Pastor Brian Podcast

May you begin this week with joy! Come join us in scripture, singing, and prayer. Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Scripture (01:10), Prayer (05:16), Luanne Jones (08:18), Blessing (09:02), End (09:34). You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 17; 2 Samuel 11:2-26; Revelation 3:1-6) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. Blessings!

We pray the Lord is blessing you this weekend! This is a Supplemental Episode made for the Gary Church congregation taking Holy Communion from our cars in the parking lot separated by an empty parking spot! Because of COVID-19 here in Wheaton, IL and the greater Chicagoland we have been unable to meet as a community in-person indoors. We do not have the greenspace required for an outdoor service, so we came up with a way to have Holy Communion together in our vehicles. We are gathering and receiving the sacrament of The Lord’s Supper, Holy Communion, or Eucharist while “Doing No Harm.” The sacraments are a gift God gave to empower us by the Holy Spirit to faithfully live as disciples of Jesus Christ. We made this podcast so folks can still hear the words and prayers of Holy Communion as they are being said at the same time as Pastor Brian and Pastor Chris in the parking lot, even though we are in separate vehicles. If you are not a part of Gary Church you are still welcome to listen to the prayers as they are scriptural and powerful. However, as you know, this does not make any bread or juice/wine around you at the time you listen to this the sacrament . . . that’s not how it works!!! :) Yet, we would love to partake in this Holy Meal with you if you are ever in Wheaton, IL on a Sunday!

Music featured today:

• "Sunbeam" by Purple Planet Music at https://www.purple-planet.com. Visit the site and you will find a catalog of music which you can browse and use!

We are praying you have a blessed weekend! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Psalm (01:11), Scripture (02:55), Prayer (04:16), Colton Hart (07:18), Blessing (08:14), End (08:45). You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 3:16-22; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. Blessings!

You are a blessing and it is wonderful to pray with you today! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Psalm (01:11), Scripture (02:55), Prayer (04:16), Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt (07:18), Blessing (08:14), End (08:45). You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 2:23-24; Ephesians 5:1-6) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. Blessings!

If you would like to explore more of Jennifer's work:

• Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt at Wheaton College
•  The People’s Book: The Bible and the Reformation
•  Calvin Meets Voltaire: The Clergy of Geneva during the Age of Enlightenment
•  Video Interview: Jennifer McNutt | Calvin Meets Voltaire: The Clergy of Geneva in the Age of Enlightenment
•  “Robust Instruction: John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion” in Christian History Magazine

It is hard for you to pray? We feel the same . . . that is why we made this podcast! We will sing, read scripture, and pray . . . all in 10 minutes! Our Podcast includes a:Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Psalm (01:11), Scripture (02:55), Prayer (04:14), Professor Darrell Kincer (07:16), Blessing (07:58), The One Where Pastor Brian Gives Prof. Kincer Sketchy Verse Numbers (08:30), End (08:37). You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 8; Exodus 2:15b-22; Matthew 26:6-13) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. Blessings!

If you would like to explore more of Darrell's work:

• Professor Darrell Kincer at Georgetown College
• darrellkincer.com

May the grace of God be upon you today! Join us as we pray for the world and the hurts and concerns of our own lives!!! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Psalm (01:11), Scripture (02:55), Prayer (05:06), Sarah Rodriguez (06:58), Blessing (07:17), End (07:49). You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 8; Exodus 2:11-15a; Romans 11:33-36) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. Blessings!

Blessings as you begin a new week! Come join us scripture and prayer. Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Psalm (01:11), Scripture (02:55), Prayer (05:06), Rev. Beth Ann Cook (08:08), Blessing (08:37), End (09:09). You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32; 1 Samuel 7:3-13; Romans 2:1-11) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. We are praying for you!

If you would like to explore more of Beth Ann's work:

• Beth Ann's Twitter (she is a fantastic and thoughtful follow): @revbethanncook
• Logansport First Church Providing Masks
• loganfirst.org

May you find the rest of Christ this coming weekend! Join us as we sing, read scripture, and pray for our world and our concerns! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Psalm (01:05), Scripture (02:55), Prayer (06:18), Rev. Jaylynn Byassee (08:36), Blessing (09:52), End (10:15).  You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 124; Genesis 49:29-50:14; 2 Corinthians 10:12-18) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. We are praying for you!

You can find more of Jaylynn's work at:

• North Lonsdale United Church 

NOTE: "Sorry about my voice this week! I was battling a cold during last week. I had to record my portion of this weeks' shows in the midst of that . . . so my voice will sound a bit weird. I'm on the mend and feeling better so it should be back to normal next week! :) In Christ, Pastor Brian"

It is a joy to pray with you!!! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Psalm (01:08), Scripture (03:17), Prayer (04:49), Rev. Morgan Guyton (07:51), Blessing (08:57), End (09:29). You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 138; Ezekiel 28:11-19; 1 Corinthians 6:1-11) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. We are praying for you!

You can find more of Morgan's work at:

• Morgan's book: How Jesus Saves the World from Us: 12 Antidotes to Toxic Christianity
• Morgan's Blog: Mercy Not Sacrifice
• Morgan's Twitter (he is a great follow): @MAGuyton

NOTE: "Sorry about my voice this week! I was battling a cold during last week. I had to record my portion of this weeks' shows in the midst of that . . . so my voice will sound a bit weird. I'm on the mend and feeling better so it should be back to normal next week! :) In Christ, Pastor Brian"

Is prayer something that is difficult for you? We feel the same way sometimes . . . that is why we made this podcast! We will sing, read scripture, and pray . . . all in 10 minutes! Our Podcast includes a: Gathering (00:00), Opening Prayer (00:30), Psalm (01:08), Scripture (03:17), Prayer (05:05), Dr. Lance Peeler (08:08), Blessing (09:09), End (09:41). You may find the full daily scripture reading (Psalm 130; Genesis 45:16-28; Matthew 8:1-13) at Daily Revised Common Lectionary. We are praying for you!

NOTE: "Sorry about my voice this week! I was battling a cold during last week. I had to record my portion of this weeks' shows in the midst of that . . . so my voice will sound a bit weird. I'm on the mend and feeling better so it should be back to normal next week! :) In Christ, Pastor Brian"