Worship

Notes on the Notes – May 5, 2013

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Theme:  Visions of a Different/Better World Today’s Readings:                                                              Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 Today’s Music: “What is the Place” (G #70) – This Dutch hymn by Jesuit priest, Huub Oosterhuis (1968) was translated to English by David Smith in 1970.  The music is Varius’ Nederlandtsche gedenckklanck (1626).  What is a church? Is it […]

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Notes on the Notes – April 28, 2013

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Theme:  Love – the Way of Welcome and Acceptance / Patrick’s covenanting service Today’s readings: Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, John 13:31-35 Today’s music: “Draw the Circle Wide” (MV #145) – This song is by Gordon Light (1994) of the Common Cup Company.  Draw the Circle Wide invites us to participate with God in creating a […]

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Observer article on the power of singing

Saturday, April 20, 2013

New research shows that raising your voice in song can help lift the fog of depression By Vivien  Fellegi Check out this article in the current issue of the Observer!   http://www.ucobserver.org/features/2013/04/soul_music/  

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Notes on the Notes – April 21, 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Theme: A Shepherd’s Voice Today’s scripture readings: Psalm 23,   John 10:22-30 “Saviour, Like a shepherd lead us” (SFGP #93) –  We don’t know who wrote the words to “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.”  It first appeared in a children’s hymnal compiled by Dorothy Thrupp in 1836, so some people think that Mrs. Thrupp wrote it […]

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Notes on the Notes – April 14, 2013

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Theme:  Now What?  Today’s readings: Acts 9:1-6 (7-20) – conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus John 21:1-19 – Jesus appears to the disciples while they are fishing   Today’s music:  “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” (VU #344) –  This hymn was written by John Newton, who is better known for his hymn […]

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