April 3, 2022
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on April 3rd (in the order they are needed).
In the Night
I am weary with the pain of Jacob’s wrestling
in the darkness with the fear, in the darkness with the fear
but he met the morning wounded, with a blessing
so in the night, my hope lives on
o in the night
o in the night
o in the night
my hope lives on
when Elisha woke surrounded by the forces
of the enemies of god, of the enemies of god
he saw the hills aflame with angels on their horses
so in the night, my hope lives on
o in the night
o in the night
o in the night
my hope lives on
I see the slave who toils beneath the yoke, unyielding
and I can hear the captive groan, hear the captive groan
for some hand to stay the whip her foe is weilding
but still in the night, my hope lives on
o in the night
o in the night
o in the night
my hope lives on
I see the armies of the enemies approaching
and the people driven trembling for the shore
but a doorway through the water now is opening
so in the night my hope lives on
o in the night
o in the night
o in the night
my hope lives on
like the son who thought he’d gone beyond forgiveness
to ashamed to lift his head, but if he could lift his head
he would see his father running from a distance
in the night, my hope lives on
o in the night
o in the night
o in the night
my hope lives on
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship the Eternal One
the one who makes paths
through sea and wilderness alike,
whose help is ever near
to enter the story of God
and find our own stories reimagined
that the Spirit of God might form us in the way of Christ
shaping our hearts and minds
in the peace of Christ
amen
Wayward Ones
we are the wayward ones
liars and beggars, those who betray
we hand you over, deny your name
cast you aside, yet still you say
this is my body, this is my blood
broken and shed to show my love
we are the broken ones
cowards and fools, all filled with disbelief
we forsake you, deny your name
cast you aside, yet still you say
this is my body, this is my blood
broken and shed to show my love
remember me, remember me
come to the table, take and eat
remember me
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
love divine, all loves excelling
joy from heaven to earth come down
fix in us thy humble dwelling
all thy faithful mercies crown
Jesus thou art all compassion
pure unbounded love thou art
visit us with thy salvation
enter every trembling heart
enter every trembling heart
breathe, o breathe, thy loving spirit
into every troubled breast
lest us all in thee inherit
let us find that second rest
let us find that second rest
and finish then thy new creation
in full bloom let us be
let us see thy great salvation
lost in wonder, love, and praise
lost in wonder, love and praise
Someday I’ll Start Again
someday i’ll start again
but i’ve got promises to keep
someday i’ll start again
but first I have to do something
’cause I don’t know what I don’t know
I guess that’s just the way it is
someday i’ll start again
for now i’m trying to slow the tape
and for a moment get a grip
on all i’ve tried to hide away
yeah, I don’t know what I don’t know
and i’ve practiced it for years
someday i’ll start again
and I hope that it’s enough
I pay a man twice a month
to make sure I haven’t given up
I don’t know what I don’t know
but something has to give
I don't know what I don’t know
but I know where to begin
and someday i’ll start again
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Isaiah 43:16-21:
Thus says the Lord,
who makes a way in the sea,
a path in the mighty waters,
who brings out chariot and horse,
army and warrior;
they lie down, they cannot rise,
they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:
Do not remember the former things,
or consider the things of old.
I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert.
The wild animals will honor me,
the jackals and the ostriches;
for I give water in the wilderness,
rivers in the desert,
to give drink to my chosen people,
the people whom I formed for myself
so that they might declare my praise.
New Testament Reading
Today’s New Testament reading, and Gideon’s sermon text, is Philippians 4:4-7:
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Giving
UBC relies on the generosity of the community. If you are a in place that you are able to give of your time, talent, and resources to UBC we would be grateful. If you want to make a financial contribution, the easiest way to do so is through our church center app.
Be Thou My Vision
be thou my vision, o lord of my heart
naught be all else to me, save that thou art
thou my best thought, by day or by night
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light
be thou my wisdom and thou my true word
I ever with thee and thou with me lord
thou my great father, spirit, and son
thou in my dwelling and I with thee one
riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise
thou mine inheritance, now and always
thou and thou only, first in my heart
high king of heaven, my treasure thou art
Benediction
As we approach this week
May we love God
Embrace Beauty
and Live Life to the fullest
Amen