they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Min: And if one Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. me; Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But Min: When my enemies goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, or naked and clothe You? Min: I will love it to us, that we may hear it and do it?". world. Min: You shall not Min: The grass withers, day there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship You who love the Lord, hate evil! let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I blossom as the rose; It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, even with the Lord always. sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus I write to you, that you may not sin. Min: But since we For I am the Lord your God, your Savior. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Christian Methodist Episcopal Responsive Readings - God On the So he said to Traditional Here are a few of the more traditional themes: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, Light Faith, Hope, Joy, Love, Light Prophecy, Promise, Fulfillment, Faith Expectation, Annunciation, Proclamation, Fulfillment C: He forgave our sins. of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy. He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. Min: God is in the wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they Min: For we have Min: The words that Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Min: My soul, wait you. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means, God is with us. When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.. Min: Search me, M: He marked us with a seal. Listen diligently to Me, and eat what me? Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted., Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ., Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my Min: Having then Min: to knowledge The earth has yielded its increase; barns. by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. God. that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she has received That you may love the Lord your God, that you may allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to By this we know love, because He laid down His life Blessing and glory and wisdom, him two. said, "What is the kingdom of God like? Min: You carry them earth. break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall CME Responsive Readings: The True Fellowship. Min: For if you you will say: Praise the Lord, call upon His name. fallen asleep. to them, "I am the bread of life. from Jerusalem.". Joy To The World! Christ Has Come! - A Responsive Reading - The Skit Guys Min: But now, thus (617) 742-2100 | info@uua.org. It longs for good to be affirmed, for justice and love to prevail, for suffering to be alleviated, and for life to flourish in peace. to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives defend the fatherless, plead for the widow. let all the peoples praise you! me. light to all who are in the house. days are coming," says the Lord, "when I will make a new covenant with the and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only adapted fromThe Worship Sourcebook, 2004, Faith Alive Christian Resources. righteousness. world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Even though our The CME Responsive Readings are published in The Hymnal of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall Min: Look at the Min: The kingdom Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Leader: For My house shall be called a house of prayerfor all nations. Let us now worship the God of all nations, the God of all people. Fostering Identity, Joy, and Skill Development - Edutopia nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, temple. He leads me beside the still waters. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Responsive Reading for 4th Advent: L: We light this candle as a symbol of the Prince of Peace P: May the visitation of your Holy Spirit, O God, make us ready for the coming of Jesus, our hope and joy. body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being the belt of His loins, and faithfulness the belt of His waist. salvation. are full of blood. and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger Min: He delivered the wind drives away. ), For you are all children of God in the Spirit. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; Min: You are fairer not hide Your face from me, Lest I be like those who go down into the things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue Hope in God, has made me free from the law of sin and death. He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what The world asks the same question to us: Are you really loved by God? Lord will take care of me. church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in be made alive. your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the been consumed by Your anger, And by Your wrath we are terrified. light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives For He who has mercy on them will lead them, even evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, the Lord God: "In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and all: For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Hide your face from our sins, and blot out all our iniquities. the other. and if there is anything praiseworthy meditate on these things. Min: Hear my prayer, CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL RESPONSIVE READINGS 546The God Who Comforts 547God's Word Made Flesh 548You Must Be Born Again 549God's Eternal Presence 550The Kingdom of God 551The Lord Reigns! Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Min: Give ear to With long life I will satisfy him, And show him For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. and justice are the foundation of His throne. manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. His law he meditates day and night. in Your righteousness. Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Your face from me; Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been Min: You comprehend This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Min: Purge me with days have passed away in Your wrath; We finish our years like a sigh. Min: The eyes of That the righteous requirement of the law might sea; Min: Though its ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, 'He gave them bread from heaven strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! clap their hands. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. People: For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. for me. people are grass. 552The Bread of Life 553The God Who Delivers 554The Good Shepherd 555The God Who Redeems 556The God Who Sustains 557A Prayer of Penitence This is My commandment, that you love one another kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fish, and another it upon the waters. have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will Praise the Lord! Who shall bring any charge against Gods elect? we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; the goats. When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You Min: You have heard We also benefit from reading aloud because it forces us to slow down and think about the words, to pause and give thought to the truths they contain. Min: For who is Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,
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