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\n\nOpening Song:
\nAlas! And Did My Savior Bleed? By Isaac Watts, arranged by Bob Kauflin
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Lyrics:
\nAlas and did my Savior bleed
\nAnd did my Sov'reign die
\nWould He devote that sacred head
\nFor such a worm as I
\nWas it for sins that I had done
\nHe groaned upon the tree
\nAmazing pity grace unknown
\nAnd love beyond degree
My God why would You shed Your blood
\nSo pure and undefiled
\nTo make a sinful one like me
\nYour chosen precious child
Well might the sun in darkness hide
\nAnd shut his glories in
\nWhen Christ the mighty Maker died
\nFor man the creature's sin
\nThus might I hide my blushing face
\nWhile His dear cross appears
\nDissolve my heart in thankfulness
\nAnd melt my eyes to tears
Passage:
\n39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” 43 And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
47 While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, 48 but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49 And when those who were around him saw what would follow, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” 50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him. 52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? 53 When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
\n\n54 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the light and looking closely at him, said, “This man also was with him.” 57 But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” 58 And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” 59 And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62 And he went out and wept bitterly.
\n\n63 Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. 64 They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” 65 And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.
\n\n66 When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said, 67 “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer. 69 But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70 So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.” 71 Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”
\n\n(Luke 22:39–71 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\nHarp Meditation No. 2 by Gretchen Kirby
Reflection Notes:
\nThis modal meditation centers around an intervallic pattern in the right hand that is anchored by deep bass octaves in the left hand and occasional supportive harmonies. Though somewhat haunting, the melodic motif provokes reflection.
Prayer:
\nO you from whom to be turned is to fall, to whom to be turned is to rise and in whom to stand is to abide forever, grant us in all our duties your help, in all our perplexities your guidance, in all our dangers your protection and in all our sorrows your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
\nAugustine
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\n\nOpening Song:
\nO Sacred Head Now Wounded by Bernard of Clairvaux, Gregg Sewell, James Waddell Alexander and Paulus Gerhardt, arranged by Fernando Ortega
Lyrics:
\nO sacred Head now wounded
\nWith grief and shame weighed down
\nNow scornfully surrounded
\nWith thorns Thine only crown
\nHow pale Thou art with anguish
\nWith sore abuse and scorn
\nHow does that visage languish
\nWhich once was bright as morn
What Thou my Lord has suffered
\nWas all for sinners' gain
\nMine mine was the transgression
\nBut Thine the deadly pain
\nLo here I fall my Savior
\n'Tis I deserve Thy place
\nLook on me with Thy favor
\nAssist me with Thy grace
What language shall I borrow
\nTo thank Thee dearest Friend
\nFor this Thy dying sorrow
\nThy pity without end
\nO make me Thine forever
\nAnd should I fainting be
\nLord let me never never
\nOutlive my love to Thee
Passage:
\n5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
\n(Philippians 2:5–11 ESV)
Musical Reflection:
\nO Sacred Head Now Wounded by Hans Leo Hassler
Reflection Notes:
\nThis tune by Hassler is most famously set with the text “O Sacred, Now Wounded;” the most common harmonization was popularized by J.S. Bach in his St. Matthew Passion. It conveys the pathos of Christ’s death with deep sincerity.
Prayer:
\nAlmighty and everlasting God, in your tender love for us you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon himself our nature, and to suffer death upon the Cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and come to share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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\n\nOpening Song:
\nPsalm 22 by Greg LaFollette
Lyrics:
\nMy God my God why have you forsaken me
\nMy God my God why have you forsaken me
\nYou promised me that you would never leave
I'm crying out but you are not listening
\nI'm crying out but you withhold your peace from me
\nYou promised me that you would never leave
He trusts in the Lord all the mockers say
\nSo let God deliver him since he loves him
My God my God why have you forsaken me
\nMy God my God why have you forsaken me
\nYou promised me that you would never leave
\nYou promised me that you would never leave
\nYou promised me that you would never leave
Let God deliver him since he loves him
\n\nPassage:
\n1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
\n Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?
\n2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,
\n and by night, but I find no rest.
3 Yet you are holy,
\n enthroned on the praises of Israel.
\n4 In you our fathers trusted;
\n they trusted, and you delivered them.
\n5 To you they cried and were rescued;
\n in you they trusted and were not put to shame.
6 But I am a worm and not a man,
\n scorned by mankind and despised by the people.
\n7 All who see me mock me;
\n they make mouths at me; they wag their heads;
\n8 “He trusts in the LORD; let him deliver him;
\n let him rescue him, for he delights in him!”
9 Yet you are he who took me from the womb;
\n you made me trust you at my mother’s breasts.
\n10 On you was I cast from my birth,
\n and from my mother’s womb you have been my God.
\n11 Be not far from me,
\n for trouble is near,
\n and there is none to help.
\n(Psalm 22:1–11 ESV)
Musical Reflection:
\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier
Reflection Notes:
\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”
Prayer:
\nO, make your Word a swift Word, passing from the ear to the heart, from the heart to the lip and conversation; that, as the rain returns not empty, so neither may your Word, but accomplish that for which it is given. Amen.
\n-George Herbert
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\n\nOpening Song:
\nStricken, Smitten and Afflicted by Thomas Kelly, arranged by Fernando Ortega
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Lyrics:
\nStricken smitten and afflicted
\nSee him dying on the tree
\n'Tis the Christ by man rejected
\nYes my soul 'tis he 'tis he
\n'Tis the long-expected Prophet
\nDavid's Son yet David's Lord
\nBy his Son God now has spoken
\n'Tis the true and faithful Word
Tell me ye who hear him groaning
\nWas there ever grief like his
\nFriends thro' fear his cause disowning
\nFoes insulting his distress
\nMany hands were raised to wound him
\nNone would interpose to save
\nBut the deepest stroke that pierced him
\nWas the stroke that Justice gave
Ye who think of sin but lightly
\nNor suppose the evil great
\nHere may view its nature rightly
\nHere its guilt may estimate
\nMark the sacrifice appointed
\nSee who bears the awful load
\n'Tis the Word the Lord's Anointed
\nSon of Man and Son of God
Here we have a firm foundation
\nHere the refuge of the lost
\nChrist's the Rock of our salvation
\nHis the name of which we boast
\nLamb of God for sinners wounded
\nSacrifice to cancel guilt
\nNone shall ever be confounded
\nWho on him their hope have built
Passage:
\n13 Behold, my servant shall act wisely;
\n he shall be high and lifted up,
\n and shall be exalted.
\n14 As many were astonished at you—
\n his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance,
\n and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—
\n15 so shall he sprinkle many nations.
\n Kings shall shut their mouths because of him,
\n for that which has not been told them they see,
\n and that which they have not heard they understand.
1 Who has believed what he has heard from us?
\n And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
\n2 For he grew up before him like a young plant,
\n and like a root out of dry ground;
\n he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,
\n and no beauty that we should desire him.
\n3 He was despised and rejected by men,
\n a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief;
\n and as one from whom men hide their faces
\n he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4 Surely he has borne our griefs
\n and carried our sorrows;
\n yet we esteemed him stricken,
\n smitten by God, and afflicted.
\n5 But he was pierced for our transgressions;
\n he was crushed for our iniquities;
\n upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
\n and with his wounds we are healed.
\n6 All we like sheep have gone astray;
\n we have turned—every one—to his own way;
\n and the LORD has laid on him
\n the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
\n yet he opened not his mouth;
\n like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
\n and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
\n so he opened not his mouth.
\n8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away;
\n and as for his generation, who considered
\n that he was cut off out of the land of the living,
\n stricken for the transgression of my people?
\n9 And they made his grave with the wicked
\n and with a rich man in his death,
\n although he had done no violence,
\n and there was no deceit in his mouth.
10 Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him;
\n he has put him to grief;
\n when his soul makes an offering for guilt,
\n he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days;
\n the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
\n11 Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied;
\n by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant,
\n make many to be accounted righteous,
\n and he shall bear their iniquities.
\n12 Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many,
\n and he shall divide the spoil with the strong,
\n because he poured out his soul to death
\n and was numbered with the transgressors;
\n yet he bore the sin of many,
\n and makes intercession for the transgressors.
\n(Isaiah 52:13–53:12 ESV)
Musical Reflection:
\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier
Reflection Notes:
\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.
Prayer:
\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
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\n\nOpening Song:
\nThe Church’s One Foundation by Samuel John Stone and Samuel Sebastian Wesley, arranged by the Norton Hall Band
\n
Lyrics:
\nThe Church's one foundation
\nIs Jesus Christ her Lord
\nShe is His new creation
\nBy water and the Word
\nFrom heav'n He came and sought her
\nTo be His holy bride
\nWith His own blood He bought her
\nAnd for her life He died
Elect from every nation
\nYet one o'er all the earth
\nHer charter of salvation
\nOne Lord one faith one birth
\nOne holy name she blesses
\nPartakes one holy food
\nAnd to one hope she presses
\nWith every grace endued
'Mid toil and tribulation
\nAnd tumult of her war
\nShe waits the consummation
\nOf peace forevermore
\nTill with the vision glorious
\nHer longing eyes are blest
\nAnd the great Church victorious
\nShall be the Church at rest
Yet she on earth hath union
\nWith God the Three in One
\nAnd mystic sweet communion
\nWith those whose rest is won
\nO happy ones and holy
\nLord give us grace that we
\nLike them the meek and lowly
\nOn high may dwell with Thee
Though with a scornful wonder
\nMen see her sore oppressed
\nBy schisms rent asunder
\nBy heresies distressed
\nYet saints their watch are keeping
\nTheir cry goes up how long
\nAnd soon the night of weeping
\nShall be the morn of song
Passage:
\n9 And he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. 10 When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, so that they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 11 And he sent another servant. But they also beat and treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty-handed. 12 And he sent yet a third. This one also they wounded and cast out. 13 Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.’ 14 But when the tenants saw him, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.’ 15 And they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? 16 He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When they heard this, they said, “Surely not!”
\n17 But he looked directly at them and said, “What then is this that is written:
\n “‘The stone that the builders rejected
\n has become the cornerstone’?
18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.”
\n19 The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people.
\n(Luke 20:9–19 ESV)
Musical Reflection:
\n“Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tunel
Reflection Notes:
\nThis beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax.
Prayer:
\nLet us take refuge like deer beside the fountain of waters. Let our soul thirst, as David thirsted, for the fountain. What is the fountain? Listen to David: “With you is the fountain of life.” Let my soul say to this fountain: “When shall I come and see you face to face?” For the fountain is God himself.
\nAmbrose
Opening Song:
\nWhen I Survey the Wondrous Cross by Isaac Wardell and Lowell Mason, arranged by Keith and Kristyn Getty
\n
Lyrics:
\nWhen I survey the wondrous cross
\nOn which the Prince of glory died
\nMy richest gain I count but loss
\nAnd pour contempt on all my pride
Forbid it Lord that I should boast
\nSave in the death of Christ my God
\nAll the vain things that charm me most
\nI sacrifice them to His blood
See from His head His hands His feet
\nSorrow and love flow mingled down
\nDid ever such love and sorrow meet
\nOr thorns compose so rich a crown
Were the whole realm of nature mine
\nThat were a present (an offering) far too small
\nLove so amazing so divine
\nDemands my soul my life my all
Passage:
\n7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
\n12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
\n(Philippians 3:7–16 ESV)
Musical Reflection:
\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden
Reflection Notes:
\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.”
Prayer:
\nAlmighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Opening Song:
\nPsalm 126 by Isaac Wardell
Lyrics:
\n\nOur mouths they were filled filled with laughter
\nOur tongues they were loosed loosed with joy
\nRestore us O Lord
\nRestore us O Lord
Although we are weeping
\nLord help us keep sowing
\nThe seeds of Your kingdom
\nFor the day You will reap them
\nYour sheaves we will carry
\nLord please do not tarry
\nAll those who sow weeping
\nWill go out with songs of joy
The nations will say He has done great things
\nThe nations will sing songs of joy
\nRestore us O Lord
\nRestore us O Lord
Passage:
\n1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,
\n we were like those who dream.
\n2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
\n and our tongue with shouts of joy;
\n then they said among the nations,
\n “The LORD has done great things for them.”
\n3 The LORD has done great things for us;
\n we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
\n like streams in the Negeb!
\n5 Those who sow in tears
\n shall reap with shouts of joy!
\n6 He who goes out weeping,
\n bearing the seed for sowing,
\n shall come home with shouts of joy,
\n bringing his sheaves with him.
\n(Psalm 126:1–6 ESV)
Musical Reflection:
\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier
Reflection Notes:
\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.
Prayer:
\nYour glorious Majesty surround me, the blessed Trinity protect me, and the eternal Godhead preserve me. Your unlimited mercy support me; your loving kindness encompass me; your favor make me to rejoice. The eternal truth of God be my delight, the saving knowledge of Christ strengthen me, and the all-prevailing grace of God be sufficient for me. May the grace of God the Father lead me, the wisdom of God the Son be my consolation, and the power of the Holy Spirit enlighten me. Lord my Creator, stand by me; my Redeemer, save me; and my Comforter, dwell with me. Amen.
\n-Johann Habermann
Opening Song:
\nNo Other God by Steph Macleod
\n
Lyrics:
\nNo other God can judge
\nThe weight of sin that dwells in us
\nAnd yet amid His grace
\nHis blood declares my guilt erased
What is this love
\nThis ancient hope
\nYou come to me
\nWith righteous robes
\nClothing me in Your salvation
No other God I know
\nWould ever aim to bow so low
\nThat He would make a way
\nTo rise again in victory
What is this love
\nThis ancient hope
\nYou come to me
\nWith righteous robes
\nClothing me in Your salvation
\nYou see my pain
\nYou hear my doubts
\nAnd in the place
\nYou fix Your crown
\nAdorning me with Your salvation
I lift my eyes
\nMy head held high
\nI know that I will fear no evil
\nYou call my name
\nI rise again
\nYour mercy bought my heart's revival
Passage:
\n16 Thus says the LORD,
\n who makes a way in the sea,
\n a path in the mighty waters,
\n17 who brings forth chariot and horse,
\n army and warrior;
\n they lie down, they cannot rise,
\n they are extinguished, quenched like a wick:
\n18 “Remember not the former things,
\n nor consider the things of old.
\n19 Behold, I am doing a new thing;
\n now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
\n I will make a way in the wilderness
\n and rivers in the desert.
\n20 The wild beasts will honor me,
\n the jackals and the ostriches,
\n for I give water in the wilderness,
\n rivers in the desert,
\n to give drink to my chosen people,
\n21 the people whom I formed for myself
\n that they might declare my praise.
\n(Isaiah 43:16–21 ESV)
\nMusical Reflection:
\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune
Reflection Notes:
\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.
Prayer:
\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
Opening Song:
\nO Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go with text by George Matheson, arranged by Keith and Kristyn Getty and Dana Masters
\n
Lyrics:
\nO Love that will not let me go
\nI rest my weary soul in thee
\nI give thee back the life I owe
\nThat in thine ocean depths its flow
\nMay richer fuller be
O Light that follows all my way
\nI yield my flick’ring torch to thee
\nMy heart restores its borrowed ray
\nThat in thy sunshine’s blaze
\nIts day may brighter fairer be
O Joy that seekest me through pain
\nI cannot close my heart to thee
\nI trace the rainbow through the rain
\nAnd feel the promise is not vain
\nThat morn shall tearless be
O Cross that liftest up my head
\nI dare not ask to fly from thee
\nI lay in dust life’s glory dead
\nAnd from the ground there blossoms red
\nLife that shall endless be
*Passage: *
\n11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to[a] one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything.
17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[b] 22 But the father said to his servants,[c] ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.
\n\n25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”
\n\n*Musical Reflection: *
\nJesus Loves Me by William B. Bradbury
*Reflection Notes: *
\nThis sweet and familiar song was written in 1861 for the composer’s church school and has become a favorite because of the warm reminders associated with its text: “Jesus loves me, this I know.”
Prayer:
\nHeavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Opening Song:
\nBehold by Taylor Leonhardt
\n
Lyrics:
\nThe empty filled the wounded healed
\nThe broken back together
\nThe poor are blessed the weary rest
\nWe will dance forever
The blinded see the chained are free
\nThe doubtful now believer
\nThe outcast known the orphan home
\nYou are my Redeemer
Behold behold behold what love can do
\nBehold behold He's making all things new
The lost return the voiceless heard
\nThe mourner now rejoicing
\nThe mountains shake the world awake
\nCreation all composing
The sad untrue the earth renewed
\nThe song has found its singer
\nThe darkness light the dead alive
\nYou are my Redeemer
We've been struck down we're not destroyed
\nWe've sown in tears we'll reap in joy
My eyes are open
\n\nBehold behold
\n\n*Passage: *
\nTherefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[a] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling[b] the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Musical Reflection:
\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier
Reflection Notes:
\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”
Prayer:
\nGracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Opening Song:
\n\nPsalm 34 (Taste and See) by Joe Rigney and Shane Barnard
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nI sought the Lord and He answered me
\n\nAnd delivered me from every fear
\n\nThose who look on Him are radiant
\n\nThey'll never be ashamed
\n\nThey'll never be ashamed
\n\n\n\n
This poor man cried and the Lord heard me
\n\nAnd saved me from my enemies
\n\nThe Son of God surrounds His saints
\n\nHe will deliver them
\n\nHe will deliver them
\n\n\n\n
Magnify the Lord with me
\n\nCome exalt His name together
\n\nGlorify the Lord with me
\n\nCome exalt His name forever
\n\n\n\n
O taste and see that the Lord is good
\n\nO blessed is he who hides in Him
\n\nO fear the Lord O all you saints
\n\nHe'll give you everything
\n\nHe'll give you everything
\n\n\n\n
Let us bless the Lord
\n\nEvery day and night
\n\nNever ending praise
\n\nMay our incense rise
\n\nPassage:
\n\nTaste and See That the Lord Is Good
\n\n[a] Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away.
\n\n34 I will bless the Lord at all times;
\n\nhis praise shall continually be in my mouth.
\n\n2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
\n\nlet the humble hear and be glad.
\n\n3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
\n\nand let us exalt his name together!
\n\n\n\n
4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me
\n\nand delivered me from all my fears.
\n\n5 Those who look to him are radiant,
\n\nand their faces shall never be ashamed.
\n\n6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
\n\nand saved him out of all his troubles.
\n\n7 The angel of the Lord encamps
\n\naround those who fear him, and delivers them.
\n\n\n\n
8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
\n\nBlessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
\n\n9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,
\n\nfor those who fear him have no lack!
\n\n10 The young lions suffer want and hunger;
\n\nbut those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
\n\n\n\n
11 Come, O children, listen to me;
\n\nI will teach you the fear of the Lord.
\n\n12 What man is there who desires life
\n\nand loves many days, that he may see good?
\n\n13 Keep your tongue from evil
\n\nand your lips from speaking deceit.
\n\n14 Turn away from evil and do good;
\n\nseek peace and pursue it.
\n\n\n\n
15 The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous
\n\nand his ears toward their cry.
\n\n16 The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,
\n\nto cut off the memory of them from the earth.
\n\n17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears
\n\nand delivers them out of all their troubles.
\n\n18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
\n\nand saves the crushed in spirit.
\n\n\n\n
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
\n\nbut the Lord delivers him out of them all.
\n\n20 He keeps all his bones;
\n\nnot one of them is broken.
\n\n21 Affliction will slay the wicked,
\n\nand those who hate the righteous will be condemned.
\n\n22 The Lord redeems the life of his servants;
\n\nnone of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nNothing But The Blood (PLAINFIELD) by Robert Lowry
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nLowry wrote several hymns for his congregation’s use in the late nineteenth century. This particular tune is pentatonic (only five notes used per octave) and falls within a small vocal range, which made it accessible for all parishioners to sing and enjoy.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord, you have mercy upon all—take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of your Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh, a heart to love and adore you, a heart to delight in you, to follow and to enjoy you, for Christ’s sake. Amen. Ambrose
\n\n","summary":"Opening Song: \n Psalm 34 (Taste and See) by Joe Rigney and Shane Barnard\nLyrics:\nI sought the Lord and He answered me\nAnd delivered me from every fear\nThose who look on Him are radiant\nThey'll never be ashamed\nThey'll never be ashamed\n \nThis poor man cri...","date_published":"2022-03-29T06:56:14.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/b5bbdc28-804b-4b89-93a5-e18658c61604.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24687095,"duration_in_seconds":771}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/a3df5c35-907e-3e1a-bcfa-faff71799dad","title":"Episode 99: Scripture for Today | Joshua 4:19-5:12 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/99","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Jesus, Bread of Life by Audrey Assad and Fernando Ortega\n\nLyrics:\n\nJesus bread of life manna from heaven\n\nBroken for the world\n\nOffered up for every man\n\nThe feast of angels\n\nBecomes food for the weary\n\nAnd hungry hearts are filled\n\nWhen you open up your hand\n\n \n\nOh Lord come fill us with your love\n\nThis table laid for us\n\nThere is more than enough\n\nJesus bread of life\n\n \n\nSister take what you need anything I own\n\nThere is no famine here Jesus’ love will multiply\n\nBrother what’s mine is yours you are not alone\n\nThere is no shortage here Jesus’ love satisfies\n\nJesus’ love satisfies\n\nPassage: \n19 The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they encamped at Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. 20 And those twelve stones, which they took out of the Jordan, Joshua set up at Gilgal. 21 And he said to the people of Israel, “When your children ask their fathers in times to come, ‘What do these stones mean?’ 22 then you shall let your children know, ‘Israel passed over this Jordan on dry ground.’ 23 For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up for us until we passed over, 24 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever.”\n \n1 As soon as all the kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan to the west, and all the kings of the Canaanites who were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of the Jordan for the people of Israel until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and there was no longer any spirit in them because of the people of Israel.\n \n2 At that time the LORD said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel a second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth. 4 And this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them: all the males of the people who came out of Egypt, all the men of war, had died in the wilderness on the way after they had come out of Egypt. 5 Though all the people who came out had been circumcised, yet all the people who were born on the way in the wilderness after they had come out of Egypt had not been circumcised. 6 For the people of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, until all the nation, the men of war who came out of Egypt, perished, because they did not obey the voice of the LORD; the LORD swore to them that he would not let them see the land that the LORD had sworn to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey. 7 So it was their children, whom he raised up in their place, that Joshua circumcised. For they were uncircumcised, because they had not been circumcised on the way.\n \n8 When the circumcising of the whole nation was finished, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. 9 And the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” And so the name of that place is called Gilgal to this day.\n \n10 While the people of Israel were encamped at Gilgal, they kept the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening on the plains of Jericho. 11 And the day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate of the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. 12 And the manna ceased the day after they ate of the produce of the land. And there was no longer manna for the people of Israel, but they ate of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.\n \n(Joshua 4:19–5:12 ESV)\nMusical Reflection:\n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.\n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"
Opening Song:
\n\nJesus, Bread of Life by Audrey Assad and Fernando Ortega
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nJesus bread of life manna from heaven
\n\nBroken for the world
\n\nOffered up for every man
\n\nThe feast of angels
\n\nBecomes food for the weary
\n\nAnd hungry hearts are filled
\n\nWhen you open up your hand
\n\n\n\n
Oh Lord come fill us with your love
\n\nThis table laid for us
\n\nThere is more than enough
\n\nJesus bread of life
\n\n\n\n
Sister take what you need anything I own
\n\nThere is no famine here Jesus’ love will multiply
\n\nBrother what’s mine is yours you are not alone
\n\nThere is no shortage here Jesus’ love satisfies
\n\nJesus’ love satisfies
\n\nPassage:
\n19 The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they encamped at Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. 20 And those twelve stones, which they took out of the Jordan, Joshua set up at Gilgal. 21 And he said to the people of Israel, “When your children ask their fathers in times to come, ‘What do these stones mean?’ 22 then you shall let your children know, ‘Israel passed over this Jordan on dry ground.’ 23 For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up for us until we passed over, 24 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your God forever.”
\n
\n1 As soon as all the kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan to the west, and all the kings of the Canaanites who were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of the Jordan for the people of Israel until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and there was no longer any spirit in them because of the people of Israel.
\n
\n2 At that time the LORD said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel a second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth. 4 And this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them: all the males of the people who came out of Egypt, all the men of war, had died in the wilderness on the way after they had come out of Egypt. 5 Though all the people who came out had been circumcised, yet all the people who were born on the way in the wilderness after they had come out of Egypt had not been circumcised. 6 For the people of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, until all the nation, the men of war who came out of Egypt, perished, because they did not obey the voice of the LORD; the LORD swore to them that he would not let them see the land that the LORD had sworn to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey. 7 So it was their children, whom he raised up in their place, that Joshua circumcised. For they were uncircumcised, because they had not been circumcised on the way.
\n
\n8 When the circumcising of the whole nation was finished, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. 9 And the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” And so the name of that place is called Gilgal to this day.
\n
\n10 While the people of Israel were encamped at Gilgal, they kept the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening on the plains of Jericho. 11 And the day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate of the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. 12 And the manna ceased the day after they ate of the produce of the land. And there was no longer manna for the people of Israel, but they ate of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.
\n
\n(Joshua 4:19–5:12 ESV)
\nMusical Reflection:
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Jesus, Bread of Life by Audrey Assad and Fernando Ortega\nLyrics:\nJesus bread of life manna from heaven\nBroken for the world\nOffered up for every man\nThe feast of angels\nBecomes food for the weary\nAnd hungry hearts are filled\nWhen you open...","date_published":"2022-03-28T07:31:49.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/f15182ee-02bf-42b0-bfe6-f44aaeb4f5e3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22689250,"duration_in_seconds":708}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/bd8fe3d2-ec4a-3dd1-b416-a507cc2e774d","title":"Episode 98: Sermon: Mark 12:13-17, Don’t Give to Caesar That Which Belongs to God | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/98","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-03-27T12:01:23.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/01dc26e1-5153-468a-9c4d-acdc12c3931d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13177126,"duration_in_seconds":1646}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/4a4c61c4-60f7-3295-8fa9-5f1ea6a443cf","title":"Episode 97: Scripture for Today | Luke 13:1-17 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/97","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\n Run to the Father by Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, and Ran Jackson\n\nLyrics:\n\n I've carried a burden for too long on my own\n\nI wasn't created to bear it alone\n\nI hear Your invitation to let it all go\n\nI see it now I'm laying it down\n\nAnd I know that I need You\n\n \n\nI run to the Father\n\nI fall into grace\n\nI'm done with the hiding\n\nNo reason to wait\n\nMy heart needs (found) a surgeon\n\nMy soul needs (found) a friend\n\nSo I'll run to the Father\n\nAgain and again\n\nAnd again and again\n\n \n\nYou saw my condition\n\nHad a plan from the start\n\nYour Son for redemption\n\nThe price for my heart\n\nI don't have a context\n\nFor that kind of love\n\nI don't understand\n\nI can't comprehend\n\nAll I know is I need You\n\n \n\nOh oh\n\nAgain and again\n\nAnd again and again\n\nOh oh oh\n\n(Again and again)\n\n \n\nMy heart has been in Your sights\n\nLong before my first breath\n\nRunning into Your arms\n\nIs running to life from death\n\nI feel this rush deep in my chest\n\nYour mercy is calling out\n\nJust as I am You pull me in\n\nAnd I know I need You now\n\nPassage: \n\n1 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”\n\n6 And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ 8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. 9 Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”\n\n10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your disability.” 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God. 14 But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days in which work ought to be done. Come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.” 15 Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?” 17 As he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame, and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.\n\n(Luke 13:1–17 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n I Need Thee Every Hour (NEED) by Robert Lowry\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nEach stanza of this familiar hymn was written by Annie Hawks as part of a poem. When she showed the composition to her pastor, Robert Lowry, he added the refrain and set the text to music for their congregation to enjoy. The musical lines always tend upward before falling back down, an apt parallel to the textual pleas reaching up to God. \n\nPrayer:\n\nLet your mighty hand and outstretched arm, O Lord, still be our defense; your mercy and loving kindness in Jesus Christ your dear Son, our salvation; your true and holy Word, our instruction; your grace and Holy Spirit, our comfort and consolation unto the end, and in the end. Amen. \n\n-John Bradford","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nRun to the Father by Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, and Ran Jackson
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nI've carried a burden for too long on my own
\n\nI wasn't created to bear it alone
\n\nI hear Your invitation to let it all go
\n\nI see it now I'm laying it down
\n\nAnd I know that I need You
\n\n\n\n
I run to the Father
\n\nI fall into grace
\n\nI'm done with the hiding
\n\nNo reason to wait
\n\nMy heart needs (found) a surgeon
\n\nMy soul needs (found) a friend
\n\nSo I'll run to the Father
\n\nAgain and again
\n\nAnd again and again
\n\n\n\n
You saw my condition
\n\nHad a plan from the start
\n\nYour Son for redemption
\n\nThe price for my heart
\n\nI don't have a context
\n\nFor that kind of love
\n\nI don't understand
\n\nI can't comprehend
\n\nAll I know is I need You
\n\n\n\n
Oh oh
\n\nAgain and again
\n\nAnd again and again
\n\nOh oh oh
\n\n(Again and again)
\n\n\n\n
My heart has been in Your sights
\n\nLong before my first breath
\n\nRunning into Your arms
\n\nIs running to life from death
\n\nI feel this rush deep in my chest
\n\nYour mercy is calling out
\n\nJust as I am You pull me in
\n\nAnd I know I need You now
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”
\n\n6 And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ 8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. 9 Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”
\n\n10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your disability.” 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God. 14 But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days in which work ought to be done. Come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.” 15 Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?” 17 As he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame, and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.
\n\n(Luke 13:1–17 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nI Need Thee Every Hour (NEED) by Robert Lowry
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nEach stanza of this familiar hymn was written by Annie Hawks as part of a poem. When she showed the composition to her pastor, Robert Lowry, he added the refrain and set the text to music for their congregation to enjoy. The musical lines always tend upward before falling back down, an apt parallel to the textual pleas reaching up to God.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nLet your mighty hand and outstretched arm, O Lord, still be our defense; your mercy and loving kindness in Jesus Christ your dear Son, our salvation; your true and holy Word, our instruction; your grace and Holy Spirit, our comfort and consolation unto the end, and in the end. Amen.
\n\n-John Bradford
","summary":"Opening Song:\n Run to the Father by Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, and Ran Jackson\nLyrics:\n I've carried a burden for too long on my own\nI wasn't created to bear it alone\nI hear Your invitation to let it all go\nI see it now I'm laying it down\nAnd I know that I...","date_published":"2022-03-25T03:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/8fd1378b-5fc4-4079-be56-448917b00b0e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25732829,"duration_in_seconds":804}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/7171ead8-fb9e-37ae-a627-858f4aa0e96a","title":"Episode 96: Scripture for Today | 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/96","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Come After Me by Caroline Cobb\n\nLyrics:\n\nIf you would follow Me\n\nYou must lay down your life\n\nTake up your cross and count as loss\n\nYour glory and your pride\n\nThe riches of this world\n\nAll power and human praise\n\nWill slip like sand right through your hands\n\nBut My love will remain\n\n \n\nCome\n\nCome after Me come after Me\n\nDon’t lose your life trying to save it\n\nI know it’s hard but it’s worth it\n\nYou’ll see\n\nCome after Me\n\n \n\nIf you would follow Me\n\nMy way leads first to death\n\nBut then to life My risen life\n\nTo lasting joy and rest\n\nI’m the treasure in the field\n\nYou must sell your all to buy\n\nBut the riches there beyond compare\n\nIt makes the cost seem light\n\n \n\nIf I am anything I must be everything\n\nCome after Me\n\nIf I am anything I must be everything\n\nCome after Me\n\nIf I am anything I must be everything\n\nCome after Me\n\nIf I am anything I must be everything\n\nCome after Me\n\nIf I am anything I must be everything\n\nCome after Me\n\nCome after Me\n\nPassage: \n\n1 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness.\n\n6 Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters as some of them were; as it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play.” 8 We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. 9 We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, 10 nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. 11 Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. 12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.\n\n(1 Corinthians 10:1–13 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.” \n\nPrayer:\n\nHeavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nCome After Me by Caroline Cobb
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nIf you would follow Me
\n\nYou must lay down your life
\n\nTake up your cross and count as loss
\n\nYour glory and your pride
\n\nThe riches of this world
\n\nAll power and human praise
\n\nWill slip like sand right through your hands
\n\nBut My love will remain
\n\n\n\n
Come
\n\nCome after Me come after Me
\n\nDon’t lose your life trying to save it
\n\nI know it’s hard but it’s worth it
\n\nYou’ll see
\n\nCome after Me
\n\n\n\n
If you would follow Me
\n\nMy way leads first to death
\n\nBut then to life My risen life
\n\nTo lasting joy and rest
\n\nI’m the treasure in the field
\n\nYou must sell your all to buy
\n\nBut the riches there beyond compare
\n\nIt makes the cost seem light
\n\n\n\n
If I am anything I must be everything
\n\nCome after Me
\n\nIf I am anything I must be everything
\n\nCome after Me
\n\nIf I am anything I must be everything
\n\nCome after Me
\n\nIf I am anything I must be everything
\n\nCome after Me
\n\nIf I am anything I must be everything
\n\nCome after Me
\n\nCome after Me
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. 5 Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
\n\n6 Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters as some of them were; as it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play.” 8 We must not indulge in sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day. 9 We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents, 10 nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. 11 Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. 12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
\n\n(1 Corinthians 10:1–13 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nHeavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Come After Me by Caroline Cobb\nLyrics:\nIf you would follow Me\nYou must lay down your life\nTake up your cross and count as loss\nYour glory and your pride\nThe riches of this world\nAll power and human praise\nWill slip like sand right through...","date_published":"2022-03-24T03:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/29d7ee6b-2d85-4d31-9168-c2469a9d2349.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20234158,"duration_in_seconds":632}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/078b33ac-aa23-3975-8fd4-e640c3a8d6b4","title":"Episode 95: Scripture For Today | Psalm 103 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/95","content_text":"Opening Song: \nEast/West (Psalm 103) by Paul Zach\nLyrics:\n\nBless the Lord O my soul\n\nAll that is within me bless His name\n\nHe's forgives all our sin\n\nHe is slow to anger full of grace\n\n \n\nAs high as the heavens are up above\n\nSo is the greatness of His love\n\nAs far as the east is from the west\n\nHe removes our sin from us\n\nAs far as the east is from the west\n\nAs far as the east is from the west\n\n \n\nFor the Lord knows our frame\n\nShort our days from dust to dust we fade\n\nBut His love will remain\n\nMerciful to those who fear his name\n\nThe steadfast love of the Lord\n\nIs from everlasting to everlasting\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Bless the LORD, O my soul,\n\n and all that is within me,\n\n bless his holy name!\n\n2 Bless the LORD, O my soul,\n\n and forget not all his benefits,\n\n3 who forgives all your iniquity,\n\n who heals all your diseases,\n\n4 who redeems your life from the pit,\n\n who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,\n\n5 who satisfies you with good\n\n so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.\n\n \n\n6 The LORD works righteousness\n\n and justice for all who are oppressed.\n\n7 He made known his ways to Moses,\n\n his acts to the people of Israel.\n\n8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,\n\n slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.\n\n9 He will not always chide,\n\n nor will he keep his anger forever.\n\n10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,\n\n nor repay us according to our iniquities.\n\n11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,\n\n so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;\n\n12 as far as the east is from the west,\n\n so far does he remove our transgressions from us.\n\n13 As a father shows compassion to his children,\n\n so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.\n\n14 For he knows our frame;\n\n he remembers that we are dust.\n\n \n\n15 As for man, his days are like grass;\n\n he flourishes like a flower of the field;\n\n16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,\n\n and its place knows it no more.\n\n17 But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,\n\n and his righteousness to children’s children,\n\n18 to those who keep his covenant\n\n and remember to do his commandments.\n\n19 The LORD has established his throne in the heavens,\n\n and his kingdom rules over all.\n\n \n\n20 Bless the LORD, O you his angels,\n\n you mighty ones who do his word,\n\n obeying the voice of his word!\n\n21 Bless the LORD, all his hosts,\n\n his ministers, who do his will!\n\n22 Bless the LORD, all his works,\n\n in all places of his dominion.\n\n Bless the LORD, O my soul!\n\n(Psalm 103:1–22 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nHarp Meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight. \n\nPrayer: \n\nO Lord, in whose hands are life and death, by whose power I am sustained, and by whose mercy I am spared—look down upon me with pity. Forgive me that I have until now so much neglected the duty which you have assigned to me... Make me to remember, O God, that every day is your gift, and ought to be used according to your command… through Jesus Christ. Amen. \n\n-Samuel Johnson","content_html":"Opening Song:
\nEast/West (Psalm 103) by Paul Zach
\nLyrics:
Bless the Lord O my soul
\n\nAll that is within me bless His name
\n\nHe's forgives all our sin
\n\nHe is slow to anger full of grace
\n\n\n\n
As high as the heavens are up above
\n\nSo is the greatness of His love
\n\nAs far as the east is from the west
\n\nHe removes our sin from us
\n\nAs far as the east is from the west
\n\nAs far as the east is from the west
\n\n\n\n
For the Lord knows our frame
\n\nShort our days from dust to dust we fade
\n\nBut His love will remain
\n\nMerciful to those who fear his name
\n\nThe steadfast love of the Lord
\n\nIs from everlasting to everlasting
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Bless the LORD, O my soul,
\n\nand all that is within me,
\n\nbless his holy name!
\n\n2 Bless the LORD, O my soul,
\n\nand forget not all his benefits,
\n\n3 who forgives all your iniquity,
\n\nwho heals all your diseases,
\n\n4 who redeems your life from the pit,
\n\nwho crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
\n\n5 who satisfies you with good
\n\nso that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
\n\n\n\n
6 The LORD works righteousness
\n\nand justice for all who are oppressed.
\n\n7 He made known his ways to Moses,
\n\nhis acts to the people of Israel.
\n\n8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,
\n\nslow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
\n\n9 He will not always chide,
\n\nnor will he keep his anger forever.
\n\n10 He does not deal with us according to our sins,
\n\nnor repay us according to our iniquities.
\n\n11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
\n\nso great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
\n\n12 as far as the east is from the west,
\n\nso far does he remove our transgressions from us.
\n\n13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
\n\nso the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.
\n\n14 For he knows our frame;
\n\nhe remembers that we are dust.
\n\n\n\n
15 As for man, his days are like grass;
\n\nhe flourishes like a flower of the field;
\n\n16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
\n\nand its place knows it no more.
\n\n17 But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,
\n\nand his righteousness to children’s children,
\n\n18 to those who keep his covenant
\n\nand remember to do his commandments.
\n\n19 The LORD has established his throne in the heavens,
\n\nand his kingdom rules over all.
\n\n\n\n
20 Bless the LORD, O you his angels,
\n\nyou mighty ones who do his word,
\n\nobeying the voice of his word!
\n\n21 Bless the LORD, all his hosts,
\n\nhis ministers, who do his will!
\n\n22 Bless the LORD, all his works,
\n\nin all places of his dominion.
\n\nBless the LORD, O my soul!
\n\n(Psalm 103:1–22 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nHarp Meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord, in whose hands are life and death, by whose power I am sustained, and by whose mercy I am spared—look down upon me with pity. Forgive me that I have until now so much neglected the duty which you have assigned to me... Make me to remember, O God, that every day is your gift, and ought to be used according to your command… through Jesus Christ. Amen.
\n\n-Samuel Johnson
","summary":"Opening Song: \nEast/West (Psalm 103) by Paul Zach\nLyrics:\nBless the Lord O my soul\nAll that is within me bless His name\nHe's forgives all our sin\nHe is slow to anger full of grace\n \nAs high as the heavens are up above\nSo is the greatness of His love\nAs f...","date_published":"2022-03-22T01:01:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/62a7eebb-b045-4086-85fd-9e1c1e511c1c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21486363,"duration_in_seconds":671}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/91edafdc-8780-3094-ae16-8be019ee2af2","title":"Episode 94: Scripture For Today | Exodus 3:1-15 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/94","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Holy Ground by Ryan Williams, Taylor Heinzen, and Wesley Schrock. \n\nLyrics:\n\nI have felt the shadow\n\nI walked for miles in the night\n\nHeard Your mercy echo\n\nThrough the twilight of my mind\n\n \n\nI’m falling on this holy ground\n\nHeld within Your glory\n\nHow great are You God\n\nMy Jesus take this broken sound\n\nMend it in Your mercy\n\nHow great are You God\n\n \n\nBursting through like starlight\n\nYour love reflecting over me\n\nNo more reason to hide God\n\nI give You everything\n\n \n\nJesus You’re the answer\n\nFor weary eyes and many doubts\n\nThough my past keeps calling\n\nAll the more I’ll praise You now\n\n \n\nNow all my failures fade in You on You\n\nAnd all life’s colors change in You in You\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Now Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led his flock to the west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. 3 And Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight, why the bush is not burned.” 4 When the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” 5 Then he said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” 6 And he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.\n\n \n\n7 Then the LORD said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings, 8 and I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. 9 And now, behold, the cry of the people of Israel has come to me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. 10 Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” 11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” 12 He said, “But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”\n\n \n\n13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” 14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” 15 God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations.\n\n(Exodus 3:1–15 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.\n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nHoly Ground by Ryan Williams, Taylor Heinzen, and Wesley Schrock.
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nI have felt the shadow
\n\nI walked for miles in the night
\n\nHeard Your mercy echo
\n\nThrough the twilight of my mind
\n\n\n\n
I’m falling on this holy ground
\n\nHeld within Your glory
\n\nHow great are You God
\n\nMy Jesus take this broken sound
\n\nMend it in Your mercy
\n\nHow great are You God
\n\n\n\n
Bursting through like starlight
\n\nYour love reflecting over me
\n\nNo more reason to hide God
\n\nI give You everything
\n\n\n\n
Jesus You’re the answer
\n\nFor weary eyes and many doubts
\n\nThough my past keeps calling
\n\nAll the more I’ll praise You now
\n\n\n\n
Now all my failures fade in You on You
\n\nAnd all life’s colors change in You in You
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Now Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led his flock to the west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. 3 And Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight, why the bush is not burned.” 4 When the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” 5 Then he said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” 6 And he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.
\n\n\n\n
7 Then the LORD said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings, 8 and I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. 9 And now, behold, the cry of the people of Israel has come to me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. 10 Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” 11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” 12 He said, “But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”
\n\n\n\n
13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” 14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” 15 God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations.
\n\n(Exodus 3:1–15 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Holy Ground by Ryan Williams, Taylor Heinzen, and Wesley Schrock. \nLyrics:\nI have felt the shadow\nI walked for miles in the night\nHeard Your mercy echo\nThrough the twilight of my mind\n \nI’m falling on this holy ground\nHeld within Your glo...","date_published":"2022-03-21T01:01:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/8e998a70-9790-4901-9748-09101d4b4700.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23462474,"duration_in_seconds":733}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/e3dab1cb-13cd-3515-b764-45652b2baecd","title":"Episode 93: Sermon: Mark 10:35-45, Greatness Through Service | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/93","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-03-20T12:13:12.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/39ef2c64-bf3e-4c1f-8a07-1fc66e3aac4e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15531072,"duration_in_seconds":1940}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/480be953-cc79-395f-a8a0-98f030ca32fd","title":"Episode 92: Scripture for Today | Luke 13:22-35 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/92","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\n Blessed Is He by Josh Garrels\n\n \n\nLyrics:\n\n“Blessed Is He” \n\n \n\nYou will not see me\n\nAgain until you can say\n\nBlessed is He\n\nWho comes in the name of the Lord\n\nYeshua\n\nAmen\n\nPassage: \n\n22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’ 26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!’ 28 In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. 29 And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God. 30 And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”\n\n \n\n31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32 And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. 33 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.’ 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’”\n\n(Luke 13:22–35 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” tune by William Bradbury\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe tune BRADBURY is named for its composer, a New Englander from the first half of the nineteenth century. The sweet melody for the verses repeats, then is followed by a strong refrain. \n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lyrics:
\n\n“Blessed Is He”
\n\n\n\n
You will not see me
\n\nAgain until you can say
\n\nBlessed is He
\n\nWho comes in the name of the Lord
\n\nYeshua
\n\nAmen
\n\nPassage:
\n\n22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’ 26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!’ 28 In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. 29 And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God. 30 And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”
\n\n\n\n
31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 32 And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. 33 Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.’ 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’”
\n\n(Luke 13:22–35 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” tune by William Bradbury
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe tune BRADBURY is named for its composer, a New Englander from the first half of the nineteenth century. The sweet melody for the verses repeats, then is followed by a strong refrain.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\n Blessed Is He by Josh Garrels\n \nLyrics:\n“Blessed Is He” \n \nYou will not see me\nAgain until you can say\nBlessed is He\nWho comes in the name of the Lord\nYeshua\nAmen\nPassage: \n22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and j...","date_published":"2022-03-18T03:30:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/7d5ac223-fabb-4b32-9fc5-4f0bfe7735f6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22650798,"duration_in_seconds":707}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/da7bd6f9-caf7-371b-92ef-8a4b57f86147","title":"Episode 91: Scripture for Today | Philippians 3:17-4:1 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/91","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Take Heart by Leslie Jordan and Taylor Leonhardt\n\nLyrics:\n\n“Take Heart”\n\n \n\nHear all you children of Heaven's promise\n\nShivering under clouds of gloom\n\nHear all you wond'ring where your God is\n\nJesus weeps tonight with you\n\n \n\nTake heart take heart He has overcome the world\n\nTake heart take heart He has overcome (the world)\n\n \n\nHear all you weary trouble's companion\n\nPraying to find a peace unknown\n\nWhere sorrow's river hollowed a canyon\n\nThe Wounded Healer's water flows\n\n \n\nOur joy is born in labor pains\n\nLove suffers long but not in vain\n\nOur joy is born in labor pains\n\nLove suffers long but not in vain\n\n \n\nHe has overcome the world\n\nPassage: \n\n17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.\n\n \n\n1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.\n\n(Philippians 3:17–4:1 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect. \n\nPrayer:\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, give us a measure of your spirit that we may be enabled to obey your teaching to pacify anger, to take part in pity, to moderate desire, to increase love, to put away sorrow, to cast away vainglory, not to be vindictive, not to fear death, ever entrusting our spirit to immortal God, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns world without end. \n\n-Apollonius [(d. c. 185–190). A Roman senator who was particularly well read in the philosophy of the pagans. He was forced to appear before the praetorian prefect Perennes and was eventually martyred.]","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nTake Heart by Leslie Jordan and Taylor Leonhardt
\n\nLyrics:
\n\n“Take Heart”
\n\n\n\n
Hear all you children of Heaven's promise
\n\nShivering under clouds of gloom
\n\nHear all you wond'ring where your God is
\n\nJesus weeps tonight with you
\n\n\n\n
Take heart take heart He has overcome the world
\n\nTake heart take heart He has overcome (the world)
\n\n\n\n
Hear all you weary trouble's companion
\n\nPraying to find a peace unknown
\n\nWhere sorrow's river hollowed a canyon
\n\nThe Wounded Healer's water flows
\n\n\n\n
Our joy is born in labor pains
\n\nLove suffers long but not in vain
\n\nOur joy is born in labor pains
\n\nLove suffers long but not in vain
\n\n\n\n
He has overcome the world
\n\nPassage:
\n\n17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.
\n\n\n\n
1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
\n\n(Philippians 3:17–4:1 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, give us a measure of your spirit that we may be enabled to obey your teaching to pacify anger, to take part in pity, to moderate desire, to increase love, to put away sorrow, to cast away vainglory, not to be vindictive, not to fear death, ever entrusting our spirit to immortal God, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns world without end.
\n\n-Apollonius [(d. c. 185–190). A Roman senator who was particularly well read in the philosophy of the pagans. He was forced to appear before the praetorian prefect Perennes and was eventually martyred.]
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Take Heart by Leslie Jordan and Taylor Leonhardt\nLyrics:\n“Take Heart”\n \nHear all you children of Heaven's promise\nShivering under clouds of gloom\nHear all you wond'ring where your God is\nJesus weeps tonight with you\n \nTake heart take hear...","date_published":"2022-03-17T03:13:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/f34a74b2-d429-4383-b150-407a17b9bedf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20963078,"duration_in_seconds":654}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/4add69c0-ba89-3465-9391-12a40917100b","title":"Episode 90: Scripture for Today | Psalm 27 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/90","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nPsalm 27 (I Will See Your Goodness) by Greg LaFollette\n\nLyrics:\n\nYou are my light\n\nMy light Lord\n\nYou are my salvation\n\nYou are my rock\n\nMy rock Lord\n\nYou’re my firm foundation\n\n \n\nO Hallelujah\n\nO You are good good\n\nO Hallelujah\n\nBless You God\n\nBless You God\n\n \n\nSo in my day of trouble\n\nI will hope and trust\n\nHide me in Your shelter\n\nDefend and lift me up\n\n \n\nI am sure of this\n\nThat I will see Your goodness\n\nIn the land of the living\n\nI am sure of this\n\nThat I will see the goodness\n\nOf the Lord\n\nPassage: \n\n1 The LORD is my light and my salvation;\n\n whom shall I fear?\n\n The LORD is the stronghold of my life;\n\n of whom shall I be afraid?\n\n \n\n2 When evildoers assail me\n\n to eat up my flesh,\n\n my adversaries and foes,\n\n it is they who stumble and fall.\n\n \n\n3 Though an army encamp against me,\n\n my heart shall not fear;\n\n though war arise against me,\n\n yet I will be confident.\n\n \n\n4 One thing have I asked of the LORD,\n\n that will I seek after:\n\n that I may dwell in the house of the LORD\n\n all the days of my life,\n\n to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD\n\n and to inquire in his temple.\n\n \n\n5 For he will hide me in his shelter\n\n in the day of trouble;\n\n he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;\n\n he will lift me high upon a rock.\n\n \n\n6 And now my head shall be lifted up\n\n above my enemies all around me,\n\n and I will offer in his tent\n\n sacrifices with shouts of joy;\n\n I will sing and make melody to the LORD.\n\n \n\n7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud;\n\n be gracious to me and answer me!\n\n8 You have said, “Seek my face.”\n\n My heart says to you,\n\n “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”\n\n9 Hide not your face from me.\n\n Turn not your servant away in anger,\n\n O you who have been my help.\n\n Cast me not off; forsake me not,\n\n O God of my salvation!\n\n10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me,\n\n but the LORD will take me in.\n\n \n\n11 Teach me your way, O LORD,\n\n and lead me on a level path\n\n because of my enemies.\n\n12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;\n\n for false witnesses have risen against me,\n\n and they breathe out violence.\n\n \n\n13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD\n\n in the land of the living!\n\n14 Wait for the LORD;\n\n be strong, and let your heart take courage;\n\n wait for the LORD!\n\n \n\n(Psalm 27:1–14 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.\n\nPrayer: \n\nI beseech you, merciful God, to allow me to drink from the stream that flows from your fountain of life. May I taste the sweet beauty of its waters, which sprang from the very depths of your truth. O Lord, you are that fountain from which I desire with all my heart to drink. Give me, Lord Jesus, this water, that it may quench the burning spiritual thirst within my soul, and purify me from all sin. I know, King of glory, that I am asking from you a great gift. But you give to your faithful people without counting the cost, and you promise even greater things in the future. Indeed, nothing is greater than yourself, and you have given yourself to humankind on the cross. Therefore, in praying for the waters of life, I am praying that you, the source of those waters, will give yourself to me. You are my light, my salvation, my food, my drink, my God.\n\n-Columbanus [(543–615). A teacher, missionary, and founder of monasteries who fought against corruption in the church. His Irish Latin poetry, rules and letters were formational for the culture of the time period.]","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nPsalm 27 (I Will See Your Goodness) by Greg LaFollette
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nYou are my light
\n\nMy light Lord
\n\nYou are my salvation
\n\nYou are my rock
\n\nMy rock Lord
\n\nYou’re my firm foundation
\n\n\n\n
O Hallelujah
\n\nO You are good good
\n\nO Hallelujah
\n\nBless You God
\n\nBless You God
\n\n\n\n
So in my day of trouble
\n\nI will hope and trust
\n\nHide me in Your shelter
\n\nDefend and lift me up
\n\n\n\n
I am sure of this
\n\nThat I will see Your goodness
\n\nIn the land of the living
\n\nI am sure of this
\n\nThat I will see the goodness
\n\nOf the Lord
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 The LORD is my light and my salvation;
\n\nwhom shall I fear?
\n\nThe LORD is the stronghold of my life;
\n\nof whom shall I be afraid?
\n\n\n\n
2 When evildoers assail me
\n\nto eat up my flesh,
\n\nmy adversaries and foes,
\n\nit is they who stumble and fall.
\n\n\n\n
3 Though an army encamp against me,
\n\nmy heart shall not fear;
\n\nthough war arise against me,
\n\nyet I will be confident.
\n\n\n\n
4 One thing have I asked of the LORD,
\n\nthat will I seek after:
\n\nthat I may dwell in the house of the LORD
\n\nall the days of my life,
\n\nto gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
\n\nand to inquire in his temple.
\n\n\n\n
5 For he will hide me in his shelter
\n\nin the day of trouble;
\n\nhe will conceal me under the cover of his tent;
\n\nhe will lift me high upon a rock.
\n\n\n\n
6 And now my head shall be lifted up
\n\nabove my enemies all around me,
\n\nand I will offer in his tent
\n\nsacrifices with shouts of joy;
\n\nI will sing and make melody to the LORD.
\n\n\n\n
7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud;
\n\nbe gracious to me and answer me!
\n\n8 You have said, “Seek my face.”
\n\nMy heart says to you,
\n\n“Your face, LORD, do I seek.”
\n\n9 Hide not your face from me.
\n\nTurn not your servant away in anger,
\n\nO you who have been my help.
\n\nCast me not off; forsake me not,
\n\nO God of my salvation!
\n\n10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me,
\n\nbut the LORD will take me in.
\n\n\n\n
11 Teach me your way, O LORD,
\n\nand lead me on a level path
\n\nbecause of my enemies.
\n\n12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;
\n\nfor false witnesses have risen against me,
\n\nand they breathe out violence.
\n\n\n\n
13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD
\n\nin the land of the living!
\n\n14 Wait for the LORD;
\n\nbe strong, and let your heart take courage;
\n\nwait for the LORD!
\n\n\n\n
(Psalm 27:1–14 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nI beseech you, merciful God, to allow me to drink from the stream that flows from your fountain of life. May I taste the sweet beauty of its waters, which sprang from the very depths of your truth. O Lord, you are that fountain from which I desire with all my heart to drink. Give me, Lord Jesus, this water, that it may quench the burning spiritual thirst within my soul, and purify me from all sin. I know, King of glory, that I am asking from you a great gift. But you give to your faithful people without counting the cost, and you promise even greater things in the future. Indeed, nothing is greater than yourself, and you have given yourself to humankind on the cross. Therefore, in praying for the waters of life, I am praying that you, the source of those waters, will give yourself to me. You are my light, my salvation, my food, my drink, my God.
\n\n-Columbanus [(543–615). A teacher, missionary, and founder of monasteries who fought against corruption in the church. His Irish Latin poetry, rules and letters were formational for the culture of the time period.]
","summary":"Opening Song: \nPsalm 27 (I Will See Your Goodness) by Greg LaFollette\nLyrics:\nYou are my light\nMy light Lord\nYou are my salvation\nYou are my rock\nMy rock Lord\nYou’re my firm foundation\n \nO Hallelujah\nO You are good good\nO Hallelujah\nBless You God\nBless Y...","date_published":"2022-03-15T06:24:40.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/02ece18a-d8ed-4a22-a6ba-0161e16a1ecc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26292058,"duration_in_seconds":821}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/39367568-ced4-3373-8fbc-ec8391486b5b","title":"Episode 89: Scripture for Today | Genesis 15:1-18 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/89","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Promises by Aaron Moses, Dante Bowe, Joe L. Barnes, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin, and Phillip Carrington Gaines\n\nLyrics:\n\n“Promises” \n\n \n\nGod of Abraham You're the God of covenant\n\nOf faithful promises\n\nTime and time again You have proven\n\nYou do just what You say\n\n \n\nThough the storms may come\n\nAnd the winds may blow\n\nI'll remain steadfast\n\nAnd let my heart learn when You speak a word\n\nIt will come to pass\n\n \n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me\n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me\n\nFrom the rising sun to the setting same\n\nI will praise Your name\n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me\n\n \n\nOh\n\nSeasons change\n\nYou remain the same\n\n \n\nGod from age to age\n\nThough the earth may pass away\n\nYour word remains the same yeah\n\nYour history can prove\n\nThere's nothing You can't do\n\nYou're faithful and true\n\n \n\nOh Your faithfulness\n\nIt never runs out\n\nIt never runs out\n\nOh Your faithfulness\n\nOh it never runs out\n\n(Never runs out)\n\nIt never runs out\n\n(Never runs out)\n\n \n\nI put my faith in Jesus\n\nMy anchor to the ground\n\nMy hope and firm foundation\n\nHe'll never let me down\n\n \n\nFrom the rising sun to the setting same\n\nI will praise Your name\n\n \n\nI'll still bless You\n\n \n\nPassage: \n\n1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.” 4 And behold, the word of the LORD came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 6 And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.\n\n \n\n7 And he said to him, “I am the LORD who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” 8 But he said, “O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” 9 He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” 10 And he brought him all these, cut them in half, and laid each half over against the other. But he did not cut the birds in half. 11 And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away.\n\n \n\n12 As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. And behold, dreadful and great darkness fell upon him. 13 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your offspring will be sojourners in a land that is not theirs and will be servants there, and they will be afflicted for four hundred years. 14 But I will bring judgment on the nation that they serve, and afterward they shall come out with great possessions. 15 As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age. 16 And they shall come back here in the fourth generation, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.”\n\n \n\n17 When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. 18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates,\n\n \n\n(Genesis 15:1–18 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nJESUS LOVES ME by William B. Bradbury\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis sweet and familiar song was written in 1861 for the composer’s church school and has become a favorite because of the warm reminders associated with its text: “Jesus loves me, this I know.” \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\nLyrics:
\n\n“Promises”
\n\n\n\n
God of Abraham You're the God of covenant
\n\nOf faithful promises
\n\nTime and time again You have proven
\n\nYou do just what You say
\n\n\n\n
Though the storms may come
\n\nAnd the winds may blow
\n\nI'll remain steadfast
\n\nAnd let my heart learn when You speak a word
\n\nIt will come to pass
\n\n\n\n
Great is Your faithfulness to me
\n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me
\n\nFrom the rising sun to the setting same
\n\nI will praise Your name
\n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me
\n\n\n\n
Oh
\n\nSeasons change
\n\nYou remain the same
\n\n\n\n
God from age to age
\n\nThough the earth may pass away
\n\nYour word remains the same yeah
\n\nYour history can prove
\n\nThere's nothing You can't do
\n\nYou're faithful and true
\n\n\n\n
Oh Your faithfulness
\n\nIt never runs out
\n\nIt never runs out
\n\nOh Your faithfulness
\n\nOh it never runs out
\n\n(Never runs out)
\n\nIt never runs out
\n\n(Never runs out)
\n\n\n\n
I put my faith in Jesus
\n\nMy anchor to the ground
\n\nMy hope and firm foundation
\n\nHe'll never let me down
\n\n\n\n
From the rising sun to the setting same
\n\nI will praise Your name
\n\n\n\n
I'll still bless You
\n\n\n\n
Passage:
\n\n1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.” 4 And behold, the word of the LORD came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 6 And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.
\n\n\n\n
7 And he said to him, “I am the LORD who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” 8 But he said, “O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” 9 He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” 10 And he brought him all these, cut them in half, and laid each half over against the other. But he did not cut the birds in half. 11 And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away.
\n\n\n\n
12 As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. And behold, dreadful and great darkness fell upon him. 13 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your offspring will be sojourners in a land that is not theirs and will be servants there, and they will be afflicted for four hundred years. 14 But I will bring judgment on the nation that they serve, and afterward they shall come out with great possessions. 15 As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age. 16 And they shall come back here in the fourth generation, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.”
\n\n\n\n
17 When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. 18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates,
\n\n\n\n
(Genesis 15:1–18 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nJESUS LOVES ME by William B. Bradbury
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis sweet and familiar song was written in 1861 for the composer’s church school and has become a favorite because of the warm reminders associated with its text: “Jesus loves me, this I know.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Promises by Aaron Moses, Dante Bowe, Joe L. Barnes, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin, and Phillip Carrington Gaines\nLyrics:\n“Promises” \n \nGod of Abraham You're the God of covenant\nOf faithful promises\nTime and time again You have proven\nYou d...","date_published":"2022-03-14T07:18:05.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/780460ba-1a48-48b2-aff9-3d8b8bab8917.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24042602,"duration_in_seconds":751}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/2ea266a7-ffab-32f0-ab12-f86c9eeaf0aa","title":"Episode 87: Scripture For Today | John 20:19-31 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/87","content_text":" Opening Song:\n\nPerfect Peace by Tenielle Neda\n\nLyrics:\n\nDo not be anxious for anything\n\nBut in prayer surrender to Him\n\nFor my peace I leave you, my peace I give\n\nTo those who trust the Lord\n\n \n\nYou will keep in perfect peace\n\nThose whose minds are steadfast\n\nYou will keep in perfect peace\n\nThose who trust the Lord\n\n \n\nAre you not more precious than gold?\n\nOr the flowers of the field so beautifully clothed\n\nWhy then worry about tomorrow?\n\nWhat you need your Father knows\n\n \n\nYou will keep in perfect peace\n\nThosе whose minds are steadfast\n\nYou will keep in pеrfect peace\n\nThose who trust the Lord\n\n \n\nWhen my soul is cast down\n\nI'll recount Your love\n\nThe calm amidst the chaos\n\nI hear You say, \"Child come\"\n\nCome\n\nPassage: \n\n19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”\n\n24 Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”\n\n26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”\n\n30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.\n\n(John 20:19–31 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.\n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty God, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nPerfect Peace by Tenielle Neda
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nDo not be anxious for anything
\n\nBut in prayer surrender to Him
\n\nFor my peace I leave you, my peace I give
\n\nTo those who trust the Lord
\n\n\n\n
You will keep in perfect peace
\n\nThose whose minds are steadfast
\n\nYou will keep in perfect peace
\n\nThose who trust the Lord
\n\n\n\n
Are you not more precious than gold?
\n\nOr the flowers of the field so beautifully clothed
\n\nWhy then worry about tomorrow?
\n\nWhat you need your Father knows
\n\n\n\n
You will keep in perfect peace
\n\nThosе whose minds are steadfast
\n\nYou will keep in pеrfect peace
\n\nThose who trust the Lord
\n\n\n\n
When my soul is cast down
\n\nI'll recount Your love
\n\nThe calm amidst the chaos
\n\nI hear You say, \"Child come\"
\n\nCome
\n\nPassage:
\n\n19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”
\n\n24 Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”
\n\n26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
\n\n30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
\n\n(John 20:19–31 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty God, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":" Opening Song:\nPerfect Peace by Tenielle Neda\nLyrics:\nDo not be anxious for anything\nBut in prayer surrender to Him\nFor my peace I leave you, my peace I give\nTo those who trust the Lord\n \nYou will keep in perfect peace\nThose whose minds are steadfast\nYou...","date_published":"2022-03-11T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/3e71d134-3605-450f-bbe7-4bae48586fbd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22736897,"duration_in_seconds":710}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/0d71ba00-7b12-3faf-8a2a-052ae239f535","title":"Episode 86: Scripture For Today | Romans 10:9-17 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/86","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nCall Upon Him by Rachael Lampa, Sandra McCracken, and Trillia Newbell\n\nLyrics:\n\nCall upon Him call upon Him\n\nThere is power in the Name\n\nCall upon Him call upon Him\n\nThere is power in the Name\n\n \n\nWhen I don’t have the words\n\nWhen the spirit hurts\n\nWhen my sorrow’s too deep to understand\n\nWill You hear my voice saying speak oh Lord\n\nMighty God Healing King take my hand\n\n \n\nAnd in the night I pray\n\nWhen I feel afraid\n\nWhen there is no friend that I can see\n\nCan You hold me safe\n\nCan You break these chains\n\nPrince of Peace Father please set me free\n\nPassage: \n\n9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”\n\n14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.\n\n(Romans 10:9–17 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.” \n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty God, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nCall Upon Him by Rachael Lampa, Sandra McCracken, and Trillia Newbell
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nCall upon Him call upon Him
\n\nThere is power in the Name
\n\nCall upon Him call upon Him
\n\nThere is power in the Name
\n\n\n\n
When I don’t have the words
\n\nWhen the spirit hurts
\n\nWhen my sorrow’s too deep to understand
\n\nWill You hear my voice saying speak oh Lord
\n\nMighty God Healing King take my hand
\n\n\n\n
And in the night I pray
\n\nWhen I feel afraid
\n\nWhen there is no friend that I can see
\n\nCan You hold me safe
\n\nCan You break these chains
\n\nPrince of Peace Father please set me free
\n\nPassage:
\n\n9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
\n\n14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
\n\n(Romans 10:9–17 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty God, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nCall Upon Him by Rachael Lampa, Sandra McCracken, and Trillia Newbell\nLyrics:\nCall upon Him call upon Him\nThere is power in the Name\nCall upon Him call upon Him\nThere is power in the Name\n \nWhen I don’t have the words\nWhen the spirit hurts...","date_published":"2022-03-10T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/24539967-c8ef-4550-b1d7-97a78f72e5d7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20549299,"duration_in_seconds":642}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/758bbc7f-76cb-3c77-a600-90478e82213f","title":"Episode 85: Scripture For Today | Psalm 96 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/85","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nPsalm 96 (Let the Earth Rejoice) by Robbie Seay\n\nLyrics:\n\nLet the heavens be glad\n\nLet the earth rejoice\n\nLet the sea roar and all that fills it\n\nLet the earth rejoice\n\n \n\nLet the heavens be glad\n\nLet the earth rejoice\n\nLet the sea roar and all that fills it\n\nLet the field exult and everything in it\n\nSing let the earth rejoice\n\n \n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy\n\nBefore the Lord for He comes\n\n \n\nFor He comes to judge the earth\n\nHe will judge the world in righteousness\n\nFor He comes to judge the earth\n\nAnd the peoples in his faithfulness\n\n \n\nLet the heavens be glad\n\nLet the earth rejoice\n\n \n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy\n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy\n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy\n\nBefore the Lord for He comes\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Oh sing to the LORD a new song;\n\n sing to the LORD, all the earth!\n\n2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name;\n\n tell of his salvation from day to day.\n\n3 Declare his glory among the nations,\n\n his marvelous works among all the peoples!\n\n4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;\n\n he is to be feared above all gods.\n\n5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,\n\n but the LORD made the heavens.\n\n6 Splendor and majesty are before him;\n\n strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.\n\n \n\n7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples,\n\n ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!\n\n8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;\n\n bring an offering, and come into his courts!\n\n9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness;\n\n tremble before him, all the earth!\n\n \n\n10 Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!\n\n Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;\n\n he will judge the peoples with equity.”\n\n \n\n11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;\n\n let the sea roar, and all that fills it;\n\n12 let the field exult, and everything in it!\n\n Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy\n\n13 before the LORD, for he comes,\n\n for he comes to judge the earth.\n\n He will judge the world in righteousness,\n\n and the peoples in his faithfulness.\n\n(Psalm 96:1–13 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”\n\nPrayer: \n\nO Lord God, Father of mercies, the fountain of comfort and blessing, of life and peace, of plenty and pardon, who fills heaven with your glory, and earth with your goodness—I give you the most earnest, the most humble, and most enlarged returns of my glad and thankful heart, for you have refreshed me with your comforts, and enlarged me with your blessing. You have made my flesh and my bones to rejoice, for, besides the blessings of all mankind, the blessings of nature, and the blessings of grace, the support of every minute, and the comforts of every day, you have opened your bosom, and at this time have poured out an excellent expression of your loving kindness. Amen. \n\n-Jeremy Taylor","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nPsalm 96 (Let the Earth Rejoice) by Robbie Seay
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nLet the heavens be glad
\n\nLet the earth rejoice
\n\nLet the sea roar and all that fills it
\n\nLet the earth rejoice
\n\n\n\n
Let the heavens be glad
\n\nLet the earth rejoice
\n\nLet the sea roar and all that fills it
\n\nLet the field exult and everything in it
\n\nSing let the earth rejoice
\n\n\n\n
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
\n\nBefore the Lord for He comes
\n\n\n\n
For He comes to judge the earth
\n\nHe will judge the world in righteousness
\n\nFor He comes to judge the earth
\n\nAnd the peoples in his faithfulness
\n\n\n\n
Let the heavens be glad
\n\nLet the earth rejoice
\n\n\n\n
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
\n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
\n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
\n\nBefore the Lord for He comes
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Oh sing to the LORD a new song;
\n\nsing to the LORD, all the earth!
\n\n2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name;
\n\ntell of his salvation from day to day.
\n\n3 Declare his glory among the nations,
\n\nhis marvelous works among all the peoples!
\n\n4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
\n\nhe is to be feared above all gods.
\n\n5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
\n\nbut the LORD made the heavens.
\n\n6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
\n\nstrength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
\n\n\n\n
7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples,
\n\nascribe to the LORD glory and strength!
\n\n8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
\n\nbring an offering, and come into his courts!
\n\n9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness;
\n\ntremble before him, all the earth!
\n\n\n\n
10 Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!
\n\nYes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
\n\nhe will judge the peoples with equity.”
\n\n\n\n
11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
\n\nlet the sea roar, and all that fills it;
\n\n12 let the field exult, and everything in it!
\n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
\n\n13 before the LORD, for he comes,
\n\nfor he comes to judge the earth.
\n\nHe will judge the world in righteousness,
\n\nand the peoples in his faithfulness.
\n\n(Psalm 96:1–13 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord God, Father of mercies, the fountain of comfort and blessing, of life and peace, of plenty and pardon, who fills heaven with your glory, and earth with your goodness—I give you the most earnest, the most humble, and most enlarged returns of my glad and thankful heart, for you have refreshed me with your comforts, and enlarged me with your blessing. You have made my flesh and my bones to rejoice, for, besides the blessings of all mankind, the blessings of nature, and the blessings of grace, the support of every minute, and the comforts of every day, you have opened your bosom, and at this time have poured out an excellent expression of your loving kindness. Amen.
\n\n-Jeremy Taylor
","summary":"Opening Song: \nPsalm 96 (Let the Earth Rejoice) by Robbie Seay\nLyrics:\nLet the heavens be glad\nLet the earth rejoice\nLet the sea roar and all that fills it\nLet the earth rejoice\n \nLet the heavens be glad\nLet the earth rejoice\nLet the sea roar and all tha...","date_published":"2022-03-08T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/2e35a7cb-3873-4625-9524-73bd3a0508d3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22462716,"duration_in_seconds":701}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/625b5279-fb84-3879-90db-8118513771ba","title":"Episode 84: Scripture For Today | Isaiah 61:1-4 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/84","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nThe Year of His Favor (Isaiah 61) by Caroline Cobb\n\nLyrics:\n\nThe Spirit of the Lord is on You\n\nA King anointed for the cross\n\nTo the helpless You bring good news\n\nYou come to bind the broken heart\n\n \n\nSpeaking freedom to the captive\n\nComfort to the ones who grieve\n\nTo the downcast You bring justice\n\nTo the needy one relief\n\n \n\nYou give beauty for ashes\n\nYou pour out the oil of gladness\n\nThe year of His favor comes\n\nThe year of His favor\n\nYou give to the weak and faint\n\nA garment of joy and praise\n\nThe year of His favor comes\n\n \n\nYou come to raise up what’s been ruined\n\nRivers in a desert waste\n\nYou are the Lord and You will do this\n\nFor the glory of Your name\n\n \n\nCome Lord\n\nCome Lord\n\nCome Lord\n\nCome Lord\n\nThe broken dance (come Lord)\n\nThe blind will see (come Lord)\n\nThe sick are healed (come Lord)\n\nThe mute will sing (come Lord)\n\nThe dead alive (come Lord)\n\nThe sinner free (come Lord)\n\nThe kingdom’s here (come Lord)\n\nAt last the King (oh)\n\n \n\nCome Lord\n\nCome Lord\n\nCome Lord\n\nCome Lord\n\nPassage: \n\n1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,\n\n because the LORD has anointed me\n\n to bring good news to the poor;\n\n he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,\n\n to proclaim liberty to the captives,\n\n and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;\n\n2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’S favor,\n\n and the day of vengeance of our God;\n\n to comfort all who mourn;\n\n3 to grant to those who mourn in Zion—\n\n to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,\n\n the oil of gladness instead of mourning,\n\n the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;\n\n that they may be called oaks of righteousness,\n\n the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.\n\n4 They shall build up the ancient ruins;\n\n they shall raise up the former devastations;\n\n they shall repair the ruined cities,\n\n the devastations of many generations.\n\n(Isaiah 61:1–4 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.\n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nThe Year of His Favor (Isaiah 61) by Caroline Cobb
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nThe Spirit of the Lord is on You
\n\nA King anointed for the cross
\n\nTo the helpless You bring good news
\n\nYou come to bind the broken heart
\n\n\n\n
Speaking freedom to the captive
\n\nComfort to the ones who grieve
\n\nTo the downcast You bring justice
\n\nTo the needy one relief
\n\n\n\n
You give beauty for ashes
\n\nYou pour out the oil of gladness
\n\nThe year of His favor comes
\n\nThe year of His favor
\n\nYou give to the weak and faint
\n\nA garment of joy and praise
\n\nThe year of His favor comes
\n\n\n\n
You come to raise up what’s been ruined
\n\nRivers in a desert waste
\n\nYou are the Lord and You will do this
\n\nFor the glory of Your name
\n\n\n\n
Come Lord
\n\nCome Lord
\n\nCome Lord
\n\nCome Lord
\n\nThe broken dance (come Lord)
\n\nThe blind will see (come Lord)
\n\nThe sick are healed (come Lord)
\n\nThe mute will sing (come Lord)
\n\nThe dead alive (come Lord)
\n\nThe sinner free (come Lord)
\n\nThe kingdom’s here (come Lord)
\n\nAt last the King (oh)
\n\n\n\n
Come Lord
\n\nCome Lord
\n\nCome Lord
\n\nCome Lord
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,
\n\nbecause the LORD has anointed me
\n\nto bring good news to the poor;
\n\nhe has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
\n\nto proclaim liberty to the captives,
\n\nand the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
\n\n2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’S favor,
\n\nand the day of vengeance of our God;
\n\nto comfort all who mourn;
\n\n3 to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
\n\nto give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
\n\nthe oil of gladness instead of mourning,
\n\nthe garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
\n\nthat they may be called oaks of righteousness,
\n\nthe planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.
\n\n4 They shall build up the ancient ruins;
\n\nthey shall raise up the former devastations;
\n\nthey shall repair the ruined cities,
\n\nthe devastations of many generations.
\n\n(Isaiah 61:1–4 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nThe Year of His Favor (Isaiah 61) by Caroline Cobb\nLyrics:\nThe Spirit of the Lord is on You\nA King anointed for the cross\nTo the helpless You bring good news\nYou come to bind the broken heart\n \nSpeaking freedom to the captive\nComfort to th...","date_published":"2022-03-07T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/56453e0c-f2fc-47bd-be49-2ebb6a0ee404.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19075575,"duration_in_seconds":595}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/6af7be4c-07b3-3dc7-a16a-3d12cf9bb422","title":"Episode 83: Sermon: Mark 8:27-38, A Cross-Shaped Kingdom | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/83","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-03-06T12:01:45.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/822ed973-54ff-4d56-bf8c-2794ef10e806.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68912193,"duration_in_seconds":2153}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/9f8d958c-f4b3-38e6-92a0-cbf97787ae4b","title":"Episode 82: Scripture for Today | Luke 6:39-49 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/82","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\n Solid Rock arranged by Edward Mote and LOVKN\n\nLyrics:\n\nMy hope is built on nothing less\n\nThan Jesus Chris and righteousness\n\nI dare not trust the sweetest frame\n\nBut wholly lean on Jesus' name\n\n \n\nOn Christ the solid rock I stand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\n \n\nWhen darkness veils his loving face\n\nI rest on His unchanging grace\n\nIn every high and stormy gale\n\nMy anchor holds within the veil\n\n \n\nOn Christ the solid rock I stand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\n \n\nHis oath, His covenant, His blood\n\nSupport me in the whelming flood\n\nWhen around my soul give way\n\nHe then is all my hope and stay\n\n \n\nOn Christ the solid rock I stand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\n \n\nWhen He shall come with trumpet sound\n\nOh, may I then in Him be found\n\nIn Him, my righteousness alone\n\nFaultless to stand before the throne\n\n \n\nOn Christ the solid rock I stand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\nOn Christ the solid rock I stand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\nOn Christ the solid rock I stand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand\n\nPassage: \n\n39 He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. 41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.\n\n \n\n43 “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, 44 for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.\n\n \n\n46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? 47 Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: 48 he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. 49 But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”\n\n(Luke 6:39–49 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nPiano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545: II. Andante by W. A. Mozart\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nIn true fashion for Mozart’s middle movements, this Andante blooms slowly with gentle and delicate notes; the melody ascends in joyful fashion at the most climactic points before settling back down with the satisfying left hand harmonies.\n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty God, heavenly Father, because we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand even for a moment, and moreover, our sworn enemies—the devil, the world, and our own flesh—do not cease to attack us; will you, therefore, keep and strengthen us by the power of your Holy Spirit, so that we may firmly resist them and not go down to defeat in this spiritual war, but remain persistent until we finally obtain the complete victory and reign together with your Son, our Lord and Protector Jesus Christ, in your kingdom forevermore. Amen.\n\n-Zacharias Ursinus","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nSolid Rock arranged by Edward Mote and LOVKN
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nMy hope is built on nothing less
\n\nThan Jesus Chris and righteousness
\n\nI dare not trust the sweetest frame
\n\nBut wholly lean on Jesus' name
\n\n\n\n
On Christ the solid rock I stand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\n\n\n
When darkness veils his loving face
\n\nI rest on His unchanging grace
\n\nIn every high and stormy gale
\n\nMy anchor holds within the veil
\n\n\n\n
On Christ the solid rock I stand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\n\n\n
His oath, His covenant, His blood
\n\nSupport me in the whelming flood
\n\nWhen around my soul give way
\n\nHe then is all my hope and stay
\n\n\n\n
On Christ the solid rock I stand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\n\n\n
When He shall come with trumpet sound
\n\nOh, may I then in Him be found
\n\nIn Him, my righteousness alone
\n\nFaultless to stand before the throne
\n\n\n\n
On Christ the solid rock I stand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\nOn Christ the solid rock I stand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\nOn Christ the solid rock I stand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\nAll other ground is sinking sand
\n\nPassage:
\n\n39 He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. 41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.
\n\n\n\n
43 “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, 44 for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
\n\n\n\n
46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? 47 Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: 48 he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. 49 But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”
\n\n(Luke 6:39–49 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nPiano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545: II. Andante by W. A. Mozart
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nIn true fashion for Mozart’s middle movements, this Andante blooms slowly with gentle and delicate notes; the melody ascends in joyful fashion at the most climactic points before settling back down with the satisfying left hand harmonies.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty God, heavenly Father, because we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand even for a moment, and moreover, our sworn enemies—the devil, the world, and our own flesh—do not cease to attack us; will you, therefore, keep and strengthen us by the power of your Holy Spirit, so that we may firmly resist them and not go down to defeat in this spiritual war, but remain persistent until we finally obtain the complete victory and reign together with your Son, our Lord and Protector Jesus Christ, in your kingdom forevermore. Amen.
\n\n-Zacharias Ursinus
","summary":"Opening Song:\n Solid Rock arranged by Edward Mote and LOVKN\nLyrics:\nMy hope is built on nothing less\nThan Jesus Chris and righteousness\nI dare not trust the sweetest frame\nBut wholly lean on Jesus' name\n \nOn Christ the solid rock I stand\nAll other ground...","date_published":"2022-03-04T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/16007eee-864a-4aca-9eaf-0b1da095aaa8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20264251,"duration_in_seconds":633}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/d7fc678b-099f-30c4-893c-194263105e18","title":"Episode 81: Scripture for Today | 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/81","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nPraise the King by Corey Voss, Dustin Smith, Michael Bryce Jr., and Michael Farren\n\n \n\nLyrics:\n\nThere's a reason why the curse of sin is broken\n\nThere's a reason why the darkness runs from light\n\nThere's a reason why we stand here now forgiven\n\nJesus is alive\n\n \n\nThere’s a reason why we are not overtaken\n\nThere’s a reason why we sing on through the night\n\nThere’s a reason why our hope remains eternal\n\nJesus is alive\n\n \n\nPraise the King He is risen\n\nPraise the King He's alive (yeah)\n\nPraise the King death's defeated\n\nHallelujah He's alive (oh)\n\n(Hallelujah He's alive)\n\n \n\nThere's a reason why our hearts can be courageous\n\nThere's a reason why the dead are made alive\n\nThere's a reason why we share His resurrection\n\nJesus is alive (oh He's alive)\n\n \n\nOh He's alive\n\n \n\nThe grave could not ignore it\n\nWhen all of heaven's roaring\n\nHell where is your victory\n\nDeath where is your sting\n\nThe world could not ignore it\n\nWhen all the saints are roaring\n\nHell where is your victory\n\nDeath where is your sting\n\n \n\nHallelujah He’s alive (oh)\n\nHallelujah He’s alive (oh)\n\nHallelujah He’s alive\n\nPassage: \n\n50 I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 53 For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality.\n\n54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:\n\n \n\n “Death is swallowed up in victory.”\n\n55 “O death, where is your victory?\n\n O death, where is your sting?”\n\n \n\n56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.\n\n58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.\n\n \n\n(1 Corinthians 15:50–58 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nHarp Meditation No. 2 by Gretchen Kirby\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis modal meditation centers around an intervallic pattern in the right hand that is anchored by deep bass octaves in the left hand and occasional supportive harmonies. Though somewhat haunting, the melodic motif provokes reflection. \n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty and merciful God, in your goodness keep us, we pray, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in mind and body, may accomplish with joyful hearts those things which belong to your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nPraise the King by Corey Voss, Dustin Smith, Michael Bryce Jr., and Michael Farren
\n\n\n\n
Lyrics:
\n\nThere's a reason why the curse of sin is broken
\n\nThere's a reason why the darkness runs from light
\n\nThere's a reason why we stand here now forgiven
\n\nJesus is alive
\n\n\n\n
There’s a reason why we are not overtaken
\n\nThere’s a reason why we sing on through the night
\n\nThere’s a reason why our hope remains eternal
\n\nJesus is alive
\n\n\n\n
Praise the King He is risen
\n\nPraise the King He's alive (yeah)
\n\nPraise the King death's defeated
\n\nHallelujah He's alive (oh)
\n\n(Hallelujah He's alive)
\n\n\n\n
There's a reason why our hearts can be courageous
\n\nThere's a reason why the dead are made alive
\n\nThere's a reason why we share His resurrection
\n\nJesus is alive (oh He's alive)
\n\n\n\n
Oh He's alive
\n\n\n\n
The grave could not ignore it
\n\nWhen all of heaven's roaring
\n\nHell where is your victory
\n\nDeath where is your sting
\n\nThe world could not ignore it
\n\nWhen all the saints are roaring
\n\nHell where is your victory
\n\nDeath where is your sting
\n\n\n\n
Hallelujah He’s alive (oh)
\n\nHallelujah He’s alive (oh)
\n\nHallelujah He’s alive
\n\nPassage:
\n\n50 I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 53 For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality.
\n\n54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:
\n\n\n\n
“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
\n\n55 “O death, where is your victory?
\n\nO death, where is your sting?”
\n\n\n\n
56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
\n\n58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
\n\n\n\n
(1 Corinthians 15:50–58 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nHarp Meditation No. 2 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis modal meditation centers around an intervallic pattern in the right hand that is anchored by deep bass octaves in the left hand and occasional supportive harmonies. Though somewhat haunting, the melodic motif provokes reflection.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty and merciful God, in your goodness keep us, we pray, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in mind and body, may accomplish with joyful hearts those things which belong to your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nPraise the King by Corey Voss, Dustin Smith, Michael Bryce Jr., and Michael Farren\n \nLyrics:\nThere's a reason why the curse of sin is broken\nThere's a reason why the darkness runs from light\nThere's a reason why we stand here now forgiven\n...","date_published":"2022-03-03T06:45:05.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/39e2ecae-99d9-4cf8-9ac0-58efc61eea40.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21793145,"duration_in_seconds":680}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/03298754-3924-3ce9-bed3-76f1fe4a3511","title":"Episode 80: Scripture for Today | Psalm 92 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/80","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Brighter than the Sun by Caleb Choo, Jonathan Ogden, and Nathan Stirling. \n\nLyrics:\n\nOh Lord\n\nYou love\n\nMore than anyone\n\nOh Lord\n\nYou shine\n\nBrighter than the sun\n\n \n\nI've been searching\n\nFor a love like Yours and\n\nI am seeking longing\n\nTo know You more\n\nWith my whole heart\n\nI was made to worship You\n\nMy saviour Jesus\n\n'Cause You're the source of my life\n\n \n\nI love You Lord\n\nThere’s nothing in this world that I want more\n\nYou’re everything\n\nThat every human heart is searching for\n\n \n\nYou are the source of the love that I need\n\nYou are the river\n\nThe fountain the stream\n\nYou go beyond all that we can conceive\n\nSo open my eyes Father I want to see\n\n \n\nYou are the way You’re the truth and the life\n\nAll that I need I believe You provide\n\nYou will shine forth in Your glory and might\n\n'Til even the darkness is turned into light\n\nPassage: \n\n1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD,\n\n to sing praises to your name, O Most High;\n\n2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning,\n\n and your faithfulness by night,\n\n3 to the music of the lute and the harp,\n\n to the melody of the lyre.\n\n4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;\n\n at the works of your hands I sing for joy.\n\n \n\n5 How great are your works, O LORD!\n\n Your thoughts are very deep!\n\n6 The stupid man cannot know;\n\n the fool cannot understand this:\n\n7 that though the wicked sprout like grass\n\n and all evildoers flourish,\n\n they are doomed to destruction forever;\n\n8 but you, O LORD, are on high forever.\n\n9 For behold, your enemies, O LORD,\n\n for behold, your enemies shall perish;\n\n all evildoers shall be scattered.\n\n \n\n10 But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox;\n\n you have poured over me fresh oil.\n\n11 My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies;\n\n my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.\n\n \n\n12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree\n\n and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.\n\n13 They are planted in the house of the LORD;\n\n they flourish in the courts of our God.\n\n14 They still bear fruit in old age;\n\n they are ever full of sap and green,\n\n15 to declare that the LORD is upright;\n\n he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.\n\n(Psalm 92:1–15 ESV)\n\n \n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nIt Is Well With My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE) by Philip Bliss\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA hymn born in tragedy, “It is Well” was penned by Horatio Spafford after hearing that his daughters had all perished in a shipwreck. Through this devastation, Spafford and his wife clung to the promise of God’s goodness. Spafford’s immortal words were set to music by his good friend and hymn writer, Philip Bliss; Bliss titled the tune “Ville du Havre” after the ship on which Spafford’s children had died. \n\nPrayer: \n\nMost loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nBrighter than the Sun by Caleb Choo, Jonathan Ogden, and Nathan Stirling.
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nOh Lord
\n\nYou love
\n\nMore than anyone
\n\nOh Lord
\n\nYou shine
\n\nBrighter than the sun
\n\n\n\n
I've been searching
\n\nFor a love like Yours and
\n\nI am seeking longing
\n\nTo know You more
\n\nWith my whole heart
\n\nI was made to worship You
\n\nMy saviour Jesus
\n\n'Cause You're the source of my life
\n\n\n\n
I love You Lord
\n\nThere’s nothing in this world that I want more
\n\nYou’re everything
\n\nThat every human heart is searching for
\n\n\n\n
You are the source of the love that I need
\n\nYou are the river
\n\nThe fountain the stream
\n\nYou go beyond all that we can conceive
\n\nSo open my eyes Father I want to see
\n\n\n\n
You are the way You’re the truth and the life
\n\nAll that I need I believe You provide
\n\nYou will shine forth in Your glory and might
\n\n'Til even the darkness is turned into light
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
\n\nto sing praises to your name, O Most High;
\n\n2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
\n\nand your faithfulness by night,
\n\n3 to the music of the lute and the harp,
\n\nto the melody of the lyre.
\n\n4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
\n\nat the works of your hands I sing for joy.
\n\n\n\n
5 How great are your works, O LORD!
\n\nYour thoughts are very deep!
\n\n6 The stupid man cannot know;
\n\nthe fool cannot understand this:
\n\n7 that though the wicked sprout like grass
\n\nand all evildoers flourish,
\n\nthey are doomed to destruction forever;
\n\n8 but you, O LORD, are on high forever.
\n\n9 For behold, your enemies, O LORD,
\n\nfor behold, your enemies shall perish;
\n\nall evildoers shall be scattered.
\n\n\n\n
10 But you have exalted my horn like that of the wild ox;
\n\nyou have poured over me fresh oil.
\n\n11 My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies;
\n\nmy ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.
\n\n\n\n
12 The righteous flourish like the palm tree
\n\nand grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
\n\n13 They are planted in the house of the LORD;
\n\nthey flourish in the courts of our God.
\n\n14 They still bear fruit in old age;
\n\nthey are ever full of sap and green,
\n\n15 to declare that the LORD is upright;
\n\nhe is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
\n\n(Psalm 92:1–15 ESV)
\n\n\n\n
Musical Reflection:
\n\nIt Is Well With My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE) by Philip Bliss
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA hymn born in tragedy, “It is Well” was penned by Horatio Spafford after hearing that his daughters had all perished in a shipwreck. Through this devastation, Spafford and his wife clung to the promise of God’s goodness. Spafford’s immortal words were set to music by his good friend and hymn writer, Philip Bliss; Bliss titled the tune “Ville du Havre” after the ship on which Spafford’s children had died.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nMost loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Brighter than the Sun by Caleb Choo, Jonathan Ogden, and Nathan Stirling. \nLyrics:\nOh Lord\nYou love\nMore than anyone\nOh Lord\nYou shine\nBrighter than the sun\n \nI've been searching\nFor a love like Yours and\nI am seeking longing\nTo know You ...","date_published":"2022-03-01T06:26:11.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/cdffe9c3-135c-46f5-85c6-625b9429e6e6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17933710,"duration_in_seconds":560}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/6a00a269-93e4-35e3-969a-8ac96b0cc01b","title":"Episode 79: Scripture for Today | Jeremiah 7:1-15 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/79","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Illuminate the Shadows by Isaac Wardell and Paul Zach\n\nLyrics:\n\nIlluminate the shadows\n\nComfort those who are cast down\n\nIlluminate the shadows\n\nBe our refuge in the time of storm\n\n \n\nGod our help in the time of trouble\n\n(God our help in the time of trouble)\n\n \n\nIlluminate the shadows\n\nCast the evil ruler from His throne\n\nIlluminate the shadows\n\nBreak oppression with your mighty arm\n\n \n\nIlluminate the shadows\n\n'Til every idol has been trampled on\n\nIlluminate the shadows\n\n'Til every statue comes tumbling down\n\n \n\nBring hope to the hopeless\n\nPassage: \n\n1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’S house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all you men of Judah who enter these gates to worship the LORD. 3 Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place. 4 Do not trust in these deceptive words: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’\n\n \n\n5 “For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly execute justice one with another, 6 if you do not oppress the sojourner, the fatherless, or the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not go after other gods to your own harm, 7 then I will let you dwell in this place, in the land that I gave of old to your fathers forever.\n\n \n\n8 “Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no avail. 9 Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known, 10 and then come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, ‘We are delivered!’—only to go on doing all these abominations? 11 Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I myself have seen it, declares the LORD. 12 Go now to my place that was in Shiloh, where I made my name dwell at first, and see what I did to it because of the evil of my people Israel. 13 And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and when I spoke to you persistently you did not listen, and when I called you, you did not answer, 14 therefore I will do to the house that is called by my name, and in which you trust, and to the place that I gave to you and to your fathers, as I did to Shiloh. 15 And I will cast you out of my sight, as I cast out all your kinsmen, all the offspring of Ephraim.\n\n(Jeremiah 7:1–15 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect. \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nIlluminate the Shadows by Isaac Wardell and Paul Zach
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nIlluminate the shadows
\n\nComfort those who are cast down
\n\nIlluminate the shadows
\n\nBe our refuge in the time of storm
\n\n\n\n
God our help in the time of trouble
\n\n(God our help in the time of trouble)
\n\n\n\n
Illuminate the shadows
\n\nCast the evil ruler from His throne
\n\nIlluminate the shadows
\n\nBreak oppression with your mighty arm
\n\n\n\n
Illuminate the shadows
\n\n'Til every idol has been trampled on
\n\nIlluminate the shadows
\n\n'Til every statue comes tumbling down
\n\n\n\n
Bring hope to the hopeless
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’S house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all you men of Judah who enter these gates to worship the LORD. 3 Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place. 4 Do not trust in these deceptive words: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’
\n\n\n\n
5 “For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly execute justice one with another, 6 if you do not oppress the sojourner, the fatherless, or the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not go after other gods to your own harm, 7 then I will let you dwell in this place, in the land that I gave of old to your fathers forever.
\n\n\n\n
8 “Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no avail. 9 Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known, 10 and then come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, ‘We are delivered!’—only to go on doing all these abominations? 11 Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I myself have seen it, declares the LORD. 12 Go now to my place that was in Shiloh, where I made my name dwell at first, and see what I did to it because of the evil of my people Israel. 13 And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and when I spoke to you persistently you did not listen, and when I called you, you did not answer, 14 therefore I will do to the house that is called by my name, and in which you trust, and to the place that I gave to you and to your fathers, as I did to Shiloh. 15 And I will cast you out of my sight, as I cast out all your kinsmen, all the offspring of Ephraim.
\n\n(Jeremiah 7:1–15 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Illuminate the Shadows by Isaac Wardell and Paul Zach\nLyrics:\nIlluminate the shadows\nComfort those who are cast down\nIlluminate the shadows\nBe our refuge in the time of storm\n \nGod our help in the time of trouble\n(God our help in the time...","date_published":"2022-02-28T06:30:13.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/868d7642-5d23-49fa-9ed5-942e729eb321.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19979202,"duration_in_seconds":624}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/4b45c425-739d-3bf7-b134-4a52455ce26b","title":"Episode 78: Sermon: Mark 8:1-21, Spiritual Understanding | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/78","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-02-27T12:17:57.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/ae746625-c454-4438-9f8e-99bec3efd18b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52220575,"duration_in_seconds":1631}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/2e35f0a1-413d-3751-8a7b-326a0351cf27","title":"Episode 77: Scripture for Today | Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/77","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nCoram Deo by Antoine Bradford\n\n \n\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \n\nAmen. \n\n \n\nThe Scripture for today is Genesis 45:3-11 and 21-28. \n\n \n\nLet’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to Coram Deo by Antoine Bradford. Sliding guitar, atmospheric synthesizer chords, and airy background vocals create a sun-soaked sound. The text reinforces Jesus’s steadfast qualities in the midst of life’s ups and downs as the vocalist sings of the joy found in chasing after Him. \n\nLyrics:\n\nTime and time again\n\nI know that I've seen Your hands\n\nHoly and holding me up\n\nAgain and again\n\nAnd through all the ups and the downs\n\nThorny and golden crowns\n\nFaithful You've always been \n\nMy heart sings in wonder\n\nOh, and I can't help but say\n\n \n\nLord, You are everything to me\n\nJesus, You are everything to me\n\nIn You I have my being\n\n \n\nAnd Your love's a living stream\n\nConstant and overflowing\n\nAnd it satisfies all of my longings\n\nMy heart sings in wonder, oh-oh\n\nAnd I can't help but say\n\n \n\nLord, You are everything to me\n\nJesus, You are everything\n\nIn You I have my being\n\n \n\nHave more of You\n\nAll my joy is found in chasing You\n\nAnd I'll chase You till I have more of You\n\nAll my joy is found in chasing You\n\nAnd I'll chase You till I have more of You \n\nAll my joy is found in chasing You \n\nAnd I'll chase You till I have more of You\n\n \n\nPassage: \n\n3 And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence.\n\n \n\n4 So Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near. And he said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. 6 For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there are yet five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. 7 And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. 8 So it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. 9 Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not tarry. 10 You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children’s children, and your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. 11 There I will provide for you, for there are yet five years of famine to come, so that you and your household, and all that you have, do not come to poverty.’\n\n \n\n21 The sons of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the command of Pharaoh, and gave them provisions for the journey. 22 To each and all of them he gave a change of clothes, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five changes of clothes. 23 To his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provision for his father on the journey. 24 Then he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way.”\n\n \n\n25 So they went up out of Egypt and came to the land of Canaan to their father Jacob. 26 And they told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” And his heart became numb, for he did not believe them. 27 But when they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. 28 And Israel said, “It is enough; Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”\n\n \n\n(Genesis 45:3–11, 21–28 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\n I Need Thee Every Hour (NEED) by Robert Lowry\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nEach stanza of this familiar hymn was written by Annie Hawks as part of a poem. When she showed the composition to her pastor, Robert Lowry, he added the refrain and set the text to music for their congregation to enjoy. The musical lines always tend upward before falling back down, an apt parallel to the textual pleas reaching up to God. \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\n\n\n
O Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise.
\n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
\n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end,
\n\nAmen.
\n\n\n\n
The Scripture for today is Genesis 45:3-11 and 21-28.
\n\n\n\n
Let’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to Coram Deo by Antoine Bradford. Sliding guitar, atmospheric synthesizer chords, and airy background vocals create a sun-soaked sound. The text reinforces Jesus’s steadfast qualities in the midst of life’s ups and downs as the vocalist sings of the joy found in chasing after Him.
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nTime and time again
\n\nI know that I've seen Your hands
\n\nHoly and holding me up
\n\nAgain and again
\n\nAnd through all the ups and the downs
\n\nThorny and golden crowns
\n\nFaithful You've always been
\n\nMy heart sings in wonder
\n\nOh, and I can't help but say
\n\n\n\n
Lord, You are everything to me
\n\nJesus, You are everything to me
\n\nIn You I have my being
\n\n\n\n
And Your love's a living stream
\n\nConstant and overflowing
\n\nAnd it satisfies all of my longings
\n\nMy heart sings in wonder, oh-oh
\n\nAnd I can't help but say
\n\n\n\n
Lord, You are everything to me
\n\nJesus, You are everything
\n\nIn You I have my being
\n\n\n\n
Have more of You
\n\nAll my joy is found in chasing You
\n\nAnd I'll chase You till I have more of You
\n\nAll my joy is found in chasing You
\n\nAnd I'll chase You till I have more of You
\n\nAll my joy is found in chasing You
\n\nAnd I'll chase You till I have more of You
\n\n\n\n
Passage:
\n\n3 And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence.
\n\n\n\n
4 So Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near. And he said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. 6 For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there are yet five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. 7 And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. 8 So it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. 9 Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not tarry. 10 You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children’s children, and your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. 11 There I will provide for you, for there are yet five years of famine to come, so that you and your household, and all that you have, do not come to poverty.’
\n\n\n\n
21 The sons of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the command of Pharaoh, and gave them provisions for the journey. 22 To each and all of them he gave a change of clothes, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five changes of clothes. 23 To his father he sent as follows: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and provision for his father on the journey. 24 Then he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way.”
\n\n\n\n
25 So they went up out of Egypt and came to the land of Canaan to their father Jacob. 26 And they told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” And his heart became numb, for he did not believe them. 27 But when they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. 28 And Israel said, “It is enough; Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”
\n\n\n\n
(Genesis 45:3–11, 21–28 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nI Need Thee Every Hour (NEED) by Robert Lowry
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nEach stanza of this familiar hymn was written by Annie Hawks as part of a poem. When she showed the composition to her pastor, Robert Lowry, he added the refrain and set the text to music for their congregation to enjoy. The musical lines always tend upward before falling back down, an apt parallel to the textual pleas reaching up to God.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nCoram Deo by Antoine Bradford\n \nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \nAmen...","date_published":"2022-02-26T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/324571a0-5e8c-4c90-af0a-97836f0f08ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24327650,"duration_in_seconds":760}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/b4b758b1-d52c-3e47-93cb-11ae16a931a3","title":"Episode 76: Scripture for Today | Psalm 37:8-17 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/76","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nThe Day of the Lord (Psalm 37) by Wendell Kimbrough \n\n \n\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \n\nAmen. \n\n \n\nThe Scripture for today is Psalm 37:8-17. \n\n \n\nLet’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to The Day of the Lord (Psalm 37) by Wendell Kimbrough. The earnest vocals, hints of tambourine, and instrumentation lend a ballad-like nature to this song. Repetition of the text reminds us to hold on because “it’s not long ‘til the Day of the Lord.” \n\nLyrics:\n\n \n\nIt’s not long ’til the boastful\n\nAre silenced and shamed\n\nIt’s not long ’til the wealth\n\nOf the wicked’s reclaimed\n\nAnd the ones who have waited\n\nWith eyes on the Lord\n\nWill shine like the sun forevermore\n\nIt’s not long ’til the Day of the Lord\n\n \n\nJust be still and be faithful\n\nAnd dwell in the land\n\nPut your trust in the Savior\n\nAnd cling to his hand\n\nWhen your heart burns with anger\n\nFor all that is wrong\n\nDo not let the dark steal your song\n\nIt’s not long ’til the Day of the Lord\n\n \n\nIt’s not long till the Day of the Lord\n\nIt’s not long till the Day of the Lord\n\nEverything that is broken will soon be restored\n\nIt’s not long till the Day of the Lord\n\n \n\nDo not fear for the wicked\n\nWith weapons of war\n\nFor the Lord is the shelter\n\nAnd strength of the poor\n\nAnd our God comes with laughter\n\nLet him be your joy\n\nThe power of the sword he’ll destroy\n\nIt’s not long till the Day of the Lord\n\nPassage: \n\n8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!\n\n Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.\n\n9 For the evildoers shall be cut off,\n\n but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.\n\n \n\n10 In just a little while, the wicked will be no more;\n\n though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there.\n\n11 But the meek shall inherit the land\n\n and delight themselves in abundant peace.\n\n \n\n12 The wicked plots against the righteous\n\n and gnashes his teeth at him,\n\n13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked,\n\n for he sees that his day is coming.\n\n \n\n14 The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows\n\n to bring down the poor and needy,\n\n to slay those whose way is upright;\n\n15 their sword shall enter their own heart,\n\n and their bows shall be broken.\n\n \n\n16 Better is the little that the righteous has\n\n than the abundance of many wicked.\n\n17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken,\n\n but the LORD upholds the righteous.\n\n(Psalm 37:8–17 ESV)\n\n \n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tune\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax. \n\nPrayer: \n\nMost loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nThe Day of the Lord (Psalm 37) by Wendell Kimbrough
\n\n\n\n
O Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise.
\n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
\n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end,
\n\nAmen.
\n\n\n\n
The Scripture for today is Psalm 37:8-17.
\n\n\n\n
Let’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to The Day of the Lord (Psalm 37) by Wendell Kimbrough. The earnest vocals, hints of tambourine, and instrumentation lend a ballad-like nature to this song. Repetition of the text reminds us to hold on because “it’s not long ‘til the Day of the Lord.”
\n\nLyrics:
\n\n\n\n
It’s not long ’til the boastful
\n\nAre silenced and shamed
\n\nIt’s not long ’til the wealth
\n\nOf the wicked’s reclaimed
\n\nAnd the ones who have waited
\n\nWith eyes on the Lord
\n\nWill shine like the sun forevermore
\n\nIt’s not long ’til the Day of the Lord
\n\n\n\n
Just be still and be faithful
\n\nAnd dwell in the land
\n\nPut your trust in the Savior
\n\nAnd cling to his hand
\n\nWhen your heart burns with anger
\n\nFor all that is wrong
\n\nDo not let the dark steal your song
\n\nIt’s not long ’til the Day of the Lord
\n\n\n\n
It’s not long till the Day of the Lord
\n\nIt’s not long till the Day of the Lord
\n\nEverything that is broken will soon be restored
\n\nIt’s not long till the Day of the Lord
\n\n\n\n
Do not fear for the wicked
\n\nWith weapons of war
\n\nFor the Lord is the shelter
\n\nAnd strength of the poor
\n\nAnd our God comes with laughter
\n\nLet him be your joy
\n\nThe power of the sword he’ll destroy
\n\nIt’s not long till the Day of the Lord
\n\nPassage:
\n\n8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!
\n\nFret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
\n\n9 For the evildoers shall be cut off,
\n\nbut those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.
\n\n\n\n
10 In just a little while, the wicked will be no more;
\n\nthough you look carefully at his place, he will not be there.
\n\n11 But the meek shall inherit the land
\n\nand delight themselves in abundant peace.
\n\n\n\n
12 The wicked plots against the righteous
\n\nand gnashes his teeth at him,
\n\n13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked,
\n\nfor he sees that his day is coming.
\n\n\n\n
14 The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows
\n\nto bring down the poor and needy,
\n\nto slay those whose way is upright;
\n\n15 their sword shall enter their own heart,
\n\nand their bows shall be broken.
\n\n\n\n
16 Better is the little that the righteous has
\n\nthan the abundance of many wicked.
\n\n17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken,
\n\nbut the LORD upholds the righteous.
\n\n(Psalm 37:8–17 ESV)
\n\n\n\n
Musical Reflection:
\n\n“Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nMost loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nThe Day of the Lord (Psalm 37) by Wendell Kimbrough \n \nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, w...","date_published":"2022-02-24T23:44:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/899e7b41-619e-400f-a360-e7d18ea657e5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17432159,"duration_in_seconds":544}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/3696e4b4-5b34-368a-b6f6-cfe5452115ec","title":"Episode 75: Scripture for Today | Luke 6:27-38 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/75","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\n Instrument of Peace by Isaac Wardell, Jessica Fox, Liz Vice, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach\n\nLyrics:\n\nLord make me\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\n \n\nWhere is there hatred let me sow love\n\nWhere there is darkness let me sow light\n\nFor in the giving we shall receive\n\nAnd in the dying we’re given life\n\n \n\nLord make me\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\nAn instrument of peace \n\n \n\nWhere there is sorrow let me sow hope\n\nWhere there is doubt let me sow faith\n\nWhere is injury your pardon give\n\nYour consolation to those in pain\n\n \n\nLord make me\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\nPassage: \n\n27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. 31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.\n\n32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.\n\n \n\n37 “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”\n\n \n\n(Luke 6:27–38 ESV)\n\n \n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nPrelude in C Major, BWV 846 by J.S. Bach \n\nReflection Notes: \n\nBach’s well-known prelude spins out a series of modulations, almost imperceptible at first. The new harmonies continually unfold in a way that intrigues but never shocks.\n\nPrayer:\n\nO Lord, support us all the day long through this trouble-filled life, until\n\nthe shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world\n\nis hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in\n\nyour mercy grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at\n\nthe last.\n\nAmen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nInstrument of Peace by Isaac Wardell, Jessica Fox, Liz Vice, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nLord make me
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\n\n\n
Where is there hatred let me sow love
\n\nWhere there is darkness let me sow light
\n\nFor in the giving we shall receive
\n\nAnd in the dying we’re given life
\n\n\n\n
Lord make me
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\n\n\n
Where there is sorrow let me sow hope
\n\nWhere there is doubt let me sow faith
\n\nWhere is injury your pardon give
\n\nYour consolation to those in pain
\n\n\n\n
Lord make me
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\nPassage:
\n\n27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. 31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
\n\n32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
\n\n\n\n
37 “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
\n\n\n\n
(Luke 6:27–38 ESV)
\n\n\n\n
Musical Reflection:
\n\nPrelude in C Major, BWV 846 by J.S. Bach
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nBach’s well-known prelude spins out a series of modulations, almost imperceptible at first. The new harmonies continually unfold in a way that intrigues but never shocks.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord, support us all the day long through this trouble-filled life, until
\n\nthe shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world
\n\nis hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in
\n\nyour mercy grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at
\n\nthe last.
\n\nAmen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\n Instrument of Peace by Isaac Wardell, Jessica Fox, Liz Vice, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach\nLyrics:\nLord make me\nAn instrument of peace\nAn instrument of peace\n \nWhere is there hatred let me sow love\nWhere there is darkness let me sow light\n...","date_published":"2022-02-22T06:08:52.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/c52cc057-1c5a-4f89-94c9-9edcb78d2291.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17510735,"duration_in_seconds":547}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/c5092f61-1b3f-38ea-9238-a42ba01ccc2f","title":"Episode 74: Scripture for Today | 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/74","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Dust We Are and Shall Return by John Arndt, Kate Gungor, and Michael Gungor\n\nLyrics:\n\nFrom dust we've come\n\nAnd dust we are\n\nAnd shall return\n\nBe still my soul\n\nAnd let it go\n\nJust let it go\n\n \n\nGlory to God\n\nGlory to God\n\nIn the highest\n\nGlory to God\n\nGlory to God\n\nIn the highest\n\n \n\nNaked we came\n\nAnd shall return\n\nInto the grave\n\nBe still my soul\n\nAnd let it go\n\nJust let it go\n\n \n\nGlory to God\n\nGlory to God\n\nIn the highest\n\nGlory to God\n\nGlory to God\n\nIn the highest\n\n \n\nBe still my soul\n\nLord make me whole\n\nLord make me whole\n\nBe still my soul\n\nLord make me whole\n\nLord make me whole\n\nLord make me whole\n\nBe still my soul\n\nLord make me whole\n\nLord make me whole\n\n \n\nGlory to God\n\nGlory to God\n\nGlory to God\n\nGlory to God\n\nPassage: \n\n35 But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” 36 You foolish person! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 37 And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 38 But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. 39 For not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. 40 There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is of one kind, and the glory of the earthly is of another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory.\n\n42 So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. 43 It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 45 Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual. 47 The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. 48 As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. 49 Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven.\n\n \n\n(1 Corinthians 15:35–49 ESV)\n\n \n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n \n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.” \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nDust We Are and Shall Return by John Arndt, Kate Gungor, and Michael Gungor
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nFrom dust we've come
\n\nAnd dust we are
\n\nAnd shall return
\n\nBe still my soul
\n\nAnd let it go
\n\nJust let it go
\n\n\n\n
Glory to God
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nIn the highest
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nIn the highest
\n\n\n\n
Naked we came
\n\nAnd shall return
\n\nInto the grave
\n\nBe still my soul
\n\nAnd let it go
\n\nJust let it go
\n\n\n\n
Glory to God
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nIn the highest
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nIn the highest
\n\n\n\n
Be still my soul
\n\nLord make me whole
\n\nLord make me whole
\n\nBe still my soul
\n\nLord make me whole
\n\nLord make me whole
\n\nLord make me whole
\n\nBe still my soul
\n\nLord make me whole
\n\nLord make me whole
\n\n\n\n
Glory to God
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nGlory to God
\n\nPassage:
\n\n35 But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” 36 You foolish person! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 37 And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 38 But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. 39 For not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. 40 There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is of one kind, and the glory of the earthly is of another. 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory.
\n\n42 So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. 43 It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 45 Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual. 47 The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. 48 As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. 49 Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven.
\n\n\n\n
(1 Corinthians 15:35–49 ESV)
\n\n\n\n
Musical Reflection:
\n\n\n\n
All to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Dust We Are and Shall Return by John Arndt, Kate Gungor, and Michael Gungor\nLyrics:\nFrom dust we've come\nAnd dust we are\nAnd shall return\nBe still my soul\nAnd let it go\nJust let it go\n \nGlory to God\nGlory to God\nIn the highest\nGlory to Go...","date_published":"2022-02-21T02:32:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/db15db34-6f87-4725-bcde-1ed799e1c92e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20270938,"duration_in_seconds":633}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/8b915128-8202-3fb9-97ae-89f9002f3d7b","title":"Episode 73: Sermon: Mark 7:14-23, Inside Out | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/73","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-02-20T11:55:12.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/a21f9d31-fe24-4096-97e8-789c523deb72.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69964335,"duration_in_seconds":2174}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/1d86194a-87ba-3217-95a7-b7a32a1c9df0","title":"Episode 72: Scripture for Today | Luke 6:17-26 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/72","content_text":" Opening Song:\n\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \n\nAmen. \n\n \n\nThe Scripture for today is Luke 6:17-26. \n\n \n\nLet’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to Blessed Are the Ones by Audrey Assad, Derek Webb, and Sandra McCracken. Brisk patterns and percussion sounds establish a dance-like walk; additional guitars enter with a sense of urgency. The poetic imagery depicts the joy with which we can relinquish material possessions and embrace the life Christ has set before us. The chorus references the famous line from C.S. Lewis’s book, The Last Battle: “I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been looking for all my life, though I never knew it till now. Come further up, come further in!”\n\nLyrics:\n\nWe're tossing pennies in the well\n\nEmpty pockets all turned out\n\nHappy shining blessed are the ones who hunger\n\nWhen our poverty is plain\n\nI try to burn it in my brain\n\nAnd trace a line around your face to paint a picture\n\n \n\nChorus 1\n\nSo further up and further in\n\nWe have nowhere else to go\n\nWe plant the seeds of toil and tears\n\nIt's beauty we will sow\n\nBlessed are the ones blessed are the ones\n\nBlessed are the hungry ones\n\n \n\nVerse 2\n\nLet's build a house with turned out doors\n\nSo we can share what love affords\n\nAnd pour ourselves out\n\nLike a wine that we've been saving\n\nSo when our well is running dry\n\nOr when we raise our glasses high\n\nHappy shining are the faces of the thirsty\n\n \n\nChorus 2\n\nSo further up and further in\n\nWe have nowhere else to go\n\nWould You give us seeds of toils and tears\n\nIt's beauty we will sow\n\nBlessed are the ones blessed are the ones\n\nBlessed are the thirsty ones\n\n \n\nBridge\n\nLove is all we need\n\n \n\nChorus 3\n\nSo further up and further in\n\nWe have nowhere else to go\n\n'Cause when all we have is what we need\n\nIt's joy that we will sow\n\nBlessed are the ones blessed are the ones\n\nBlessed are the hungry ones\n\nPassage: \n\n17 place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. 19 And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.\n\n \n\n20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.\n\n \n\n21 “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.\n\n22 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! 23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.\n\n24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.\n\n \n\n25 “Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry. “Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.\n\n26 “Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.\n\n(Luke 6:17–26 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.\n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty God, look mercifully upon your people, that by your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise.
\n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
\n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end,
\n\nAmen.
\n\n\n\n
The Scripture for today is Luke 6:17-26.
\n\n\n\n
Let’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to Blessed Are the Ones by Audrey Assad, Derek Webb, and Sandra McCracken. Brisk patterns and percussion sounds establish a dance-like walk; additional guitars enter with a sense of urgency. The poetic imagery depicts the joy with which we can relinquish material possessions and embrace the life Christ has set before us. The chorus references the famous line from C.S. Lewis’s book, The Last Battle: “I have come home at last! This is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been looking for all my life, though I never knew it till now. Come further up, come further in!”
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nWe're tossing pennies in the well
\n\nEmpty pockets all turned out
\n\nHappy shining blessed are the ones who hunger
\n\nWhen our poverty is plain
\n\nI try to burn it in my brain
\n\nAnd trace a line around your face to paint a picture
\n\n\n\n
Chorus 1
\n\nSo further up and further in
\n\nWe have nowhere else to go
\n\nWe plant the seeds of toil and tears
\n\nIt's beauty we will sow
\n\nBlessed are the ones blessed are the ones
\n\nBlessed are the hungry ones
\n\n\n\n
Verse 2
\n\nLet's build a house with turned out doors
\n\nSo we can share what love affords
\n\nAnd pour ourselves out
\n\nLike a wine that we've been saving
\n\nSo when our well is running dry
\n\nOr when we raise our glasses high
\n\nHappy shining are the faces of the thirsty
\n\n\n\n
Chorus 2
\n\nSo further up and further in
\n\nWe have nowhere else to go
\n\nWould You give us seeds of toils and tears
\n\nIt's beauty we will sow
\n\nBlessed are the ones blessed are the ones
\n\nBlessed are the thirsty ones
\n\n\n\n
Bridge
\n\nLove is all we need
\n\n\n\n
Chorus 3
\n\nSo further up and further in
\n\nWe have nowhere else to go
\n\n'Cause when all we have is what we need
\n\nIt's joy that we will sow
\n\nBlessed are the ones blessed are the ones
\n\nBlessed are the hungry ones
\n\nPassage:
\n\n17 place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. 19 And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
\n\n\n\n
20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
\n\n\n\n
21 “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
\n\n22 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! 23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
\n\n24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.
\n\n\n\n
25 “Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry. “Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
\n\n26 “Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
\n\n(Luke 6:17–26 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty God, look mercifully upon your people, that by your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":" Opening Song:\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \nAmen. \n \nThe Scripture for today is ...","date_published":"2022-02-18T07:38:42.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/749a3069-a3fb-4675-982c-c67922173e61.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16994138,"duration_in_seconds":530}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/07bd7b82-3502-3169-9709-663b530ae8e8","title":"Episode 71: Scripture for Today | 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/71","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \n\nAmen. \n\n \n\nThe Scripture for today is 1 Corinthians 15:12-20. \n\n \n\nLet’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to Christ Our Hope in Life and Death by Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Matthew Merker (sung by Shane and Shane). This arrangement stretches the march-like contemporary hymn into a more drawn-out, emotional reflection. Each chorus explodes with triumph in a welcome of voices, percussion, and harmony, a representation of Christ’s victory over death. \n\nLyrics:\n\n \n\nWhat is our hope in life and death\n\nChrist alone Christ alone\n\nWhat is our only confidence\n\nThat our souls to Him belong\n\nWho holds our days within His hand\n\nWhat comes apart from His command\n\nAnd what will keep us to the end\n\nThe love of Christ in which we stand\n\n \n\nO sing hallelujah\n\nOur hope springs eternal\n\nO sing hallelujah\n\nNow and ever we confess\n\nChrist our hope in life and death\n\n \n\nWhat truth can calm the troubled soul\n\nGod is good God is good\n\nWhere is His grace and goodness known\n\nIn our great Redeemer's blood\n\nWho holds our faith when fears arise\n\nWho stands above the stormy trial\n\nWho sends the waves that bring us nigh\n\nUnto the shore the rock of Christ\n\n \n\nUnto the grave what will we sing\n\nChrist He lives Christ He lives\n\nAnd what reward will heaven bring\n\nEverlasting life with Him\n\nThere we will rise to meet the Lord\n\nThen sin and death will be destroyed\n\nAnd we will feast in endless joy\n\nWhen Christ is ours forevermore\n\nPassage: \n\n12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.\n\n \n\n20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.\n\n \n\n(1 Corinthians 15:12–20 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nO Sacred Head Now Wounded by Hans Leo Hassler \n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis tune by Hassler is most famously set with the text “O Sacred, Now Wounded;” the most common harmonization was popularized by J.S. Bach in his St. Matthew Passion. It conveys the pathos of Christ’s death with deep sincerity. \n\nPrayer:\n\nHeavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise.
\n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
\n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end,
\n\nAmen.
\n\n\n\n
The Scripture for today is 1 Corinthians 15:12-20.
\n\n\n\n
Let’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to Christ Our Hope in Life and Death by Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Matthew Merker (sung by Shane and Shane). This arrangement stretches the march-like contemporary hymn into a more drawn-out, emotional reflection. Each chorus explodes with triumph in a welcome of voices, percussion, and harmony, a representation of Christ’s victory over death.
\n\nLyrics:
\n\n\n\n
What is our hope in life and death
\n\nChrist alone Christ alone
\n\nWhat is our only confidence
\n\nThat our souls to Him belong
\n\nWho holds our days within His hand
\n\nWhat comes apart from His command
\n\nAnd what will keep us to the end
\n\nThe love of Christ in which we stand
\n\n\n\n
O sing hallelujah
\n\nOur hope springs eternal
\n\nO sing hallelujah
\n\nNow and ever we confess
\n\nChrist our hope in life and death
\n\n\n\n
What truth can calm the troubled soul
\n\nGod is good God is good
\n\nWhere is His grace and goodness known
\n\nIn our great Redeemer's blood
\n\nWho holds our faith when fears arise
\n\nWho stands above the stormy trial
\n\nWho sends the waves that bring us nigh
\n\nUnto the shore the rock of Christ
\n\n\n\n
Unto the grave what will we sing
\n\nChrist He lives Christ He lives
\n\nAnd what reward will heaven bring
\n\nEverlasting life with Him
\n\nThere we will rise to meet the Lord
\n\nThen sin and death will be destroyed
\n\nAnd we will feast in endless joy
\n\nWhen Christ is ours forevermore
\n\nPassage:
\n\n12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.
\n\n\n\n
20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
\n\n\n\n
(1 Corinthians 15:12–20 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Sacred Head Now Wounded by Hans Leo Hassler
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis tune by Hassler is most famously set with the text “O Sacred, Now Wounded;” the most common harmonization was popularized by J.S. Bach in his St. Matthew Passion. It conveys the pathos of Christ’s death with deep sincerity.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nHeavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \nAmen. \n \nThe Scripture for today is ...","date_published":"2022-02-17T07:36:49.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/2b9526a7-6794-4e22-9aed-414d323f3cc8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20376264,"duration_in_seconds":636}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/f8e28a09-c8a6-3095-84f0-55d24d06b0fa","title":"Episode 70: Scripture for Today | Psalm 1 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/70","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n \n\nPsalm 1 by Poor Bishop Hooper \n\n \n\nLyrics:\n\nOh the joy, the joy, the joy\n\nOf those who delight in the law of the lord\n\nOh the joy, the joy, the joy of those\n\nWho meditate day and night in the law of the lord\n\n \n\nLet all my delight be only in\n\nYour sweet and right instruction\n\n \n\nLike trees along the river with leaves that never wither\n\n \n\nEverything they do will prosper in you\n\n \n\nPassage: \n\n1 Blessed is the man\n\nwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,\n\nnor stands in the way of sinners,\n\nnor sits in the seat of scoffers;\n\n2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD,\n\nand on his law he meditates day and night.\n\n \n\n3 He is like a tree\n\nplanted by streams of water\n\nthat yields its fruit in its season,\n\nand its leaf does not wither.\n\nIn all that he does, he prospers.\n\n4 The wicked are not so,\n\nbut are like chaff that the wind drives away.\n\n \n\n5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,\n\nnor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;\n\n6 for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,\n\nbut the way of the wicked will perish.\n\n \n\n(Psalm 1:1–6 ESV)\n\n \n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nHarp meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby \n\n \n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight. \n\n \n\nPrayer: \n\nWe beseech you, O Lord, to purify our consciences by your daily visitation; that when your Son our Lord comes, he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. The Gelasian Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\n
Psalm 1 by Poor Bishop Hooper
\n\n\n\n
Lyrics:
\n\nOh the joy, the joy, the joy
\n\nOf those who delight in the law of the lord
\n\nOh the joy, the joy, the joy of those
\n\nWho meditate day and night in the law of the lord
\n\n\n\n
Let all my delight be only in
\n\nYour sweet and right instruction
\n\n\n\n
Like trees along the river with leaves that never wither
\n\n\n\n
Everything they do will prosper in you
\n\n\n\n
Passage:
\n\n1 Blessed is the man
\n\nwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
\n\nnor stands in the way of sinners,
\n\nnor sits in the seat of scoffers;
\n\n2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD,
\n\nand on his law he meditates day and night.
\n\n\n\n
3 He is like a tree
\n\nplanted by streams of water
\n\nthat yields its fruit in its season,
\n\nand its leaf does not wither.
\n\nIn all that he does, he prospers.
\n\n4 The wicked are not so,
\n\nbut are like chaff that the wind drives away.
\n\n\n\n
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
\n\nnor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
\n\n6 for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,
\n\nbut the way of the wicked will perish.
\n\n\n\n
(Psalm 1:1–6 ESV)
\n\n\n\n
Musical Reflection:
\n\nHarp meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\n\n\n
Reflection Notes:
\n\nA repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight.
\n\n\n\n
Prayer:
\n\nWe beseech you, O Lord, to purify our consciences by your daily visitation; that when your Son our Lord comes, he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. The Gelasian Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song: \n \nPsalm 1 by Poor Bishop Hooper \n \nLyrics:\nOh the joy, the joy, the joy\nOf those who delight in the law of the lord\nOh the joy, the joy, the joy of those\nWho meditate day and night in the law of the lord\n \nLet all my delight be only in\nYou...","date_published":"2022-02-15T05:05:58.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/0cc82777-83e4-4721-9c6d-9935d518bb66.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15391055,"duration_in_seconds":641}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/853a5572-bc2a-32c5-b415-6dfde447e741","title":"Episode 69: Scripture for Today | Jeremiah 17:5-10 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/69","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \n\nAmen. \n\n \n\nThe Scripture for today is Jeremiah 17:5-10. \n\n \n\nLet’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to By the Streams by Jonathan Ogden. A steady rhythmic pattern is established by sustained piano tones; other electronic instruments are gradually layered on top. The vocal line is gentle as the text expresses yearning to be planted like a tree by the streams of living water.\n\nLyrics:\n\nI have found my souls delight\n\nIn You Lord In you lord\n\nI have found my souls delight\n\nIn Your eyes In your eyes\n\n \n\nYour word is water to my soul\n\nYour word is life to me\n\n \n\nPlant me like a tree by the streams of living water\n\nPlant me like a tree by the streams by the streams\n\n \n\nDay and night\n\nI will meditate on Your word\n\nPassage: \n\n5 Thus says the LORD:\n\n “Cursed is the man who trusts in man\n\n and makes flesh his strength,\n\n whose heart turns away from the LORD.\n\n6 He is like a shrub in the desert,\n\n and shall not see any good come.\n\n He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness,\n\n in an uninhabited salt land.\n\n \n\n7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,\n\n whose trust is the LORD.\n\n8 He is like a tree planted by water,\n\n that sends out its roots by the stream,\n\n and does not fear when heat comes,\n\n for its leaves remain green,\n\n and is not anxious in the year of drought,\n\n for it does not cease to bear fruit.”\n\n \n\n9 The heart is deceitful above all things,\n\n and desperately sick;\n\n who can understand it?\n\n10 “I the LORD search the heart\n\n and test the mind,\n\n to give every man according to his ways,\n\n according to the fruit of his deeds.”\n\n \n\n(Jeremiah 17:5–10 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\n “Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.\n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise.
\n\nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
\n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end,
\n\nAmen.
\n\n\n\n
The Scripture for today is Jeremiah 17:5-10.
\n\n\n\n
Let’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to By the Streams by Jonathan Ogden. A steady rhythmic pattern is established by sustained piano tones; other electronic instruments are gradually layered on top. The vocal line is gentle as the text expresses yearning to be planted like a tree by the streams of living water.
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nI have found my souls delight
\n\nIn You Lord In you lord
\n\nI have found my souls delight
\n\nIn Your eyes In your eyes
\n\n\n\n
Your word is water to my soul
\n\nYour word is life to me
\n\n\n\n
Plant me like a tree by the streams of living water
\n\nPlant me like a tree by the streams by the streams
\n\n\n\n
Day and night
\n\nI will meditate on Your word
\n\nPassage:
\n\n5 Thus says the LORD:
\n\n“Cursed is the man who trusts in man
\n\nand makes flesh his strength,
\n\nwhose heart turns away from the LORD.
\n\n6 He is like a shrub in the desert,
\n\nand shall not see any good come.
\n\nHe shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness,
\n\nin an uninhabited salt land.
\n\n\n\n
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
\n\nwhose trust is the LORD.
\n\n8 He is like a tree planted by water,
\n\nthat sends out its roots by the stream,
\n\nand does not fear when heat comes,
\n\nfor its leaves remain green,
\n\nand is not anxious in the year of drought,
\n\nfor it does not cease to bear fruit.”
\n\n\n\n
9 The heart is deceitful above all things,
\n\nand desperately sick;
\n\nwho can understand it?
\n\n10 “I the LORD search the heart
\n\nand test the mind,
\n\nto give every man according to his ways,
\n\naccording to the fruit of his deeds.”
\n\n\n\n
(Jeremiah 17:5–10 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nO Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise. \nGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, \nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, \nAmen. \n \nThe Scripture for today is ...","date_published":"2022-02-14T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/0c1103bb-1068-4b83-be40-d253afc1cb41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21405279,"duration_in_seconds":668}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/a4a2ca0c-5a77-3b35-80e8-7eb81909f2d6","title":"Episode 68: Sermon: Mark 5:21-43, Jesus’ Timetable | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/68","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-02-13T12:20:56.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/6218ba86-64d5-4196-b983-7df136812a90.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57071409,"duration_in_seconds":1783}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/69c9e695-ca7a-3223-8d3d-0898e240c20c","title":"Episode 67: Scripture for Today | Luke 5:1-11 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/67","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nAltogether Good by Brian Eichelberger and Zach Bolen \n\nLyrics:\n\nHow could we recount the ways\n\nThat You have multiplied our faith\n\nThe wisdom of Your ways\n\nThe currents of Your grace expressed\n\nIn every moment every wave\n\n \n\nIn the longing of our souls\n\nIn the darkness where we go\n\nYou are there You are love\n\nYou are altogether good\n\nIn the weakness of our faith\n\nIn the silence where we wait\n\nYou are here You're enough\n\nYou are altogether good\n\n \n\nThrough our joys and in our griefs\n\nYou have led us to believe\n\nThe wisdom of Your ways\n\nThe currents of Your grace express\n\nOur only hope for all our days\n\n \n\nYou are altogether good\n\n \n\nI love You Lord I love You Lord\n\nYou are my more\n\nWholly present and pure\n\n(You are altogether good)\n\nPassage: \n\nLuke 5:1-11\n\nOn one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” 6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. 7 They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. 8 But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, 10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.”[a] 11 And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tune\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax. \n\nPrayer:\n\nO Lord, our heavenly Father, keep your household the Church continually in your true religion, that we who trust in the hope of your heavenly grace may always be defended by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nAltogether Good by Brian Eichelberger and Zach Bolen
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nHow could we recount the ways
\n\nThat You have multiplied our faith
\n\nThe wisdom of Your ways
\n\nThe currents of Your grace expressed
\n\nIn every moment every wave
\n\n\n\n
In the longing of our souls
\n\nIn the darkness where we go
\n\nYou are there You are love
\n\nYou are altogether good
\n\nIn the weakness of our faith
\n\nIn the silence where we wait
\n\nYou are here You're enough
\n\nYou are altogether good
\n\n\n\n
Through our joys and in our griefs
\n\nYou have led us to believe
\n\nThe wisdom of Your ways
\n\nThe currents of Your grace express
\n\nOur only hope for all our days
\n\n\n\n
You are altogether good
\n\n\n\n
I love You Lord I love You Lord
\n\nYou are my more
\n\nWholly present and pure
\n\n(You are altogether good)
\n\nPassage:
\n\nLuke 5:1-11
\n\nOn one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” 6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. 7 They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. 8 But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, 10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.”[a] 11 And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord, our heavenly Father, keep your household the Church continually in your true religion, that we who trust in the hope of your heavenly grace may always be defended by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\nAltogether Good by Brian Eichelberger and Zach Bolen \nLyrics:\nHow could we recount the ways\nThat You have multiplied our faith\nThe wisdom of Your ways\nThe currents of Your grace expressed\nIn every moment every wave\n \nIn the longing of our s...","date_published":"2022-02-11T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/8cfaed6e-e82d-42a6-adfc-4f3330bd6f13.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19898118,"duration_in_seconds":621}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/8947318f-5a68-30bb-bcbf-6bee779088c2","title":"Episode 66: Scripture for Today | 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/66","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nMorning by Morning by Ben Smith, Daniel Bashta, Mack Brock, and Pat Barrett\n\nLyrics:\n\nDaily daily I surrender\n\nGrace for today is all that I need\n\nSurprised by Your mercy\n\nIt's new every morning\n\n \n\nAwaken my soul to sing (2X)\n\n \n\nI will trust where You lead\n\nI will trust when I can't see\n\nMorning by morning\n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me\n\n \n\nBreath by breath overtaken by want\n\nOne step at a time when I'm overwhelmed\n\nStrength for today\n\nBright hope for tomorrow\n\n \n\nI will trust with all my heart\n\nYou are good You always are\n\nMorning by morning\n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me\n\n \n\nAll fear be reminded\n\nMy future is secure\n\nOh my Father has spoken\n\nAnd He keeps His every word\n\n \n\nOh I will trust\n\nOh morning by morning\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Corinthians 15:1-11\n\n Now I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.\n\n3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nJESUS, REMEMBER ME by Jacques Berthier \n\nReflection Notes: \n\n“Jesus, Remember Me” is a tune from the French Taizé tradition; these simple songs are meant to be repeated indefinitely with added instrumentation or voice parts. They are meant to be meditative and allow for prayer. 4\n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, in your tender love for us you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon himself our nature, and to suffer death upon the Cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and come to share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nMorning by Morning by Ben Smith, Daniel Bashta, Mack Brock, and Pat Barrett
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nDaily daily I surrender
\n\nGrace for today is all that I need
\n\nSurprised by Your mercy
\n\nIt's new every morning
\n\n\n\n
Awaken my soul to sing (2X)
\n\n\n\n
I will trust where You lead
\n\nI will trust when I can't see
\n\nMorning by morning
\n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me
\n\n\n\n
Breath by breath overtaken by want
\n\nOne step at a time when I'm overwhelmed
\n\nStrength for today
\n\nBright hope for tomorrow
\n\n\n\n
I will trust with all my heart
\n\nYou are good You always are
\n\nMorning by morning
\n\nGreat is Your faithfulness to me
\n\n\n\n
All fear be reminded
\n\nMy future is secure
\n\nOh my Father has spoken
\n\nAnd He keeps His every word
\n\n\n\n
Oh I will trust
\n\nOh morning by morning
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Corinthians 15:1-11
\n\nNow I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
\n\n3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nJESUS, REMEMBER ME by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\n“Jesus, Remember Me” is a tune from the French Taizé tradition; these simple songs are meant to be repeated indefinitely with added instrumentation or voice parts. They are meant to be meditative and allow for prayer. 4
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, in your tender love for us you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon himself our nature, and to suffer death upon the Cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and come to share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nMorning by Morning by Ben Smith, Daniel Bashta, Mack Brock, and Pat Barrett\nLyrics:\nDaily daily I surrender\nGrace for today is all that I need\nSurprised by Your mercy\nIt's new every morning\n \nAwaken my soul to sing (2X)\n \nI will trust wher...","date_published":"2022-02-10T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/c2fb99fc-7a6f-4543-8ae7-27a736a93827.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22736897,"duration_in_seconds":710}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/30332378-02f2-32e6-9d9a-3c3ba0026400","title":"Episode 65: Scripture for Today | Psalm 85 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/65","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nSpeak Peace (Psalm 85) by Daniel Snoke\n\nLyrics:\n\nSpeak peace to Your people\n\nSpeak peace to Your saints\n\nSpeak peace to Your people\n\nSpeak peace to all the earth\n\n \n\nSurely His salvation is at hand\n\nUnfailing love and truth have met \n\nRighteousness will cover all the earth\n\nAnd His glory now fills the land\n\n \n\nSpeak peace to Your people\n\nSpeak peace to Your saints\n\nSpeak peace to Your people\n\nSpeak peace to all the earth\n\n \n\nLord, revive Your joy in us again\n\nAnd let us hear what You will say\n\nWill Your anger always be on us\n\nWill You not restore us again\n\n \n\nYou have covered all our sin \n\nWe have been restored again \n\nShow us Your unfailing love\n\nGrant us salvation \n\n \n\nSpeak peace to Your people\n\nSpeak peace to Your saints\n\nSpeak peace to Your people\n\nSpeak peace to all the earth\n\nPassage: \n\nPsalm 85\n\nLord, you were favorable to your land;\n\n you restored the fortunes of Jacob.\n\n2 You forgave the iniquity of your people;\n\n you covered all their sin. Selah\n\n3 You withdrew all your wrath;\n\n you turned from your hot anger.\n\n \n\n4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation,\n\n and put away your indignation toward us!\n\n5 Will you be angry with us forever?\n\n Will you prolong your anger to all generations?\n\n6 Will you not revive us again,\n\n that your people may rejoice in you?\n\n7 Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,\n\n and grant us your salvation.\n\n \n\n8 Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,\n\n for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints;\n\n but let them not turn back to folly.\n\n9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,\n\n that glory may dwell in our land.\n\n \n\n10 Steadfast love and faithfulness meet;\n\n righteousness and peace kiss each other.\n\n11 Faithfulness springs up from the ground,\n\n and righteousness looks down from the sky.\n\n12 Yes, the Lord will give what is good,\n\n and our land will yield its increase.\n\n13 Righteousness will go before him\n\n and make his footsteps a way.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nIt Is Well With My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE) by Philip Bliss\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA hymn born in tragedy, “It is Well” was penned by Horatio Spafford after hearing that his daughters had all perished in a shipwreck. Through this devastation, Spafford and his wife clung to the promise of God’s goodness. Spafford’s immortal words were set to music by his good friend and hymn writer, Philip Bliss; Bliss titled the tune “Ville du Havre” after the ship on which Spafford’s children had died. \n\nPrayer: \n\nO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nSpeak Peace (Psalm 85) by Daniel Snoke
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nSpeak peace to Your people
\n\nSpeak peace to Your saints
\n\nSpeak peace to Your people
\n\nSpeak peace to all the earth
\n\n\n\n
Surely His salvation is at hand
\n\nUnfailing love and truth have met
\n\nRighteousness will cover all the earth
\n\nAnd His glory now fills the land
\n\n\n\n
Speak peace to Your people
\n\nSpeak peace to Your saints
\n\nSpeak peace to Your people
\n\nSpeak peace to all the earth
\n\n\n\n
Lord, revive Your joy in us again
\n\nAnd let us hear what You will say
\n\nWill Your anger always be on us
\n\nWill You not restore us again
\n\n\n\n
You have covered all our sin
\n\nWe have been restored again
\n\nShow us Your unfailing love
\n\nGrant us salvation
\n\n\n\n
Speak peace to Your people
\n\nSpeak peace to Your saints
\n\nSpeak peace to Your people
\n\nSpeak peace to all the earth
\n\nPassage:
\n\nPsalm 85
\n\nLord, you were favorable to your land;
\n\nyou restored the fortunes of Jacob.
\n\n2 You forgave the iniquity of your people;
\n\nyou covered all their sin. Selah
\n\n3 You withdrew all your wrath;
\n\nyou turned from your hot anger.
\n\n\n\n
4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation,
\n\nand put away your indignation toward us!
\n\n5 Will you be angry with us forever?
\n\nWill you prolong your anger to all generations?
\n\n6 Will you not revive us again,
\n\nthat your people may rejoice in you?
\n\n7 Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,
\n\nand grant us your salvation.
\n\n\n\n
8 Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,
\n\nfor he will speak peace to his people, to his saints;
\n\nbut let them not turn back to folly.
\n\n9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,
\n\nthat glory may dwell in our land.
\n\n\n\n
10 Steadfast love and faithfulness meet;
\n\nrighteousness and peace kiss each other.
\n\n11 Faithfulness springs up from the ground,
\n\nand righteousness looks down from the sky.
\n\n12 Yes, the Lord will give what is good,
\n\nand our land will yield its increase.
\n\n13 Righteousness will go before him
\n\nand make his footsteps a way.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nIt Is Well With My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE) by Philip Bliss
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA hymn born in tragedy, “It is Well” was penned by Horatio Spafford after hearing that his daughters had all perished in a shipwreck. Through this devastation, Spafford and his wife clung to the promise of God’s goodness. Spafford’s immortal words were set to music by his good friend and hymn writer, Philip Bliss; Bliss titled the tune “Ville du Havre” after the ship on which Spafford’s children had died.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nSpeak Peace (Psalm 85) by Daniel Snoke\nLyrics:\nSpeak peace to Your people\nSpeak peace to Your saints\nSpeak peace to Your people\nSpeak peace to all the earth\n \nSurely His salvation is at hand\nUnfailing love and truth have met \nRighteousness...","date_published":"2022-02-08T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/1e27eb90-fc17-4648-8641-009d3d569ae9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24116163,"duration_in_seconds":753}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/51de1a62-250a-3193-a522-2bf13aeedd14","title":"Episode 64: Scripture for Today | Judges 6:11-24 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/64","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nBattle Belongs by Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham\n\nLyrics:\n\nWhen all I see is the battle\n\nYou see my victory\n\nWhen all I see is a mountain\n\nYou see a mountain moved\n\nAnd as I walk through the shadow\n\nYour love surrounds me\n\nThere's nothing to fear now\n\nFor I am safe with You\n\n \n\nSo when I fight I'll fight on my knees\n\nWith my hands lifted high\n\nO God the battle belongs to You\n\nAnd every fear I lay at Your feet\n\nI'll sing through the night\n\nO God the battle belongs to You\n\n \n\nAnd if You are for me\n\nWho can be against me\n\nFor Jesus there's nothing\n\nImpossible for You\n\nWhen all I see are the ashes\n\nYou see the beauty\n\nWhen all I see is a cross\n\nGod You see the empty tomb\n\n \n\nAlmighty Fortress You go before us\n\nNothing can stand against\n\nThe power of our God\n\nYou shine in the shadows\n\nYou win every battle\n\nNothing can stand against\n\nThe power of our God\n\n \n\nO God the battle belongs to You\n\nPassage: \n\nJudges 6:11-24 \n\nNow the angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. 12 And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor.” 13 And Gideon said to him, “Please, my lord, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all his wonderful deeds that our fathers recounted to us, saying, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the Lord has forsaken us and given us into the hand of Midian.” 14 And the Lord[a] turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours and save Israel from the hand of Midian; do not I send you?” 15 And he said to him, “Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house.” 16 And the Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.” 17 And he said to him, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. 18 Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my present and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay till you return.”\n\n19 So Gideon went into his house and prepared a young goat and unleavened cakes from an ephah[b] of flour. The meat he put in a basket, and the broth he put in a pot, and brought them to him under the terebinth and presented them. 20 And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened cakes, and put them on this rock, and pour the broth over them.” And he did so. 21 Then the angel of the Lord reached out the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened cakes. And fire sprang up from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened cakes. And the angel of the Lord vanished from his sight. 22 Then Gideon perceived that he was the angel of the Lord. And Gideon said, “Alas, O Lord God! For now I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face.” 23 But the Lord said to him, “Peace be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.” 24 Then Gideon built an altar there to the Lord and called it, The Lord Is Peace. To this day it still stands at Ophrah, which belongs to the Abiezrites.\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nHarp Meditation No. 3 by Gretchen Kirby\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis harp reflection features rich, full chords with a strong melody. The tension between major and minor chords reflects the challenges and triumphs of life. \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nBattle Belongs by Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nWhen all I see is the battle
\n\nYou see my victory
\n\nWhen all I see is a mountain
\n\nYou see a mountain moved
\n\nAnd as I walk through the shadow
\n\nYour love surrounds me
\n\nThere's nothing to fear now
\n\nFor I am safe with You
\n\n\n\n
So when I fight I'll fight on my knees
\n\nWith my hands lifted high
\n\nO God the battle belongs to You
\n\nAnd every fear I lay at Your feet
\n\nI'll sing through the night
\n\nO God the battle belongs to You
\n\n\n\n
And if You are for me
\n\nWho can be against me
\n\nFor Jesus there's nothing
\n\nImpossible for You
\n\nWhen all I see are the ashes
\n\nYou see the beauty
\n\nWhen all I see is a cross
\n\nGod You see the empty tomb
\n\n\n\n
Almighty Fortress You go before us
\n\nNothing can stand against
\n\nThe power of our God
\n\nYou shine in the shadows
\n\nYou win every battle
\n\nNothing can stand against
\n\nThe power of our God
\n\n\n\n
O God the battle belongs to You
\n\nPassage:
\n\nJudges 6:11-24
\n\nNow the angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. 12 And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor.” 13 And Gideon said to him, “Please, my lord, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all his wonderful deeds that our fathers recounted to us, saying, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the Lord has forsaken us and given us into the hand of Midian.” 14 And the Lord[a] turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours and save Israel from the hand of Midian; do not I send you?” 15 And he said to him, “Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house.” 16 And the Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.” 17 And he said to him, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. 18 Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my present and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay till you return.”
\n\n19 So Gideon went into his house and prepared a young goat and unleavened cakes from an ephah[b] of flour. The meat he put in a basket, and the broth he put in a pot, and brought them to him under the terebinth and presented them. 20 And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened cakes, and put them on this rock, and pour the broth over them.” And he did so. 21 Then the angel of the Lord reached out the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened cakes. And fire sprang up from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened cakes. And the angel of the Lord vanished from his sight. 22 Then Gideon perceived that he was the angel of the Lord. And Gideon said, “Alas, O Lord God! For now I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face.” 23 But the Lord said to him, “Peace be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.” 24 Then Gideon built an altar there to the Lord and called it, The Lord Is Peace. To this day it still stands at Ophrah, which belongs to the Abiezrites.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nHarp Meditation No. 3 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis harp reflection features rich, full chords with a strong melody. The tension between major and minor chords reflects the challenges and triumphs of life.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nBattle Belongs by Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham\nLyrics:\nWhen all I see is the battle\nYou see my victory\nWhen all I see is a mountain\nYou see a mountain moved\nAnd as I walk through the shadow\nYour love surrounds me\nThere's nothing to fear ...","date_published":"2022-02-07T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/d5d5f1ce-c13b-4d60-b208-fc97f5726ddc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21074256,"duration_in_seconds":658}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/b3d8c797-9407-38eb-8c27-2f0d1aeef3a1","title":"Episode 63: Sermon: Mark 4:35-41, Lord of the Storm | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/63","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-02-06T12:37:29.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/c1dc72de-87da-4edc-a040-6ea45f6b0200.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67183494,"duration_in_seconds":2094}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/5227e265-1cf1-3a37-8435-3dc016463fe1","title":"Episode 62: Scripture for Today | Luke 4:21-32 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/62","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nYou Came For Me by Amanda Williams, Leslie Jordan, and Sally Lloyd-Jones\n\nLyrics:\n\nHiding in plain sight praying for some peace\n\nCarrying my burden looking for relief\n\nWearied as I was I felt You close to me\n\nReaching out Your hand You offered me a drink\n\n \n\nAnd You wouldn’t speak to me a single word\n\nIf You only knew the things I've done\n\n \n\nYou came for me Jesus\n\nYou came for me Jesus\n\nIn spite of my shame\n\nYou called me by name\n\n \n\nYou came for me Jesus\n\nYou came for me Jesus\n\nI’ll leave all that I know\n\nJust to go where You go\n\n \n\nSprings of Living Water welling up in me\n\nBringing life abundant setting my heart free\n\nAnd it’s more than I can hope\n\nOh it’s more than I can dream\n\nA love so overwhelming it fills the depths in me\n\n \n\nI’ll never be thirsty\n\nForever forever\n\nI’ll never be thirsty\n\nForever forever\n\n \n\nI’ll leave all that I know\n\nJust to go where You go\n\nPassage: \n\nLuke 4:21-32\n\n \n\nAnd he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph's son?” 23 And he said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘“Physician, heal yourself.” What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.’” 24 And he said, “Truly, I say to you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown. 25 But in truth, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heavens were shut up three years and six months, and a great famine came over all the land, 26 and Elijah was sent to none of them but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. 27 And there were many lepers[a] in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” 28 When they heard these things, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath. 29 And they rose up and drove him out of the town and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they could throw him down the cliff. 30 But passing through their midst, he went away.\n\n \n\n31 And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32 and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.” \n\nPrayer:\n\nLord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the Cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nYou Came For Me by Amanda Williams, Leslie Jordan, and Sally Lloyd-Jones
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nHiding in plain sight praying for some peace
\n\nCarrying my burden looking for relief
\n\nWearied as I was I felt You close to me
\n\nReaching out Your hand You offered me a drink
\n\n\n\n
And You wouldn’t speak to me a single word
\n\nIf You only knew the things I've done
\n\n\n\n
You came for me Jesus
\n\nYou came for me Jesus
\n\nIn spite of my shame
\n\nYou called me by name
\n\n\n\n
You came for me Jesus
\n\nYou came for me Jesus
\n\nI’ll leave all that I know
\n\nJust to go where You go
\n\n\n\n
Springs of Living Water welling up in me
\n\nBringing life abundant setting my heart free
\n\nAnd it’s more than I can hope
\n\nOh it’s more than I can dream
\n\nA love so overwhelming it fills the depths in me
\n\n\n\n
I’ll never be thirsty
\n\nForever forever
\n\nI’ll never be thirsty
\n\nForever forever
\n\n\n\n
I’ll leave all that I know
\n\nJust to go where You go
\n\nPassage:
\n\nLuke 4:21-32
\n\n\n\n
And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph's son?” 23 And he said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘“Physician, heal yourself.” What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.’” 24 And he said, “Truly, I say to you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown. 25 But in truth, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heavens were shut up three years and six months, and a great famine came over all the land, 26 and Elijah was sent to none of them but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. 27 And there were many lepers[a] in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” 28 When they heard these things, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath. 29 And they rose up and drove him out of the town and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they could throw him down the cliff. 30 But passing through their midst, he went away.
\n\n\n\n
31 And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32 and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nLord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the Cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\nYou Came For Me by Amanda Williams, Leslie Jordan, and Sally Lloyd-Jones\nLyrics:\nHiding in plain sight praying for some peace\nCarrying my burden looking for relief\nWearied as I was I felt You close to me\nReaching out Your hand You offered m...","date_published":"2022-02-04T02:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/ed59b574-9435-4102-8833-303531c13b5e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21603392,"duration_in_seconds":674}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/f21f8a4a-9e40-3440-bb33-bd8bdec2db34","title":"Episode 61: Scripture for Today | 1 Corinthians 14:12-25 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/61","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nYou Hear Me by Jonathan Ogden \n\nLyrics:\n\n \n\nLord your ways are higher than my mind\n\nCould ever reach\n\nBut still you call me to come and speak with You\n\n \n\nAnd now I speak straight to the king above all kings\n\nAnd I know that You are always listening\n\n \n\nAnd You hear me\n\nOh I know You hear me\n\n \n\nIf you give to me a crown then at Your feet\n\nI lay it down\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Cor 14:12-25\n\n \n\nSo with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.\n\n \n\n13 Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 15 What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also. 16 Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can anyone in the position of an outsider say “Amen” to your thanksgiving when he does not know what you are saying? 17 For you may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not being built up. 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19 Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.\n\n \n\n20 Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. 21 In the Law it is written, “By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.” 22 Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign[b] not for unbelievers but for believers. 23 If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds? 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, 25 the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.\n\nPrayer:\n\nO God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\nLyrics:
\n\n\n\n
Lord your ways are higher than my mind
\n\nCould ever reach
\n\nBut still you call me to come and speak with You
\n\n\n\n
And now I speak straight to the king above all kings
\n\nAnd I know that You are always listening
\n\n\n\n
And You hear me
\n\nOh I know You hear me
\n\n\n\n
If you give to me a crown then at Your feet
\n\nI lay it down
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Cor 14:12-25
\n\n\n\n
So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.
\n\n\n\n
13 Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 15 What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also. 16 Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can anyone in the position of an outsider say “Amen” to your thanksgiving when he does not know what you are saying? 17 For you may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not being built up. 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19 Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
\n\n\n\n
20 Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. 21 In the Law it is written, “By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.” 22 Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign[b] not for unbelievers but for believers. 23 If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds? 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, 25 the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nYou Hear Me by Jonathan Ogden \nLyrics:\n \nLord your ways are higher than my mind\nCould ever reach\nBut still you call me to come and speak with You\n \nAnd now I speak straight to the king above all kings\nAnd I know that You are always listeni...","date_published":"2022-02-03T05:31:43.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/00a0c543-8a61-43a6-947d-932c27aafcd2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21409459,"duration_in_seconds":668}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/2057924c-636f-390d-b186-2bc9f5232c92","title":"Episode 60: Scripture for Today | Psalm 71:11-20 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/60","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nOmnipotent Yet Intimate by Anna Bartlett Warner, Benjamin Potter, Elyssa Smith, Gable Patrick Price, Ryan Gilpin, and William Batchelder Bradbury\n\nLyrics:\n\nOmnipotent yet intimate\n\nBy hand you rended heaven\n\nIn skin and flesh\n\nIn humbleness\n\nThe Godhead has descended\n\n \n\nThough you handcrafted the cosmos\n\nThough your words have formed the heavens\n\nHeart to heart you speak to me\n\nHand in hand you’re fathering me\n\n \n\nInterstellar yet cellular\n\nYou comprehend our complex\n\nFrom earthquaking\n\nTo hearts-breaking\n\nYou care for our condition\n\n \n\nYes Jesus Loves me\n\nYes Jesus Loves me\n\nYes Jesus Loves me\n\nHeart to heart you speak to me\n\n \n\nYes Jesus Loves me\n\nYes Spirit Loves me\n\nYes Father Loves me\n\nHand in hand you’re fathering\n\n \n\nHeart to heart you speak to me\n\nHand in hand you’re fathering\n\n \n\nThe cosmic triune deity\n\nDisclosed to me His mystery\n\nEternally\n\nRestored to me\n\nA love that’s never failing\n\nPassage: \n\nPs 71:11-20\n\n \n\n...and say, “God has forsaken him;\n\n pursue and seize him,\n\n for there is none to deliver him.”\n\n \n\n12 O God, be not far from me;\n\n O my God, make haste to help me!\n\n13 May my accusers be put to shame and consumed;\n\n with scorn and disgrace may they be covered\n\n who seek my hurt.\n\n14 But I will hope continually\n\n and will praise you yet more and more.\n\n15 My mouth will tell of your righteous acts,\n\n of your deeds of salvation all the day,\n\n for their number is past my knowledge.\n\n16 With the mighty deeds of the Lord God I will come;\n\n I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone.\n\n \n\n17 O God, from my youth you have taught me,\n\n and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.\n\n18 So even to old age and gray hairs,\n\n O God, do not forsake me,\n\nuntil I proclaim your might to another generation,\n\n your power to all those to come.\n\n19 Your righteousness, O God,\n\n reaches the high heavens.\n\nYou who have done great things,\n\n O God, who is like you?\n\n20 You who have made me see many troubles and calamities\n\n will revive me again;\n\nfrom the depths of the earth\n\n you will bring me up again.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nHarp Meditation No. 2 by Gretchen Kirby \n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis modal meditation centers around an intervallic pattern in the right hand that is anchored by deep bass octaves in the left hand and occasional supportive harmonies. Though somewhat haunting, the melodic motif provokes reflection. \n\nPrayer: \n\nO God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\nLyrics:
\n\nOmnipotent yet intimate
\n\nBy hand you rended heaven
\n\nIn skin and flesh
\n\nIn humbleness
\n\nThe Godhead has descended
\n\n\n\n
Though you handcrafted the cosmos
\n\nThough your words have formed the heavens
\n\nHeart to heart you speak to me
\n\nHand in hand you’re fathering me
\n\n\n\n
Interstellar yet cellular
\n\nYou comprehend our complex
\n\nFrom earthquaking
\n\nTo hearts-breaking
\n\nYou care for our condition
\n\n\n\n
Yes Jesus Loves me
\n\nYes Jesus Loves me
\n\nYes Jesus Loves me
\n\nHeart to heart you speak to me
\n\n\n\n
Yes Jesus Loves me
\n\nYes Spirit Loves me
\n\nYes Father Loves me
\n\nHand in hand you’re fathering
\n\n\n\n
Heart to heart you speak to me
\n\nHand in hand you’re fathering
\n\n\n\n
The cosmic triune deity
\n\nDisclosed to me His mystery
\n\nEternally
\n\nRestored to me
\n\nA love that’s never failing
\n\nPassage:
\n\nPs 71:11-20
\n\n\n\n
...and say, “God has forsaken him;
\n\npursue and seize him,
\n\nfor there is none to deliver him.”
\n\n\n\n
12 O God, be not far from me;
\n\nO my God, make haste to help me!
\n\n13 May my accusers be put to shame and consumed;
\n\nwith scorn and disgrace may they be covered
\n\nwho seek my hurt.
\n\n14 But I will hope continually
\n\nand will praise you yet more and more.
\n\n15 My mouth will tell of your righteous acts,
\n\nof your deeds of salvation all the day,
\n\nfor their number is past my knowledge.
\n\n16 With the mighty deeds of the Lord God I will come;
\n\nI will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone.
\n\n\n\n
17 O God, from my youth you have taught me,
\n\nand I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.
\n\n18 So even to old age and gray hairs,
\n\nO God, do not forsake me,
\n\nuntil I proclaim your might to another generation,
\n\nyour power to all those to come.
\n\n19 Your righteousness, O God,
\n\nreaches the high heavens.
\n\nYou who have done great things,
\n\nO God, who is like you?
\n\n20 You who have made me see many troubles and calamities
\n\nwill revive me again;
\n\nfrom the depths of the earth
\n\nyou will bring me up again.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nHarp Meditation No. 2 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis modal meditation centers around an intervallic pattern in the right hand that is anchored by deep bass octaves in the left hand and occasional supportive harmonies. Though somewhat haunting, the melodic motif provokes reflection.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nOmnipotent Yet Intimate by Anna Bartlett Warner, Benjamin Potter, Elyssa Smith, Gable Patrick Price, Ryan Gilpin, and William Batchelder Bradbury\nLyrics:\nOmnipotent yet intimate\nBy hand you rended heaven\nIn skin and flesh\nIn humbleness\nThe...","date_published":"2022-02-01T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/8c431a52-3c70-48fd-ae15-3b0971efa3f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20739888,"duration_in_seconds":647}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/3779b597-227d-3a55-b83c-ab62e6deb0b2","title":"Episode 59: Scripture for Today | Jeremiah 1:4-10 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/59","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nCanvas and Clay by Ben Smith, Chris Tomlin, and Pat Barrett\n\nLyrics:\n\nIn my mother's womb\n\nYou formed me with Your hands\n\nKnown and loved by You\n\nBefore I took a breath\n\nWhen I doubt it Lord remind me\n\nI'm wonderfully made\n\nYou're an artist and a potter\n\nI'm the canvas and the clay\n\n \n\n(And) You make all things work together\n\nFor my future and for my good\n\nYou make all things work together\n\nFor Your glory and for Your name\n\n \n\nThere's a healing light\n\nJust beyond the clouds\n\nThough I've walked through fire\n\nI see clearly now\n\nI know nothing has been wasted\n\nNo failure or mistake\n\nYou're an artist and a potter\n\nI'm the canvas and the clay\n\n \n\nWhen I doubt it Lord remind me\n\nI'm wonderfully made\n\nYou're an artist and a potter\n\nI'm the canvas and the clay\n\nI know nothing has been wasted\n\nNo failure or mistake\n\nYou're an artist and a potter\n\nI'm the canvas and the clay\n\n \n\nYou're not finished with me\n\nYou're not finished with me yet\n\nPassage: \n\nJer 1:4-10\n\n \n\nNow the word of the Lord came to me, saying,\n\n \n\n5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,\n\nand before you were born I consecrated you;\n\nI appointed you a prophet to the nations.”\n\n \n\n6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 7 But the Lord said to me,\n\n \n\n“Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’;\n\nfor to all to whom I send you, you shall go,\n\nand whatever I command you, you shall speak.\n\n8 Do not be afraid of them,\n\nfor I am with you to deliver you,\n\ndeclares the Lord.”\n\n \n\n9 Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me,\n\n \n\n“Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.\n\n10 See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms,\n\nto pluck up and to break down,\n\nto destroy and to overthrow,\n\nto build and to plant.”\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\n I Need Thee Every Hour (NEED) by Robert Lowry\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nEach stanza of this familiar hymn was written by Annie Hawks as part of a poem. When she showed the composition to her pastor, Robert Lowry, he added the refrain and set the text to music for their congregation to enjoy. The musical lines always tend upward before falling back down, an apt parallel to the textual pleas reaching up to God. \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nCanvas and Clay by Ben Smith, Chris Tomlin, and Pat Barrett
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nIn my mother's womb
\n\nYou formed me with Your hands
\n\nKnown and loved by You
\n\nBefore I took a breath
\n\nWhen I doubt it Lord remind me
\n\nI'm wonderfully made
\n\nYou're an artist and a potter
\n\nI'm the canvas and the clay
\n\n\n\n
(And) You make all things work together
\n\nFor my future and for my good
\n\nYou make all things work together
\n\nFor Your glory and for Your name
\n\n\n\n
There's a healing light
\n\nJust beyond the clouds
\n\nThough I've walked through fire
\n\nI see clearly now
\n\nI know nothing has been wasted
\n\nNo failure or mistake
\n\nYou're an artist and a potter
\n\nI'm the canvas and the clay
\n\n\n\n
When I doubt it Lord remind me
\n\nI'm wonderfully made
\n\nYou're an artist and a potter
\n\nI'm the canvas and the clay
\n\nI know nothing has been wasted
\n\nNo failure or mistake
\n\nYou're an artist and a potter
\n\nI'm the canvas and the clay
\n\n\n\n
You're not finished with me
\n\nYou're not finished with me yet
\n\nPassage:
\n\nJer 1:4-10
\n\n\n\n
Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
\n\n\n\n
5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
\n\nand before you were born I consecrated you;
\n\nI appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
\n\n\n\n
6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 7 But the Lord said to me,
\n\n\n\n
“Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’;
\n\nfor to all to whom I send you, you shall go,
\n\nand whatever I command you, you shall speak.
\n\n8 Do not be afraid of them,
\n\nfor I am with you to deliver you,
\n\ndeclares the Lord.”
\n\n\n\n
9 Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me,
\n\n\n\n
“Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.
\n\n10 See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms,
\n\nto pluck up and to break down,
\n\nto destroy and to overthrow,
\n\nto build and to plant.”
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nI Need Thee Every Hour (NEED) by Robert Lowry
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nEach stanza of this familiar hymn was written by Annie Hawks as part of a poem. When she showed the composition to her pastor, Robert Lowry, he added the refrain and set the text to music for their congregation to enjoy. The musical lines always tend upward before falling back down, an apt parallel to the textual pleas reaching up to God.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nCanvas and Clay by Ben Smith, Chris Tomlin, and Pat Barrett\nLyrics:\nIn my mother's womb\nYou formed me with Your hands\nKnown and loved by You\nBefore I took a breath\nWhen I doubt it Lord remind me\nI'm wonderfully made\nYou're an artist and a ...","date_published":"2022-01-31T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/3e821866-ec18-48ce-901a-0e966fa97fcb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17696309,"duration_in_seconds":552}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/7a4aa91a-6117-305f-810c-494f3d211cc8","title":"Episode 58: Sermon: Mark 3:20-35, The True Family of Jesus | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/58","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-01-30T12:20:14.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/f51c05b3-a364-4c88-8524-6ca77b2fe505.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59306655,"duration_in_seconds":1853}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/c1d2da97-dc56-3039-a0bf-e53b33999082","title":"Episode 57: Scripture for Today | Luke 4:14-21 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/57","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nOpen Our Eyes by Advent Birmingham\n\nLyrics:\n\nWhen we see the risen Savior with the bread that he has blessed,\n\nHe becomes the living Servant, heav’nly food for holy rest.\n\nStay with us, for day is fading, feast with us, O secret King,\n\nShow to us how Scripture’s story speaks of you in everything.\n\n \n\nDo not our hearts burn now?\n\nFor you’re here in power.\n\n \n\nJesus, show yourself the Author and Perfecter of our faith,\n\nIn your living and your dying, consummation of God’s grace.\n\nFrom creation to the exile, incarnation to the grave,\n\nResurrection to ascension; come, O Jesus, come to save.\n\n \n\nDo not our hearts burn now?\n\nFor you’re here in power.\n\n \n\nOpen our eyes, shine on our sight,\n\nO risen Lord, reigning on high;\n\nGive us your life, bread from the skies;\n\nLift up our hearts, open our eyes.\n\n \n\nYou’re the Word that spoke creation, you’re the end of Moses’ Law,\n\nYou’re the goal of Abram’s blessing, you’re the King whom David saw;\n\nYou’re the Day the prophets longed for, you’re the covenant of grace,\n\nYou’re the hero of the Scriptures, now we see you face to face.\n\n \n\nDo not our hearts burn now?\n\nFor you’re here in power.\n\n \n\nJesus, show yourself the Prophet, Jesus, show yourself the King,\n\nJesus, show yourself the Priest, all in all, and everything.\n\ncredits\n\n \n\nPassage: \n\nLuke 4:14-21\n\n \n\nAnd Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.\n\n \n\nJesus Rejected at Nazareth\n\n16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. 17 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,\n\n \n\n18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,\n\n because he has anointed me\n\n to proclaim good news to the poor.\n\nHe has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives\n\n and recovering of sight to the blind,\n\n to set at liberty those who are oppressed,\n\n19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”\n\n \n\n20 And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” tune by William Bradbury\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe tune BRADBURY is named for its composer, a New Englander from the first half of the nineteenth century. The sweet melody for the verses repeats, then is followed by a strong refrain. \n\nPrayer:\n\nGive us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nOpen Our Eyes by Advent Birmingham
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nWhen we see the risen Savior with the bread that he has blessed,
\n\nHe becomes the living Servant, heav’nly food for holy rest.
\n\nStay with us, for day is fading, feast with us, O secret King,
\n\nShow to us how Scripture’s story speaks of you in everything.
\n\n\n\n
Do not our hearts burn now?
\n\nFor you’re here in power.
\n\n\n\n
Jesus, show yourself the Author and Perfecter of our faith,
\n\nIn your living and your dying, consummation of God’s grace.
\n\nFrom creation to the exile, incarnation to the grave,
\n\nResurrection to ascension; come, O Jesus, come to save.
\n\n\n\n
Do not our hearts burn now?
\n\nFor you’re here in power.
\n\n\n\n
Open our eyes, shine on our sight,
\n\nO risen Lord, reigning on high;
\n\nGive us your life, bread from the skies;
\n\nLift up our hearts, open our eyes.
\n\n\n\n
You’re the Word that spoke creation, you’re the end of Moses’ Law,
\n\nYou’re the goal of Abram’s blessing, you’re the King whom David saw;
\n\nYou’re the Day the prophets longed for, you’re the covenant of grace,
\n\nYou’re the hero of the Scriptures, now we see you face to face.
\n\n\n\n
Do not our hearts burn now?
\n\nFor you’re here in power.
\n\n\n\n
Jesus, show yourself the Prophet, Jesus, show yourself the King,
\n\nJesus, show yourself the Priest, all in all, and everything.
\n\ncredits
\n\n\n\n
Passage:
\n\nLuke 4:14-21
\n\n\n\n
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
\n\n\n\n
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
\n\n16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. 17 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,
\n\n\n\n
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
\n\nbecause he has anointed me
\n\nto proclaim good news to the poor.
\n\nHe has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives
\n\nand recovering of sight to the blind,
\n\nto set at liberty those who are oppressed,
\n\n19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”
\n\n\n\n
20 And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” tune by William Bradbury
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe tune BRADBURY is named for its composer, a New Englander from the first half of the nineteenth century. The sweet melody for the verses repeats, then is followed by a strong refrain.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nGive us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\nOpen Our Eyes by Advent Birmingham\nLyrics:\nWhen we see the risen Savior with the bread that he has blessed,\nHe becomes the living Servant, heav’nly food for holy rest.\nStay with us, for day is fading, feast with us, O secret King,\nShow to u...","date_published":"2022-01-28T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/f46f3b42-11ec-4e77-8abc-310a37410516.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20836855,"duration_in_seconds":651}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/0e0d491f-344e-3bf7-8bfc-df3f6fe0548d","title":"Episode 56: Scripture for Today | Nehemiah 8:1-12 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/56","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nJoy of the Lord by Chris Llewellyn, Ed Cash, and Gareth Gilkeson\n\nLyrics:\n\nThough the tears may fall my song will rise\n\nMy song will rise to You\n\nThough my heart may fail my song will rise\n\nMy song will rise to You\n\nWhile there’s breath in my lungs\n\nI will praise You Lord\n\n \n\nIn the dead of night I’ll lift my eyes\n\nI’ll lift my eyes to You\n\nWhen the waters rise I’ll lift my eyes\n\nI’ll lift my eyes to You\n\nWhile there’s hope in this heart\n\nI will praise You Lord\n\n \n\nThe joy of the Lord is my strength\n\nThe joy of the Lord is my strength\n\nIn the darkness I’ll dance\n\nIn the shadows I’ll sing\n\nThe joy of the Lord is my strength\n\n \n\nWhen I cannot see You with my eyes\n\nLet faith arise to You\n\nWhen I cannot feel Your hand in mine\n\nLet faith arise to You\n\nGod of mercy and love I will praise You Lord\n\n \n\nOh You shine with glory Lord of light\n\nI feel alive with You\n\nIn Your presence now I come alive\n\nI am alive with You\n\nThere is strength when I say\n\nI will praise You Lord\n\n \n\nWhen sorrow comes my way\n\nYou are the shield around me\n\nAlways You remain\n\nMy courage in the fight\n\nI hear You call my name Jesus I am coming\n\nWalking on the waves reaching for Your light\n\nPassage: \n\nNehemiah 8:1-12 \n\nAnd all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month. 3 And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. 4 And Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand, and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood. 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. 7 Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites,[a] helped the people to understand the Law, while the people remained in their places. 8 They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly,[b] and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.\n\nThis Day Is Holy\n\n9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” 11 So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nHarp meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight. \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nJoy of the Lord by Chris Llewellyn, Ed Cash, and Gareth Gilkeson
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nThough the tears may fall my song will rise
\n\nMy song will rise to You
\n\nThough my heart may fail my song will rise
\n\nMy song will rise to You
\n\nWhile there’s breath in my lungs
\n\nI will praise You Lord
\n\n\n\n
In the dead of night I’ll lift my eyes
\n\nI’ll lift my eyes to You
\n\nWhen the waters rise I’ll lift my eyes
\n\nI’ll lift my eyes to You
\n\nWhile there’s hope in this heart
\n\nI will praise You Lord
\n\n\n\n
The joy of the Lord is my strength
\n\nThe joy of the Lord is my strength
\n\nIn the darkness I’ll dance
\n\nIn the shadows I’ll sing
\n\nThe joy of the Lord is my strength
\n\n\n\n
When I cannot see You with my eyes
\n\nLet faith arise to You
\n\nWhen I cannot feel Your hand in mine
\n\nLet faith arise to You
\n\nGod of mercy and love I will praise You Lord
\n\n\n\n
Oh You shine with glory Lord of light
\n\nI feel alive with You
\n\nIn Your presence now I come alive
\n\nI am alive with You
\n\nThere is strength when I say
\n\nI will praise You Lord
\n\n\n\n
When sorrow comes my way
\n\nYou are the shield around me
\n\nAlways You remain
\n\nMy courage in the fight
\n\nI hear You call my name Jesus I am coming
\n\nWalking on the waves reaching for Your light
\n\nPassage:
\n\nNehemiah 8:1-12
\n\nAnd all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month. 3 And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. 4 And Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand, and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood. 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. 7 Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites,[a] helped the people to understand the Law, while the people remained in their places. 8 They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly,[b] and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.
\n\nThis Day Is Holy
\n\n9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” 11 So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nHarp meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nJoy of the Lord by Chris Llewellyn, Ed Cash, and Gareth Gilkeson\nLyrics:\nThough the tears may fall my song will rise\nMy song will rise to You\nThough my heart may fail my song will rise\nMy song will rise to You\nWhile there’s breath in my lu...","date_published":"2022-01-27T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/11263702-b766-470e-a11b-f6c5af0f4da6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19931555,"duration_in_seconds":622}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/55f4b9b9-460d-3941-99f4-6ccbf88324d8","title":"Episode 55: Scripture for Today | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/55","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Let It Be So With Your Church by Caroline Cobb Smith \n\nLyrics:\n\nAs our Jesus in love touched the leper\n\nOffered grace when they’d cast a stone\n\nAs He ate with the outcasts and sinners\n\nWith His church let it be so\n\n \n\nAs He preached the good news of the kingdom\n\nAs He healed them both body and soul\n\nAs He gave up His life for God’s children\n\nWith His church let it be so\n\n \n\nLet it be so with Your church oh God\n\nWe are Your hands and feet\n\nAs Jesus bent low to serve in love\n\nSo with us let it be\n\nSo with us let it be\n\n \n\nLet us go with our Lord to the margins\n\nTo the broken the poor and the lost\n\nBy His Spirit we’ll push back the darkness\n\nLet His church take up her cross\n\n \n\nCome help us Lord Jesus to love as You loved\n\nOh let it be so\n\nWe remember Your gospel how You first loved us\n\nOh let it be so\n\nTo seek justice love mercy and care for the weak\n\nOh let it be so\n\nTo live now in light of the kingdom we seek\n\nOh let it be so\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Corinthians 12:12-27\n\n \n\nFor just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves[a] or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.\n\n \n\n14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts,[b] yet one body.\n\n \n\n21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.\n\n \n\n27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nJesus Loves Me by William B. Bradbury\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis sweet and familiar song was written in 1861 for the composer’s church school and has become a favorite because of the warm reminders associated with its text: “Jesus loves me, this I know.” \n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God… Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nLet It Be So With Your Church by Caroline Cobb Smith
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nAs our Jesus in love touched the leper
\n\nOffered grace when they’d cast a stone
\n\nAs He ate with the outcasts and sinners
\n\nWith His church let it be so
\n\n\n\n
As He preached the good news of the kingdom
\n\nAs He healed them both body and soul
\n\nAs He gave up His life for God’s children
\n\nWith His church let it be so
\n\n\n\n
Let it be so with Your church oh God
\n\nWe are Your hands and feet
\n\nAs Jesus bent low to serve in love
\n\nSo with us let it be
\n\nSo with us let it be
\n\n\n\n
Let us go with our Lord to the margins
\n\nTo the broken the poor and the lost
\n\nBy His Spirit we’ll push back the darkness
\n\nLet His church take up her cross
\n\n\n\n
Come help us Lord Jesus to love as You loved
\n\nOh let it be so
\n\nWe remember Your gospel how You first loved us
\n\nOh let it be so
\n\nTo seek justice love mercy and care for the weak
\n\nOh let it be so
\n\nTo live now in light of the kingdom we seek
\n\nOh let it be so
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Corinthians 12:12-27
\n\n\n\n
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves[a] or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
\n\n\n\n
14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts,[b] yet one body.
\n\n\n\n
21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
\n\n\n\n
27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nJesus Loves Me by William B. Bradbury
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis sweet and familiar song was written in 1861 for the composer’s church school and has become a favorite because of the warm reminders associated with its text: “Jesus loves me, this I know.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God… Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Let It Be So With Your Church by Caroline Cobb Smith \nLyrics:\nAs our Jesus in love touched the leper\nOffered grace when they’d cast a stone\nAs He ate with the outcasts and sinners\nWith His church let it be so\n \nAs He preached the good new...","date_published":"2022-01-25T05:37:01.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/f1f3ca23-8b4b-4227-be3e-f8987e823ec3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22166801,"duration_in_seconds":692}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/14a80001-d421-326b-b94e-6794ad98d6b7","title":"Episode 54: Scripture for Today | Psalm 113 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/54","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nFrom the Rising of the Sun (Psalm 113) by Sandra McCracken\n\nLyrics:\n\n \n\nHallelujah give praise you servants\n\nPraise the name of the Lord\n\nLet the name of the Lord be blessed\n\nFor now and forevermore\n\n \n\nFrom the rising of the sun to its going down\n\nLet the name of the Lord be praised\n\nFrom the rising of the sun\n\n \n\nThe Lord is high above all nations\n\nAnd His glory above the heavens\n\nWho is like the Lord our God\n\nWho sits enthroned on high\n\nWho is like the Lord our God\n\nStoops to behold the heavens and the earth\n\nPassage: \n\nPsalm 113\n\nPraise the Lord!\n\nPraise, O servants of the Lord,\n\n praise the name of the Lord!\n\n \n\n2 Blessed be the name of the Lord\n\n from this time forth and forevermore!\n\n3 From the rising of the sun to its setting,\n\n the name of the Lord is to be praised!\n\n \n\n4 The Lord is high above all nations,\n\n and his glory above the heavens!\n\n5 Who is like the Lord our God,\n\n who is seated on high,\n\n6 who looks far down\n\n on the heavens and the earth?\n\n7 He raises the poor from the dust\n\n and lifts the needy from the ash heap,\n\n8 to make them sit with princes,\n\n with the princes of his people.\n\n9 He gives the barren woman a home,\n\n making her the joyous mother of children.\n\nPraise the Lord!\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect. \n\nPrayer: \n\nO Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nFrom the Rising of the Sun (Psalm 113) by Sandra McCracken
\n\nLyrics:
\n\n\n\n
Hallelujah give praise you servants
\n\nPraise the name of the Lord
\n\nLet the name of the Lord be blessed
\n\nFor now and forevermore
\n\n\n\n
From the rising of the sun to its going down
\n\nLet the name of the Lord be praised
\n\nFrom the rising of the sun
\n\n\n\n
The Lord is high above all nations
\n\nAnd His glory above the heavens
\n\nWho is like the Lord our God
\n\nWho sits enthroned on high
\n\nWho is like the Lord our God
\n\nStoops to behold the heavens and the earth
\n\nPassage:
\n\nPsalm 113
\n\nPraise the Lord!
\n\nPraise, O servants of the Lord,
\n\npraise the name of the Lord!
\n\n\n\n
2 Blessed be the name of the Lord
\n\nfrom this time forth and forevermore!
\n\n3 From the rising of the sun to its setting,
\n\nthe name of the Lord is to be praised!
\n\n\n\n
4 The Lord is high above all nations,
\n\nand his glory above the heavens!
\n\n5 Who is like the Lord our God,
\n\nwho is seated on high,
\n\n6 who looks far down
\n\non the heavens and the earth?
\n\n7 He raises the poor from the dust
\n\nand lifts the needy from the ash heap,
\n\n8 to make them sit with princes,
\n\nwith the princes of his people.
\n\n9 He gives the barren woman a home,
\n\nmaking her the joyous mother of children.
\n\nPraise the Lord!
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nFrom the Rising of the Sun (Psalm 113) by Sandra McCracken\nLyrics:\n \nHallelujah give praise you servants\nPraise the name of the Lord\nLet the name of the Lord be blessed\nFor now and forevermore\n \nFrom the rising of the sun to its going down...","date_published":"2022-01-24T05:16:43.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/9c50d01b-413e-4895-9110-00e00716c6f9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16008590,"duration_in_seconds":500}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/5aea08cc-531a-320f-9be2-7b4fa42876fb","title":"Episode 53: Sermon: Mark 2:13-17, Extravagant Grace | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/53","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-01-23T11:58:36.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/32a657fe-b709-4543-a389-5474c1999023.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70054058,"duration_in_seconds":2189}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/683ea6d7-6e2d-3547-91a6-5cfbdf59e6c7","title":"Episode 52: Scripture for Today | Psalm 96 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/52","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nSing to the Lord (Banner) by Ben Smith, Chris Tomlin, Daniel Bashta, Ed Cash, and Pat Barrett\n\nLyrics:\n\n \n\nSing to the Lord a new song\n\nSing to the Lord all the earth\n\nIn the beauty of His holiness\n\nThe beauty of His holiness\n\nThe beauty of His holiness\n\n \n\nSing to the Lord a new song\n\nSing to the Lord O my soul\n\nIn the wonders of His mighty hand\n\nThe wonders of His mighty hand\n\n \n\nGreat is the Lord we cry\n\n(And) Greatly to be praised\n\nLet ev'ry nation rise and say\n\nOur God reigns our God reigns\n\n \n\nSing to the Lord a new song\n\nWorship the Lord evermore\n\nIn the glory of His majesty\n\nThe glory of His majesty\n\n \n\nYour banner Your banner over us is love\n\nUnfailing love\n\n \n\nPraise God from whom all blessings flow\n\nPraise Him all creatures here below\n\nPraise Him above ye heav'nly host\n\nPraise Father Son and Holy Ghost\n\nPraise Father Son and Holy Ghost\n\nPraise Father Son and Holy Ghost\n\nPassage: \n\nPsalm 96\n\nOh sing to the Lord a new song;\n\n sing to the Lord, all the earth!\n\n2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;\n\n tell of his salvation from day to day.\n\n3 Declare his glory among the nations,\n\n his marvelous works among all the peoples!\n\n4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;\n\n he is to be feared above all gods.\n\n5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,\n\n but the Lord made the heavens.\n\n6 Splendor and majesty are before him;\n\n strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.\n\n \n\n7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,\n\n ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!\n\n8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;\n\n bring an offering, and come into his courts!\n\n9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;[a]\n\n tremble before him, all the earth!\n\n \n\n10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!\n\n Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;\n\n he will judge the peoples with equity.”\n\n \n\n11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;\n\n let the sea roar, and all that fills it;\n\n12 let the field exult, and everything in it!\n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy\n\n13 before the Lord, for he comes,\n\n for he comes to judge the earth.\n\nHe will judge the world in righteousness,\n\n and the peoples in his faithfulness.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nHarp Meditation No. 3 by Gretchen Kirby\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis harp reflection features rich, full chords with a strong melody. The tension between major and minor chords reflects the challenges and triumphs of life. \n\nPrayer: \n\nAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light\n\nof the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word\n\nand Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's\n\nglory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the\n\nends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with\n\nyou and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and\n\nfor ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nSing to the Lord (Banner) by Ben Smith, Chris Tomlin, Daniel Bashta, Ed Cash, and Pat Barrett
\n\nLyrics:
\n\n\n\n
Sing to the Lord a new song
\n\nSing to the Lord all the earth
\n\nIn the beauty of His holiness
\n\nThe beauty of His holiness
\n\nThe beauty of His holiness
\n\n\n\n
Sing to the Lord a new song
\n\nSing to the Lord O my soul
\n\nIn the wonders of His mighty hand
\n\nThe wonders of His mighty hand
\n\n\n\n
Great is the Lord we cry
\n\n(And) Greatly to be praised
\n\nLet ev'ry nation rise and say
\n\nOur God reigns our God reigns
\n\n\n\n
Sing to the Lord a new song
\n\nWorship the Lord evermore
\n\nIn the glory of His majesty
\n\nThe glory of His majesty
\n\n\n\n
Your banner Your banner over us is love
\n\nUnfailing love
\n\n\n\n
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
\n\nPraise Him all creatures here below
\n\nPraise Him above ye heav'nly host
\n\nPraise Father Son and Holy Ghost
\n\nPraise Father Son and Holy Ghost
\n\nPraise Father Son and Holy Ghost
\n\nPassage:
\n\nPsalm 96
\n\nOh sing to the Lord a new song;
\n\nsing to the Lord, all the earth!
\n\n2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
\n\ntell of his salvation from day to day.
\n\n3 Declare his glory among the nations,
\n\nhis marvelous works among all the peoples!
\n\n4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
\n\nhe is to be feared above all gods.
\n\n5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
\n\nbut the Lord made the heavens.
\n\n6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
\n\nstrength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
\n\n\n\n
7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
\n\nascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
\n\n8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
\n\nbring an offering, and come into his courts!
\n\n9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;[a]
\n\ntremble before him, all the earth!
\n\n\n\n
10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!
\n\nYes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
\n\nhe will judge the peoples with equity.”
\n\n\n\n
11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
\n\nlet the sea roar, and all that fills it;
\n\n12 let the field exult, and everything in it!
\n\nThen shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
\n\n13 before the Lord, for he comes,
\n\nfor he comes to judge the earth.
\n\nHe will judge the world in righteousness,
\n\nand the peoples in his faithfulness.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nHarp Meditation No. 3 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis harp reflection features rich, full chords with a strong melody. The tension between major and minor chords reflects the challenges and triumphs of life.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light
\n\nof the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word
\n\nand Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's
\n\nglory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the
\n\nends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with
\n\nyou and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and
\n\nfor ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nSing to the Lord (Banner) by Ben Smith, Chris Tomlin, Daniel Bashta, Ed Cash, and Pat Barrett\nLyrics:\n \nSing to the Lord a new song\nSing to the Lord all the earth\nIn the beauty of His holiness\nThe beauty of His holiness\nThe beauty of His h...","date_published":"2022-01-21T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/10aaf4f9-e7aa-4a82-8a76-633bffe91c8a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24211457,"duration_in_seconds":756}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/a33ce263-0ada-354e-b345-f4f47310ba85","title":"Episode 51: Scripture for Today | 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/51","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nDay by Day by Isaac Wardell and Lowana Wallace\n\nLyrics:\n\nServer you remind us of our Savior's bowl and towel\n\nTeacher you are raising up a child to be kind\n\nLawyer give us hope\n\nThat justice one day will surround us\n\n \n\nMay God's kingdom come\n\nOn earth His will be done\n\nLord be close to us\n\nLord have mercy on us\n\nLord please put Your hand on us\n\nDay by day\n\n \n\nFarmer you are working for a table full of bounty\n\nPainter with each color you are teaching us to see\n\nNurse yours are the healing hands\n\nThat touch the poor and broken\n\n \n\nCarpenter you frame a house\n\nFor those who need protection\n\nLaborer you lift a heavy burden for the weak\n\nLeaders build a city\n\nThat all children may rejoice in\n\nPassage: \n\nNow concerning[a] spiritual gifts,[b] brothers,[c] I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit.\n\n \n\n4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.\n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, you are the fountain of all peace, spiritual and temporal. We humbly pray, in your great goodness grant us that peace which the world cannot give, that we may ever live in your fear, obedient to your commandments, to the end that you may deliver us from all our enemies; through your dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nDay by Day by Isaac Wardell and Lowana Wallace
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nServer you remind us of our Savior's bowl and towel
\n\nTeacher you are raising up a child to be kind
\n\nLawyer give us hope
\n\nThat justice one day will surround us
\n\n\n\n
May God's kingdom come
\n\nOn earth His will be done
\n\nLord be close to us
\n\nLord have mercy on us
\n\nLord please put Your hand on us
\n\nDay by day
\n\n\n\n
Farmer you are working for a table full of bounty
\n\nPainter with each color you are teaching us to see
\n\nNurse yours are the healing hands
\n\nThat touch the poor and broken
\n\n\n\n
Carpenter you frame a house
\n\nFor those who need protection
\n\nLaborer you lift a heavy burden for the weak
\n\nLeaders build a city
\n\nThat all children may rejoice in
\n\nPassage:
\n\nNow concerning[a] spiritual gifts,[b] brothers,[c] I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit.
\n\n\n\n
4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, you are the fountain of all peace, spiritual and temporal. We humbly pray, in your great goodness grant us that peace which the world cannot give, that we may ever live in your fear, obedient to your commandments, to the end that you may deliver us from all our enemies; through your dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nDay by Day by Isaac Wardell and Lowana Wallace\nLyrics:\nServer you remind us of our Savior's bowl and towel\nTeacher you are raising up a child to be kind\nLawyer give us hope\nThat justice one day will surround us\n \nMay God's kingdom come\nOn ...","date_published":"2022-01-20T07:11:11.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/ad2f8fda-fae5-4231-b1a4-5cdefbcbd262.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18267242,"duration_in_seconds":570}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/6e77c1c5-8eed-3c64-9f65-823639c8e8db","title":"Episode 50: Scripture for Today | John 2:1-11 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/50","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nWe Will Feast in the House of Zion by Josh Moore and Sandra McCracken\n\nLyrics:\n\nWe will feast in the house of Zion\n\nWe will sing with our hearts restored\n\nHe has done great things we will say together\n\nWe will feast and weep no more\n\n \n\nWe will not be burned by the fire\n\nHe is the Lord our God\n\nWe are not consumed by the flood\n\nUpheld protected gathered up\n\n \n\nIn the dark of night before the dawn\n\nMy soul be not afraid\n\nFor the promised morning oh how long\n\nOh God of Jacob be my strength\n\n \n\nEvery vow we’ve broken and betrayed\n\nYou are the faithful one\n\nAnd from the garden to the grave\n\nBind us together bring shalom\n\nPassage: \n\nOn the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”\n\n \n\n6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.[a] 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tune\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax.\n\nPrayer:\n\nO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nWe Will Feast in the House of Zion by Josh Moore and Sandra McCracken
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nWe will feast in the house of Zion
\n\nWe will sing with our hearts restored
\n\nHe has done great things we will say together
\n\nWe will feast and weep no more
\n\n\n\n
We will not be burned by the fire
\n\nHe is the Lord our God
\n\nWe are not consumed by the flood
\n\nUpheld protected gathered up
\n\n\n\n
In the dark of night before the dawn
\n\nMy soul be not afraid
\n\nFor the promised morning oh how long
\n\nOh God of Jacob be my strength
\n\n\n\n
Every vow we’ve broken and betrayed
\n\nYou are the faithful one
\n\nAnd from the garden to the grave
\n\nBind us together bring shalom
\n\nPassage:
\n\nOn the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
\n\n\n\n
6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.[a] 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\nWe Will Feast in the House of Zion by Josh Moore and Sandra McCracken\nLyrics:\nWe will feast in the house of Zion\nWe will sing with our hearts restored\nHe has done great things we will say together\nWe will feast and weep no more\n \nWe will no...","date_published":"2022-01-18T06:37:43.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/b554036b-7de7-485e-bc7d-99d405247a94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21229736,"duration_in_seconds":663}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/2de902ae-b68c-3549-8100-9938e578781f","title":"Episode 49: Scripture for Today | Isaiah 62:1-5 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/49","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nNone But Jesus by Brooke Ligertwood \n\nLyrics:\n\nIn the quiet in the stillness\n\nI know that You are God\n\nIn the secret of Your presence\n\nI know there I am restored\n\nWhen You call I won't refuse\n\nEach new day again I'll choose\n\n \n\nThere is no one else for me\n\nNone but Jesus\n\nCrucified to set me free\n\nNow I live to bring Him praise\n\n \n\nIn the chaos in confusion\n\nI know You're sovereign still\n\nIn the moment of my weakness\n\nYou give me grace to do Your will\n\nWhen You call I won't delay\n\nThis my song through all my days\n\n \n\nAll my delight is in You Lord\n\nAll of my hope\n\nAll of my strength\n\nAll my delight is in You Lord\n\nForevermore\n\nPassage: \n\nIsaiah 62:1-5\n\nFor Zion's sake I will not keep silent,\n\n and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet,\n\nuntil her righteousness goes forth as brightness,\n\n and her salvation as a burning torch.\n\n2 The nations shall see your righteousness,\n\n and all the kings your glory,\n\nand you shall be called by a new name\n\n that the mouth of the Lord will give.\n\n3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,\n\n and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.\n\n4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken,[a]\n\n and your land shall no more be termed Desolate,[b]\n\nbut you shall be called My Delight Is in Her,[c]\n\n and your land Married;[d]\n\nfor the Lord delights in you,\n\n and your land shall be married.\n\n5 For as a young man marries a young woman,\n\n so shall your sons marry you,\n\nand as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,\n\n so shall your God rejoice over you.\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.\n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nNone But Jesus by Brooke Ligertwood
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nIn the quiet in the stillness
\n\nI know that You are God
\n\nIn the secret of Your presence
\n\nI know there I am restored
\n\nWhen You call I won't refuse
\n\nEach new day again I'll choose
\n\n\n\n
There is no one else for me
\n\nNone but Jesus
\n\nCrucified to set me free
\n\nNow I live to bring Him praise
\n\n\n\n
In the chaos in confusion
\n\nI know You're sovereign still
\n\nIn the moment of my weakness
\n\nYou give me grace to do Your will
\n\nWhen You call I won't delay
\n\nThis my song through all my days
\n\n\n\n
All my delight is in You Lord
\n\nAll of my hope
\n\nAll of my strength
\n\nAll my delight is in You Lord
\n\nForevermore
\n\nPassage:
\n\nIsaiah 62:1-5
\n\nFor Zion's sake I will not keep silent,
\n\nand for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet,
\n\nuntil her righteousness goes forth as brightness,
\n\nand her salvation as a burning torch.
\n\n2 The nations shall see your righteousness,
\n\nand all the kings your glory,
\n\nand you shall be called by a new name
\n\nthat the mouth of the Lord will give.
\n\n3 You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,
\n\nand a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
\n\n4 You shall no more be termed Forsaken,[a]
\n\nand your land shall no more be termed Desolate,[b]
\n\nbut you shall be called My Delight Is in Her,[c]
\n\nand your land Married;[d]
\n\nfor the Lord delights in you,
\n\nand your land shall be married.
\n\n5 For as a young man marries a young woman,
\n\nso shall your sons marry you,
\n\nand as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,
\n\nso shall your God rejoice over you.
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nNone But Jesus by Brooke Ligertwood \nLyrics:\nIn the quiet in the stillness\nI know that You are God\nIn the secret of Your presence\nI know there I am restored\nWhen You call I won't refuse\nEach new day again I'll choose\n \nThere is no one else...","date_published":"2022-01-17T02:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/00f222b2-e5f5-4c68-bdb1-f32e27d2fd3f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21598376,"duration_in_seconds":674}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/fe7fb064-b9c9-3697-9fc2-13def167acb2","title":"Episode 48: Sermon: Mark 2:1-12, Our Deepest Need | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/48","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-01-16T12:05:56.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/1dad8a8a-388c-4ad3-8252-46bc1d42c6ad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57642342,"duration_in_seconds":1801}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/3799d422-0e9b-3b10-8c72-78f803750f8f","title":"Episode 47: Scripture for Today | Acts 10:34-38 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/47","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nAll of Your Ways Are Peace by The Porter’s Gate\n\nLyrics:\n\nAll of Your ways are peace \n\nAll of Your ways are peace\n\nThough are we are pressed on every side\n\nWe trust that You are peace\n\n \n\nAll of Your words are truth\n\nAll of Your words are truth\n\nThough we have heard so many lies\n\nWe trust Your words are truth\n\n \n\nAll of Your ways are just \n\nAll of Your ways are just \n\nThough we may say it through our tears\n\nWe trust that You are just \n\n \n\nAll of Your ways are peace\n\nAll of Your ways are peace \n\nAll of Your ways are peace\n\nAll of Your ways are peace\n\nPassage: \n\n34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), 37 you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.\n\n(Acts 10:34–38 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”\n\nPrayer:\n\nFather of all mercies, you revealed your boundless compassion to your apostle Saint Peter in a three-fold vision: Forgive our unbelief, we pray, and so strengthen our hearts and enkindle our zeal, that we may fervently desire the salvation of all people, and diligently labor in the extension of your kingdom; through him who gave himself for the life of the world, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nAll of Your Ways Are Peace by The Porter’s Gate
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nAll of Your ways are peace
\n\nAll of Your ways are peace
\n\nThough are we are pressed on every side
\n\nWe trust that You are peace
\n\n\n\n
All of Your words are truth
\n\nAll of Your words are truth
\n\nThough we have heard so many lies
\n\nWe trust Your words are truth
\n\n\n\n
All of Your ways are just
\n\nAll of Your ways are just
\n\nThough we may say it through our tears
\n\nWe trust that You are just
\n\n\n\n
All of Your ways are peace
\n\nAll of Your ways are peace
\n\nAll of Your ways are peace
\n\nAll of Your ways are peace
\n\nPassage:
\n\n34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), 37 you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
\n\n(Acts 10:34–38 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nFather of all mercies, you revealed your boundless compassion to your apostle Saint Peter in a three-fold vision: Forgive our unbelief, we pray, and so strengthen our hearts and enkindle our zeal, that we may fervently desire the salvation of all people, and diligently labor in the extension of your kingdom; through him who gave himself for the life of the world, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nAll of Your Ways Are Peace by The Porter’s Gate\nLyrics:\nAll of Your ways are peace \nAll of Your ways are peace\nThough are we are pressed on every side\nWe trust that You are peace\n \nAll of Your words are truth\nAll of Your words are truth\nTh...","date_published":"2022-01-13T23:02:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/6a8a119d-b77d-44e8-8ed2-3cfea8b4da17.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15841406,"duration_in_seconds":494}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/a639d278-6aa5-3c07-b5bb-738cf53e7406","title":"Episode 46: Scripture for Today | Luke 3:15-22 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/46","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nTake My Heart With Altar Fire by Advent Birmingham\n\nLyrics:\n\nAll seeing God, you see my deeds;\n\nYou see my faults by light of day.\n\nYou see my sins concealed in darkness:\n\nTurn my deeds to holy ways;\n\nTurn my deeds to holy ways.\n\n \n\nAll hearing God, you hear my words;\n\nYou hear each lie, each hurtful phrase.\n\nYou hear my pride in secret slander:\n\nTurn my tongue to truth and grace;\n\nTurn my tongue to truth and grace.\n\n \n\nTake away my love of sinning,\n\nStraighten every bent desire;\n\nFix my soul upon your promise:\n\nTake my heart with altar fire;\n\nTake my heart with altar fire.\n\n \n\nAll knowing God, you know my heart;\n\nYou know my yearnings deep inside;\n\nYou know my hidden motivations:\n\nTurn my heart to pure delight;\n\nTurn my heart to pure delight.\n\n \n\nTake away my love of sinning,\n\nStraighten every bent desire;\n\nFix my soul upon your promise:\n\nTake my heart with altar fire;\n\nTake my heart with altar fire.\n\n \n\nFire of God, consume my heart;\n\nAnd burn it down to only faith,\n\nTil all that’s left of me is only you.\n\nChrist my glory, Christ my praise.\n\n \n\nTake away my love of sinning,\n\nStraighten every bent desire;\n\nFix my soul upon your promise:\n\nTake my heart with altar fire;\n\nTake my heart with altar fire.\n\nPassage: \n\n15 As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, 16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”\n\n18 So with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people. 19 But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done, 20 added this to them all, that he locked up John in prison.\n\n21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”\n\n(Luke 3:15–22 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.\n\nPrayer:\n\nEternal Father, at the baptism of Jesus you revealed him to be your Son, and your Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove: Grant that we, who are born again by water and the Spirit, may be faithful as your adopted children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nTake My Heart With Altar Fire by Advent Birmingham
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nAll seeing God, you see my deeds;
\n\nYou see my faults by light of day.
\n\nYou see my sins concealed in darkness:
\n\nTurn my deeds to holy ways;
\n\nTurn my deeds to holy ways.
\n\n\n\n
All hearing God, you hear my words;
\n\nYou hear each lie, each hurtful phrase.
\n\nYou hear my pride in secret slander:
\n\nTurn my tongue to truth and grace;
\n\nTurn my tongue to truth and grace.
\n\n\n\n
Take away my love of sinning,
\n\nStraighten every bent desire;
\n\nFix my soul upon your promise:
\n\nTake my heart with altar fire;
\n\nTake my heart with altar fire.
\n\n\n\n
All knowing God, you know my heart;
\n\nYou know my yearnings deep inside;
\n\nYou know my hidden motivations:
\n\nTurn my heart to pure delight;
\n\nTurn my heart to pure delight.
\n\n\n\n
Take away my love of sinning,
\n\nStraighten every bent desire;
\n\nFix my soul upon your promise:
\n\nTake my heart with altar fire;
\n\nTake my heart with altar fire.
\n\n\n\n
Fire of God, consume my heart;
\n\nAnd burn it down to only faith,
\n\nTil all that’s left of me is only you.
\n\nChrist my glory, Christ my praise.
\n\n\n\n
Take away my love of sinning,
\n\nStraighten every bent desire;
\n\nFix my soul upon your promise:
\n\nTake my heart with altar fire;
\n\nTake my heart with altar fire.
\n\nPassage:
\n\n15 As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, 16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
\n\n18 So with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people. 19 But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done, 20 added this to them all, that he locked up John in prison.
\n\n21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
\n\n(Luke 3:15–22 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nEternal Father, at the baptism of Jesus you revealed him to be your Son, and your Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove: Grant that we, who are born again by water and the Spirit, may be faithful as your adopted children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\nTake My Heart With Altar Fire by Advent Birmingham\nLyrics:\nAll seeing God, you see my deeds;\nYou see my faults by light of day.\nYou see my sins concealed in darkness:\nTurn my deeds to holy ways;\nTurn my deeds to holy ways.\n \nAll hearing God...","date_published":"2022-01-13T06:31:36.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/902c9567-838c-4676-a528-053bdb73cb9d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21483856,"duration_in_seconds":671}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/343ec3f7-f09d-3d58-abc3-7e7aa43a9654","title":"Episode 45: Scripture for Today | Psalm 89:20-29 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/45","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nPsalm 89 by Poor Bishop Hooper \n\nLyrics:\n\ni will sing of your steadfast love\n\nforever forever\n\nyoung and old they will all hear of\n\nforever forever\n\nunfailing love and faithfulness\n\nforever forever\n\nenduring as the heavens \n\nforever forever\n\n \n\nyou have said of your chosen one\n\nforever forever\n\nto your servant david sworn \n\nforever forever\n\ni will make your sons as kings\n\nforever forever\n\nthey will have the throne for eternity\n\nforever forever\n\n \n\nthe north the south you created them\n\nforever forever\n\nand you hold it all in your strong right hand\n\nforever forever\n\nrighteousness and justice\n\nforever forever\n\nare the foundation where your throne sits\n\nforever \n\n \n\nand to the godly ones you spoke of old\n\nforever forever\n\nit is david i have exalted\n\nforever forever\n\nwith my holy oil i anointed him\n\nforever forever\n\nso that my hand can be established\n\nforever forever\n\n \n\noh lord how long will this go on\n\nforever forever \n\noh lord how long will your anger burn \n\nforever forever\n\nwhere’s your steadfast love of old\n\nforever forever\n\nthe love you swore to david’s own\n\nforever forever\n\nPassage: \n\n20 I have found David, my servant;\n\n with my holy oil I have anointed him,\n\n21 so that my hand shall be established with him;\n\n my arm also shall strengthen him.\n\n22 The enemy shall not outwit him;\n\n the wicked shall not humble him.\n\n23 I will crush his foes before him\n\n and strike down those who hate him.\n\n24 My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him,\n\n and in my name shall his horn be exalted.\n\n25 I will set his hand on the sea\n\n and his right hand on the rivers.\n\n26 He shall cry to me, ‘You are my Father,\n\n my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’\n\n27 And I will make him the firstborn,\n\n the highest of the kings of the earth.\n\n28 My steadfast love I will keep for him forever,\n\n and my covenant will stand firm for him.\n\n29 I will establish his offspring forever\n\n and his throne as the days of the heavens.\n\n(Psalm 89:20–29 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect. \n\nPrayer: \n\nO God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nPsalm 89 by Poor Bishop Hooper
\n\nLyrics:
\n\ni will sing of your steadfast love
\n\nforever forever
\n\nyoung and old they will all hear of
\n\nforever forever
\n\nunfailing love and faithfulness
\n\nforever forever
\n\nenduring as the heavens
\n\nforever forever
\n\n\n\n
you have said of your chosen one
\n\nforever forever
\n\nto your servant david sworn
\n\nforever forever
\n\ni will make your sons as kings
\n\nforever forever
\n\nthey will have the throne for eternity
\n\nforever forever
\n\n\n\n
the north the south you created them
\n\nforever forever
\n\nand you hold it all in your strong right hand
\n\nforever forever
\n\nrighteousness and justice
\n\nforever forever
\n\nare the foundation where your throne sits
\n\nforever
\n\n\n\n
and to the godly ones you spoke of old
\n\nforever forever
\n\nit is david i have exalted
\n\nforever forever
\n\nwith my holy oil i anointed him
\n\nforever forever
\n\nso that my hand can be established
\n\nforever forever
\n\n\n\n
oh lord how long will this go on
\n\nforever forever
\n\noh lord how long will your anger burn
\n\nforever forever
\n\nwhere’s your steadfast love of old
\n\nforever forever
\n\nthe love you swore to david’s own
\n\nforever forever
\n\nPassage:
\n\n20 I have found David, my servant;
\n\nwith my holy oil I have anointed him,
\n\n21 so that my hand shall be established with him;
\n\nmy arm also shall strengthen him.
\n\n22 The enemy shall not outwit him;
\n\nthe wicked shall not humble him.
\n\n23 I will crush his foes before him
\n\nand strike down those who hate him.
\n\n24 My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him,
\n\nand in my name shall his horn be exalted.
\n\n25 I will set his hand on the sea
\n\nand his right hand on the rivers.
\n\n26 He shall cry to me, ‘You are my Father,
\n\nmy God, and the Rock of my salvation.’
\n\n27 And I will make him the firstborn,
\n\nthe highest of the kings of the earth.
\n\n28 My steadfast love I will keep for him forever,
\n\nand my covenant will stand firm for him.
\n\n29 I will establish his offspring forever
\n\nand his throne as the days of the heavens.
\n\n(Psalm 89:20–29 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nPsalm 89 by Poor Bishop Hooper \nLyrics:\ni will sing of your steadfast love\nforever forever\nyoung and old they will all hear of\nforever forever\nunfailing love and faithfulness\nforever forever\nenduring as the heavens \nforever forever\n \nyou h...","date_published":"2022-01-11T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/9c5a25a7-3dc2-4d4d-a811-f84b69e9bd0f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16935624,"duration_in_seconds":529}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/ef3acb5d-dd37-365c-aed0-73e40a632deb","title":"Episode 44: Scripture For Today | Isaiah 42:1-9 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/44","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nAct Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, and Pat Barrett \n\nLyrics:\n\nIt all comes down to this\n\nWhat you require of me\n\nLove my neighbor as myself\n\nAnd You above all things\n\n \n\nAct justly love mercy walk humbly\n\nWith You God\n\nIn all things in all ways walk humbly\n\nWith You God\n\n \n\nIt all comes down to this\n\nTo be Your hands and feet\n\nGood news to all the world\n\nThe truth will set us free\n\n \n\nIt's beauty for ashes\n\nIt's mourning to dancing\n\nIt's closer and closer\n\nThe Kingdom of heaven\n\n \n\nYears from now we'll see\n\nThe fruit our hands have sown\n\nFaith just like a seed\n\nThe only way it grows\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold,\n\n my chosen, in whom my soul delights;\n\n I have put my Spirit upon him;\n\n he will bring forth justice to the nations.\n\n2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice,\n\n or make it heard in the street;\n\n3 a bruised reed he will not break,\n\n and a faintly burning wick he will not quench;\n\n he will faithfully bring forth justice.\n\n4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged\n\n till he has established justice in the earth;\n\n and the coastlands wait for his law.\n\n \n\n5 Thus says God, the LORD,\n\n who created the heavens and stretched them out,\n\n who spread out the earth and what comes from it,\n\n who gives breath to the people on it\n\n and spirit to those who walk in it:\n\n6 “I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness;\n\n I will take you by the hand and keep you;\n\n I will give you as a covenant for the people,\n\n a light for the nations,\n\n7 to open the eyes that are blind,\n\n to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,\n\n from the prison those who sit in darkness.\n\n8 I am the LORD; that is my name;\n\n my glory I give to no other,\n\n nor my praise to carved idols.\n\n9 Behold, the former things have come to pass,\n\n and new things I now declare;\n\n before they spring forth\n\n I tell you of them.”\n\n(Isaiah 42:1–9 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nNothing But The Blood (PLAINFIELD) by Robert Lowry\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nLowry wrote several hymns for his congregation’s use in the late nineteenth century. This particular tune is pentatonic (only five notes used per octave) and falls within a small vocal range, which made it accessible for all parishioners to sing and enjoy. \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nAct Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, and Pat Barrett
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nIt all comes down to this
\n\nWhat you require of me
\n\nLove my neighbor as myself
\n\nAnd You above all things
\n\n\n\n
Act justly love mercy walk humbly
\n\nWith You God
\n\nIn all things in all ways walk humbly
\n\nWith You God
\n\n\n\n
It all comes down to this
\n\nTo be Your hands and feet
\n\nGood news to all the world
\n\nThe truth will set us free
\n\n\n\n
It's beauty for ashes
\n\nIt's mourning to dancing
\n\nIt's closer and closer
\n\nThe Kingdom of heaven
\n\n\n\n
Years from now we'll see
\n\nThe fruit our hands have sown
\n\nFaith just like a seed
\n\nThe only way it grows
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold,
\n\nmy chosen, in whom my soul delights;
\n\nI have put my Spirit upon him;
\n\nhe will bring forth justice to the nations.
\n\n2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice,
\n\nor make it heard in the street;
\n\n3 a bruised reed he will not break,
\n\nand a faintly burning wick he will not quench;
\n\nhe will faithfully bring forth justice.
\n\n4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged
\n\ntill he has established justice in the earth;
\n\nand the coastlands wait for his law.
\n\n\n\n
5 Thus says God, the LORD,
\n\nwho created the heavens and stretched them out,
\n\nwho spread out the earth and what comes from it,
\n\nwho gives breath to the people on it
\n\nand spirit to those who walk in it:
\n\n6 “I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness;
\n\nI will take you by the hand and keep you;
\n\nI will give you as a covenant for the people,
\n\na light for the nations,
\n\n7 to open the eyes that are blind,
\n\nto bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
\n\nfrom the prison those who sit in darkness.
\n\n8 I am the LORD; that is my name;
\n\nmy glory I give to no other,
\n\nnor my praise to carved idols.
\n\n9 Behold, the former things have come to pass,
\n\nand new things I now declare;
\n\nbefore they spring forth
\n\nI tell you of them.”
\n\n(Isaiah 42:1–9 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nNothing But The Blood (PLAINFIELD) by Robert Lowry
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nLowry wrote several hymns for his congregation’s use in the late nineteenth century. This particular tune is pentatonic (only five notes used per octave) and falls within a small vocal range, which made it accessible for all parishioners to sing and enjoy.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nAct Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, and Pat Barrett \nLyrics:\nIt all comes down to this\nWhat you require of me\nLove my neighbor as myself\nAnd You above all things\n \nAct justly love mercy walk humbly\nWith You G...","date_published":"2022-01-10T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/d9e9a165-f086-4886-82b4-d3e017174b5a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16649739,"duration_in_seconds":520}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/7a158039-a6c4-31a8-94aa-7a2a98493866","title":"Episode 43: Sermon: Mark 1:9-13, Our Solidarity with God’s Son | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/43","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-01-09T11:52:29.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/1985cf6b-1aa2-4f92-90a3-b37ecb712b88.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59591703,"duration_in_seconds":1862}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/551c7a7a-0758-3161-8488-8112ccc7e9f6","title":"Episode 42: Scripture for Today | Matthew 2:1-12 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/42","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nWe Three Kings (We’re Not Lost) by Ben Cantelon, Chris Llewellyn, Gareth Gilkeson\n\nLyrics:\n\nWe three kings of orient are\n\nBearing gifts we traverse afar\n\nField and fountain moor and mountain\n\nFollowing yonder star\n\n \n\nBorn a king on Bethlehem's plain\n\nGold I bring to crown him again\n\nKing forever ceasing never\n\nOver us all to reign\n\n \n\nO star of wonder star of night\n\nStar with royal beauty bright\n\nWestward leading still proceeding\n\nGuide us to thy perfect light\n\n \n\nFrankincense and myrrh I bring\n\nSee him there our Savior and king\n\nHeaven sings alleluia\n\nAlleluia the earth will sing\n\n \n\nIn the dark we're not lost\n\nWhen it's hard we're not lost\n\nDon't lose heart\n\nWe're never truly lost\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:\n\n \n\n6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,\n\n are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;\n\n for from you shall come a ruler\n\n who will shepherd my people Israel.’”\n\n \n\n7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.\n\n(Matthew 2:1–12 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nOf the Father’s Love Begotten (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM) \n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis meterless hymn flows freely, a clear indicator of its plainchant origins. The rich text by Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius was a response to the Council of Nicea in the early Church; it establishes belief in the Trinity and Christ’s nature as fully man and fully God. \n\nPrayer:\n\nO God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nWe Three Kings (We’re Not Lost) by Ben Cantelon, Chris Llewellyn, Gareth Gilkeson
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nWe three kings of orient are
\n\nBearing gifts we traverse afar
\n\nField and fountain moor and mountain
\n\nFollowing yonder star
\n\n\n\n
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain
\n\nGold I bring to crown him again
\n\nKing forever ceasing never
\n\nOver us all to reign
\n\n\n\n
O star of wonder star of night
\n\nStar with royal beauty bright
\n\nWestward leading still proceeding
\n\nGuide us to thy perfect light
\n\n\n\n
Frankincense and myrrh I bring
\n\nSee him there our Savior and king
\n\nHeaven sings alleluia
\n\nAlleluia the earth will sing
\n\n\n\n
In the dark we're not lost
\n\nWhen it's hard we're not lost
\n\nDon't lose heart
\n\nWe're never truly lost
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:
\n\n\n\n
6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
\n\nare by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
\n\nfor from you shall come a ruler
\n\nwho will shepherd my people Israel.’”
\n\n\n\n
7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
\n\n(Matthew 2:1–12 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nOf the Father’s Love Begotten (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis meterless hymn flows freely, a clear indicator of its plainchant origins. The rich text by Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius was a response to the Council of Nicea in the early Church; it establishes belief in the Trinity and Christ’s nature as fully man and fully God.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\nWe Three Kings (We’re Not Lost) by Ben Cantelon, Chris Llewellyn, Gareth Gilkeson\nLyrics:\nWe three kings of orient are\nBearing gifts we traverse afar\nField and fountain moor and mountain\nFollowing yonder star\n \nBorn a king on Bethlehem's pl...","date_published":"2022-01-07T06:36:13.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/ab6c0e80-9f78-4222-a7ce-9124354f85d6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18980280,"duration_in_seconds":593}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/46f3d013-1ded-370e-a617-1f1de37f0e39","title":"Episode 41: Scripture for Today | Ephesians 3:1-12 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/41","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nGrace and Peace by Joel Sczebel\n\nLyrics:\n\nGrace and peace oh how can this be\n\nFor lawbreakers and thieves\n\nFor the worthless the least\n\nYou have said that our judgment is death\n\nFor all eternity without hope without rest\n\n \n\nOh what an amazing mystery\n\nWhat an amazing mystery\n\nThat Your grace has come to me\n\n \n\nGrace and peace oh how can this be\n\nThe matchless King of all\n\nPaid the blood price for me\n\nSlaughtered Lamb what atonement You bring\n\nThe vilest sinner's heart\n\nCan be cleansed can be free\n\n \n\nGrace and peace oh how can this be\n\nLet songs of gratefulness\n\nEver rise never cease\n\nLoved by God and called as a saint\n\nMy heart is satisfied\n\nIn the riches of Christ\n\n \n\nOh what an amazing love I see\n\nWhat an amazing love I see\n\nThat Your grace has come to me\n\nPassage: \n\n1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.\n\n7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.\n\n(Ephesians 3:1–12 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.” \n\nPrayer: \n\nO God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nGrace and Peace by Joel Sczebel
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nGrace and peace oh how can this be
\n\nFor lawbreakers and thieves
\n\nFor the worthless the least
\n\nYou have said that our judgment is death
\n\nFor all eternity without hope without rest
\n\n\n\n
Oh what an amazing mystery
\n\nWhat an amazing mystery
\n\nThat Your grace has come to me
\n\n\n\n
Grace and peace oh how can this be
\n\nThe matchless King of all
\n\nPaid the blood price for me
\n\nSlaughtered Lamb what atonement You bring
\n\nThe vilest sinner's heart
\n\nCan be cleansed can be free
\n\n\n\n
Grace and peace oh how can this be
\n\nLet songs of gratefulness
\n\nEver rise never cease
\n\nLoved by God and called as a saint
\n\nMy heart is satisfied
\n\nIn the riches of Christ
\n\n\n\n
Oh what an amazing love I see
\n\nWhat an amazing love I see
\n\nThat Your grace has come to me
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
\n\n7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
\n\n(Ephesians 3:1–12 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nGrace and Peace by Joel Sczebel\nLyrics:\nGrace and peace oh how can this be\nFor lawbreakers and thieves\nFor the worthless the least\nYou have said that our judgment is death\nFor all eternity without hope without rest\n \nOh what an amazing mys...","date_published":"2022-01-06T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/7857613f-4b60-4467-8d99-4cdb3889171e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21643516,"duration_in_seconds":676}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/56a9f375-2202-3176-a8f6-972c2aa8d712","title":"Episode 40: Scripture for Today | Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/40","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nInstrument of Peace by Isaac Wardell, Jessica Fox, Liz Vice, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach\n\nLyrics:\n\nLord make me\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\nAn instrument of peace \n\n \n\nWhere is there hatred let me sow love\n\nWhere there is darkness let me sow light\n\nFor in the giving we shall receive\n\nAnd in the dying we’re given life\n\n \n\nLord make me\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\n \n\nWhere there is sorrow let me sow hope\n\nWhere there is doubt let me sow faith\n\nWhere is injury your pardon give\n\nYour consolation to those in pain\n\n \n\nLord make me\n\nAn instrument of peace\n\nAn instrument of peace \n\nPassage: \n\n1 Give the king your justice, O God,\n\n and your righteousness to the royal son!\n\n2 May he judge your people with righteousness,\n\n and your poor with justice!\n\n3 Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,\n\n and the hills, in righteousness!\n\n4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,\n\n give deliverance to the children of the needy,\n\n and crush the oppressor!\n\n \n\n5 May they fear you while the sun endures,\n\n and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!\n\n6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,\n\n like showers that water the earth!\n\n7 In his days may the righteous flourish,\n\n and peace abound, till the moon be no more!\n\n10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands\n\n render him tribute;\n\n may the kings of Sheba and Seba\n\n bring gifts!\n\n11 May all kings fall down before him,\n\n all nations serve him!\n\n \n\n12 For he delivers the needy when he calls,\n\n the poor and him who has no helper.\n\n13 He has pity on the weak and the needy,\n\n and saves the lives of the needy.\n\n14 From oppression and violence he redeems their life,\n\n and precious is their blood in his sight.\n\n(Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nPrelude in C Major, BWV 846 by J.S. Bach \n\nReflection Notes: \n\nBach’s well-known prelude spins out a series of modulations, almost imperceptible at first. The new harmonies continually unfold in a way that intrigues but never shocks.\n\nPrayer: \nO God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nInstrument of Peace by Isaac Wardell, Jessica Fox, Liz Vice, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nLord make me
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\n\n\n
Where is there hatred let me sow love
\n\nWhere there is darkness let me sow light
\n\nFor in the giving we shall receive
\n\nAnd in the dying we’re given life
\n\n\n\n
Lord make me
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\n\n\n
Where there is sorrow let me sow hope
\n\nWhere there is doubt let me sow faith
\n\nWhere is injury your pardon give
\n\nYour consolation to those in pain
\n\n\n\n
Lord make me
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\nAn instrument of peace
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Give the king your justice, O God,
\n\nand your righteousness to the royal son!
\n\n2 May he judge your people with righteousness,
\n\nand your poor with justice!
\n\n3 Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,
\n\nand the hills, in righteousness!
\n\n4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,
\n\ngive deliverance to the children of the needy,
\n\nand crush the oppressor!
\n\n\n\n
5 May they fear you while the sun endures,
\n\nand as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
\n\n6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,
\n\nlike showers that water the earth!
\n\n7 In his days may the righteous flourish,
\n\nand peace abound, till the moon be no more!
\n\n10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands
\n\nrender him tribute;
\n\nmay the kings of Sheba and Seba
\n\nbring gifts!
\n\n11 May all kings fall down before him,
\n\nall nations serve him!
\n\n\n\n
12 For he delivers the needy when he calls,
\n\nthe poor and him who has no helper.
\n\n13 He has pity on the weak and the needy,
\n\nand saves the lives of the needy.
\n\n14 From oppression and violence he redeems their life,
\n\nand precious is their blood in his sight.
\n\n(Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nPrelude in C Major, BWV 846 by J.S. Bach
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nBach’s well-known prelude spins out a series of modulations, almost imperceptible at first. The new harmonies continually unfold in a way that intrigues but never shocks.
\n\nPrayer:
\nO God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Opening Song:
\n\nLight After Darkness by Advent Birmingham
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nLight after darkness, gain after loss,
\n\nStrength after weakness, crown after cross;
\n\nSweet after bitter, hope after fears,
\n\nHome after wandering, praise after tears.
\n\n\n\n
Sheaves after sowing, sun after rain,
\n\nSight after mystery, peace after pain;
\n\nJoy after sorrow, calm after blast,
\n\nRest after weariness, sweet rest at last.
\n\n\n\n
Weeping may remain for a night
\n\nBut joy arrives in morning’s new light
\n\nI’ll praise the God of merciful plight
\n\nStill I will praise him, still I will praise him, my God.
\n\n\n\n
Near after distant, gleam after gloom,
\n\nLove after loneliness, life after tomb;
\n\nAfter long agony, rapture of bliss,
\n\nRight was the pathway, leading to this.
\n\n\n\n
You give and you take away
\n\nIn darkness still I will say:
\n\n“A good God I serve this day.”
\n\nStill I will praise you, still I will praise you.
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Arise, shine, for your light has come,
\n\nand the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
\n\n2 For behold, darkness shall cover the earth,
\n\nand thick darkness the peoples;
\n\nbut the LORD will arise upon you,
\n\nand his glory will be seen upon you.
\n\n3 And nations shall come to your light,
\n\nand kings to the brightness of your rising.
\n\n\n\n
4 Lift up your eyes all around, and see;
\n\nthey all gather together, they come to you;
\n\nyour sons shall come from afar,
\n\nand your daughters shall be carried on the hip.
\n\n5 Then you shall see and be radiant;
\n\nyour heart shall thrill and exult,
\n\nbecause the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you,
\n\nthe wealth of the nations shall come to you.
\n\n6 A multitude of camels shall cover you,
\n\nthe young camels of Midian and Ephah;
\n\nall those from Sheba shall come.
\n\nThey shall bring gold and frankincense,
\n\nand shall bring good news, the praises of the LORD.
\n\n(Isaiah 60:1–6 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Light After Darkness by Advent Birmingham \nLyrics:\nLight after darkness, gain after loss,\nStrength after weakness, crown after cross;\nSweet after bitter, hope after fears,\nHome after wandering, praise after tears.\n \nSheaves after sowing, ...","date_published":"2022-01-02T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/3c9531b6-4686-472d-9309-c40824cd290e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20216603,"duration_in_seconds":631}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/51a3466c-f14d-30a3-80da-5180a80670b5","title":"Episode 38: Scripture for Today in the New Year","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2022-01-02T22:35:59.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/f4647444-bb13-4713-838e-ff77b3910395.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2431603,"duration_in_seconds":75}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/8b9cd9bd-397c-3be0-96d9-93958f9441dc","title":"Episode 36: Scripture for Today | Mark 10:2-16 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nToday If You Hear Him by Taylor Leonhardt\n\nLyrics:\n\nToday if you hear him,\n\nSkipping rocks on the river,\n\nLaughing in the garden,\n\nLike when you were young.\n\n \n\nToday if you hear him,\n\nWalking through the pine woods,\n\nRacing down the big hill,\n\nCalling you to come.\n\n \n\nDon't be too grown, oh,\n\nFor your own sake.\n\nLet the children come,\n\nLet us become like children today.\n\n \n\nToday if you hear him,\n\nLet your feet take off running,\n\nDon't worry who is watching,\n\nLet him kiss you on the face.\n\n \n\nLet the children come,\n\nLet us become like children today.\n\nPassage: \n\n2 And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” 4 They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away.” 5 And Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. 6 But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ 7 ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, 8 and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. 9 What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”\n\n10 And in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. 11 And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, 12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”\n\n13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. \n\n(Mark 10:2–16)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nJesus Loves Me by William B. Bradbury\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis sweet and familiar song was written in 1861 for the composer’s church school and has become a favorite because of the warm reminders associated with its text: “Jesus loves me, this I know.” \n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nToday If You Hear Him by Taylor Leonhardt
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nToday if you hear him,
\n\nSkipping rocks on the river,
\n\nLaughing in the garden,
\n\nLike when you were young.
\n\n\n\n
Today if you hear him,
\n\nWalking through the pine woods,
\n\nRacing down the big hill,
\n\nCalling you to come.
\n\n\n\n
Don't be too grown, oh,
\n\nFor your own sake.
\n\nLet the children come,
\n\nLet us become like children today.
\n\n\n\n
Today if you hear him,
\n\nLet your feet take off running,
\n\nDon't worry who is watching,
\n\nLet him kiss you on the face.
\n\n\n\n
Let the children come,
\n\nLet us become like children today.
\n\nPassage:
\n\n2 And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” 4 They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away.” 5 And Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. 6 But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ 7 ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, 8 and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. 9 What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
\n\n10 And in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. 11 And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, 12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
\n\n13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
\n\n(Mark 10:2–16)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nJesus Loves Me by William B. Bradbury
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis sweet and familiar song was written in 1861 for the composer’s church school and has become a favorite because of the warm reminders associated with its text: “Jesus loves me, this I know.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
","summary":"Opening Song:\nToday If You Hear Him by Taylor Leonhardt\nLyrics:\nToday if you hear him,\nSkipping rocks on the river,\nLaughing in the garden,\nLike when you were young.\n \nToday if you hear him,\nWalking through the pine woods,\nRacing down the big hill,\nCalli...","date_published":"2021-12-30T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/b2b2f088-6bed-411c-a6e9-db56d25231c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21928564,"duration_in_seconds":685}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/920894cc-e85d-3dcc-82c1-bb039b66fcdf","title":"Episode 35: Scripture for Today | Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/35","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nO Perfect Father by Steph Macleod \n\nLyrics:\n\nO Perfect Father on Heaven’s throne\n\nWho gave my orphan heart a home\n\nTreasured and destined before all time\n\nForever claimed by Your love divine\n\nWhat wondrous kindness shown to me\n\nTo know that I’m eternally\n\nA chosen child of God above\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love\n\n \n\nYou never fail me You never leave\n\nYou will provide my every need\n\nJoyful or burdened I seek Your face\n\nO Father You never turn away\n\nYour presence is my perfect peace\n\nNo other place I long to be\n\nA chosen child of God above\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love\n\n \n\nWhom shall I fear in the days to come\n\nYou are the great Almighty One\n\nFormed in Your image I bear Your name\n\nYet in Your heart still my heart remains\n\nMy silent prayer You always hear\n\nYou cradle every secret tear\n\nA chosen child of God above\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love\n\n \n\nFather my Father who reigns on High\n\nYour sovereign name be glorified\n\nLead me through life with great words of truth\n\nMy passion Father to worship You\n\nWhat joy to serve You all my days\n\nI live to follow and obey\n\nA chosen child of God above\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love\n\n \n\nWhat joy to follow all my days\n\nI live to follow and obey\n\nA chosen child of God above\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.\n\n5 For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking.\n\n6 It has been testified somewhere,\n\n “What is man, that you are mindful of him,\n\n or the son of man, that you care for him?\n\n7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels;\n\n you have crowned him with glory and honor,\n\n8 putting everything in subjection under his feet.” \n\nNow in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. 9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.\n\n10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,\n\n12 saying,\n\n “I will tell of your name to my brothers;\n\n in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.” \n\n(Hebrews 1:1–4; 2:5–12)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \nAnother contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.” \nPrayer:\n\nO God, who desires not the death but the repentance of sinners, we beseech you, in your loving kindness, to turn your people to yourself; that when they devote themselves to you, you may remove the scourges of your anger; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Gelasian Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nO Perfect Father by Steph Macleod
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nO Perfect Father on Heaven’s throne
\n\nWho gave my orphan heart a home
\n\nTreasured and destined before all time
\n\nForever claimed by Your love divine
\n\nWhat wondrous kindness shown to me
\n\nTo know that I’m eternally
\n\nA chosen child of God above
\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love
\n\n\n\n
You never fail me You never leave
\n\nYou will provide my every need
\n\nJoyful or burdened I seek Your face
\n\nO Father You never turn away
\n\nYour presence is my perfect peace
\n\nNo other place I long to be
\n\nA chosen child of God above
\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love
\n\n\n\n
Whom shall I fear in the days to come
\n\nYou are the great Almighty One
\n\nFormed in Your image I bear Your name
\n\nYet in Your heart still my heart remains
\n\nMy silent prayer You always hear
\n\nYou cradle every secret tear
\n\nA chosen child of God above
\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love
\n\n\n\n
Father my Father who reigns on High
\n\nYour sovereign name be glorified
\n\nLead me through life with great words of truth
\n\nMy passion Father to worship You
\n\nWhat joy to serve You all my days
\n\nI live to follow and obey
\n\nA chosen child of God above
\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love
\n\n\n\n
What joy to follow all my days
\n\nI live to follow and obey
\n\nA chosen child of God above
\n\nThe perfect Father with perfect love
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
\n\n5 For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking.
\n\n6 It has been testified somewhere,
\n\n“What is man, that you are mindful of him,
\n\nor the son of man, that you care for him?
\n\n7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels;
\n\nyou have crowned him with glory and honor,
\n\n8 putting everything in subjection under his feet.”
\n\nNow in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. 9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
\n\n10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
\n\n12 saying,
\n\n“I will tell of your name to my brothers;
\n\nin the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”
\n\n(Hebrews 1:1–4; 2:5–12)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\nAnother contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”
\nPrayer:
O God, who desires not the death but the repentance of sinners, we beseech you, in your loving kindness, to turn your people to yourself; that when they devote themselves to you, you may remove the scourges of your anger; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Gelasian Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song: \nO Perfect Father by Steph Macleod \nLyrics:\nO Perfect Father on Heaven’s throne\nWho gave my orphan heart a home\nTreasured and destined before all time\nForever claimed by Your love divine\nWhat wondrous kindness shown to me\nTo know that I’m ...","date_published":"2021-12-29T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/5e7130a6-d5d1-4657-80ba-b3d7c1efbc44.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24519075,"duration_in_seconds":766}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/38e43b24-37f8-30c3-996d-1ab78f4de62b","title":"Episode 34: Scripture for Today | Psalm 26 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/34","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nPsalm 26 by Ben and Noelle Kilgore \n\nLyrics:\n\nI have trusted in You, O Lord. \n\nTherefore I shall not slide\n\nSearch my heart and affections, Lord. \n\nYour lovingkindness before my eyes. \n\n \n\nYou washed Your hands with my innocence \n\nI fall at Your altar\n\nAnd I’ll sing with thanksgiving \n\nAnd tell of Your wondrous good \n\n \n\nAlleluia, alleluia! \n\nAlleluia, alleluia to the Lord most high\n\n \n\nI love to be in Your house, O Lord\n\nWhere Your glory and honor dwell\n\nGather not my soul with darkness, God\n\nOf Your redemption I live to tell\n\n \n\nAlleluia, alleluia! \n\nAlleluia, alleluia to the Lord most high\n\n \n\nYou are merciful, O Lord\n\nFrom the top of my lungs I sing\n\nYou place my feet on an even place\n\nTo You, my rescuing King\n\n \n\nAlleluia, alleluia! \n\nAlleluia, alleluia to the Lord most high\n\nPassage:\n\n1 Vindicate me, O LORD,\n\n for I have walked in my integrity,\n\n and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.\n\n2 Prove me, O LORD, and try me;\n\n test my heart and my mind.\n\n3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes,\n\n and I walk in your faithfulness.\n\n \n\n4 I do not sit with men of falsehood,\n\n nor do I consort with hypocrites.\n\n5 I hate the assembly of evildoers,\n\n and I will not sit with the wicked.\n\n \n\n6 I wash my hands in innocence\n\n and go around your altar, O LORD,\n\n7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud,\n\n and telling all your wondrous deeds.\n\n \n\n8 O LORD, I love the habitation of your house\n\n and the place where your glory dwells.\n\n9 Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,\n\n nor my life with bloodthirsty men,\n\n10 in whose hands are evil devices,\n\n and whose right hands are full of bribes.\n\n \n\n11 But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;\n\n redeem me, and be gracious to me.\n\n12 My foot stands on level ground;\n\n in the great assembly I will bless the LORD. \n\n(Psalm 26:1–12)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect. \n\nPrayer: \n\nLook mercifully, O Lord, we beseech you, on the affliction of your people; and let not our sins prevail to destroy us, but rather your abundant mercy to save us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Leonine Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nPsalm 26 by Ben and Noelle Kilgore
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nI have trusted in You, O Lord.
\n\nTherefore I shall not slide
\n\nSearch my heart and affections, Lord.
\n\nYour lovingkindness before my eyes.
\n\n\n\n
You washed Your hands with my innocence
\n\nI fall at Your altar
\n\nAnd I’ll sing with thanksgiving
\n\nAnd tell of Your wondrous good
\n\n\n\n
Alleluia, alleluia!
\n\nAlleluia, alleluia to the Lord most high
\n\n\n\n
I love to be in Your house, O Lord
\n\nWhere Your glory and honor dwell
\n\nGather not my soul with darkness, God
\n\nOf Your redemption I live to tell
\n\n\n\n
Alleluia, alleluia!
\n\nAlleluia, alleluia to the Lord most high
\n\n\n\n
You are merciful, O Lord
\n\nFrom the top of my lungs I sing
\n\nYou place my feet on an even place
\n\nTo You, my rescuing King
\n\n\n\n
Alleluia, alleluia!
\n\nAlleluia, alleluia to the Lord most high
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Vindicate me, O LORD,
\n\nfor I have walked in my integrity,
\n\nand I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
\n\n2 Prove me, O LORD, and try me;
\n\ntest my heart and my mind.
\n\n3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes,
\n\nand I walk in your faithfulness.
\n\n\n\n
4 I do not sit with men of falsehood,
\n\nnor do I consort with hypocrites.
\n\n5 I hate the assembly of evildoers,
\n\nand I will not sit with the wicked.
\n\n\n\n
6 I wash my hands in innocence
\n\nand go around your altar, O LORD,
\n\n7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud,
\n\nand telling all your wondrous deeds.
\n\n\n\n
8 O LORD, I love the habitation of your house
\n\nand the place where your glory dwells.
\n\n9 Do not sweep my soul away with sinners,
\n\nnor my life with bloodthirsty men,
\n\n10 in whose hands are evil devices,
\n\nand whose right hands are full of bribes.
\n\n\n\n
11 But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity;
\n\nredeem me, and be gracious to me.
\n\n12 My foot stands on level ground;
\n\nin the great assembly I will bless the LORD.
\n\n(Psalm 26:1–12)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nLook mercifully, O Lord, we beseech you, on the affliction of your people; and let not our sins prevail to destroy us, but rather your abundant mercy to save us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Leonine Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song: \nPsalm 26 by Ben and Noelle Kilgore \nLyrics:\nI have trusted in You, O Lord. \nTherefore I shall not slide\nSearch my heart and affections, Lord. \nYour lovingkindness before my eyes. \n \nYou washed Your hands with my innocence \nI fall at Your a...","date_published":"2021-12-27T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/36c17237-cd23-4cb1-b980-9881cff820a9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19740966,"duration_in_seconds":616}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/22acff49-1fd3-3227-9cd9-f4a19df2b890","title":"Episode 33: Scripture for Today | Job 1:1, 2:1-10 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/33","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nWe Are Not Overcome by Bifrost Arts\n\nLyrics:\n\nFlesh will fail and bones will break\n\nthieves will steal, the earth will shake\n\nNight will fall, the light will fade\n\nThe Lord will give and take away\n\n \n\nPut no trust in the earth\n\nin the sod you stand upon\n\nFlowers fade into dust\n\nThe Lord will make a place for us\n\n \n\nBecause of His great Love\n\nWe are not overcome\n\nBecause of His great Love\n\nWe are not overcome\n\n \n\nHave no fear for your life\n\nTurn your cheek, turn your cheek\n\nBear the yoke of love and death\n\nThe Lord will give all life and breath\n\n \n\nBecause of His great Love\n\nWe are not overcome\n\nBecause of His great Love\n\nWe are not overcome\n\nPassage: \n\n1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.\n\n1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” 3 And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil? He still holds fast his integrity, although you incited me against him to destroy him without reason.” 4 Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “Skin for skin! All that a man has he will give for his life. 5 But stretch out your hand and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.” 6 And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand; only spare his life.”\n\n7 So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and struck Job with loathsome sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. 8 And he took a piece of broken pottery with which to scrape himself while he sat in the ashes.\n\n9 Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die.” 10 But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips. \n\n(Job 1:1; 2:1–10)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nIt Is Well With My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE) by Philip Bliss\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA hymn born in tragedy, “It is Well” was penned by Horatio Spafford after hearing that his daughters had all perished in a shipwreck. Through this devastation, Spafford and his wife clung to the promise of God’s goodness. Spafford’s immortal words were set to music by his good friend and hymn writer, Philip Bliss; Bliss titled the tune “Ville du Havre” after the ship on which Spafford’s children had died. \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nWe Are Not Overcome by Bifrost Arts
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nFlesh will fail and bones will break
\n\nthieves will steal, the earth will shake
\n\nNight will fall, the light will fade
\n\nThe Lord will give and take away
\n\n\n\n
Put no trust in the earth
\n\nin the sod you stand upon
\n\nFlowers fade into dust
\n\nThe Lord will make a place for us
\n\n\n\n
Because of His great Love
\n\nWe are not overcome
\n\nBecause of His great Love
\n\nWe are not overcome
\n\n\n\n
Have no fear for your life
\n\nTurn your cheek, turn your cheek
\n\nBear the yoke of love and death
\n\nThe Lord will give all life and breath
\n\n\n\n
Because of His great Love
\n\nWe are not overcome
\n\nBecause of His great Love
\n\nWe are not overcome
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.
\n\n1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” 3 And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil? He still holds fast his integrity, although you incited me against him to destroy him without reason.” 4 Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “Skin for skin! All that a man has he will give for his life. 5 But stretch out your hand and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.” 6 And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand; only spare his life.”
\n\n7 So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and struck Job with loathsome sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. 8 And he took a piece of broken pottery with which to scrape himself while he sat in the ashes.
\n\n9 Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die.” 10 But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
\n\n(Job 1:1; 2:1–10)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nIt Is Well With My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE) by Philip Bliss
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA hymn born in tragedy, “It is Well” was penned by Horatio Spafford after hearing that his daughters had all perished in a shipwreck. Through this devastation, Spafford and his wife clung to the promise of God’s goodness. Spafford’s immortal words were set to music by his good friend and hymn writer, Philip Bliss; Bliss titled the tune “Ville du Havre” after the ship on which Spafford’s children had died.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nWe Are Not Overcome by Bifrost Arts\nLyrics:\nFlesh will fail and bones will break\nthieves will steal, the earth will shake\nNight will fall, the light will fade\nThe Lord will give and take away\n \nPut no trust in the earth\nin the sod you stan...","date_published":"2021-12-27T05:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/7fd5c9d4-5c8b-4c72-b05d-0b63d9441edc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21759709,"duration_in_seconds":679}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/09884945-88f2-305c-b8c7-aad921c5e5f3","title":"Episode 32: Sermon: Isaiah 61:10-62:5, The Lord Delights in You | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/32","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-12-26T11:47:02.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/ac2d994c-68da-4573-b99d-cb81073f6a27.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57610239,"duration_in_seconds":1778}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/d62f0341-f1ac-3439-ba9e-f074ef54a314","title":"Episode 31: Sermon: John 1:14, God Among Us (Christmas Eve) | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-12-24T19:15:45.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/e778a34b-d63c-44df-93ca-aa267009f7fa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54885478,"duration_in_seconds":1680}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/20ac8db6-167a-3687-b617-d9537614f387","title":"Episode 30: Scripture for Today | Luke 2:1-20","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/30","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-12-24T00:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/9057a6db-4f2d-463b-bd95-11a4c9e54411.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9136505,"duration_in_seconds":285}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/0365c367-f2a9-317b-b218-f12a81a4708c","title":"Episode 29: Scripture for Today | Psalm 80:1-7 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nSilent Night by Franz Xaver Gruber, and arranged by Jason Ingram, John Freeman Young, Joseph Mohr, Lauren Daigle, and Paul Mabury \n\nLyrics:\n\nSilent night holy night\n\nAll is calm all is bright\n\n'Round yon virgin mother and Child\n\nHoly infant so tender and mild\n\nSleep in heavenly peace\n\nSleep in heavenly peace\n\n \n\nSilent night holy night\n\nShepherds quake at the sight\n\nGlories stream from heaven afar\n\nHeav'nly hosts sing Alleluia\n\nChrist the Saviour is born\n\nChrist the Saviour is born\n\n \n\nSilent night holy night\n\nSon of God love's pure light\n\nRadiant beams from Thy holy face\n\nWith the dawn of redeeming grace\n\nJesus Lord at Thy birth\n\nJesus Lord at Thy birth\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,\n\n you who lead Joseph like a flock.\n\n You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.\n\n2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh,\n\n stir up your might\n\n and come to save us!\n\n \n\n3 Restore us, O God;\n\n let your face shine, that we may be saved!\n\n \n\n4 O LORD God of hosts,\n\n how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?\n\n5 You have fed them with the bread of tears\n\n and given them tears to drink in full measure.\n\n6 You make us an object of contention for our neighbors,\n\n and our enemies laugh among themselves.\n\n \n\n7 Restore us, O God of hosts;\n\n let your face shine, that we may be saved!\n\n(Psalm 80:1–7 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nLet All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (PICARDY)\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nAdapted from a medieval French folk tune, PICARDY was later arranged by esteemed English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams as a congregational hymn. The minor tonalities and scalar phrasing are very reminiscent of chant and serve to create a hushed environment in which to reflect on the rich text. \n\nPrayer: \n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\nLyrics:
\n\nSilent night holy night
\n\nAll is calm all is bright
\n\n'Round yon virgin mother and Child
\n\nHoly infant so tender and mild
\n\nSleep in heavenly peace
\n\nSleep in heavenly peace
\n\n\n\n
Silent night holy night
\n\nShepherds quake at the sight
\n\nGlories stream from heaven afar
\n\nHeav'nly hosts sing Alleluia
\n\nChrist the Saviour is born
\n\nChrist the Saviour is born
\n\n\n\n
Silent night holy night
\n\nSon of God love's pure light
\n\nRadiant beams from Thy holy face
\n\nWith the dawn of redeeming grace
\n\nJesus Lord at Thy birth
\n\nJesus Lord at Thy birth
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
\n\nyou who lead Joseph like a flock.
\n\nYou who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.
\n\n2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh,
\n\nstir up your might
\n\nand come to save us!
\n\n\n\n
3 Restore us, O God;
\n\nlet your face shine, that we may be saved!
\n\n\n\n
4 O LORD God of hosts,
\n\nhow long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?
\n\n5 You have fed them with the bread of tears
\n\nand given them tears to drink in full measure.
\n\n6 You make us an object of contention for our neighbors,
\n\nand our enemies laugh among themselves.
\n\n\n\n
7 Restore us, O God of hosts;
\n\nlet your face shine, that we may be saved!
\n\n(Psalm 80:1–7 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nLet All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (PICARDY)
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nAdapted from a medieval French folk tune, PICARDY was later arranged by esteemed English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams as a congregational hymn. The minor tonalities and scalar phrasing are very reminiscent of chant and serve to create a hushed environment in which to reflect on the rich text.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nSilent Night by Franz Xaver Gruber, and arranged by Jason Ingram, John Freeman Young, Joseph Mohr, Lauren Daigle, and Paul Mabury \nLyrics:\nSilent night holy night\nAll is calm all is bright\n'Round yon virgin mother and Child\nHoly infant so...","date_published":"2021-12-23T00:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/d57dc321-9057-4d6e-acc3-0177822ca673.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17601015,"duration_in_seconds":549}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/b2dbf97d-0b03-3532-8d4e-087dd110ac4b","title":"Episode 28: Scripture for Today | Hebrews 10:5-10 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nThere Blooms A Rose in Bethlehem by Neil DeGrade\n\nLyrics:\n\nThere blooms a rose in Bethlehem\n\nFrom tender stem hath sprung\n\nOf Jesse's line this flower grows\n\nAs men of old have sung\n\nIsaiah told us long ago\n\nAbout this rose we'd find\n\nIn virgin arms we shall behold\n\nThe Savior of mankind\n\n \n\nThe glories of the heavens\n\nSurrounded shepherds bright\n\nThe angels sang a sign was shown\n\nThe Christ was born that night\n\nWhat mystery they came upon\n\nThe sign the heralds laud\n\nIn manger slept the Holy One\n\nIn flesh the Son of God\n\n \n\nThis flow'r in bloom a scent so sweet\n\nThat greets us in the air\n\nIt has dispelled with hopefulness\n\nThe sting of death's despair\n\nForetold this rose was born to die\n\nBut would not see decay\n\nSo those who place their faith in Him\n\nShall blossom from the grave\n\n \n\nSo those who place their faith in Him\n\nShall blossom from the grave\n\nPassage: \n\n5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said,\n\n “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired,\n\n but a body have you prepared for me;\n\n6 in burnt offerings and sin offerings\n\n you have taken no pleasure.\n\n7 Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God,\n\n as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.’”\n\n \n\n8 When he said above, “You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings” (these are offered according to the law), 9 then he added, “Behold, I have come to do your will.” He does away with the first in order to establish the second. 10 And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.\n\n(Hebrews 10:5–10 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ES IST EIN ROS) by Michael Praetorius\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nPraetorius composed this tune in the early seventeenth century while working at various court and church appointments in Germany. The somewhat melancholy nature of the melody reflects the theological tension of the text: the rose of Christ is born to die, but will rise again in resurrection glory. \n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of\n\ndarkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this\n\nmortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in\n\ngreat humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again\n\nin his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead,\n\nwe may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and\n\nreigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.\n\nAmen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nThere Blooms A Rose in Bethlehem by Neil DeGrade
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nThere blooms a rose in Bethlehem
\n\nFrom tender stem hath sprung
\n\nOf Jesse's line this flower grows
\n\nAs men of old have sung
\n\nIsaiah told us long ago
\n\nAbout this rose we'd find
\n\nIn virgin arms we shall behold
\n\nThe Savior of mankind
\n\n\n\n
The glories of the heavens
\n\nSurrounded shepherds bright
\n\nThe angels sang a sign was shown
\n\nThe Christ was born that night
\n\nWhat mystery they came upon
\n\nThe sign the heralds laud
\n\nIn manger slept the Holy One
\n\nIn flesh the Son of God
\n\n\n\n
This flow'r in bloom a scent so sweet
\n\nThat greets us in the air
\n\nIt has dispelled with hopefulness
\n\nThe sting of death's despair
\n\nForetold this rose was born to die
\n\nBut would not see decay
\n\nSo those who place their faith in Him
\n\nShall blossom from the grave
\n\n\n\n
So those who place their faith in Him
\n\nShall blossom from the grave
\n\nPassage:
\n\n5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said,
\n\n“Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired,
\n\nbut a body have you prepared for me;
\n\n6 in burnt offerings and sin offerings
\n\nyou have taken no pleasure.
\n\n7 Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God,
\n\nas it is written of me in the scroll of the book.’”
\n\n\n\n
8 When he said above, “You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings” (these are offered according to the law), 9 then he added, “Behold, I have come to do your will.” He does away with the first in order to establish the second. 10 And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
\n\n(Hebrews 10:5–10 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ES IST EIN ROS) by Michael Praetorius
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nPraetorius composed this tune in the early seventeenth century while working at various court and church appointments in Germany. The somewhat melancholy nature of the melody reflects the theological tension of the text: the rose of Christ is born to die, but will rise again in resurrection glory.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of
\n\ndarkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this
\n\nmortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in
\n\ngreat humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again
\n\nin his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead,
\n\nwe may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and
\n\nreigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
\n\nAmen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nThere Blooms A Rose in Bethlehem by Neil DeGrade\nLyrics:\nThere blooms a rose in Bethlehem\nFrom tender stem hath sprung\nOf Jesse's line this flower grows\nAs men of old have sung\nIsaiah told us long ago\nAbout this rose we'd find\nIn virgin ar...","date_published":"2021-12-21T06:05:30.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/ab67acc1-e6a7-4185-9e62-46d61215fa86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18268077,"duration_in_seconds":570}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/d4f4ed8e-5a09-3de3-9a00-ae491b6881e3","title":"Episode 27: Scripture for Today | Micah 5:2-5a (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/27","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n O Little Town of Bethlehem by Lewis Henry Redner and Phillips Brooks, arranged by Ross Fishburn and Shane Barnard\n\nLyrics:\n\nO little town of Bethlehem\n\nHow still we see thee lie\n\nAbove thy deep and dreamless sleep\n\nThe silent stars go by\n\n \n\nYet in thy dark streets shineth\n\nThe everlasting light\n\nThe hopes and fears of all the years\n\nAre met in thee tonight\n\n \n\nFor Christ is born of Mary\n\nAnd gathered all above\n\nWhile mortals sleep\n\nThe angels keep their watch\n\nOf wondering love\n\n \n\nO morning stars together\n\nProclaim the holy birth\n\nAnd praises sing to God the King\n\nAnd peace to men on earth\n\n \n\nHow silently how silently\n\nThe wondrous gift is given\n\nSo God imparts to human hearts\n\nThe blessings of His Heaven\n\n \n\nNo ear may hear His calling\n\nBut in this world of sin\n\nWhere meek souls will receive Him still\n\nThe dear Christ enters in\n\n \n\nO holy Child of Bethlehem\n\nDescend to us we pray\n\nCast out our sin and enter in\n\nBe born to us today\n\n \n\nWe hear the Christmas angels\n\nThe great glad tidings tell\n\nO come to us abide with us\n\nOur Lord Emmanuel\n\nPassage: \n\n2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,\n\n who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,\n\n from you shall come forth for me\n\n one who is to be ruler in Israel,\n\n whose coming forth is from of old,\n\n from ancient days.\n\n3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time\n\n when she who is in labor has given birth;\n\n then the rest of his brothers shall return\n\n to the people of Israel.\n\n4 And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD,\n\n in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.\n\n And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great\n\n to the ends of the earth.\n\n5 And he shall be their peace.\n\n When the Assyrian comes into our land\n\n and treads in our palaces,\n\n then we will raise against him seven shepherds\n\n and eight princes of men;\n\n(Micah 5:2–5 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nO Come, O Come Emmanuel (VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL) by Thomas Helmore\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe tune VENI IMMANUEL comes from a 15th century chant and originally served as part of a requiem mass. Thomas Helmore adapted it for congregational use as a hymn in the late 1800s, while still retaining the speech-like flow of the original chant. The text dates back to the 8th century and was translated from Latin to English by J. M. Neal. \n\nPrayer:\n\nStir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before us, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\nLyrics:
\n\nO little town of Bethlehem
\n\nHow still we see thee lie
\n\nAbove thy deep and dreamless sleep
\n\nThe silent stars go by
\n\n\n\n
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
\n\nThe everlasting light
\n\nThe hopes and fears of all the years
\n\nAre met in thee tonight
\n\n\n\n
For Christ is born of Mary
\n\nAnd gathered all above
\n\nWhile mortals sleep
\n\nThe angels keep their watch
\n\nOf wondering love
\n\n\n\n
O morning stars together
\n\nProclaim the holy birth
\n\nAnd praises sing to God the King
\n\nAnd peace to men on earth
\n\n\n\n
How silently how silently
\n\nThe wondrous gift is given
\n\nSo God imparts to human hearts
\n\nThe blessings of His Heaven
\n\n\n\n
No ear may hear His calling
\n\nBut in this world of sin
\n\nWhere meek souls will receive Him still
\n\nThe dear Christ enters in
\n\n\n\n
O holy Child of Bethlehem
\n\nDescend to us we pray
\n\nCast out our sin and enter in
\n\nBe born to us today
\n\n\n\n
We hear the Christmas angels
\n\nThe great glad tidings tell
\n\nO come to us abide with us
\n\nOur Lord Emmanuel
\n\nPassage:
\n\n2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
\n\nwho are too little to be among the clans of Judah,
\n\nfrom you shall come forth for me
\n\none who is to be ruler in Israel,
\n\nwhose coming forth is from of old,
\n\nfrom ancient days.
\n\n3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time
\n\nwhen she who is in labor has given birth;
\n\nthen the rest of his brothers shall return
\n\nto the people of Israel.
\n\n4 And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD,
\n\nin the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.
\n\nAnd they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great
\n\nto the ends of the earth.
\n\n5 And he shall be their peace.
\n\nWhen the Assyrian comes into our land
\n\nand treads in our palaces,
\n\nthen we will raise against him seven shepherds
\n\nand eight princes of men;
\n\n(Micah 5:2–5 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Come, O Come Emmanuel (VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL) by Thomas Helmore
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe tune VENI IMMANUEL comes from a 15th century chant and originally served as part of a requiem mass. Thomas Helmore adapted it for congregational use as a hymn in the late 1800s, while still retaining the speech-like flow of the original chant. The text dates back to the 8th century and was translated from Latin to English by J. M. Neal.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nStir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before us, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n O Little Town of Bethlehem by Lewis Henry Redner and Phillips Brooks, arranged by Ross Fishburn and Shane Barnard\nLyrics:\nO little town of Bethlehem\nHow still we see thee lie\nAbove thy deep and dreamless sleep\nThe silent stars go by\n \nYet...","date_published":"2021-12-20T06:52:03.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/8f307f6f-c62d-40a5-8b6b-1f1f39d15348.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19430004,"duration_in_seconds":607}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/74db23a0-5d87-3544-a573-d68181a0aff6","title":"Episode 26: Sermon: Micah 5:2-5, He Will Shepherd His Flock | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/26","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-12-19T11:56:56.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/44ec2728-5620-4308-86d6-7a9696060dca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59940590,"duration_in_seconds":1849}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/49029637-f3a3-34ad-8f91-d4abe5c99235","title":"Episode 25: Scripture for Today | Luke 3:7-18 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/25","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nHark, original music and words by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Charles Wesley, additional words and music by Joth Hunt\n\nLyrics:\n\nHark the herald angels sing\n\nGlory to the newborn King\n\nPeace on earth and mercy mild\n\nGod and sinners reconciled\n\nJoyful all ye nations rise\n\nJoin the triumph of the skies\n\nWith angelic hosts proclaim\n\nChrist is born in Bethlehem\n\nHark the herald angels sing\n\nGlory to the newborn King\n\n \n\nHark the herald angels sing\n\n \n\nChrist by highest heaven adored\n\nChrist the everlasting Lord\n\nLate in time behold Him come\n\nOffspring of the Virgin’s womb\n\nHail the flesh the Godhead see\n\nHail the incarnate Deity\n\nPleased as man with man to dwell\n\nJesus our Emmanuel\n\nHark the herald angels sing\n\nGlory to the new born King\n\n \n\nHark the herald angels sing\n\nGlory to the new born King\n\nHark the herald angels sing\n\nGlory to the new born King\n\n \n\nHail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace\n\nHail the Son of righteousness\n\nLight and life to all He brings\n\nRisen with healing in His wings\n\nMild He lays His glory by\n\nBorn that man no more may die\n\nBorn to raise the sons of earth\n\nBorn to give them second birth\n\nHark the herald angels sing\n\nGlory to the new born King\n\n \n\nHark the herald angels sing\n\nGlory to the new born King\n\nPassage: \n\n7 He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. 9 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”\n\n10 And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” 11 And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” 13 And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” 14 Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.”\n\n15 As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, 16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”\n\n18 So with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people.\n\n(Luke 3:7–18 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nAngels We Have Heard on High (GLORIA), French carol\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis joyful French carol describes the scene found in Luke 2:8-15. Angels surprise shepherds in the Bethlehem fields and share the good news of the Savior’s birth. The famous chorus of cascading “glorias” emulates the angels’ song from that special night. \n\nPrayer:\n\nCome, true light.\n\nCome, life eternal.\n\nCome, hidden mystery.\n\nCome, light that knows no evening. Come, for your name fills our hearts with longing and is ever on our lips;\n\nyet who you are and what your nature is, we cannot say or know. Come, Alone to the alone. Come, for you are yourself the desire that is within me.\n\nCome, my breath and life. Come, the consolation of my humble soul.\n\nCome, my joy, my glory, my endless delight.\n\nA prayer of Symeon of Chrysopolis (present-day Üsküdar, Turkey), adapted from The Oxford Book of Prayer","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\nLyrics:
\n\nHark the herald angels sing
\n\nGlory to the newborn King
\n\nPeace on earth and mercy mild
\n\nGod and sinners reconciled
\n\nJoyful all ye nations rise
\n\nJoin the triumph of the skies
\n\nWith angelic hosts proclaim
\n\nChrist is born in Bethlehem
\n\nHark the herald angels sing
\n\nGlory to the newborn King
\n\n\n\n
Hark the herald angels sing
\n\n\n\n
Christ by highest heaven adored
\n\nChrist the everlasting Lord
\n\nLate in time behold Him come
\n\nOffspring of the Virgin’s womb
\n\nHail the flesh the Godhead see
\n\nHail the incarnate Deity
\n\nPleased as man with man to dwell
\n\nJesus our Emmanuel
\n\nHark the herald angels sing
\n\nGlory to the new born King
\n\n\n\n
Hark the herald angels sing
\n\nGlory to the new born King
\n\nHark the herald angels sing
\n\nGlory to the new born King
\n\n\n\n
Hail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace
\n\nHail the Son of righteousness
\n\nLight and life to all He brings
\n\nRisen with healing in His wings
\n\nMild He lays His glory by
\n\nBorn that man no more may die
\n\nBorn to raise the sons of earth
\n\nBorn to give them second birth
\n\nHark the herald angels sing
\n\nGlory to the new born King
\n\n\n\n
Hark the herald angels sing
\n\nGlory to the new born King
\n\nPassage:
\n\n7 He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. 9 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”
\n\n10 And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” 11 And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” 13 And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” 14 Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.”
\n\n15 As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ, 16 John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
\n\n18 So with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people.
\n\n(Luke 3:7–18 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nAngels We Have Heard on High (GLORIA), French carol
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis joyful French carol describes the scene found in Luke 2:8-15. Angels surprise shepherds in the Bethlehem fields and share the good news of the Savior’s birth. The famous chorus of cascading “glorias” emulates the angels’ song from that special night.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nCome, true light.
\n\nCome, life eternal.
\n\nCome, hidden mystery.
\n\nCome, light that knows no evening. Come, for your name fills our hearts with longing and is ever on our lips;
\n\nyet who you are and what your nature is, we cannot say or know. Come, Alone to the alone. Come, for you are yourself the desire that is within me.
\n\nCome, my breath and life. Come, the consolation of my humble soul.
\n\nCome, my joy, my glory, my endless delight.
\n\nA prayer of Symeon of Chrysopolis (present-day Üsküdar, Turkey), adapted from The Oxford Book of Prayer
","summary":"Opening Song:\nHark, original music and words by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Charles Wesley, additional words and music by Joth Hunt\nLyrics:\nHark the herald angels sing\nGlory to the newborn King\nPeace on earth and mercy mild\nGod and sinners reconciled...","date_published":"2021-12-16T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/0110fddb-dafa-45ac-b5fa-7fc5a2c788bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23841981,"duration_in_seconds":744}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/68fa6a05-388d-324a-a764-2faf12cb4a86","title":"Episode 24: Scripture for Today | Philippians 4:4-7 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/24","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nO Come, All You Unfaithful by Bob Kauflin and Lisa Clow\n\nLyrics:\n\nO come all you unfaithful\n\nCome weak and unstable\n\nCome know you are not alone\n\n \n\nO come barren and waiting ones\n\nWeary of praying\n\nCome see what your God has done\n\n \n\nChrist is born Christ is born\n\nChrist is born for you\n\n \n\nO come bitter and broken\n\nCome with fears unspoken\n\nCome taste of His perfect love\n\n \n\nO come guilty and hiding ones\n\nThere is no need to run\n\nSee what your God has done\n\n \n\nHe's the Lamb who was given slain for our pardon\n\nHis promise is peace for those who believe\n\nHe's the Lamb who was given slain for our pardon\n\nHis promise is peace for those who believe\n\n \n\nSo come though you have nothing\n\nCome He is the offering\n\nCome see what your God has done\n\nPassage: \n\n4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.\n\n(Philippians 4:4–7 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nOf the Father’s Love Begotten (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM) \n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis meterless hymn flows freely, a clear indicator of its plainchant origins. The rich text by Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius was a response to the Council of Nicea in the early Church; it establishes belief in the Trinity and Christ’s nature as fully man and fully God. \n\nPrayer:\n\nMost loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nO Come, All You Unfaithful by Bob Kauflin and Lisa Clow
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nO come all you unfaithful
\n\nCome weak and unstable
\n\nCome know you are not alone
\n\n\n\n
O come barren and waiting ones
\n\nWeary of praying
\n\nCome see what your God has done
\n\n\n\n
Christ is born Christ is born
\n\nChrist is born for you
\n\n\n\n
O come bitter and broken
\n\nCome with fears unspoken
\n\nCome taste of His perfect love
\n\n\n\n
O come guilty and hiding ones
\n\nThere is no need to run
\n\nSee what your God has done
\n\n\n\n
He's the Lamb who was given slain for our pardon
\n\nHis promise is peace for those who believe
\n\nHe's the Lamb who was given slain for our pardon
\n\nHis promise is peace for those who believe
\n\n\n\n
So come though you have nothing
\n\nCome He is the offering
\n\nCome see what your God has done
\n\nPassage:
\n\n4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
\n\n(Philippians 4:4–7 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nOf the Father’s Love Begotten (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis meterless hymn flows freely, a clear indicator of its plainchant origins. The rich text by Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius was a response to the Council of Nicea in the early Church; it establishes belief in the Trinity and Christ’s nature as fully man and fully God.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nMost loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nO Come, All You Unfaithful by Bob Kauflin and Lisa Clow\nLyrics:\nO come all you unfaithful\nCome weak and unstable\nCome know you are not alone\n \nO come barren and waiting ones\nWeary of praying\nCome see what your God has done\n \nChrist is born...","date_published":"2021-12-15T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/19a8acfd-9973-4893-bd5a-932f7242fa0d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17458908,"duration_in_seconds":545}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/d075cdab-fd19-3b19-86ef-f6300abf947d","title":"Episode 23: Scripture for Today | Isaiah 12:2-6 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/23","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nLight of the World by Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, and Paul Mabury\n\nLyrics:\n\nThe world waits for a miracle\n\nThe heart longs for a little bit of hope\n\nO come O come Emmanuel\n\nA child prays for peace on earth\n\nAnd she's calling out from a sea of hurt\n\nO come O come Emmanuel\n\nAnd can you hear the angels singing\n\n \n\nGlory to the Light of the world\n\nGlory the Light of the world is here\n\n \n\nThe drought breaks with the tears of a mother\n\nA baby’s cry is the sound of love come down\n\nCome down Emmanuel woh\n\nHe is the song for the suffering\n\nHe is Messiah the Prince of peace has come\n\nHe has come Emmanuel oh\n\n \n\nGlory to the light of the world\n\nGlory to the light of the world\n\nGlory to the light of the world\n\nGlory to the light of the world\n\n \n\nFor all who wait for all who hunger\n\nFor all who’ve prayed for all who wonder\n\nBehold your King behold Messiah\n\nEmmanuel Emmanuel\n\n \n\nGlory to the light of the world\n\nGlory to the light of the world\n\nGlory to the light of the world\n\nBehold your King behold Messiah\n\nEmmanuel Emmanuel\n\n \n\nThe world waits for a miracle\n\nThe heart longs for a little bit of hope\n\nO come O come Emmanuel\n\nPassage: \n\n2 “Behold, God is my salvation;\n\n I will trust, and will not be afraid;\n\n for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song,\n\n and he has become my salvation.”\n\n \n\n3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.\n\n4 And you will say in that day:\n\n “Give thanks to the LORD,\n\n call upon his name,\n\n make known his deeds among the peoples,\n\n proclaim that his name is exalted.\n\n \n\n5 “Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously;\n\n let this be made known in all the earth.\n\n6 Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,\n\n for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”\n\n(Isaiah 12:2–6 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, tune by Rowland Hugh Prichard\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis jubilant Advent text was written by the well-known hymn writer, Charles Wesley. While several tunes have been used over the years, one of the most popular for the Advent season is HYFRIDOL, a lilting Welsh melody composed by Rowland Hugh Prichard in the early nineteenth century. \n\nPrayer: \n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nLight of the World by Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, and Paul Mabury
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nThe world waits for a miracle
\n\nThe heart longs for a little bit of hope
\n\nO come O come Emmanuel
\n\nA child prays for peace on earth
\n\nAnd she's calling out from a sea of hurt
\n\nO come O come Emmanuel
\n\nAnd can you hear the angels singing
\n\n\n\n
Glory to the Light of the world
\n\nGlory the Light of the world is here
\n\n\n\n
The drought breaks with the tears of a mother
\n\nA baby’s cry is the sound of love come down
\n\nCome down Emmanuel woh
\n\nHe is the song for the suffering
\n\nHe is Messiah the Prince of peace has come
\n\nHe has come Emmanuel oh
\n\n\n\n
Glory to the light of the world
\n\nGlory to the light of the world
\n\nGlory to the light of the world
\n\nGlory to the light of the world
\n\n\n\n
For all who wait for all who hunger
\n\nFor all who’ve prayed for all who wonder
\n\nBehold your King behold Messiah
\n\nEmmanuel Emmanuel
\n\n\n\n
Glory to the light of the world
\n\nGlory to the light of the world
\n\nGlory to the light of the world
\n\nBehold your King behold Messiah
\n\nEmmanuel Emmanuel
\n\n\n\n
The world waits for a miracle
\n\nThe heart longs for a little bit of hope
\n\nO come O come Emmanuel
\n\nPassage:
\n\n2 “Behold, God is my salvation;
\n\nI will trust, and will not be afraid;
\n\nfor the LORD GOD is my strength and my song,
\n\nand he has become my salvation.”
\n\n\n\n
3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
\n\n4 And you will say in that day:
\n\n“Give thanks to the LORD,
\n\ncall upon his name,
\n\nmake known his deeds among the peoples,
\n\nproclaim that his name is exalted.
\n\n\n\n
5 “Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously;
\n\nlet this be made known in all the earth.
\n\n6 Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,
\n\nfor great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”
\n\n(Isaiah 12:2–6 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus, tune by Rowland Hugh Prichard
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis jubilant Advent text was written by the well-known hymn writer, Charles Wesley. While several tunes have been used over the years, one of the most popular for the Advent season is HYFRIDOL, a lilting Welsh melody composed by Rowland Hugh Prichard in the early nineteenth century.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nLight of the World by Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, and Paul Mabury\nLyrics:\nThe world waits for a miracle\nThe heart longs for a little bit of hope\nO come O come Emmanuel\nA child prays for peace on earth\nAnd she's calling out from a sea of hu...","date_published":"2021-12-14T05:35:07.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/facea31d-6f9e-44e1-851c-fc7146be78b8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19456753,"duration_in_seconds":607}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/45697317-0c8d-3b0d-90f2-e1355d9063d7","title":"Episode 22: Scripture for Today | Zephaniah 3:14-20 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nPrepare Him Room by Rebecca Elliott and Dave Fournier \n\nLyrics:\n\nO behold the mystery now unfolds\n\nSee the star shine on the virgin foretold\n\nAngels sing and light up the sky\n\nHope rings out in a newborn's cry\n\nSwing wide you ancient gates\n\nFor Christ is born today\n\n \n\nPrepare Him room prepare Him room\n\nLet the King of Glory enter in\n\n \n\nGod with us the promise has come to be\n\nThis the one the prophets were longing to see\n\nIn the darkness a blazing light\n\nTo the hungry the words of life\n\nHis kingdom now is near\n\nFor those with ears to hear\n\n \n\nOh our hearts as busy as Bethlehem\n\nHear Him knock don't say there's no room in the inn\n\nThrough the cradle cross and grave\n\nSee the love of God displayed\n\nNow He's risen and He reigns\n\nPraise the Name above all names\n\nPassage: \n\n14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion;\n\n shout, O Israel!\n\n Rejoice and exult with all your heart,\n\n O daughter of Jerusalem!\n\n15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you;\n\n he has cleared away your enemies.\n\n The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst;\n\n you shall never again fear evil.\n\n16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:\n\n “Fear not, O Zion;\n\n let not your hands grow weak.\n\n17 The LORD your God is in your midst,\n\n a mighty one who will save;\n\n he will rejoice over you with gladness;\n\n he will quiet you by his love;\n\n he will exult over you with loud singing.\n\n18 I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival,\n\n so that you will no longer suffer reproach.\n\n19 Behold, at that time I will deal\n\n with all your oppressors.\n\n And I will save the lame\n\n and gather the outcast,\n\n and I will change their shame into praise\n\n and renown in all the earth.\n\n20 At that time I will bring you in,\n\n at the time when I gather you together;\n\n for I will make you renowned and praised\n\n among all the peoples of the earth,\n\n when I restore your fortunes\n\n before your eyes,” says the LORD.\n\n(Zephaniah 3:14–20 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ES IST EIN ROS) by Michael Praetorius\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nPraetorius composed this tune in the early seventeenth century while working at various court and church appointments in Germany. The somewhat melancholy nature of the melody reflects the theological tension of the text: the rose of Christ is born to die, but will rise again in resurrection glory. \n\nPrayer:\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen. ","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nPrepare Him Room by Rebecca Elliott and Dave Fournier
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nO behold the mystery now unfolds
\n\nSee the star shine on the virgin foretold
\n\nAngels sing and light up the sky
\n\nHope rings out in a newborn's cry
\n\nSwing wide you ancient gates
\n\nFor Christ is born today
\n\n\n\n
Prepare Him room prepare Him room
\n\nLet the King of Glory enter in
\n\n\n\n
God with us the promise has come to be
\n\nThis the one the prophets were longing to see
\n\nIn the darkness a blazing light
\n\nTo the hungry the words of life
\n\nHis kingdom now is near
\n\nFor those with ears to hear
\n\n\n\n
Oh our hearts as busy as Bethlehem
\n\nHear Him knock don't say there's no room in the inn
\n\nThrough the cradle cross and grave
\n\nSee the love of God displayed
\n\nNow He's risen and He reigns
\n\nPraise the Name above all names
\n\nPassage:
\n\n14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion;
\n\nshout, O Israel!
\n\nRejoice and exult with all your heart,
\n\nO daughter of Jerusalem!
\n\n15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you;
\n\nhe has cleared away your enemies.
\n\nThe King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst;
\n\nyou shall never again fear evil.
\n\n16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem:
\n\n“Fear not, O Zion;
\n\nlet not your hands grow weak.
\n\n17 The LORD your God is in your midst,
\n\na mighty one who will save;
\n\nhe will rejoice over you with gladness;
\n\nhe will quiet you by his love;
\n\nhe will exult over you with loud singing.
\n\n18 I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival,
\n\nso that you will no longer suffer reproach.
\n\n19 Behold, at that time I will deal
\n\nwith all your oppressors.
\n\nAnd I will save the lame
\n\nand gather the outcast,
\n\nand I will change their shame into praise
\n\nand renown in all the earth.
\n\n20 At that time I will bring you in,
\n\nat the time when I gather you together;
\n\nfor I will make you renowned and praised
\n\namong all the peoples of the earth,
\n\nwhen I restore your fortunes
\n\nbefore your eyes,” says the LORD.
\n\n(Zephaniah 3:14–20 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ES IST EIN ROS) by Michael Praetorius
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nPraetorius composed this tune in the early seventeenth century while working at various court and church appointments in Germany. The somewhat melancholy nature of the melody reflects the theological tension of the text: the rose of Christ is born to die, but will rise again in resurrection glory.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nPrepare Him Room by Rebecca Elliott and Dave Fournier \nLyrics:\nO behold the mystery now unfolds\nSee the star shine on the virgin foretold\nAngels sing and light up the sky\nHope rings out in a newborn's cry\nSwing wide you ancient gates\nFor C...","date_published":"2021-12-13T06:39:11.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/b23e4956-d1e2-4b15-91c1-9efd09d42669.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17648662,"duration_in_seconds":551}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/603432c3-ec98-3bf7-9df6-33199aacd338","title":"Episode 21: Sermon: Zephaniah 3:14-20, The Lord in Our Midst | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-12-12T11:56:32.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/89ee1ac2-1c38-4c3a-a3b1-66e7d6ad8d6c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63491263,"duration_in_seconds":1983}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/ed76f7f1-971f-3973-b7de-31bdbcbd3bab","title":"Episode 20: Scripture for Today | Philippians 1:3-11 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus by Charles Wesley, Rita West, and Rowland Hugh Prichard\n\nLyrics:\n\nCome Thou long expected Jesus\n\nBorn to set thy people free\n\nFrom our fears and sins release us\n\nLet us find our rest in thee\n\nIsrael's strength and consolation\n\nHope of all the earth thou art\n\nDear desire of every nation\n\nJoy of every longing heart\n\n \n\nBorn thy people to deliver\n\nBorn a child and yet a King\n\nBorn to reign in us forever\n\nNow thy gracious kingdom bring\n\nBy thine own eternal Spirit\n\nRule in all our hearts alone\n\nBy thine all sufficient merit\n\nRaise us to thy glorious throne\n\n \n\nYou're our joy\n\nYou're our hope\n\n \n\nIsrael's strength and consolation\n\nHope of all the earth thou art\n\nDear desire of every nation\n\nJoy of every longing heart\n\nPassage: \n\n3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 8 For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.\n\n(Philippians 1:3–11 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus, tune by Rowland Hugh Prichard\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis jubilant Advent text was written by the well-known hymn writer, Charles Wesley. While several tunes have been used over the years, one of the most popular for the Advent season is HYFRIDOL, a lilting Welsh melody composed by Rowland Hugh Prichard in the early nineteenth century. \n\nPrayer:\n\nEver-present God, you taught us that the night is far spent and the day is at hand. Grant that we may ever be found watching for the coming of your Son. Save us from undue love\n\nof the world, that we may wait with patient hope for the day of the Lord, and so abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may not be ashamed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. \n\nA prayer from the Church of Scotland","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus by Charles Wesley, Rita West, and Rowland Hugh Prichard
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nCome Thou long expected Jesus
\n\nBorn to set thy people free
\n\nFrom our fears and sins release us
\n\nLet us find our rest in thee
\n\nIsrael's strength and consolation
\n\nHope of all the earth thou art
\n\nDear desire of every nation
\n\nJoy of every longing heart
\n\n\n\n
Born thy people to deliver
\n\nBorn a child and yet a King
\n\nBorn to reign in us forever
\n\nNow thy gracious kingdom bring
\n\nBy thine own eternal Spirit
\n\nRule in all our hearts alone
\n\nBy thine all sufficient merit
\n\nRaise us to thy glorious throne
\n\n\n\n
You're our joy
\n\nYou're our hope
\n\n\n\n
Israel's strength and consolation
\n\nHope of all the earth thou art
\n\nDear desire of every nation
\n\nJoy of every longing heart
\n\nPassage:
\n\n3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 8 For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
\n\n(Philippians 1:3–11 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus, tune by Rowland Hugh Prichard
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis jubilant Advent text was written by the well-known hymn writer, Charles Wesley. While several tunes have been used over the years, one of the most popular for the Advent season is HYFRIDOL, a lilting Welsh melody composed by Rowland Hugh Prichard in the early nineteenth century.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nEver-present God, you taught us that the night is far spent and the day is at hand. Grant that we may ever be found watching for the coming of your Son. Save us from undue love
\n\nof the world, that we may wait with patient hope for the day of the Lord, and so abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may not be ashamed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
\n\nA prayer from the Church of Scotland
","summary":"Opening Song:\nCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus by Charles Wesley, Rita West, and Rowland Hugh Prichard\nLyrics:\nCome Thou long expected Jesus\nBorn to set thy people free\nFrom our fears and sins release us\nLet us find our rest in thee\nIsrael's strength and c...","date_published":"2021-12-09T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/6a66a43a-e72b-41dd-bd69-da8b0d134767.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21091810,"duration_in_seconds":658}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/10cc1f46-4bcb-321e-aceb-a06d9b7df19d","title":"Episode 19: Scripture for Today | Luke 3:1-6 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nPrepare Him Room by Rita Baloche\n\nLyrics:\n\nWho is man that You would care for us\n\nYou clothed Yourself in flesh to draw us near\n\nIn sinful men You've made our hearts Your home\n\nTo make Your glory known Your redemption clear\n\n \n\nLet ev'ry heart prepare Him room\n\nFor nothing else compares with You\n\nRestore the joy of our salvation Lord\n\nPrepare our hearts for more of You\n\n \n\nNo greater love has anyone than this\n\nTo sacrifice the gift of Your only Son\n\nSo we lay aside all the earthly things\n\nAnd all that comes between this great divide\n\nPassage: \n\n1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.\n\n4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,\n\n “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:\n\n ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,\n\n make his paths straight.\n\n5 Every valley shall be filled,\n\n and every mountain and hill shall be made low,\n\n and the crooked shall become straight,\n\n and the rough places shall become level ways,\n\n6 and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”\n\n(Luke 3:1–6 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nLet All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (PICARDY)\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nAdapted from a medieval French folk tune, PICARDY was later arranged by esteemed English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams as a congregational hymn. The minor tonalities and scalar phrasing are very reminiscent of chant and serve to create a hushed environment in which to reflect on the rich text. \n\nPrayer:\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, at your first coming you humbled yourself because of our sins. At your second coming our sins will be done away with by your mercy, and we will be numbered with your saints in glory everlasting; through your merits, O blessed Savior, with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and forever. Amen.\n\nA prayer from the ancient Mozarabic church (ca. 400–600 CE). The Mozarabs were Christians who lived in Hispania (modern-day southern Spain).","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nPrepare Him Room by Rita Baloche
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nWho is man that You would care for us
\n\nYou clothed Yourself in flesh to draw us near
\n\nIn sinful men You've made our hearts Your home
\n\nTo make Your glory known Your redemption clear
\n\n\n\n
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room
\n\nFor nothing else compares with You
\n\nRestore the joy of our salvation Lord
\n\nPrepare our hearts for more of You
\n\n\n\n
No greater love has anyone than this
\n\nTo sacrifice the gift of Your only Son
\n\nSo we lay aside all the earthly things
\n\nAnd all that comes between this great divide
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
\n\n4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,
\n\n“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
\n\n‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
\n\nmake his paths straight.
\n\n5 Every valley shall be filled,
\n\nand every mountain and hill shall be made low,
\n\nand the crooked shall become straight,
\n\nand the rough places shall become level ways,
\n\n6 and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”
\n\n(Luke 3:1–6 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nLet All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (PICARDY)
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nAdapted from a medieval French folk tune, PICARDY was later arranged by esteemed English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams as a congregational hymn. The minor tonalities and scalar phrasing are very reminiscent of chant and serve to create a hushed environment in which to reflect on the rich text.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, at your first coming you humbled yourself because of our sins. At your second coming our sins will be done away with by your mercy, and we will be numbered with your saints in glory everlasting; through your merits, O blessed Savior, with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and forever. Amen.
\n\nA prayer from the ancient Mozarabic church (ca. 400–600 CE). The Mozarabs were Christians who lived in Hispania (modern-day southern Spain).
","summary":"Opening Song: \nPrepare Him Room by Rita Baloche\nLyrics:\nWho is man that You would care for us\nYou clothed Yourself in flesh to draw us near\nIn sinful men You've made our hearts Your home\nTo make Your glory known Your redemption clear\n \nLet ev'ry heart pr...","date_published":"2021-12-08T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/c7986b81-facd-4cb3-a6d6-9b342d86b560.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20471558,"duration_in_seconds":639}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/9bf95c40-9542-330c-848d-debbd9898427","title":"Episode 18: Scripture for Today | Luke 1:68-79 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming by Michael Praetorius and Blake Flattley\n\nLyrics:\n\nLo how a rose e’er blooming\n\nFrom tender stem hath sprung\n\nOf Jesse’s lineage coming\n\nAs prophets long have sung\n\nIt came a flow’ret bright\n\nAmid the cold of winter\n\nWhen half spent was the night\n\n \n\nIsaiah ‘twas foretold it\n\nThe rose I have in mind\n\nWith Mary we behold it\n\nThe virgin mother kind\n\nTo show God’s love aright\n\nShe bore to us a Savior\n\nWhen half spent was the night\n\n \n\nO Savior child of Mary\n\nWho felt our human woe\n\nO Savior King of glory\n\nWho dost our weakness know\n\nBring us at length we pray\n\nTo the bright courts of heaven\n\nAnd to the endless day\n\nPassage: \n\n68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,\n\n for he has visited and redeemed his people\n\n69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us\n\n in the house of his servant David,\n\n70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,\n\n71 that we should be saved from our enemies\n\n and from the hand of all who hate us;\n\n72 to show the mercy promised to our fathers\n\n and to remember his holy covenant,\n\n73 the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us\n\n74 that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies,\n\n might serve him without fear,\n\n75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.\n\n76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;\n\n for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,\n\n77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people\n\n in the forgiveness of their sins,\n\n78 because of the tender mercy of our God,\n\n whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high\n\n79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,\n\n to guide our feet into the way of peace.”\n\n(Luke 1:68–79 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ES IST EIN ROS) by Michael Praetorius\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nPraetorius composed this tune in the early seventeenth century while working at various court and church appointments in Germany. The somewhat melancholy nature of the melody reflects the theological tension of the text: the rose of Christ is born to die, but will rise again in resurrection glory. \n\nPrayer: \n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nLo, How A Rose E’er Blooming by Michael Praetorius and Blake Flattley
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nLo how a rose e’er blooming
\n\nFrom tender stem hath sprung
\n\nOf Jesse’s lineage coming
\n\nAs prophets long have sung
\n\nIt came a flow’ret bright
\n\nAmid the cold of winter
\n\nWhen half spent was the night
\n\n\n\n
Isaiah ‘twas foretold it
\n\nThe rose I have in mind
\n\nWith Mary we behold it
\n\nThe virgin mother kind
\n\nTo show God’s love aright
\n\nShe bore to us a Savior
\n\nWhen half spent was the night
\n\n\n\n
O Savior child of Mary
\n\nWho felt our human woe
\n\nO Savior King of glory
\n\nWho dost our weakness know
\n\nBring us at length we pray
\n\nTo the bright courts of heaven
\n\nAnd to the endless day
\n\nPassage:
\n\n68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
\n\nfor he has visited and redeemed his people
\n\n69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us
\n\nin the house of his servant David,
\n\n70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,
\n\n71 that we should be saved from our enemies
\n\nand from the hand of all who hate us;
\n\n72 to show the mercy promised to our fathers
\n\nand to remember his holy covenant,
\n\n73 the oath that he swore to our father Abraham, to grant us
\n\n74 that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies,
\n\nmight serve him without fear,
\n\n75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
\n\n76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;
\n\nfor you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
\n\n77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people
\n\nin the forgiveness of their sins,
\n\n78 because of the tender mercy of our God,
\n\nwhereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high
\n\n79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
\n\nto guide our feet into the way of peace.”
\n\n(Luke 1:68–79 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ES IST EIN ROS) by Michael Praetorius
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nPraetorius composed this tune in the early seventeenth century while working at various court and church appointments in Germany. The somewhat melancholy nature of the melody reflects the theological tension of the text: the rose of Christ is born to die, but will rise again in resurrection glory.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \n Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming by Michael Praetorius and Blake Flattley\nLyrics:\nLo how a rose e’er blooming\nFrom tender stem hath sprung\nOf Jesse’s lineage coming\nAs prophets long have sung\nIt came a flow’ret bright\nAmid the cold of winter\n...","date_published":"2021-12-06T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/f6f92102-4bf0-4fa3-b4d3-f18e789c9996.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21738811,"duration_in_seconds":679}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/d1d67338-4468-38dc-a63a-7ad1bdeebb75","title":"Episode 17: Scripture for Today | Malachi 3:1-4 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nO Come, O Come Emmanuel by Jason Ingram, John Mason Neale, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury, Thomas Helmore\n\nLyrics:\n\nO come O come Emmanuel\n\nAnd ransom captive Israel\n\nThat mourns in lonely exile here\n\nUntil the Son of God appear\n\n \n\nO Come Thou Dayspring come and cheer\n\nOur spirits by Thine advent here\n\nDisperse the gloomy clouds of night\n\nAnd death's dark shadows put to flight\n\n \n\nRejoice rejoice Emmanuel\n\nShall come to thee O Israel\n\n \n\nO come Desire of nations bind\n\nAll peoples in one heart and mind\n\nBid envy strife and quarrels cease\n\nFill the whole world with Heaven's peace\n\n \n\nShall come to you O Israel\n\nPassage: \n\n1 “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2 But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap. 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD. 4 Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of old and as in former years.\n\n(Malachi 3:1–4 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\n O Come, O Come Emmanuel (VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL) by Thomas Helmore\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe tune VENI IMMANUEL comes from a 15th century chant and originally served as part of a requiem mass. Thomas Helmore adapted it for congregational use as a hymn in the late 1800s, while still retaining the speech-like flow of the original chant. The text dates back to the 8th century and was translated from Latin to English by J. M. Neal. \n\nPrayer:\n\nMerciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to\n\npreach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation:\n\nGive us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins,\n\nthat we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our\n\nRedeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy\n\nSpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\nLyrics:
\n\nO come O come Emmanuel
\n\nAnd ransom captive Israel
\n\nThat mourns in lonely exile here
\n\nUntil the Son of God appear
\n\n\n\n
O Come Thou Dayspring come and cheer
\n\nOur spirits by Thine advent here
\n\nDisperse the gloomy clouds of night
\n\nAnd death's dark shadows put to flight
\n\n\n\n
Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel
\n\nShall come to thee O Israel
\n\n\n\n
O come Desire of nations bind
\n\nAll peoples in one heart and mind
\n\nBid envy strife and quarrels cease
\n\nFill the whole world with Heaven's peace
\n\n\n\n
Shall come to you O Israel
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. 2 But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap. 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD. 4 Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of old and as in former years.
\n\n(Malachi 3:1–4 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Come, O Come Emmanuel (VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL) by Thomas Helmore
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe tune VENI IMMANUEL comes from a 15th century chant and originally served as part of a requiem mass. Thomas Helmore adapted it for congregational use as a hymn in the late 1800s, while still retaining the speech-like flow of the original chant. The text dates back to the 8th century and was translated from Latin to English by J. M. Neal.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nMerciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to
\n\npreach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation:
\n\nGive us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins,
\n\nthat we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our
\n\nRedeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
\n\nSpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nO Come, O Come Emmanuel by Jason Ingram, John Mason Neale, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury, Thomas Helmore\nLyrics:\nO come O come Emmanuel\nAnd ransom captive Israel\nThat mourns in lonely exile here\nUntil the Son of God appear\n \nO Come Thou Daysp...","date_published":"2021-12-05T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/5bba1f85-e3d8-439a-ba47-3a3f1b8fe0b0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19048825,"duration_in_seconds":595}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/450485af-ca60-366a-ba72-6f4ef05c0990","title":"Episode 16: Sermon: Malachi 3:1-4, The Refiner‘s Fire | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-12-05T11:57:01.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/a4d115c0-ac55-4521-a9e8-85a7395207b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63015625,"duration_in_seconds":1969}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/1fc825c8-b0eb-3317-994f-0b9c69fd3174","title":"Episode 15: Scripture for Today | Luke 21:25-36 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nBe On the Lookout by Caroline Cobb Smith and Paul Zach\n\nLyrics:\n\nLift up your head\n\nBe on the lookout\n\nWake from your bed\n\nDon’t fall asleep\n\n \n\nLift up your head\n\nHe’s coming soon now\n\nGet yourself ready \n\nFor the coming of the King\n\n \n\nCould a mother forget her children? \n\nCould a husband forget his wife? \n\nHow much more, then, will He remember? \n\nWill He come and set things right? \n\n \n\nLift up your head\n\nBe on the lookout\n\nWake from your bed\n\nDon’t fall asleep\n\n \n\nLift up your head\n\nHe’s coming soon now\n\nGet yourself ready \n\nFor the coming of the King\n\n \n\nCast aside all the works of darkness\n\nLive as children of the day\n\nLight your lamps and keep them burning\n\nTill we see our bridegroom’s face \n\n \n\nLift up your head\n\nBe on the lookout\n\nWake from your bed\n\nDon’t fall asleep\n\n \n\nLift up your head\n\nHe’s coming soon now\n\nGet yourself ready \n\nFor the coming of the King\n\n \n\nSee those fields, they’re ripe for harvest\n\nSee the work that’s left undone\n\nTake to the world his love and justice\n\nSingin’ “Let his kingdom come!”\n\nOh let his kingdom come! \n\nPassage: \n\n25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”\n\n29 And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.\n\n34 “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”\n\n(Luke 21:25–36 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus, tune by Rowland Hugh Prichard\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis jubilant Advent text was written by the well-known hymn writer, Charles Wesley. While several tunes have been used over the years, one of the most popular for the Advent season is HYFRIDOL, a lilting Welsh melody composed by Rowland Hugh Prichard in the early nineteenth century. \n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of\n\ndarkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of\n\nthis mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit\n\nus in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come\n\nagain in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the\n\ndead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives\n\nand reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and\n\nfor ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nBe On the Lookout by Caroline Cobb Smith and Paul Zach
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nLift up your head
\n\nBe on the lookout
\n\nWake from your bed
\n\nDon’t fall asleep
\n\n\n\n
Lift up your head
\n\nHe’s coming soon now
\n\nGet yourself ready
\n\nFor the coming of the King
\n\n\n\n
Could a mother forget her children?
\n\nCould a husband forget his wife?
\n\nHow much more, then, will He remember?
\n\nWill He come and set things right?
\n\n\n\n
Lift up your head
\n\nBe on the lookout
\n\nWake from your bed
\n\nDon’t fall asleep
\n\n\n\n
Lift up your head
\n\nHe’s coming soon now
\n\nGet yourself ready
\n\nFor the coming of the King
\n\n\n\n
Cast aside all the works of darkness
\n\nLive as children of the day
\n\nLight your lamps and keep them burning
\n\nTill we see our bridegroom’s face
\n\n\n\n
Lift up your head
\n\nBe on the lookout
\n\nWake from your bed
\n\nDon’t fall asleep
\n\n\n\n
Lift up your head
\n\nHe’s coming soon now
\n\nGet yourself ready
\n\nFor the coming of the King
\n\n\n\n
See those fields, they’re ripe for harvest
\n\nSee the work that’s left undone
\n\nTake to the world his love and justice
\n\nSingin’ “Let his kingdom come!”
\n\nOh let his kingdom come!
\n\nPassage:
\n\n25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
\n\n29 And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
\n\n34 “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
\n\n(Luke 21:25–36 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus, tune by Rowland Hugh Prichard
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis jubilant Advent text was written by the well-known hymn writer, Charles Wesley. While several tunes have been used over the years, one of the most popular for the Advent season is HYFRIDOL, a lilting Welsh melody composed by Rowland Hugh Prichard in the early nineteenth century.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of
\n\ndarkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of
\n\nthis mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit
\n\nus in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come
\n\nagain in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the
\n\ndead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives
\n\nand reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
\n\nfor ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song:\nBe On the Lookout by Caroline Cobb Smith and Paul Zach\nLyrics:\nLift up your head\nBe on the lookout\nWake from your bed\nDon’t fall asleep\n \nLift up your head\nHe’s coming soon now\nGet yourself ready \nFor the coming of the King\n \nCould a mother...","date_published":"2021-12-02T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/51d68d1d-4d87-4322-94cf-2d585b9c3e5f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18504642,"duration_in_seconds":578}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/7490cd62-a2ce-30dd-a04d-2bf59cb14669","title":"Episode 14: Scripture for Today | 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/14","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n \n\nTeach Us Your Ways by Isaac Wardell, Leslie Jordan, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach\n\nLyrics:\n\nTeach us Your ways teach us Your ways\n\nAs we learn from one another\n\nLearn to love each other\n\nTeach us Your ways\n\n \n\nTeach us to give teach us to give\n\nGive ourselves for one another\n\nLearn to love each other\n\nTeach us to give\n\n \n\nTeach us to weep teach us to weep\n\nLet us weep with one another\n\nLearn to love each other\n\nTeach us to weep\n\n \n\nHallelujah hallelujah\n\nLet us learn from one another\n\nLearn to love each other\n\nTeach us Your ways\n\nPassage: \n\n9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, 10 as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith?\n\n11 Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 13 so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.\n\n(1 Thessalonians 3:9–13 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nHarp Meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby \n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight. \n\nPrayer:\n\nIncline, O Lord, thy merciful ears, and illuminate the darkness of our hearts by the light of thy visitation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Gelasian Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\n
Teach Us Your Ways by Isaac Wardell, Leslie Jordan, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nTeach us Your ways teach us Your ways
\n\nAs we learn from one another
\n\nLearn to love each other
\n\nTeach us Your ways
\n\n\n\n
Teach us to give teach us to give
\n\nGive ourselves for one another
\n\nLearn to love each other
\n\nTeach us to give
\n\n\n\n
Teach us to weep teach us to weep
\n\nLet us weep with one another
\n\nLearn to love each other
\n\nTeach us to weep
\n\n\n\n
Hallelujah hallelujah
\n\nLet us learn from one another
\n\nLearn to love each other
\n\nTeach us Your ways
\n\nPassage:
\n\n9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, 10 as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith?
\n\n11 Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 13 so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
\n\n(1 Thessalonians 3:9–13 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nHarp Meditation No. 1 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA repetitive pattern in the left hand provides a meditative foundation while the right hand experiments with ascending lines. The tune is meant to be joyful and evoke delight.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nIncline, O Lord, thy merciful ears, and illuminate the darkness of our hearts by the light of thy visitation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Gelasian Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song: \n \nTeach Us Your Ways by Isaac Wardell, Leslie Jordan, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach\nLyrics:\nTeach us Your ways teach us Your ways\nAs we learn from one another\nLearn to love each other\nTeach us Your ways\n \nTeach us to give teach us to give\n...","date_published":"2021-12-02T06:20:20.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/0625fe67-1b65-493b-a053-2873bc35f6e7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14060900,"duration_in_seconds":439}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/96d6f5e4-c438-33c1-9b8d-bef386999ebc","title":"Episode 13: Scripture for Today | Psalm 25:1-9 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\n25 by Red Rocks Worship\n\nPassage: \n\n1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.\n\n2 O my God, in you I trust;\n\n let me not be put to shame;\n\n let not my enemies exult over me.\n\n3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;\n\n they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.\n\n \n\n4 Make me to know your ways, O LORD;\n\n teach me your paths.\n\n5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,\n\n for you are the God of my salvation;\n\n for you I wait all the day long.\n\n \n\n6 Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love,\n\n for they have been from of old.\n\n7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;\n\n according to your steadfast love remember me,\n\n for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!\n\n \n\n8 Good and upright is the LORD;\n\n therefore he instructs sinners in the way.\n\n9 He leads the humble in what is right,\n\n and teaches the humble his way.\n\n(Psalm 25:1–9 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.\n\nPrayer: \n\nGrant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Leonine Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\n\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
\n\n2 O my God, in you I trust;
\n\nlet me not be put to shame;
\n\nlet not my enemies exult over me.
\n\n3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
\n\nthey shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
\n\n\n\n
4 Make me to know your ways, O LORD;
\n\nteach me your paths.
\n\n5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,
\n\nfor you are the God of my salvation;
\n\nfor you I wait all the day long.
\n\n\n\n
6 Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love,
\n\nfor they have been from of old.
\n\n7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
\n\naccording to your steadfast love remember me,
\n\nfor the sake of your goodness, O LORD!
\n\n\n\n
8 Good and upright is the LORD;
\n\ntherefore he instructs sinners in the way.
\n\n9 He leads the humble in what is right,
\n\nand teaches the humble his way.
\n\n(Psalm 25:1–9 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nTRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nGrant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Leonine Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song: \n25 by Red Rocks Worship\nPassage: \n1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.\n2 O my God, in you I trust;\n let me not be put to shame;\n let not my enemies exult over me.\n3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;\n they shall b...","date_published":"2021-11-29T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/baddac3b-9ca5-41bb-81f2-2928b3c43db4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21555745,"duration_in_seconds":673}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/c91dc498-df38-36bb-ac91-cfd65832d0d2","title":"Episode 12: Scripture for Today | Jeremiah 33:14-16 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nO Righteous Branch by Caroline Cobb Smith\n\nLyrics:\n\nOh righteous branch from Jesse's root\n\nPlease come and bring Your kingdom\n\nThe lion dwelling with the lamb\n\nBring peace and life and freedom\n\n \n\nOh Son of David come to rule\n\nAnd reign in us forever\n\nCome write Your law upon our hearts\n\nAnd keep us like a shepherd\n\n \n\nHallelujah Jesus we wait for You\n\nHallelujah Jesus come soon come soon\n\n \n\nMessiah come Your Spirit give\n\nTurn stony hearts to flesh\n\nRedeem us from captivity\n\nThe power of sin and death\n\n \n\nJesus come soon come soon\n\n \n\nAt last at last the morning comes\n\nWith healing in its wings\n\nWe'll leap like calves loosed from their stalls\n\nFor You have done great things\n\nYes You have done great things\n\nPassage: \n\n14 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 16 In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’\n\n(Jeremiah 33:14–16 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nO Come, O Come Emmanuel, chant adapted by Thomas Helmore\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe tune VENI IMMANUEL comes from a 15th century chant and originally served as part of a requiem mass. Thomas Helmore adapted it for congregational use as a hymn in the late 1800s, while still retaining the speech-like flow of the original chant. The text dates back to the 8th century and was translated from Latin to English by J. M. Neal. \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nO Righteous Branch by Caroline Cobb Smith
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nOh righteous branch from Jesse's root
\n\nPlease come and bring Your kingdom
\n\nThe lion dwelling with the lamb
\n\nBring peace and life and freedom
\n\n\n\n
Oh Son of David come to rule
\n\nAnd reign in us forever
\n\nCome write Your law upon our hearts
\n\nAnd keep us like a shepherd
\n\n\n\n
Hallelujah Jesus we wait for You
\n\nHallelujah Jesus come soon come soon
\n\n\n\n
Messiah come Your Spirit give
\n\nTurn stony hearts to flesh
\n\nRedeem us from captivity
\n\nThe power of sin and death
\n\n\n\n
Jesus come soon come soon
\n\n\n\n
At last at last the morning comes
\n\nWith healing in its wings
\n\nWe'll leap like calves loosed from their stalls
\n\nFor You have done great things
\n\nYes You have done great things
\n\nPassage:
\n\n14 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 16 In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’
\n\n(Jeremiah 33:14–16 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Come, O Come Emmanuel, chant adapted by Thomas Helmore
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe tune VENI IMMANUEL comes from a 15th century chant and originally served as part of a requiem mass. Thomas Helmore adapted it for congregational use as a hymn in the late 1800s, while still retaining the speech-like flow of the original chant. The text dates back to the 8th century and was translated from Latin to English by J. M. Neal.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nO Righteous Branch by Caroline Cobb Smith\nLyrics:\nOh righteous branch from Jesse's root\nPlease come and bring Your kingdom\nThe lion dwelling with the lamb\nBring peace and life and freedom\n \nOh Son of David come to rule\nAnd reign in us fore...","date_published":"2021-11-28T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/39b82cdc-fc2b-44c3-9b66-46e5e2412ecb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19659882,"duration_in_seconds":614}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/0caa81e3-47e0-3481-b593-977b7e0c61df","title":"Episode 11: Sermon: Jeremiah 33:14-16, The Righteous Branch | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-11-28T12:07:13.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/a38e13c3-d0d5-46bc-8a4e-2ca17abf9024.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63634205,"duration_in_seconds":1988}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/e2a61ad9-af5a-397b-bd1c-5bb6ef49b577","title":"Episode 10: Scripture for Today | John 18:33-37 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/10","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nHolding My World by Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels, and Kristian Stanfill\n\nLyrics:\n\nThis is Your world You make it\n\nAll of creation is breathing\n\nBecause You sustain it Jesus\n\nBy Your powerful word\n\nYou spoke out the earth and the heavens\n\n \n\nI will not worry or fret\n\nMy God is the God who will never forget\n\nAll of His goodness and all of His promises\n\n(He's) Holding my world in His hands\n\n \n\nThese are Your days You give them\n\nAll for Your fame\n\nAnd all for Your glorious kingdom Jesus\n\nYou have ordained all things\n\nTo dwell in Your purpose\n\n \n\nI am Your child beloved\n\nAll of my days my future is laid\n\nIn Your promise Jesus\n\nTo the end of the age\n\nI am not alone or forgotten\n\nPassage: \n\n33 So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. What have you done?” 36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” 37 Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”\n\n(John 18:33–37 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nJesus, Remember Me by Jacques Berthier \n\nReflection Notes: \n\n“Jesus, Remember Me” is a tune from the French Taizé tradition; these simple songs are meant to be repeated indefinitely with added instrumentation or voice parts. They are meant to be meditative and allow for prayer. \n\nPrayer:\n\nLook down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, illumine the darkness of this night with your celestial brightness, and from the children of light, banish the deeds of darkness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Ambrosian Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nHolding My World by Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels, and Kristian Stanfill
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nThis is Your world You make it
\n\nAll of creation is breathing
\n\nBecause You sustain it Jesus
\n\nBy Your powerful word
\n\nYou spoke out the earth and the heavens
\n\n\n\n
I will not worry or fret
\n\nMy God is the God who will never forget
\n\nAll of His goodness and all of His promises
\n\n(He's) Holding my world in His hands
\n\n\n\n
These are Your days You give them
\n\nAll for Your fame
\n\nAnd all for Your glorious kingdom Jesus
\n\nYou have ordained all things
\n\nTo dwell in Your purpose
\n\n\n\n
I am Your child beloved
\n\nAll of my days my future is laid
\n\nIn Your promise Jesus
\n\nTo the end of the age
\n\nI am not alone or forgotten
\n\nPassage:
\n\n33 So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. What have you done?” 36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” 37 Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”
\n\n(John 18:33–37 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nJesus, Remember Me by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\n“Jesus, Remember Me” is a tune from the French Taizé tradition; these simple songs are meant to be repeated indefinitely with added instrumentation or voice parts. They are meant to be meditative and allow for prayer.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nLook down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, illumine the darkness of this night with your celestial brightness, and from the children of light, banish the deeds of darkness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Ambrosian Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song:\nHolding My World by Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels, and Kristian Stanfill\nLyrics:\nThis is Your world You make it\nAll of creation is breathing\nBecause You sustain it Jesus\nBy Your powerful word\nYou spoke out the earth and the heavens\n \nI will...","date_published":"2021-11-25T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/bf36dc8d-357b-4c94-b881-609ce7f27e46.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18124299,"duration_in_seconds":566}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/4b4693c8-4a4b-3c9b-988a-ba628f21d3a9","title":"Episode 9: Scripture for Today | Revelation 1:4-8 (with Jeff Sholar)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nBehold Him by Mitch Wong and Paul Baloche\n\nLyrics:\n\nHe who was before there was light\n\nWalked across the pages of time\n\nHe who made every living thing\n\nBehold Him\n\nHe who heard humanity's cry\n\nLeft His throne to wake as a child\n\nHe became like the least of us\n\nBehold Him\n\n \n\nJesus Son of God Messiah\n\nThe Lamb the roaring Lion\n\nOh be still and behold Him\n\n \n\nHe who dined with sinners and saints\n\nHealed the blind the lost and the lame\n\nEven now He is in our midst\n\nBehold Him\n\nHe who chose a criminal's end\n\nPaid with blood to settle our debt\n\nBuried death as He rose to life\n\nBehold Him\n\n \n\nJesus Son of God Messiah\n\nThe Lamb the roaring Lion\n\nOh be still and behold Him\n\nJesus Alpha and Omega\n\nOur God the risen Savior\n\nOh be still and behold Him\n\n \n\nHoly holy holy\n\nIs the Lord God Almighty\n\nWorthy worthy worthy\n\nTo receive all praise\n\nPassage: \n\n4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne,\n\n5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.\n\n8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”\n\n(Revelation 1:4–8 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.\n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all\n\nthings in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of\n\nlords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided\n\nand enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together\n\nunder his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you\n\nand the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nBehold Him by Mitch Wong and Paul Baloche
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nHe who was before there was light
\n\nWalked across the pages of time
\n\nHe who made every living thing
\n\nBehold Him
\n\nHe who heard humanity's cry
\n\nLeft His throne to wake as a child
\n\nHe became like the least of us
\n\nBehold Him
\n\n\n\n
Jesus Son of God Messiah
\n\nThe Lamb the roaring Lion
\n\nOh be still and behold Him
\n\n\n\n
He who dined with sinners and saints
\n\nHealed the blind the lost and the lame
\n\nEven now He is in our midst
\n\nBehold Him
\n\nHe who chose a criminal's end
\n\nPaid with blood to settle our debt
\n\nBuried death as He rose to life
\n\nBehold Him
\n\n\n\n
Jesus Son of God Messiah
\n\nThe Lamb the roaring Lion
\n\nOh be still and behold Him
\n\nJesus Alpha and Omega
\n\nOur God the risen Savior
\n\nOh be still and behold Him
\n\n\n\n
Holy holy holy
\n\nIs the Lord God Almighty
\n\nWorthy worthy worthy
\n\nTo receive all praise
\n\nPassage:
\n\n4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne,
\n\n5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.
\n\n8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
\n\n(Revelation 1:4–8 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nO Lord, Hear My Prayer by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis song from the Taizé community contains a series of pleas: “O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer; when I call, answer me.” The repeated notes emphasize the insistence of the sung prayer, while the descending lines indicate a deep, almost despairing desire to connect.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all
\n\nthings in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of
\n\nlords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided
\n\nand enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together
\n\nunder his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you
\n\nand the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nBehold Him by Mitch Wong and Paul Baloche\nLyrics:\nHe who was before there was light\nWalked across the pages of time\nHe who made every living thing\nBehold Him\nHe who heard humanity's cry\nLeft His throne to wake as a child\nHe became like the...","date_published":"2021-11-24T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/c4b71dc3-6b47-4f55-b106-77707880dd40.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18920930,"duration_in_seconds":591}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/28adf74a-37ef-35d8-b7dc-faf0e506b485","title":"Episode 8: Scripture for Today | Psalm 132 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nMy Dwelling Place (Psalm 91) by Keith and Kristyn Getty\n\nLyrics:\n\nMy dwelling place is God Most High\n\nMy refuge and my fortress\n\nWhen plague and pestilence draw nigh\n\nI’m hidden in His presence\n\nWhen terrors fall and arrows fly\n\nHis shield will be my safety\n\nWhen stones across my pathway lie\n\nOn angels’ wings I’m carried\n\n \n\nMy dwelling place is God Most High\n\nA present help in danger\n\nI rest secure in Love’s pure light\n\nBeneath My Master’s favor\n\nHe freed me from the fowler’s snare\n\nWhere sin and shame had bound me\n\nDeceived I made my refuge there\n\nTill fearless He came for me\n\n \n\nWonderful powerful my hope and my defender\n\nMighty God Emmanuel my dwelling place forever\n\n \n\nMy dwelling place is God Most High\n\nI’ll never seek another\n\nFor I am His and He is mine\n\nMy heart He’ll keep forever\n\nI know the Name on Whom I call\n\nHe promises to answer\n\nWith life he satisfies my soul\n\nAnd crowns me with his pleasure\n\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Remember, O LORD, in David’s favor,\n\n all the hardships he endured,\n\n2 how he swore to the LORD\n\n and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,\n\n3 “I will not enter my house\n\n or get into my bed,\n\n4 I will not give sleep to my eyes\n\n or slumber to my eyelids,\n\n5 until I find a place for the LORD,\n\n a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”\n\n \n\n6 Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah;\n\n we found it in the fields of Jaar.\n\n7 “Let us go to his dwelling place;\n\n let us worship at his footstool!”\n\n \n\n8 Arise, O LORD, and go to your resting place,\n\n you and the ark of your might.\n\n9 Let your priests be clothed with righteousness,\n\n and let your saints shout for joy.\n\n10 For the sake of your servant David,\n\n do not turn away the face of your anointed one.\n\n \n\n11 The LORD swore to David a sure oath\n\n from which he will not turn back:\n\n “One of the sons of your body\n\n I will set on your throne.\n\n12 If your sons keep my covenant\n\n and my testimonies that I shall teach them,\n\n their sons also forever\n\n shall sit on your throne.”\n\n \n\n13 For the LORD has chosen Zion;\n\n he has desired it for his dwelling place:\n\n14 “This is my resting place forever;\n\n here I will dwell, for I have desired it.\n\n15 I will abundantly bless her provisions;\n\n I will satisfy her poor with bread.\n\n16 Her priests I will clothe with salvation,\n\n and her saints will shout for joy.\n\n17 There I will make a horn to sprout for David;\n\n I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.\n\n18 His enemies I will clothe with shame,\n\n but on him his crown will shine.”\n\n(Psalm 132:1–18 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” tune by William Bradbury\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe tune BRADBURY is named for its composer, a New Englander from the first half of the nineteenth century. The sweet melody for the verses repeats, then is followed by a strong refrain. \n\nPrayer: \n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, mercifully look on our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth your right hand to help and defend us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Gregorian Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nMy Dwelling Place (Psalm 91) by Keith and Kristyn Getty
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nMy dwelling place is God Most High
\n\nMy refuge and my fortress
\n\nWhen plague and pestilence draw nigh
\n\nI’m hidden in His presence
\n\nWhen terrors fall and arrows fly
\n\nHis shield will be my safety
\n\nWhen stones across my pathway lie
\n\nOn angels’ wings I’m carried
\n\n\n\n
My dwelling place is God Most High
\n\nA present help in danger
\n\nI rest secure in Love’s pure light
\n\nBeneath My Master’s favor
\n\nHe freed me from the fowler’s snare
\n\nWhere sin and shame had bound me
\n\nDeceived I made my refuge there
\n\nTill fearless He came for me
\n\n\n\n
Wonderful powerful my hope and my defender
\n\nMighty God Emmanuel my dwelling place forever
\n\n\n\n
My dwelling place is God Most High
\n\nI’ll never seek another
\n\nFor I am His and He is mine
\n\nMy heart He’ll keep forever
\n\nI know the Name on Whom I call
\n\nHe promises to answer
\n\nWith life he satisfies my soul
\n\nAnd crowns me with his pleasure\n
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Remember, O LORD, in David’s favor,
\n\nall the hardships he endured,
\n\n2 how he swore to the LORD
\n\nand vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,
\n\n3 “I will not enter my house
\n\nor get into my bed,
\n\n4 I will not give sleep to my eyes
\n\nor slumber to my eyelids,
\n\n5 until I find a place for the LORD,
\n\na dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
\n\n\n\n
6 Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah;
\n\nwe found it in the fields of Jaar.
\n\n7 “Let us go to his dwelling place;
\n\nlet us worship at his footstool!”
\n\n\n\n
8 Arise, O LORD, and go to your resting place,
\n\nyou and the ark of your might.
\n\n9 Let your priests be clothed with righteousness,
\n\nand let your saints shout for joy.
\n\n10 For the sake of your servant David,
\n\ndo not turn away the face of your anointed one.
\n\n\n\n
11 The LORD swore to David a sure oath
\n\nfrom which he will not turn back:
\n\n“One of the sons of your body
\n\nI will set on your throne.
\n\n12 If your sons keep my covenant
\n\nand my testimonies that I shall teach them,
\n\ntheir sons also forever
\n\nshall sit on your throne.”
\n\n\n\n
13 For the LORD has chosen Zion;
\n\nhe has desired it for his dwelling place:
\n\n14 “This is my resting place forever;
\n\nhere I will dwell, for I have desired it.
\n\n15 I will abundantly bless her provisions;
\n\nI will satisfy her poor with bread.
\n\n16 Her priests I will clothe with salvation,
\n\nand her saints will shout for joy.
\n\n17 There I will make a horn to sprout for David;
\n\nI have prepared a lamp for my anointed.
\n\n18 His enemies I will clothe with shame,
\n\nbut on him his crown will shine.”
\n\n(Psalm 132:1–18 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” tune by William Bradbury
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe tune BRADBURY is named for its composer, a New Englander from the first half of the nineteenth century. The sweet melody for the verses repeats, then is followed by a strong refrain.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty and everlasting God, mercifully look on our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth your right hand to help and defend us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Gregorian Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song: \nMy Dwelling Place (Psalm 91) by Keith and Kristyn Getty\nLyrics:\nMy dwelling place is God Most High\nMy refuge and my fortress\nWhen plague and pestilence draw nigh\nI’m hidden in His presence\nWhen terrors fall and arrows fly\nHis shield will b...","date_published":"2021-11-23T05:59:41.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/1b5a6ff7-fe75-4e25-bac8-2da55aa1f7a8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21045834,"duration_in_seconds":657}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/dc2aac70-3da5-3b91-af32-9164b8139411","title":"Episode 7: Scripture for Today | 2 Samuel 23:1-7 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nCovenant by Andy and Rachel Graham\n\nLyrics:\n\nA solemn oath from God to man,\n\nFor the seed of Abraham.\n\nWrought in fire and sealed with blood,\n\nRatified by God the Son.\n\n \n\nThe righteous seed, the chosen one,\n\nRemembrance of God's mercy come.\n\nQuick to rescue, strong to save,\n\nGod in flesh, in blood, in bone.\n\n \n\nYou are God to us, You are God to us\n\nYou are God to us, You keep your covenant\n\n \n\nThis covenant at Calvary\n\nHangs upon a sinner's tree.\n\nDeath and grave could not contain.\n\nRaised to life, he overcame!\n\n \n\nYou are God to us, You are God to us\n\nYou are God to us, You keep your covenant\n\n \n\nWe call on the name of the Lord, YHWH\n\nWe call on the name of the Lord.\n\nWe call on the name of the Lord,\n\nYHWH, YHWH\n\n \n\nWe call on the name of the Lord, YHWH\n\nWe call on the name of the Lord.\n\nWe call on the name of the Lord,\n\nYHWH, YHWH\n\n \n\nFilled with power from on high.\n\nHoly Spirit, God divine.\n\nIn my life your will be done.\n\nFather let your kingdom come.\n\nPassage: \n\n1 Now these are the last words of David:\n\n The oracle of David, the son of Jesse,\n\n the oracle of the man who was raised on high,\n\n the anointed of the God of Jacob,\n\n the sweet psalmist of Israel:\n\n \n\n2 “The Spirit of the LORD speaks by me;\n\n his word is on my tongue.\n\n3 The God of Israel has spoken;\n\n the Rock of Israel has said to me:\n\n When one rules justly over men,\n\n ruling in the fear of God,\n\n4 he dawns on them like the morning light,\n\n like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning,\n\n like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.\n\n \n\n5 “For does not my house stand so with God?\n\n For he has made with me an everlasting covenant,\n\n ordered in all things and secure.\n\n For will he not cause to prosper\n\n all my help and my desire?\n\n6 But worthless men are all like thorns that are thrown away,\n\n for they cannot be taken with the hand;\n\n7 but the man who touches them\n\n arms himself with iron and the shaft of a spear,\n\n and they are utterly consumed with fire.”\n\n(2 Samuel 23:1–7 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.”\n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nCovenant by Andy and Rachel Graham
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nA solemn oath from God to man,
\n\nFor the seed of Abraham.
\n\nWrought in fire and sealed with blood,
\n\nRatified by God the Son.
\n\n\n\n
The righteous seed, the chosen one,
\n\nRemembrance of God's mercy come.
\n\nQuick to rescue, strong to save,
\n\nGod in flesh, in blood, in bone.
\n\n\n\n
You are God to us, You are God to us
\n\nYou are God to us, You keep your covenant
\n\n\n\n
This covenant at Calvary
\n\nHangs upon a sinner's tree.
\n\nDeath and grave could not contain.
\n\nRaised to life, he overcame!
\n\n\n\n
You are God to us, You are God to us
\n\nYou are God to us, You keep your covenant
\n\n\n\n
We call on the name of the Lord, YHWH
\n\nWe call on the name of the Lord.
\n\nWe call on the name of the Lord,
\n\nYHWH, YHWH
\n\n\n\n
We call on the name of the Lord, YHWH
\n\nWe call on the name of the Lord.
\n\nWe call on the name of the Lord,
\n\nYHWH, YHWH
\n\n\n\n
Filled with power from on high.
\n\nHoly Spirit, God divine.
\n\nIn my life your will be done.
\n\nFather let your kingdom come.
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 Now these are the last words of David:
\n\nThe oracle of David, the son of Jesse,
\n\nthe oracle of the man who was raised on high,
\n\nthe anointed of the God of Jacob,
\n\nthe sweet psalmist of Israel:
\n\n\n\n
2 “The Spirit of the LORD speaks by me;
\n\nhis word is on my tongue.
\n\n3 The God of Israel has spoken;
\n\nthe Rock of Israel has said to me:
\n\nWhen one rules justly over men,
\n\nruling in the fear of God,
\n\n4 he dawns on them like the morning light,
\n\nlike the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning,
\n\nlike rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.
\n\n\n\n
5 “For does not my house stand so with God?
\n\nFor he has made with me an everlasting covenant,
\n\nordered in all things and secure.
\n\nFor will he not cause to prosper
\n\nall my help and my desire?
\n\n6 But worthless men are all like thorns that are thrown away,
\n\nfor they cannot be taken with the hand;
\n\n7 but the man who touches them
\n\narms himself with iron and the shaft of a spear,
\n\nand they are utterly consumed with fire.”
\n\n(2 Samuel 23:1–7 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nAll to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nCovenant by Andy and Rachel Graham\nLyrics:\nA solemn oath from God to man,\nFor the seed of Abraham.\nWrought in fire and sealed with blood,\nRatified by God the Son.\n \nThe righteous seed, the chosen one,\nRemembrance of God's mercy come.\nQuick...","date_published":"2021-11-21T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/c4b5ff2c-9c0e-4adf-b15e-b0ea2c0c4ea9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19715052,"duration_in_seconds":615}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/5cc9e19e-36ec-3c90-9c2a-ff6f56426c55","title":"Episode 6: Sermon: 1 Chronicles 16, Give Thanks To God | Tom Gastil","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-11-21T12:13:38.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/4fbe1ef3-f124-49a1-8f6b-466515abdf13.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67628223,"duration_in_seconds":2113}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/0b1811d0-1c0d-3041-a53b-0607c0104584","title":"Episode 5: Scripture for Today | Mark 13:1-8 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"Opening Song:\n\nStayed on Him by Darren Mulligan, Gabriel Patillo, Kyle Williams, Terrian Woods\n\nLyrics:\n\nThere's a world full of mercy and peace\n\nMercy and peace\n\nWaiting for me\n\nThere's a land for the lost and the least\n\nWhere they dine with the King\n\nWaiting for me\n\n \n\nYeah His holiness fills up the temple\n\nStill He took my sin and my shame\n\nI didn't deserve to be rescued\n\nStill He has called me by name\n\n \n\nI'll stand firm with confidence\n\n'Til He comes again 'til He comes again\n\nI'll keep my mind stayed on Him\n\n'Til the very end 'til the very end\n\n \n\nI will keep my mind\n\nStayed on Him stayed on Him\n\nI will keep my mind\n\nStayed on Him stayed on Him\n\n \n\nThere's a Savior with wounds you can see\n\nIn His hands and His feet\n\nWaiting for me\n\nThere's a place where His glory is seen\n\nIt's beyond my wildest dreams\n\nWaiting for me\n\n \n\nI know You're the God who reigns\n\nI know You're the God who saves\n\nI know that You walk on waves\n\nI know that You'll never change\n\nPassage: \n\n1 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”\n\n3 And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. 7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains.\n\n(Mark 13:1–8 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers. \n\nPrayer:\n\nAlmighty and merciful God . . . grant, we beseech you, that we may so faithfully serve you in this life that we fail not finally to attain your heavenly promises, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Leonine Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nStayed on Him by Darren Mulligan, Gabriel Patillo, Kyle Williams, Terrian Woods
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nThere's a world full of mercy and peace
\n\nMercy and peace
\n\nWaiting for me
\n\nThere's a land for the lost and the least
\n\nWhere they dine with the King
\n\nWaiting for me
\n\n\n\n
Yeah His holiness fills up the temple
\n\nStill He took my sin and my shame
\n\nI didn't deserve to be rescued
\n\nStill He has called me by name
\n\n\n\n
I'll stand firm with confidence
\n\n'Til He comes again 'til He comes again
\n\nI'll keep my mind stayed on Him
\n\n'Til the very end 'til the very end
\n\n\n\n
I will keep my mind
\n\nStayed on Him stayed on Him
\n\nI will keep my mind
\n\nStayed on Him stayed on Him
\n\n\n\n
There's a Savior with wounds you can see
\n\nIn His hands and His feet
\n\nWaiting for me
\n\nThere's a place where His glory is seen
\n\nIt's beyond my wildest dreams
\n\nWaiting for me
\n\n\n\n
I know You're the God who reigns
\n\nI know You're the God who saves
\n\nI know that You walk on waves
\n\nI know that You'll never change
\n\nPassage:
\n\n1 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”
\n\n3 And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. 7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains.
\n\n(Mark 13:1–8 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nAlmighty and merciful God . . . grant, we beseech you, that we may so faithfully serve you in this life that we fail not finally to attain your heavenly promises, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Leonine Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song:\nStayed on Him by Darren Mulligan, Gabriel Patillo, Kyle Williams, Terrian Woods\nLyrics:\nThere's a world full of mercy and peace\nMercy and peace\nWaiting for me\nThere's a land for the lost and the least\nWhere they dine with the King\nWaiting f...","date_published":"2021-11-19T06:43:04.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/86bf1a9e-7864-40a9-8bf6-b553fb8847c1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18599937,"duration_in_seconds":581}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/6b992e51-68cf-302e-b697-9d6acbec7055","title":"Episode 4: Scripture for Today | Psalm 16 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nFullness of Joy (Psalm 16) by Caroline Cobb and Shane Barnard\n\n \n\nLyrics:\n\nO God, You are my refuge\n\nI know without You\n\nI have no good thing\n\n \n\nO God, You are my portion\n\nMy chosen portion\n\nYou are what I need\n\nNo other god beside You\n\nYou hold my lot and fill my cup\n\nOh beautiful inheritance\n\nYou are enough\n\n \n\nIn Your presence, there is fullness\n\nThere is fullness of joy\n\nAt Your right hand, there is goodness\n\nBoundless goodness\n\nForevermore\n\nI choose You, Lord\n\n \n\nO God, You go before me\n\nYou're right beside me\n\nIn my darkest night\n\n \n\nMy God, You hold my future\n\nMy hope it rests secure\n\nIn the finished work of Christ\n\n \n\nMy heart is glad, my soul rejoices\n\nYou hold me fast, You won't let go\n\nYour ways are good, and good for me\n\nI'm Yours and Yours alone\n\n \n\nIn Your presence, there is fullness\n\nThere is fullness of joy\n\nAt Your right hand, there is goodness\n\nBoundless goodness\n\nForevermore\n\nI choose You, Lord\n\nI choose You, Lord\n\n \n\nYour Holy One has risen up\n\nHe's overcome the grave\n\nThe path of life is opened wide\n\nFor He has made a way\n\n \n\nIn Your presence, there is fullness\n\nThere is fullness of joy\n\nAt Your right hand, there is goodness\n\nBoundless goodness\n\nForevermore\n\nI choose You, Lord\n\nPassage: \n\n A Miktam of David.\n\n1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.\n\n2 I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord;\n\n I have no good apart from you.”\n\n3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,\n\n in whom is all my delight.\n\n4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;\n\n their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out\n\n or take their names on my lips.\n\n5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup;\n\n you hold my lot.\n\n6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;\n\n indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.\n\n7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel;\n\n in the night also my heart instructs me.\n\n8 I have set the LORD always before me;\n\n because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.\n\n9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;\n\n my flesh also dwells secure.\n\n10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,\n\n or let your holy one see corruption.\n\n11 You make known to me the path of life;\n\n in your presence there is fullness of joy;\n\n at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.\n\n(Psalm 16:1–11 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\nHarp Meditation No. 3 by Gretchen Kirby\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThis harp reflection features rich, full chords with a strong melody. The tension between major and minor chords reflects the challenges and triumphs of a woman’s life. \n\nPrayer: \n\nO Lord God, who sees that we put not our trust in anything that we do; mercifully grant that by your power we may be defended against all adversity, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Gregorian Sacramentary","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nFullness of Joy (Psalm 16) by Caroline Cobb and Shane Barnard
\n\n\n\n
Lyrics:
\n\nO God, You are my refuge
\n\nI know without You
\n\nI have no good thing
\n\n\n\n
O God, You are my portion
\n\nMy chosen portion
\n\nYou are what I need
\n\nNo other god beside You
\n\nYou hold my lot and fill my cup
\n\nOh beautiful inheritance
\n\nYou are enough
\n\n\n\n
In Your presence, there is fullness
\n\nThere is fullness of joy
\n\nAt Your right hand, there is goodness
\n\nBoundless goodness
\n\nForevermore
\n\nI choose You, Lord
\n\n\n\n
O God, You go before me
\n\nYou're right beside me
\n\nIn my darkest night
\n\n\n\n
My God, You hold my future
\n\nMy hope it rests secure
\n\nIn the finished work of Christ
\n\n\n\n
My heart is glad, my soul rejoices
\n\nYou hold me fast, You won't let go
\n\nYour ways are good, and good for me
\n\nI'm Yours and Yours alone
\n\n\n\n
In Your presence, there is fullness
\n\nThere is fullness of joy
\n\nAt Your right hand, there is goodness
\n\nBoundless goodness
\n\nForevermore
\n\nI choose You, Lord
\n\nI choose You, Lord
\n\n\n\n
Your Holy One has risen up
\n\nHe's overcome the grave
\n\nThe path of life is opened wide
\n\nFor He has made a way
\n\n\n\n
In Your presence, there is fullness
\n\nThere is fullness of joy
\n\nAt Your right hand, there is goodness
\n\nBoundless goodness
\n\nForevermore
\n\nI choose You, Lord
\n\nPassage:
\n\nA Miktam of David.
\n\n1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
\n\n2 I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord;
\n\nI have no good apart from you.”
\n\n3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,
\n\nin whom is all my delight.
\n\n4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;
\n\ntheir drink offerings of blood I will not pour out
\n\nor take their names on my lips.
\n\n5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup;
\n\nyou hold my lot.
\n\n6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
\n\nindeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
\n\n7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel;
\n\nin the night also my heart instructs me.
\n\n8 I have set the LORD always before me;
\n\nbecause he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
\n\n9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;
\n\nmy flesh also dwells secure.
\n\n10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
\n\nor let your holy one see corruption.
\n\n11 You make known to me the path of life;
\n\nin your presence there is fullness of joy;
\n\nat your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
\n\n(Psalm 16:1–11 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nHarp Meditation No. 3 by Gretchen Kirby
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThis harp reflection features rich, full chords with a strong melody. The tension between major and minor chords reflects the challenges and triumphs of a woman’s life.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nO Lord God, who sees that we put not our trust in anything that we do; mercifully grant that by your power we may be defended against all adversity, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Gregorian Sacramentary
","summary":"Opening Song: \nFullness of Joy (Psalm 16) by Caroline Cobb and Shane Barnard\n \nLyrics:\nO God, You are my refuge\nI know without You\nI have no good thing\n \nO God, You are my portion\nMy chosen portion\nYou are what I need\nNo other god beside You\nYou hold my ...","date_published":"2021-11-17T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/77215dc2-091c-49b6-9b05-7084504c9550.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23108045,"duration_in_seconds":721}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/c0737a4c-d07f-3c95-9d88-91c5e808f413","title":"Episode 3: Sermon: Philippians 4:4-7, Rejoice in the Lord Always | Nick Locke","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2021-11-17T19:58:17.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/09191467-84da-42f9-86cb-5c0901468878.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47769409,"duration_in_seconds":1474}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/4ea06710-bd8e-3b45-a4a5-2dafb500488b","title":"Episode 2: Scripture for Today | 1 Samuel 1:4-20 (with Pastor Nick)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nRed Sea Road by Christa Wells, Ellie Holcomb, and Nicole Witt\n\nLyrics:\n\nWe’ve buried dreams\n\nLaid them deep into the earth behind us\n\nSaid our goodbyes\n\nAt the grave but everything reminds us\n\nGod knows we ache when He asks us to go on\n\nHow do we go on\n\n \n\nWe will sing to our souls\n\nWe won’t bury our hope\n\nWhere He leads us to go there’s a red sea road\n\nWhen we can’t see the way He will part the waves\n\nAnd we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road\n\n \n\nHow can we trust\n\nWhen you say you will deliver us\n\nFrom all of this pain\n\nThat threatens to take over us well\n\nWell this desert’s dry but the ocean may consume\n\nAnd we’re scared to follow you\n\n \n\nOh help us believe\n\nYou are faithful you’re faithful\n\nWhen our hearts are breaking\n\nYou are faithful you’re faithful\n\nOh grant us eyes to see\n\nYou are faithful you’re faithful\n\nTeach us to sing\n\nYou are faithful you’re faithful\n\nYou’re faithful\n\n \n\nNo we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road\n\nNo we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road\n\nPassage: \n\n4 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5 But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the LORD had closed her womb. 6 And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. 7 So it went on year by year. As often as she went up to the house of the LORD, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8 And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”\n\n9 After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the LORD. 10 She was deeply distressed and prayed to the LORD and wept bitterly. 11 And she vowed a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.”\n\n12 As she continued praying before the LORD, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. 14 And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? Put your wine away from you.” 15 But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the LORD. 16 Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.” 17 Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.” 18 And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.\n\n19 They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the LORD; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her. 20 And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, “I have asked for him from the LORD.”\n\n(1 Samuel 1:4–20 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection:\n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.” \n\nPrayer:\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nRed Sea Road by Christa Wells, Ellie Holcomb, and Nicole Witt
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nWe’ve buried dreams
\n\nLaid them deep into the earth behind us
\n\nSaid our goodbyes
\n\nAt the grave but everything reminds us
\n\nGod knows we ache when He asks us to go on
\n\nHow do we go on
\n\n\n\n
We will sing to our souls
\n\nWe won’t bury our hope
\n\nWhere He leads us to go there’s a red sea road
\n\nWhen we can’t see the way He will part the waves
\n\nAnd we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road
\n\n\n\n
How can we trust
\n\nWhen you say you will deliver us
\n\nFrom all of this pain
\n\nThat threatens to take over us well
\n\nWell this desert’s dry but the ocean may consume
\n\nAnd we’re scared to follow you
\n\n\n\n
Oh help us believe
\n\nYou are faithful you’re faithful
\n\nWhen our hearts are breaking
\n\nYou are faithful you’re faithful
\n\nOh grant us eyes to see
\n\nYou are faithful you’re faithful
\n\nTeach us to sing
\n\nYou are faithful you’re faithful
\n\nYou’re faithful
\n\n\n\n
No we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road
\n\nNo we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road
\n\nPassage:
\n\n4 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5 But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the LORD had closed her womb. 6 And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. 7 So it went on year by year. As often as she went up to the house of the LORD, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8 And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”
\n\n9 After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the LORD. 10 She was deeply distressed and prayed to the LORD and wept bitterly. 11 And she vowed a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.”
\n\n12 As she continued praying before the LORD, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. 14 And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? Put your wine away from you.” 15 But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the LORD. 16 Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.” 17 Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.” 18 And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.
\n\n19 They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the LORD; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her. 20 And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, “I have asked for him from the LORD.”
\n\n(1 Samuel 1:4–20 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\nBless the Lord, My Soul by Jacques Berthier
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nA contribution to the Taizé tradition, this tune by Berthier provides a reverent foundation for the text: “Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.”
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nThis is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nRed Sea Road by Christa Wells, Ellie Holcomb, and Nicole Witt\nLyrics:\nWe’ve buried dreams\nLaid them deep into the earth behind us\nSaid our goodbyes\nAt the grave but everything reminds us\nGod knows we ache when He asks us to go on\nHow do we...","date_published":"2021-11-15T23:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/e88d7d86-8963-4dc4-9650-baa06465b7f3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21643516,"duration_in_seconds":676}]},{"id":"alisocreekchurch.podbean.com/04fb2c35-a8d4-39e9-893b-f89e21bb38b4","title":"Episode 1: Scripture for Today | Hebrews 10:11-25 (with Pastor Tom)","url":"https://alisocreekchurchpodcast.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"Opening Song: \n\nSeasons Change by Antoine Bradford\n\nLyrics:\n\nOh I know seasons change\n\nAnd pain, pain makes you grow\n\nAnd all the mistakes of yesterday\n\nAre making me whole\n\n'Cause you are the perfect designer\n\nOh Jesus, all of my life collides in…\n\n \n\nYou were there even when I thought you left\n\nAnd all of my doubt, and all of my suffering is not in vain\n\nOh and in the darkest times, your love is my sunlight\n\nAnd I am reminded that I'm not forgotten\n\n'Cause you stay the same, even when seasons change\n\n \n\nSo draw near, make me like those who dream\n\nCome near to me again \n\nLord you are all that I need \n\nMy hope and my strength within\n\nEven through shadows I see \n\n \n\nOh Jesus, constant and faithful friend\n\nOh you were there \n\nEven when I thought you left \n\nAnd all of my doubt, and all of my suffering is not in vain \n\n \n\nOh and in the darkest time \n\nYour love is my sunlight\n\nI am reminded, that I'm not forgotten \n\n'Cause you stay the same\n\nEven when seasons change \n\nPassage: \n\n11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.\n\n15 And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying,\n\n \n\n16 “This is the covenant that I will make with them\n\n after those days, declares the Lord:\n\n I will put my laws on their hearts,\n\n and write them on their minds,”\n\n \n\n17 then he adds,\n\n “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”\n\n \n\n18 Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.\n\n19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.\n\n(Hebrews 10:11–25 ESV)\n\nMusical Reflection: \n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune\n\nReflection Notes: \n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two. \n\nPrayer:\n\nBlessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for\n\nour learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn,\n\nand inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever\n\nhold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have\n\ngiven us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with\n\nyou and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.","content_html":"Opening Song:
\n\nSeasons Change by Antoine Bradford
\n\nLyrics:
\n\nOh I know seasons change
\n\nAnd pain, pain makes you grow
\n\nAnd all the mistakes of yesterday
\n\nAre making me whole
\n\n'Cause you are the perfect designer
\n\nOh Jesus, all of my life collides in…
\n\n\n\n
You were there even when I thought you left
\n\nAnd all of my doubt, and all of my suffering is not in vain
\n\nOh and in the darkest times, your love is my sunlight
\n\nAnd I am reminded that I'm not forgotten
\n\n'Cause you stay the same, even when seasons change
\n\n\n\n
So draw near, make me like those who dream
\n\nCome near to me again
\n\nLord you are all that I need
\n\nMy hope and my strength within
\n\nEven through shadows I see
\n\n\n\n
Oh Jesus, constant and faithful friend
\n\nOh you were there
\n\nEven when I thought you left
\n\nAnd all of my doubt, and all of my suffering is not in vain
\n\n\n\n
Oh and in the darkest time
\n\nYour love is my sunlight
\n\nI am reminded, that I'm not forgotten
\n\n'Cause you stay the same
\n\nEven when seasons change
\n\nPassage:
\n\n11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.
\n\n15 And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying,
\n\n\n\n
16 “This is the covenant that I will make with them
\n\nafter those days, declares the Lord:
\n\nI will put my laws on their hearts,
\n\nand write them on their minds,”
\n\n\n\n
17 then he adds,
\n\n“I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”
\n\n\n\n
18 Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.
\n\n19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
\n\n(Hebrews 10:11–25 ESV)
\n\nMusical Reflection:
\n\n“Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune
\n\nReflection Notes:
\n\nThe hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.
\n\nPrayer:
\n\nBlessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for
\n\nour learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn,
\n\nand inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever
\n\nhold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have
\n\ngiven us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with
\n\nyou and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
","summary":"Opening Song: \nSeasons Change by Antoine Bradford\nLyrics:\nOh I know seasons change\nAnd pain, pain makes you grow\nAnd all the mistakes of yesterday\nAre making me whole\n'Cause you are the perfect designer\nOh Jesus, all of my life collides in…\n \nYou were th...","date_published":"2021-11-14T23:01:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/78bfe4fd-a82a-4eed-9f32-dbafcbb87e34/dc44cb11-7900-445f-b894-2ed49d156b9e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20963914,"duration_in_seconds":654}]}]}