Tag: Preacher and Seeker
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Second Sunday of Easter Yr B, 2021: Psalm Passage – Short term hope turns into long term resolve: Preacher & Seeker talk about short passages and long term implications
Preacher: “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!” Seeker: The early church and the believers who came together did support each other; not just in terms of their faith but in material needs as well. However, I also know that challenge and difficulty deepens the faith experience and changes…
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Season after Pentecost (Proper 17 [22]): The Epistle Passage – Preacher and Seeker read Paul out loud
Preacher:“Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.” Seeker: If you must compete, beloved listener, with you brother and sister – let it be a competition of caring, a race to show compassion, a contest of warm…
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Season after Pentecost (Proper 14 [19]): The Psalm Passage – Preacher and Seeker recite praises to the Lord concerning Joseph
Preacher: “O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.” Seeker: Praise the Lord, for our God has been mighty amongst us and has shown mercy, grace and justice to the people. Preacher: “Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works.” Seeker:…
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Trinity Sunday: The Psalm Passage – Knowing & Naming the Divine
Preacher: “O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” Seeker: Who is this Sovereign Lord? What shall we call this Divine Majesty? By what name shall we know and worship this Deity? Preacher: “Out of the mouths of babes and infants you…
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Fifth Sunday of Easter: The Psalm Passage – Coming to the Lord . . . . when there is illness
Seeker: “In you, O LORD, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me.” Preacher: There are those amongst us who seek a special refuge and deliverance – those who are ill and do not foresee healing soon. Illness that is prolonged and every increasing is difficult…
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Liturgy of the Palms: The Psalms Passage – Preacher and Seeker welcome the Messiah
Seeker: “O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Preacher: From the time of the psalmist up to and including present day, the Lord has undertaken for all people. Not just those who have heard and heeded the call of…
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Week Leading Up to Christmas: The Psalm Passage Year A – Christmas Eve; gentle night leading to glorious day!
Seeker: “O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.” Preacher: Sing Creation, and all who hear the word, Christ is born! Seeker: “The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of…
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Season After Pentecost: The Psalms Passage – Preacher and Seeker (when I step into Preacher’s voice)
Seeker: “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us!” (Psalms 80:1-2) Preacher: Lord God, You have placed yourself as the leader of all peoples. Who ever…
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Season After Pentecost: The Psalms Passage – Preacher and Seek speak out
Preacher: “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Seeker: “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.” Preacher: We are spread…
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Season After Pentecost: The Psalms Passage – Prayer for the Restoration of God’s Favor
LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. (Psalms 85:1-3) I can not take any credit for the title of this, beloved reader, because it is…
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