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#19 Prepare the way of the Lord
We encounter John the baptist's cry to repentance and preparation and are reminded that John's call is not only meant for us as well, but that his mission is our mission too.
BIBLE READING
Mark 1:1-8
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,
“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,who will prepare your way;
the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord,make his paths straight,’”
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
PRAYERS
The voice of God cries out in the wilderness, calling us to a transformed way of living. Let us respond to this invitation through the offering of our prayers.
+ Come to us, Holy Comforter, with your promise to bring a new heaven and a new earth to your people, saving us from the fires of sin and despair, and offering to us the solemn gifts of grace and salvation.
+ Come into the hearts of your people, that we may turn from our selfish consumption of fossil fuels, our waste of food and clothing, our recklessness with money, and our carelessness with the gifts of creation.
+ Come into the body of the Church and make us a baptizing community, that multitudes may hear your message of repentance and hope, and receive your free gift of eternal love.
+ Come with your Holy Spirit, into the hearts of those who are unemployed, abused, poorly educated, and who are persecuted for their faith, and awaken hope.
+ Come to young people everywhere, that they may have a desire to study your commandments and to exercise ministry in the world outside the Church
+ Come to our Presiding Bishop, to the President of the United States, and to all who exercise offices of authority; that wisdom may be their guide, and that true love of their people may direct their decisions.
+ Come to those whom we love but see no more, and gather them into your heavenly rest.
MUSIC
Watchmen tell us of the night
Aaron and Ben Davies
Free Music Archive
Come my, my truth, my life
Blackfriar Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3SSCuSMLK4
Come thou long expected Jesus
Lexington Road (Southern Seminary) arr. By Madi Wuebben
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8E9G763Ibs
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We encounter John the baptist's cry to repentance and preparation and are reminded that John's call is not only meant for us as well, but that his mission is our mission too.
BIBLE READING
Mark 1:1-8
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,
“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,who will prepare your way;
the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord,make his paths straight,’”
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
PRAYERS
The voice of God cries out in the wilderness, calling us to a transformed way of living. Let us respond to this invitation through the offering of our prayers.
+ Come to us, Holy Comforter, with your promise to bring a new heaven and a new earth to your people, saving us from the fires of sin and despair, and offering to us the solemn gifts of grace and salvation.
+ Come into the hearts of your people, that we may turn from our selfish consumption of fossil fuels, our waste of food and clothing, our recklessness with money, and our carelessness with the gifts of creation.
+ Come into the body of the Church and make us a baptizing community, that multitudes may hear your message of repentance and hope, and receive your free gift of eternal love.
+ Come with your Holy Spirit, into the hearts of those who are unemployed, abused, poorly educated, and who are persecuted for their faith, and awaken hope.
+ Come to young people everywhere, that they may have a desire to study your commandments and to exercise ministry in the world outside the Church
+ Come to our Presiding Bishop, to the President of the United States, and to all who exercise offices of authority; that wisdom may be their guide, and that true love of their people may direct their decisions.
+ Come to those whom we love but see no more, and gather them into your heavenly rest.
MUSIC
Watchmen tell us of the night
Aaron and Ben Davies
Free Music Archive
Come my, my truth, my life
Blackfriar Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3SSCuSMLK4
Come thou long expected Jesus
Lexington Road (Southern Seminary) arr. By Madi Wuebben
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8E9G763Ibs