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Praying Psalm 79 Powerpoint

Psalm 79 musical setting and slides composed by Taylor Burton-Edwards.

 

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A Twisting Wind that Wreaks Such Devastation

British Methodist pastor and hymn writer Andrew Pratt composed this poignant, yet hopeful text in the aftermath of the devastating tornado in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013. It recognizes the destruction and loss of human life that so often results from such natural disasters and asks, "And where is God when random death walks in…?"  

 

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Prayer for Those Affected by Tornadoes

Angry wind
Swirling pictures
Hearts amazed beyond belief
In an instant
Dreams blown away
Lord, have mercy!

 

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Counting Sparrows

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.
And even the hairs of your head are all counted.
So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:29-31, NRSV)  

 

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Great Thanksgiving for Times of Natural Disaster

At the beginning of time,  
you brought order out of chaos  
and light out of darkness.
When your people suffered loss,  
you sent prophets to comfort them  
with your word of hope and healing. 

 

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Exploring the Revised Common Lectionary

Taylor Burton-Edwards offers this presentation on the Revised Common Lectionary.  He explains what a lectionary is, why we use a Revised Common Lectionary, how Scriptues are distributed among years A, B, and C, and more.

 

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Professing Membership: A Tale of Three Paragraphs (and a Judicial Council Decision)

What does it take to be a professing member in The UMC?

 

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The month of May is designated in The United Methodist Church as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. It would be especially appropriate at this time to celebrate the contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans.

 

I Will Give Thanks: A Setting of Psalm 111

Congregation and Choir or Choral Introit
Words: Psalm 111, adapted by the Rev. Ann Barton
Music: Tom Council

 

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Copyrights for Live Streaming

Many churches are choosing to live-stream their Sunday worship, concerts, wedding, funerals, and other events.  United Methodist Communications is offering live streaming service through Techshop and the websiite www.myUMClive.com.  Once your congregation has made the decision to live stream, it must also obtain the appropriate licensing or permissions to cover the use of all copyrighted materials in the service. These costs and services are not included with the myUMClive service.  

 

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Responding to World Events

Prayers, Litanies, Worship Services and other resources.

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Terrorism and Violence

US Storms

School Violence

Drought and Famine in East Africa
 

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May 26, 2013
Trinity Sunday/First Sunday after Pentecost

Read the texts online at the Vanderbilt Divinity Library:

(Peace with Justice Sunday)

 

Read the texts online at the Vanderbilt Divinity Library:

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm 8 (UMH 743)
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15

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Upcoming Special Occasions & Dates in the Liturgical Calendar

May 26, 2013
Season After Pentecost


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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