Category Archives: Worship

Loosed on Earth

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Scottrick

An Order of Worship for this reflection can be found here: Bulletin-05-28-2023 Pentecost YA Scripture References: John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-21 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable to you, O Lord our … Continue reading →

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On the Wings of Glory

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Scottrick

A bulletin/order of worship for this sermon can be found here: Bulletin-05-21-2023 Easter 7 YA Scripture References: John 17: 1-11 Once again adapting the poetic prose of Ted Loder, let us pray: “[Divine Love], we believe our lives are touched … Continue reading →

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All We Need is Love

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Scottrick

An order of worship bulletin for this reflection can be found here: Bulletin-05-14-2023 Easter 6 YA Scripture References: Exodus 16; John 14:15-31 Adapting a poetic prayer of Ted Loder, Let us pray: “[Divine Love], we believe our lives are touched … Continue reading →

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Lazarus: The Man with Two Lives

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this Biblical Characterization Vignette: Bulletin-04-30-2023 Easter 4 YA Author’s note:  Many years ago when I was a youth, I watched an immensely impactful video by a United Methodist Actor (I wish I had been in the audience!)  It … Continue reading →

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Emmaus Again; April 23, 2023 Third Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Scottrick

Order of Worship for this Reflection can be found here: Bulletin-04-23-2023 Easter 3 YA Scripture Reference: Luke 24:13-35 Let us pray: Open our eyes, O Resurrected One, that we may see, and in seeing, live and move and have our … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis Moments – Easter, April 9, 2023

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin/Order of Worship for this reflection can be found here: Bulletin-TL 04-9-2023 YA Easter Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness.  Take us to that place within You that heals, listens, and molds our longings and passions, … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Reflection on “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani”

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Scottrick

Matthew 27:45-46: 45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[a] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).[b] Let us pray: Now, O … Continue reading →

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A Matthean Story

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin/order of worship for the following reflection: Bulletin-04-02-2023 Palm YA Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Let us pray: Now, O Lord, calm us into quietness.  Take us to that place within You that heals, listens, and molds our longings and passions, our … Continue reading →

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Seeing for the First Time (rerun)

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this reflection: Bulletin-03-19-2023 L4 YA Scripture: John 9:1-41 Let us pray: Teach us something in this time of Lent, O God. In Christ we pray, Amen. Part I: Remembering Lent: (Adapted from Lesson 31, Young Children and Worship[1] … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Testimony

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Scottrick

Bulletin for this Wednesday Lenten Evening Prayer Reflection: Bulletin-03-15-2023 Lenten SeriesYA Let us pray: Living Water; fill our thirsty souls. In the divine silence of our souls, help us, O Spirit Wisdom, to discern the calling of our Lord’s voice, … Continue reading →

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