
May 10, 20232 min read

Alone on a Spring Morning

Scripture: Psalm 102:7 – “I lie awake; I am like a lonely bird on the housetop.” (NRSVue) The Psalms are the beating heart of the Bible....

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revgregorynbaker
May 3, 20233 min read

The Reward at the End

Scripture: Matthew 20:21 – “And he said to her, ‘What do you want?’ She said to him, ‘Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one...

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revgregorynbaker
Apr 26, 20233 min read

Eat at Sophie's

Scripture: Proverbs 9:3b-4a: “…she calls from the highest places in the town, “You who are simple, turn in here!” (NRSVue) My son is...

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revgregorynbaker
Apr 21, 20233 min read

Second Chances

Scripture: Jonah 1:12 – “He said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you, for I know it is...

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revgregorynbaker
Apr 13, 20233 min read

Sympathy for the Enemy

Scripture: Exodus 14:17 – “Then I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them, and so I will gain glory...

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revgregorynbaker
Apr 5, 20233 min read

A Greater Courage

Scripture: Isaiah 50:6 – “I gave my back to those who struck me and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 30, 20232 min read

An Action is Worth a Thousand Words

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:39 – “I will make an everlasting covenant with them, never to draw back from doing good to them, and I will put...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 22, 20233 min read

Open That Mouth!

Scripture: Matthew 9:33 – “And when the demon had been cast out, the one who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed and said,...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 15, 20233 min read

Human Like Us

Scripture: 2 John 7 – “Many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh; any...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 8, 20233 min read

No Days Off

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13 – “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” so that none of you may be hardened by the...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 1, 20232 min read

Say Something

Scripture: Psalm 32:3 – “While I kept silent, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.” (NRSVue) My daughter does this...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 22, 20233 min read

Repent Together

Scripture: Joel 2:15-16a – “Blow the trumpet in Zion; consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly; gather the people.” (NRSVue) Today is...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 15, 20233 min read

Enough to Share

Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:25 – “If you go into your neighbor’s standing grain, you may pluck the ears with your hand, but you shall not...

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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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