Category Archives: Reflection

Sabbatical Musings, Part the First

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Scottrick

“For such a time as this…” Rain drops on the window speak to me of my worlds – in, out; reflection, tactile; each drop showing in its entirety the reflected worlds within and without. On the window, those raindrops sit … Continue reading →

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Worship for Sunday, February 27, 2022; Transfiguration Sunday

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING * Stand if willing and able Gathering Music Hymn #39 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” ~ arr. Kenon D. Renfrow * Call to Worship  From the very beginning, God … Continue reading →

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Worship for Sunday February 13, 2022: Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING          * Stand if willing and able Gathering Music: Hymn #666 “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “Lovely” by Bill Bay * Call to Worship  When we turn our hearts away from God and … Continue reading →

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Worship with Communion for February 6, 2022; the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time/After the Epiphany

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING                                              * Those willing and able please stand Gathering Music: Hymn #69 “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “Here is Bread, Here is Wine” by Graham Kendrick * Call to Worship In the … Continue reading →

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Worship for January 16, 2022; the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING          * Stand if willing and able  Gathering Music: Hymn #39 “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “Frosted Windowpanes” by Martha Mier          * Call to Worship  How precious is the steadfast love of God. All people … Continue reading →

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Worship with Communion for January 3, 2022; the Second Sunday after Christmas

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING                                              * Those willing and able please stand Gathering Music: Hymn #136 “Go Tell It on the Mountain” Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “In the Singing” by Murray and Young * Call to Worship The Word became flesh and … Continue reading →

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Worship for December 12, 2021; the Third Sunday of Advent, Year C

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING * Stand if willing and able Gathering Music: Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “A Rose is Gently Blooming” by Johannes Brahms * Call to Worship & Lighting the Advent Candle of Joy “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I … Continue reading →

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Worship with Communion, December 5, 2021; the Second Sunday of Advent, Year C

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING                                              * Those willing and able please stand Gathering Music: Hymn #82 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “There Is a Longing” by Anne Quigley * Call to Worship & Lighting of the Second Advent Candle … Continue reading →

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Worship for Reign of Christ/Christ the King Sunday, November 21, 2021 (Proper 29)

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING * Stand if willing and able Gathering Music: Hymn #41 “O Worship the King” Welcome and Announcements: Thanksgiving Food Basket contributions are due today at the Baptist Church; see Judy Skelton for details. Redecorate the Church for Advent … Continue reading →

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Worship November 14, 2021; the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Proper 28)

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING * Stand if willing and able Gathering Music: Hymn #401 “Gather Us In” Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” arr. Mark Hayes * Call to Worship  God is faithful: Christ is coming, to raise … Continue reading →

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