Watchword for the Week Paul wrote: But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. (Galatians 4:4-5) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE SOLO “Halleluia” WELCOME […]
Watchword for the Week Keep awake, therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. (Matthew 25:13) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Psalm 78:1-7 – The Message translation, adapted) Listen, dear friends, to God’s truth, bend your ears to what I tell you; I’ll let you in on […]
Watchword for the Week Paul wrote, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (from […]
Watchword for the Week Jesus spoke to his disciples and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” (Matthew 14:27) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (from the Iona Abbey Creation Liturgy) God above us – trees, birds and sunshine, stars and moonlight – God above us. God […]
Watchword for the Week The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made. (Psalm 145:9) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP Like a hungry crowd, we come to be fed. Like an anxious child, we come to be comforted. Like a forlorn friend, […]
Watchword for the Week God, turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your custom towards those who love your name. (Psalm 119:132) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (from the Iona Abbey Justice and Peace Service) O God, who created the heavens and stretched them out, we […]
Watchword for the Week Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the first and I am the last; beside me there is no god. (Isaiah 44:6) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (as used in the Iona Abbey Commitment Service) […]
Watchword for the Week Paul wrote: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (as used in the Iona Abbey Welcome Service) This is a place where saints were found, a special house, a holy ground where […]
Watchword for the Week The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. (Psalm 145:8) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (as used in the Iona Abbey Morning Service) The world belongs to God, the earth and all its people. How good it is, how […]
Watchword for the Week Jesus says: “Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 10:39) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 86) You are my God, so be merciful to me; I pray to […]
Watchword for the Week The Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100:5) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 116) I love the LORD, because he hears me; he listens to my prayers. He listens to me every time […]
Watchword for the Week I will recount the gracious deeds of the Lord, the praiseworthy acts of the Lord, because of all that the Lord has done for us. (Isaiah 63:7) (Moravian Daily Texts 2017) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Based on Psalm 148) God of life, we thank you for our world. […]
Watchword for the Week Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:10) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Based on Isaiah 61 and Isaiah 55) The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his Spirit. He has […]
Watchword for the Week Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right. (2 Thessalonians 3:13) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 98) Sing for joy to the Lord, all the earth; Praise him with songs and shouts of joy! Sing praises to the […]
Watchword for the Week For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth. (Job 19:25) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 145 – The Message translation) I lift you high in praise, my God, O my King, and […]
Watchword for the Week Jesus says, “For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) (Moravian Daily Texts 2016) ORGAN PRELUDE WELCOME and CALL to WORSHIP (Verses from Psalm 46) God is our shelter and our strength, always at hand to help in times of trouble. The LORD […]