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revgregorynbaker
Apr 6, 20223 min read

The Right Person for the Job

Scripture: Judges 9:8 – “The trees once went out to anoint a king over themselves.” (NRSV) One of the most interesting parts of the story...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 30, 20223 min read

The Reset Button

Scripture: Leviticus 25:10 – “And you shall hallow the fiftieth year and you shall proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 23, 20223 min read

Mountains out of Molehills

Scripture: Numbers 14:8 – “If the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 16, 20223 min read

Grant Us Wisdom, Grant Us Courage

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17 – “This battle is not for you to fight; take your position, stand still, and see the victory of the Lord on...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 10, 20223 min read

When It Rains, It Pours

Scripture: Job 1:18-19 – “While he was still speaking, another came and said, ‘Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 2, 20223 min read

A Bold and Humble Fast

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3, 6 – “’Why do we fast, but you do not see? Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?’ Look, you serve your own...

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revgregorynbaker
Mar 2, 20222 min read

Always a Chance for Good

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:13 - “As the ancient proverb says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness’; but my hand shall not be against...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 16, 20223 min read

Why Do We Do This?

Scripture: Luke 11:42 – “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and herbs of all kinds, and neglect justice and the love of...

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 11, 20223 min read

A Conspiracy Theory

Scripture: Isaiah 8:12-13 – “Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what it fears, or be in dread....

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revgregorynbaker
Feb 2, 20222 min read

Light Is Before Us

Scripture: Luke 2:30-32 – “…for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 26, 20222 min read

The Truth Cannot Be Lost

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:28 – “Take another scroll and write on it all the former words that were in the first scroll, which King Jehoiakim...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 19, 20223 min read

Old and New

Scripture: Luke 5:37 – “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins and will be spilled, and...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 12, 20223 min read

Check the Light

Scripture: Luke 11:35 – “Therefore consider whether the light in you is not darkness.” (NRSV) In his poem “An Essay on Criticism,”...

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revgregorynbaker
Jan 5, 20223 min read

Beyond the Walls

Scripture: Acts of the Apostles 7:48 – “Yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made with human hands…” (NRSV) There is a great...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 30, 20213 min read

Building the Future

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 – “According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 16, 20213 min read

Aim for the Stars

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6 – “The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 8, 20212 min read

Bridge to Peace

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

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 1, 20213 min read

Tick, Tick, Tick

Scripture: Psalm 90:12 – “So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.” Did you there are only twenty-four more shopping...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 25, 20213 min read

Finding the Path

Scripture: Psalm 25:4 – “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.” (NRSV) Today is Thanksgiving and we are reaching the...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 17, 20212 min read

Sleep on It

Scripture: Psalm 3:5 – “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the Lord sustains me.” There is a saying used especially by the young...

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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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