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Signeur, quand vient l’obscurité

This French text is an approximate translation (with liberties) of the English text, "All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night," no. 682 in The United Methodist Hymnal.

 

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Copyright 101: Copyright Myth #9

Myth 9. We're not going to sell the copies.

 

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An Act of Sending before a Renewal Leave

This act of sending was developed in response to a request from a pastor whose lay leaders were seeking an appropriate way to send their pastor into renewal leave. Our prayers join this congregation’s prayers, and the prayers of congregations everywhere who offer the blessing of renewal leave to their pastors, deacons, or other staff.

 

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Dear Lord and Father of Mankind (REPTON)

The familiar and favorite hymn is set to a tune that is new to many Americans – REPTON – more familiar in Great Britain. REPTON appeared in Worship & Song at no. 3127, as accompaniment for the hymn "I Have a Dream." Scorch and PDF scores are provided for lead sheet and full accompaniment versions.

 

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What a Mighty God—Medley (McIntyre)

There are two versions of this African folk song in our songbooks. One appears as no. 3016 in Worship & Song, and the other appears as no. 2021 in The Faith We Sing. Both are combined here as a medley for congregational singing with new, up-tempo piano accompaniment, including guitar chords and a modulation.

 

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Copyright 101: Copyright Myth #10

Myth 10. We want only to copy or project the words.
It's just so the kids in the youth choir will have the words.

 

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The Lord’s Prayer (McIntyre)

Here is a setting of The Lord's Prayer in a Latin-rhythm style for congregation and/or choir. Add some hand percussion – bongos, castanets, egg shakers…. It is provided with full accompaniment version for keyboards with chord symbols as well as a lead sheet with melody, words and chord symbols, with additional capo chords for guitar players.

 

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“Holy Wisdom”:  A Great Thanksgiving

Holy Wisdom is with us.
We praise you, Christ Crucified.
Holy Spirit breathes in us.
Spirit of Power, Spirit of Life!
Holy Source of All draws near.
In you alone we boast!

 

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My Hope Is Built (On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand)

Here’s a high-energy, contemporary keyboard setting of the familiar hymn by Dean McIntyre. For choir or congregation.

 

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Responses for Holy Communion by Ralph Barlow

Ralph Barlow, active at Westwood United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, has composed new musical settings for the three sung congregational responses in the liturgy for Holy Communion. Here are versions for full accompaniment as well as melody-only for inclusion in a worship bulletin.

 

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Read the texts online at the Vanderbilt Divinity Library:

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1 Kings 19:1-15a
Psalm 42 (UMH 777)
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39

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June 7, 2013
Singles Summer Retreat

After my 19 year marriage ended I was stunned to realize that my friends changed. My married friends wanted to be there but our different worlds became apparent quickly. I found myself navigating a new path, one that required me to meet new friends. It can feel scary to walk into a room of folks when I don’t know anyone. If I want friendship I need to extend the hand of friendship. So, I’m extending the hand of friendship to you.  ~ Shebbie Shields, Director, Single Adult Ministry, Brentwood UMC, Brentwood, TN

 

Location: Lake Junaluska, NC
Sponsored by: Brentwood UMC Singles
For more information: contact Alex Saber or call 615.324.7256