Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit - December 20, 2009 (4th Sunday in Advent)
"Something to Sing About" by Rev. Ed Lantz
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The Christmas Message
1-5About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David's town, for the census. As a descendant of David, he had to go there. He went with Mary, his fiancée, who was pregnant. 6-7While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the hostel. 8-12There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God's angel stood among them and God's glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger." 13-14At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises:
Glory to God in the heavenly heights,
Peace to all men and women on earth who please him. 15-18As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. "Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us." They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed. 19-20Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they'd been told! (Luke 2:1-20, The Message)
Glory to God in the heavenly heights,
Peace to all men and women on earth who please him. 15-18As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. "Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us." They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed. 19-20Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they'd been told! (Luke 2:1-20, The Message)
Monday, December 21, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac:December 21-27, 2009
Daily lectionary December 21-27, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 61, 62
In the evening, Psalms 112, 115
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Titus 1:1-16
Luke 1:1-25
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 66, 67
In the evening, Psalms 116, 117
1 Samuel 2:1b-10
Titus 2:1-10
Luke 1:26-38
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 72
In the evening, Psalms 111, 113
2 Samuel 7:1-17
Titus 2:11-3:8a
Luke 1:39-48a(48b-56)
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 45, 46;
Galatians 3:23-4:7
Matthew 1:18-25
In the evening, Psalms 89:1-29
Isaiah 59:15b-21
Philippians 2:5-11
Friday (Christmas Day:)
In the morning, Psalms 2, 85
In the evening, Psalms 110:1-1(6-7), 132
Micah 4:1-5, 5:2-4
1 John 4:7-16
John 3:31-26
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 28, 30
In the evening, Psalm 118
2 Chronicles 24:17-22
Acts 6:1-7
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 93, 96
In the evening, Psalm 34
1 Samuel 1:1-2, 7b-28
Hebrews 2: 10-18
Matthew 1:18-25
Worship Preparation, December 27, 2009
Sunday After Christmas(White)Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Lectionary Passages:
Psalm 148 (United Methodist Hymnal # 861)
Colossians 3:12-17;
Luke 2:41-52
Prayer:
God of grace, we have seen the rising of Your light and we follow it with joy;
Lead us to the One who rules in love.
Guide us to the place where peace abounds.
Show us the way to Your justice and mercy.
Direct our journeys to the birthplace of Your truth.
In the name of Jesus Christ, the Beginning and the End. Amen.
Lead us to the One who rules in love.
Guide us to the place where peace abounds.
Show us the way to Your justice and mercy.
Direct our journeys to the birthplace of Your truth.
In the name of Jesus Christ, the Beginning and the End. Amen.
Prayer for the Sunday After Christmas
from Seasons of Light and Hope by Blair Gilmer Meeks (Abingdon, 2005.)
from Seasons of Light and Hope by Blair Gilmer Meeks (Abingdon, 2005.)
Food for thought:
“The Word of God came in His own Person, because it was He alone, the Image of the Father, who could recreate man made after the Image.”
St. Athanasius, from On the Incarnation
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius
Friday, December 18, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit- December 13, 2009 (Advent 3C)
"Rejoice Always" by Rev. Ed Lantz
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac:December 14-20, 2009
Daily lectionary December 14-20, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 41, 52
In the evening, Psalm 44
Zechariah 1:7-17
Revelation 3:7-13
Matthew 24:15-31
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 45
In the evening, Psalms 47, 48
Zechariah 2:1-13
Revelation 3:14-22
Matthew 24:32-44
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalms 49
Zechariah 3:1-10
Revelation 4:1-8
Matthew 24:45-51
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 50
In the evening, 33
Zechariah 4:1-14
Revelation 4:9-5:5
Matthew 25:1-13
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 40, 54
In the evening, Psalm 51
Zechariah 7:8-8:8
Revelation 5:6-14
Matthew 25:14-30
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 55
In the evening, Psalms 138, 139:1-17(18-23)
Zechariah 8:9-17
Revelation 6:1-17
Matthew 25:31-46
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 24, 29
In the evening, Psalms 8, 84
Gen 3:18-15
Revelation 12:1-10
John 3:16-21
Worship Preparation, December 20, 2009
Forth Sunday in Advent (Blue)Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Lectionary Passages:
Luke 1:46b-55 (United Methodist Hymnal 199)
Hebrews 10:5-10;
Luke 1:39-45
Prayer:
Fill us with your Holy Spirit, O God;
give us the joy of knowing that our Lord is near.
Give us grace to discover your signs of hope
in women about to give birth;
in joyful children;
in the eyes of older friends who show us the way;
in the faces of loved ones that shine like stars;
in candles lit by those who work for peace;
in your word that is a lamp to our feet.
Prepare us to receive the Hope of the world,
your Son Jesus, the Christ of great compassion,
who gives the sign of His cross
through which He conquers death and despair.
In the name of Christ. Amen.
give us the joy of knowing that our Lord is near.
Give us grace to discover your signs of hope
in women about to give birth;
in joyful children;
in the eyes of older friends who show us the way;
in the faces of loved ones that shine like stars;
in candles lit by those who work for peace;
in your word that is a lamp to our feet.
Prepare us to receive the Hope of the world,
your Son Jesus, the Christ of great compassion,
who gives the sign of His cross
through which He conquers death and despair.
In the name of Christ. Amen.
4th Sunday in Advent Prayer
from Seasons of Light and Hope by Blair Gilmer Meeks (Abingdon, 2005.)
from Seasons of Light and Hope by Blair Gilmer Meeks (Abingdon, 2005.)
Food for thought:
“The Incarnation is the most stupendous miracle comprehending and involving all others.”
Herbert Lockyer from All the Doctrines of the Bible(Zondervan, 1964)
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
"In My Weakness" by Pat Whitely
Monday, December 7, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit: November 29 and December 6, 2009
November 29, 2009
"He Is Coming Again" by Rev. Ed Lantz
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December 6, 2009
"Why Does He Thunder?" by Rev. Ed Lantz
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Tyler Street Almanac:December 7-13, 2009
Daily lectionary December 7-13, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalm 25
In the evening, Psalms 9, 15
Amos 7:1-9
Revelation 1:1-8
Matthew 22:23-33
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 26, 28
In the evening, Psalms 36, 39
Amos 7:10-17, 24-25
Revelation 1:9-16
Matthew 22:34-46
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 38
In the evening, Psalm 119:25-48
Amos 8:1-14
Revelation 1:17-2:7
Matthew 23:1-12
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 37:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 37:19-42
Amos 9:1-10
Revelation 2:8-17
Matthew 23:13-26
Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 31
In the evening, Psalm 35
Haggai 1:1-15
Revelation 2:18-29
Matthew 23:27-39
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 30, 32
In the evening, Psalms 42, 43
Haggai 2:1-19
Revelation 3:1-6
Matthew 24:1-14
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 63, 98
In the evening, Psalm 103
Amos 9:11-15
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 13-17
John 5:30-47
Worship Preparation, December 13, 2009
Third Sunday in Advent (Blue)Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Lectionary Passages:
Isaiah 12:2-6
Philippians 4:4-7;
Luke 3:7-18
Prayer:
God of peace, when Your son Jesus was born of Mary,
tyrants ruled, and the people were afraid.
But You love justice; You bring Your peace
in the midst of great trouble and strife.
Free us from fear; bring us into Your joy.
Hear our prayers and accept our thanksgiving.
Make us ready for the coming of Christ Jesus our Lord,
in whose name we pray. Amen.
tyrants ruled, and the people were afraid.
But You love justice; You bring Your peace
in the midst of great trouble and strife.
Free us from fear; bring us into Your joy.
Hear our prayers and accept our thanksgiving.
Make us ready for the coming of Christ Jesus our Lord,
in whose name we pray. Amen.
3rd Sunday in Advent Prayer
from Seasons of Light and Hope by Blair Gilmer Meeks (Abingdon, 2005.)
from Seasons of Light and Hope by Blair Gilmer Meeks (Abingdon, 2005.)
Food for thought:
“Bad habits and indifference to spiritual progress do much to remove the guard from the tongue.”
Thomas A Kempis from The Imitation if Christ
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
"Still The Way, The Truth, and the Life" from Christianity Today December 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac: Novemver 16-22, 2009
Daily lectionary November 30- December 6, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 1, 2, 3
In the evening, Psalms 4, 7
Amos 2:6-16
2 Peter 1:1-11
Matthew 21:1-11
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 5, 6
In the evening, Psalms 10, 11
Amos 3:1-11
2 Peter 1:12-21
Matthew 21:12-22
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:1-24
In the evening, Psalms 12, 13, 14
Amos 3:12-4:5
2 Peter 3:1-10
Matthew 21:23-32
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 18:1-20
In the evening, Psalm 18:21-50
Amos 4:6-13
2 Peter 3:11-18
Matthew 21:33-46
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 16, 17
In the evening, Psalm 22
Amos 5:1-17
Jude 1-16
Matthew 22:1-14
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 20, 21:1-7(8-14)
In the evening, Psalms 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117
Amos 5:18-27
Jude 17-25
Matthew 22:15-22
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 148, 149, 150
In the evening, Psalms 114, 115
Amos 6:1-14
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Luke 1:57-68
Worship Preparation, December 6, 2009
Second Sunday in Advent (Blue)Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Lectionary Passages:
Luke 1:68-79 (United Methodist Hymnal 208)
Philippians 1:3-11;
Luke 3:1-6
Prayer:
Lord God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things, we are waiting and longing for the day
when steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; when justice and peace will kiss each other;
We know that with You one day is like a thousand years and that Your patience is our salvation;
come suddenly; show us the mercy You promised to our ancestors.
At Your coming, let us be found by You at peace,
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
when steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; when justice and peace will kiss each other;
We know that with You one day is like a thousand years and that Your patience is our salvation;
come suddenly; show us the mercy You promised to our ancestors.
At Your coming, let us be found by You at peace,
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
2nd Sunday in Advent Prayer based on Psalm 85:10, Malachi 3:1, Luke 1:72, and 2 Peter 3:8&14-
from Seasons of Light and Hope by Blair Gilmer Meeks (Abingdon, 2005.)
from Seasons of Light and Hope by Blair Gilmer Meeks (Abingdon, 2005.)
Food for thought:
“We live with the idea that the gospel’s chief aim is to make us fit for heaven, when in reality Jesus’ message is focused on making us citizens and recipients of the Kingdom of God today”
Steve Chalke and Alan Mann from The Lost Message of Jesus (Zondervan., 2003)
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
The Advnet Weblog
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit: November 22, 2009
"Imitating the King" by Rev. John Wilks
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac: Novemver 16-22, 2009
Daily lectionary November 23-29, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 106:1-18
In the evening, Psalms 106:19-48
Joel 3:1-2,9-17
1 Peter 1:1-12
Matthew 19:1-12
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 121, 122, 123
In the evening, Psalms 124, 125, 126
Nahum 1:1-13
1 Peter 1:13-25
Matthew 19:13-22
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:145-176
In the evening, Psalms 128, 129, 130
Obadiah 15-21
1 Peter 2:1-10
Matthew 19:23-30
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 131, 132
In the evening, Psalms 134, 135
Zephaniah 3:1-13
1 Peter 2:11-25
Matthew 20:1-16
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 140, 142
In the evening, Psalms 143
Isaiah 24:14-23
1 Peter 3:13-4:6
Matthew 20:17-28
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 137
In the evening, Psalms 104
Micah 7:11-20
1 Peter 4:7-19
Matthew 20:29-34
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 146, 147
In the evening, Psalms 111, 112, 113
Amos 1:1-5, 13-2:8
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Luke 21:5-19
Worship Preparation, November 29, 2009
First Sunday in Advent (Blue)Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Lectionary Passages:
Psalm 25:1-10 (UMH 756)
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
Prayer:
God of Israel, with expectant hearts we Your people await Christ’s coming.
As once He came in humility, so now may He come in glory,
that He may make all things perfect in Your everlasting Kingdom.
For He is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
As once He came in humility, so now may He come in glory,
that He may make all things perfect in Your everlasting Kingdom.
For He is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
Advent Prayer, from The New Handbook of the Christian Year, Hickman et. al(Abigdon Press, 1986 & 1992)
Food for thought:
“Jesus has a different vision of maturity: it is the ability and willingness to be led where you would rather not go.”
Henri Nouwen from In the Name of Jesus (Crossroad Publishing Co., 1989)
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
The Religion of Consumerism by Rev. Chris Seay
Friday, November 20, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit- November 8 & 15, 2009
Due to some technical difficulties, I have been behind on the podcast- but I have caught up today. You can listen here and in a few hours, they should be on iTunes. By the way, we are now properly categorized as a Christian podcast in the iTunes store. Though perhaps we won a few Buddhists over to the Lord Jesus Christ while we were listed incorrectly as a Buddhist podcast. One can hope.
From November 8: "Entrusted to Witness" by Rev. Ed Lantz.
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From November 15: "Who am I?" based on Psalm 8 by Rev. Ed Lantz.
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Music Fridays- November 20, 2009
Sunday is Christ the King Sunday- the last Sunday in the Christian calendar. Liturgically speaking, this is the Sunday in which we rejoice at the reign of Christ while eagerly awaiting His triumphant return. Here is Chris Tomlin and the Passion Band with a new spin on O Worship the King.
This is also the Sunday before Thanksgiving, so I thought I'd share this modern classic from Rich Mullins- Sing Your Praise to the Lord.
This is also the Sunday before Thanksgiving, so I thought I'd share this modern classic from Rich Mullins- Sing Your Praise to the Lord.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Serving Oak Cliff: Jefferson Median Beautification Project
Dear Tyler Streeters,
A project for community service came to Jamie Nelson's attention this week. We thought all of you would like to know about it. Here are the details from the official blog of the Jefferson Median Beautification Project:
Grace and peace,
John
A project for community service came to Jamie Nelson's attention this week. We thought all of you would like to know about it. Here are the details from the official blog of the Jefferson Median Beautification Project:
If you can help, let me know. I am looking into t-shirts and/or name tags to identify Tyler Street members who come serve. If you'd be willing to buy a t-shirt, tell me your size and I will see what I can do.On Saturday Dec 12th at 9:00 am the first 32 trees will be delivered at the intersection of Jefferson and Hampton. We will be planting on both sides of Hampton. With 32 trees we need a LOT of volunteers so please forward this to your neighborhoods, schools, churches, clubs, service organizations, etc. Remind them that this is just the first step of a multi-year project. Eventually we will be planting the entire length of Jefferson from Sunset High School continuing West all the way to the Cockrell Hill city limit (a total of 1.6 miles), so it will pass by many neighborhoods.
This will be absolutely transformative for this corridor and change the median from a mostly barren moonscape to a nice shady linear park. So we hope to get a broad cross-section of Oak Cliff residents helping, especially since most of us drive this area at some time or another.Trees cool and clean the air, provide habitat, muffle traffic and other noise, and increase property values. Trees are neighborhood friendly. Any time we can add more trees we improve the quality of life for all residents of Dallas. Please help us with this effort.
Dress appropriately for the weather that day (dress in layers) and bring a shovel and gloves. If you can't help us on that date, perhaps you are able to make a financial contribution to the project. We need to buy watering bags for the trees. We will try to get free wood chips (let us know if you have connections!) but if we can't we'll need to buy them. We must keep the trees watered and mulched for the first 2 years. And for this first phase we are planting in very rocky soil. We have walked those two medians and the rock is very close to the surface so we are having the holes augered ahead of time to make planting easier. We appreciate our volunteers and don't want them to have to chip through rock with pick axes! So we need to pay someone to auger 32 holes in that rocky ground. That will be our largest expense for Phase I.Please mark your calendar now.
Thank you! Van Johnson
Grace and peace,
John
Tyler Street Almanac: Novemver 16-22, 2009
Daily lectionary November 16-22, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 89:1-18
In the evening, Psalms 89:19-52
1 Chronicles 15:1-29
Revelation 20:7-15
Matthew 17:1-13
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 97, 99
In the evening, Psalms 94
1 Chronicles 16:7-36
Revelation 21:1-8
Matthew 17:14-21
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 109
In the evening, Psalms 119:121-144
1 Chronicles 20:1-8
Revelation 21:9-21
Matthew 17:22-27
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 105:1-22
In the evening, Psalms 105:23-45
1 Chronicles 21:1-27
Revelation 21:22-22:5
Matthew 18:1-9
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 102
In the evening, Psalms 107
1 Chronicles 22:1-19
Revelation 22:6-13
Matthew 18:10-20
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 108
In the evening, Psalms 33
Isaiah 65:17-25
Revelation 22:14-21
Matthew 18:21-35
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 118
In the evening, Psalms 145
Isaiah 19:19-25
Romans 15:5-13
Luke 19:11-27
Worship Preparation, November 22, 2009
Christ the King Sunday, Thanksgiving Sunday(White)Rev. John Wilks preaching “Imitating the King”
Philippians 2:1-11
Prayer:
Almighty God,
Your only Son came to earth and took the posture of a servant
and is now enthroned at Your right hand, where He rules in glory.
As He reigns in our hearts, may we rejoice in His peace,
obey His decrees, live in His love, and imitate His humility. Amen.
Your only Son came to earth and took the posture of a servant
and is now enthroned at Your right hand, where He rules in glory.
As He reigns in our hearts, may we rejoice in His peace,
obey His decrees, live in His love, and imitate His humility. Amen.
A Prayer for Christ the King Sunday
adapted from The New Handbook of the Christian Year, Hickman et. al. (Abigdon Press, 1986 & 1992)
adapted from The New Handbook of the Christian Year, Hickman et. al. (Abigdon Press, 1986 & 1992)
Food for thought:
“When we put on the mind of Christ and focus our thinking and behavior on the Kingdom of God, we can begin to evaluate our choices, our decisions, and our motivations with new clarity We move from a place of sleepwalking through our lives and being driven by earthbound instincts to a place of living in full consciousness of our position as heirs of the Most High.”
Brennan Manning from The Importance of Being Foolish
(Harper San Francisco, 2005.)
(Harper San Francisco, 2005.)
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
Jesus Our Sabbath Rest
Friday, November 13, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac: Novemver 9-15, 2009
Daily lectionary November 9-15, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 80
In the evening, Psalms 77
Nehemiah 9:1-15(16-25)
Revelation 18:1-8
Matthew 15:1-20
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 78:1-39
In the evening, Psalms 78:40-72
Nehemiah 9:26-38
Revelation 18:9-20
Matthew 15:21-28
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:97-120
In the evening, Psalms 81, 82
Nehemiah 7:73b-8:3,5-18
Revelation 18:21-24
Matthew 15:29-39
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 23,27
In the evening, Psalms 85, 86
1 Chronicles 10:1-14
Revelation 19:1-10
Matthew 16:1-12
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 88
In the evening, Psalms 91, 92
1 Chronicles 11:1-25
Revelation 19:11-16
Matthew 16:13-20
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 87, 90
In the evening, Psalms 136
1 Chronicles 13:1-14
Revelation 20:1-6
Mark 16:21-28
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 66, 67
In the evening, Psalms 19, 46
1 Chronicles 14:1-17
Acts 28:14b-23
Luke 16:1-13
Worship Preparation, November 15, 2009
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28)(Green)Suggested lectionary texts for the week: (Sunday's sermon may or may not be based on one or more of these passages.)
1 Samuel 1:4-20;
1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Psalm 113 (UMH 834)
Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25;
Mark 13:1-8
Prayer:
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Proper 28, Book of Common Prayer (ECUSA) 1979 edition.
Food for thought:
“If we can therefore awaken a fervent love among our Christians, first towards one-another and then towards all other men… and put this love into practice, practically all that we desire will be accomplished.”
Philip Jacob Spener writing about the love Jesus commands of His disciples,
from Pia Desideria (Or Heartfelt Desire for a God-pleasing Reform of the True Evangelical Church.) originally published in 1675.
from Pia Desideria (Or Heartfelt Desire for a God-pleasing Reform of the True Evangelical Church.) originally published in 1675.
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
On the Beatitudes by Leo the Great
Friday, November 6, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit: November 1, 2009
"Entrusted to Give" based on 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 by Rev. Ed Lantz.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac: Novemver 1-8, 2009
Daily lectionary November 2-8, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 56, 57
In the evening, Psalms 64, 65
Nehemiah 6:1-19
Revelation 10:1-11
Matthew 13:36-43
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 61, 62
In the evening, Psalms 68
Nehemiah 12:27-47
Revelation 11:1-19
Matthew 13:44-52
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 72
In the evening, Psalms 119:73-96
Nehemiah 13:4-22
Revelation 12:1-12
Matthew 13:53-58
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 71
In the evening, Psalms 74
Ezra 7:(1-10)11-26
Revelation 14:1-13
Matthew 14:1-12
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 69
In the evening, Psalms 73
Ezra 7:27-28, 8:21-36
Revelation 15:1-8
Matthew 14:13-21
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 75, 76
In the evening, Psalms 23, 27
Ezra 9:1-15
Revelation 17:1-14
Matthew 14:22-36
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 93, 96
In the evening, Psalms 34
Ezra 10:1-17
Acts 24:10-21
Luke 14:12-24
Worship Preparation, November 8, 2009
23rd Sunday after Pentecost(Green)Rev. Ed Lantz Preaching
“Entrusted to Witness”
Acts 1:6-11
Prayer:
Almighty God,
you called your church to be One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.
By your grace you have given us new life in Jesus Christ, and by your Spirit you have called us to proclaim his name through out the nations: Awaken in us such a love for you and your world that in this Decade of Evangelism we may so boldy proclaim Jesus Christ by word and deed that all people may come to know him as Savior and follow him as Lord; to the glory of your Name.
Amen.
A prayer for evangelism- found on-line.
Food for thought:
“God wants us to become contagious Christians- His agents, who will first catch His love and then urgently and infectiously offer it to all who are willing to consider it”
Bill Hybles and Mark Mittleberg, from Becoming A Contagious Christian.
(Zondervan, 1994)
(Zondervan, 1994)
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
"For Whom Did Christ Die?" by Dr. Ben Witherington, Asbury Theological Seminary
Friday, October 30, 2009
Music Fridays- "Our Father"
I've posted music before from the Taize Community. Taize is a non-denominational monastic community founded by a Swiss Reformed pastor named Brother Roger during World War II. Since then, many young men from Protestant, Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox backgrounds have taken vows of celibacy and poverty so they might devoted to Jesus Christ. Some young protestants, myself included, have been touched by how Taize manages to re-introduce Catholic and Eastern Orthodox music and spirituality to the protestant world. For others, music from Taize remains too Catholic for comfort.
In the hopes promoting the value of ancient liturgical practices, I submit this clip of a sung/chanted version of The Lord's Prayer. The video was taken during Brother Roger's funeral mass.
In the hopes promoting the value of ancient liturgical practices, I submit this clip of a sung/chanted version of The Lord's Prayer. The video was taken during Brother Roger's funeral mass.
Tyler Street Pulpit- October 25, 2009
"Entrusted to Serve" based on Philippians 2:5-11, by Rev. Ed Lantz.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac-October 26-Novemver 1, 2009
Daily lectionary October 26-November 1, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 41,52
In the evening, Psalms 44
Zechariah 1:7-17
Revelation 1:4-20
Matthew 12:43-50
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 45
In the evening, Psalms 47,48
Ezra 5:1-17
Revelation 4:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalms 49
Ezra 6:1-22
Revelation 5:1-10
Matthew 13:10-17
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 50
In the evening 33
Nehemiah 1-1:11
Revelation 5:11-6:11
Matthew 13:18-23
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 40,54
In the evening, Psalms 51
Nehemiah 2:1-20
Revelation 6:12-7:4
Matthew 13:24-30
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 55
In the evening, Psalms 139
Nehemiah 4:1-23
Revelation 7:(4-8)9-17
Matthew 13:31-35
Sunday: (All Saint's Day)
In the morning, Psalms 111, 112
In the evening, Psalms 148, 150
Heb 11:32-12:2
Rev 21:1-22:5
Worship Preparation, November 1, 2009 :
All Saint’s Day [White]
Rev. Ed Lantz Preaching
“Entrusted to Give”
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Prayer/Food for Thought:
For All The Saints by William Walsham How, 1864
For All The Saints by William Walsham How, 1864
For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the apostles' glorious company,
who bearing forth the cross o'er land and sea,
shook all the mighty world, we sing to Thee: Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the Evangelists, by whose blest word,
like fourfold streams, the garden of the Lord,
is fair and fruitful, be thy Name adored. Alleluia, Alleluia!
For Martyrs, who with rapture kindled eye,
saw the bright crown descending from the sky,
and seeing, grasped it, thee we glorify. Alleluia, Alleluia!
O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win, with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine!
we feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia!
The golden evening brightens in the west;
soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia, Alleluia!
From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
and singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia!
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
Fox's Book of Martyrs
Monday, October 19, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit: October 18, 2009
The sermon was preached by Rev Ed Lantz and is entitled "Entrusted to be Present." It is the second in a five-part series on stewardship.
To God be the glory!
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit- October 11, 2009
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The sermon was preached by Rev Ed Lantz and is entitled "Entrusted to Pray." It is the first in a five-part series on stewardship.
To God be the glory!
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To God be the glory!
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Tyler Street Almanac-October 12-18, 2009
Daily lectionary October 12-18, 2009
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 1, 2, 3
In the evening, Psalms 4, 7
Jeremiah 36:11-26
1 Corinthians 13:(1-3)4-13
Matthew 10:5-15
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 5, 6
In the evening, Psalms 10, 11
Jeremiah 36:27-37:2
1 Corinthians 14:1-12
Matthew 10:16-23
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:1-24
In the evening, Psalms 12, 13, 14
Jeremiah 37:3-21
1 Corinthians 14:13-25
Matthew 10:24-33
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 18:1-20
In the evening, Psalms 18:21-50
Jeremiah 38:1-13
1 Corinthians 14:26-33a,37-40
Matthew 10:34-42
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 16, 17
In the evening, Psalms 22
Jeremiah 38:14-28
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Matthew 11:1-6
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 20, 21:1-7(8-14)
In the evening, Psalms 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117
2 Kings 25:8-12,22-26
1 Corinthians 15:12-29
Matthew 11:7-15
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 148, 149, 150
In the evening, Psalms 114, 115
Jeremiah 29:1,4-14
Acts 16:6-15
Luke 10:1-12,17-20
Worship Preparation: Sunday, October 18, 2009
October 18, 2009 [Green]
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24)
Rev. Ed Lantz Preaching
“Entrusted to be Present”
Hebrews 10:25
Prayer:
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Proper 24, Book of Common Prayer (ECUSA)
Food for thought:
“Doing life together was God's plan from the beginning of time. From the relationship of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the Trinity, to the twelve apostles, to the house churches, and even Jesus' final words in the Great Comission (Matthew 28:16-20)- all share the pattern of life together.”
Rick Warren, from the introduction to the Life Together small group curriculum series.
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
"The Small Catechism" by Martin Luther
Friday, October 9, 2009
Music Fridays- October 9, 2009
While surfing YouTube, I found this gem from Dennis Jernigan. As he just wrote this last month, I doubt it is even on CD anywhere yet. Enjoy!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac- Cotober 5-, 2009
Daily lectionary October 5-11, 2009
Monday:Psalms 106:1-18 (Morning)
Psalms 106:19-48 (Evening)
2 Kings 21:1-18
1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1
Matthew 8:28-34
Tuesday:
Psalms 121, 122, 123 (Morning)
Psalms 124, 125, 126 (Evening)
2 Kings 22:1-13
1 Corinthians 11:2,17-22
Matthew 9:1-8
Wednesday:
Psalms 119:145-176 (Morning)
Psalms 128, 129, 130 (Evening)
2 Kings 22:14-23:3
1 Corinthians 11:23-34
Matthew 9:9-17
Thursday:
Psalms 131, 132 (Morning)
Psalms 134, 135 (Evening)
2 Kings 23:4-25
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Matthew 9:18-26
Friday:
Psalms 140, 142 (Morning)
Psalms 141, 143:1-12 (Evening)
2 Kings 23:36-24:17
1 Corinthians 12:12-26
Matthew 9:27-34
Saturday:
Psalms 137:1-6(7-9), 144 (Morning)
Psalms 104 (Evening)
Jeremiah 35:1-19
1 Corinthians 12:27-13:3
Matthew 9:35-10:4
Sunday:
Psalms 146, 147 (Morning)
Psalms 111, 112, 113 (Evening)
Jeremiah 36:1-10
Acts 14:8-18
Luke 7:36-50
Worship Preparation: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost [Green]
(Children's Sabbath)
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15 (United Methodist Hymnal 752)
Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31
Prayer:
Lord, we pray that your grace
may always precede and follow us,
and make us continually to be given to all good works;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Traditional English Prayer for Prevenient Grace
Food for thought:
“The greatest gift you can give to others is an introduction to the God who asked his Son to go the unthinkable distance to redeem them.”
Rev. Bill Hybles, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL.
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
"Handbook on Faith, Hope and Love" by Augustine of Hippo
Tyler Street Pulpit- October 4, 2009
Here is part five of Rev. Ed Lantz series on the book of James. This message is entitled "Be Patient" and is based on James 5:7-12.
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit: September 27, 2009
Here is part four of Rev. Ed Lantz series on the book of James. This message is entitled "Getting on God's Good Side" and is based on James 4:4-10.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac- September 28- Cotober 4, 2009
Daily Lectionary- September 21-27, 2009
Monday:Psalms 89:1-18 (Morning)
Psalms 89:19-52 (Evening)
2 Kings 17:24-41
1 Corinthians 7:25-31
Matthew 6:25-34
Tuesday:
Psalms 97, 99 (Morning)
Psalms 94 (Evening)
2 Chronicles 29:1-3,30:1(2-9)10-27
1 Corinthians 7:32-40
Matthew 7:1-12
Wednesday:
Psalms 101, 109:1-30 (Morning)
Psalms 119:121-144 (Evening)
2 Kings 18:9-25
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Matthew 7:13-21
Thursday:
Psalms 105:1-22 (Morning)
Psalms 105:23-45 (Evening)
2 Kings 18:28-37
1 Corinthians 9:1-15
Matthew 7:22-29
Friday:
Psalms 102 (Morning)
Psalms 107:1-32 (Evening)
2 Kings 19:1-20
1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Matthew 8:1-17
Saturday:
Psalms 107:33-43 (Morning)
Psalms 33 (Evening)
2 Kings 19:21-36
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Matt:8:18-27
Sunday:
Psalms 118 (Morning)
Psalms 145 (Evening)
2 Kings 20:1-21
Acts 12:1-17
Luke 7:11-17
Worship Preparation: Sunday, September 27, 2009
October 4, 2009 [Green]
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 22, Year B
James 5:7-12 “Be Patient”
Prayer:
Almighty 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.
Contemporary Collect for Proper 22
From the Book of Common Prayer, ECUSA, 1979 edition.
From the Book of Common Prayer, ECUSA, 1979 edition.
Food for thought:
“The goal of salvation in the New Testament and the early Fathers is the remaking of the good, God-given created universe, and the resurrection of the body of those who have died, so that they care share in the world that has been put to rights.”
Scholar and Anglican Bishop N.T. Wright,
from Judas and the Gospel of Jesus, p. 102. (Baker Books.)
from Judas and the Gospel of Jesus, p. 102. (Baker Books.)
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
"Walking With God" by George Whitefield
Friday, September 25, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit: September 20, 2009
Here is part three of Rev. Ed Lantz series on the book of James. This message is entitled "Taming the Tongue" and is based on James 3:1-12.
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Tyler Street Almanac- September 21-27, 2009
Daily Lectionary- September 21-27, 2009
Monday:Psalms 80 (Morning)
Psalms 77 (Evening)
2 Kings 5:1-19
1 Corinthians 4:8-21
Matthew 5:21-26
Tuesday:
Psalms 78:1-39 (Morning)
Psalms 78:40-72 (Evening)
2 Kings 5:19-27
1 Corinthians 5:1-8
Matthew 5:27-37
Wednesday:
Psalms 119:97-120 (Morning)
Psalms 81, 82 (Evening)
2 Kings 6:1-23
1 Corinthians 5:9-6:8
Matthew 5:38-48
Thursday:
Psalms 146, 147 (Morning)
Psalms 85, 86 (Evening)
2 Kings 9:1-16
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Matthew 6:1-6,16-18
Friday:
Psalms 88 (Morning)
Psalms 91, 92 (Evening)
2 Kings 9:17-37
1 Corinthians 7:1-9
Matthew 6:7-15
Saturday:
Psalms 87, 90 (Morning)
Psalms 136 (Evening)
2 Kings 11:1-20a
1 Corinthians 7:10-24
Matthew 6:19-24
Sunday:
Psalms 66, 67 (Morning)
Psalms 19, 46 (Evening)
2 Kings 17:1-18
Acts 9:36-43
Luke 5:1-11
Worship Preparation: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20, Year B)
James 4:4-10 "Getting on God's Good Side"
Prayer:
O God,
you declare your almighty power
chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Grant us the fullness of your grace,
that we, running to obtain your promises,
may become partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Contemporary Collect for Proper 21
From the Book of Common Prayer, ECUSA, 1979 edition.
From the Book of Common Prayer, ECUSA, 1979 edition.
Food for thought:
“When you get a chance to be saved, you gotta grab it.”
T.V. personality and survival expert Bear Grylls, from a commercial for the Alpha Course.
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
"Let your light shine" by Rev. Ken Collins
Friday, September 18, 2009
UM news: Our Jurisdiction Is Re-aligning
Every four years, the leadership of the United Methodist Church gathers for what is know as General Conference. At that two week meeting, decisions are made about any number of issues from our stance on key theological, moral, and social concerns to "mechanical" matters of how we are organized as a denomination.
In keeping with the current economic state of the connection and in response to changes in membership patterns (i.e. our continued decline in the United States,) the decision was made for the South Central Jurisdiction (which runs from New Mexico over to Louisiana and up to Nebraska) to consolidate episcopal offices, thus reducing the number of Bishops in our conference from eleven to ten.
To make that happen, the College of Bishops voted to let the Nebraska Annual Conference share a Bishop with the Kansas East and Kansas West Annual Conferences.
While this decision will not have much if any impact on those of us at Tyler Street, it is good for us to stay informed about what is happening in the United Methodist Church at large.
And as a people of prayer, this presents us a fine opportunity to lift up our brothers and sisters in Nebraska and Kansas as they prepare for this transition. Let's pray that in the midst of this re-alignment, a renewed passion for the Gospel and a new desire to introduce people to Jesus Christ as savior and lord will invigorate United Methodist churches in those three annual conferences.
For more information, click here.
In keeping with the current economic state of the connection and in response to changes in membership patterns (i.e. our continued decline in the United States,) the decision was made for the South Central Jurisdiction (which runs from New Mexico over to Louisiana and up to Nebraska) to consolidate episcopal offices, thus reducing the number of Bishops in our conference from eleven to ten.
To make that happen, the College of Bishops voted to let the Nebraska Annual Conference share a Bishop with the Kansas East and Kansas West Annual Conferences.
While this decision will not have much if any impact on those of us at Tyler Street, it is good for us to stay informed about what is happening in the United Methodist Church at large.
And as a people of prayer, this presents us a fine opportunity to lift up our brothers and sisters in Nebraska and Kansas as they prepare for this transition. Let's pray that in the midst of this re-alignment, a renewed passion for the Gospel and a new desire to introduce people to Jesus Christ as savior and lord will invigorate United Methodist churches in those three annual conferences.
For more information, click here.
Music Fridays- September 19, 2009
Please enjoy Chris Tomlin's wonderful arrangement of Take My Life and Let It Be.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Tyler Street Almanac- September 13-20, 2009
Daily Lectionary- September 14-20, 2009
Monday:Monday:
Psalms 64, 65
1 Kings 21:1-16
1 Corinthians 1:1-19
Matthew 4:1-11
Tuesday:
Psalms 68
1 Kings 21:17-29
1 Corinthians 1:20-31
Matthew 4:12-17
Wednesday:
Psalms 119:73-96
1 Kings 22:1-28
1 Corinthians 2:1-13
Matthew 4:18-25
Thursday:
Psalms 74
1 Kings 22:29-45
1 Corinthians 2:14-3:15
Matthew 5:1-10
Friday:
Psalms 73
2 Kings 1:2-17
1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Matthew 5:11-16
Saturday:
Psalms 23, 27
2 Kings 2:1-18
1 Corinthians 4:1-7
Matthew 5:17-20
Sunday:
Psalms 34
2 Kings 4:8-37
Acts 9:10-31
Luke 3:7-18
Worship Preparation: Sunday, September 20, 2009
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20, Year B)
James 3:1-12 "Taming the Tongue"
Prayer:
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love heavenly things; and even now, whole we are placed among the things that are passing away, to hold fast to those things that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Contemporary Collect for Proper 20
From the Book of Common Prayer, ECUSA, 1979 edition.
From the Book of Common Prayer, ECUSA, 1979 edition.
Food for thought:
“Let him show his wisdom as well as his faith by his works; not by words only.”
John Wesley, commenting on James 3:13
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
John Wesley's Notes on the 3rd Chapter of James
Friday, September 11, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit: September 6, 2009
Here is part two of Rev. Ed Lantz series on the book of James. To God be the glory!
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Friday, September 4, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit- August 30, 2009
Here is Rev. Ed Lantz preaching "Who Wants to be Blessed?" part one of a five-part series on the book of James entitled "Practical Faith." To God be the Glory!
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Tyler Street Pulpit- August 23, 2009
"Those Who Go the Road to Teach" by senior pastor Rev. Ed Lantz
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
There's a place for you at Tyler Street!
This Sunday, we extend a warm welcome to the faculty, staff and Board of Directors of Tyler Street Christian Academy. You are a very important part of our Tyler Street family. May God's love, wisdom and power through the Holy Spirit be with you during the new school year
Want to get involved in an exciting ministry? Carillon Ringers needs you! On Sunday August 23, the Carillon Ringers will meet at Tejanos Restaurant for fellowship and an informational meeting regarding the fall Handbell schedule. Make plans to join us for this meeting. Rehearsal will begin September 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rehearsal Hall on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.
Alpha...Are you rusty on the basics of Christianity? Ever wish you could explain your faith in a way that non-Christians can understand? Are you contemplating becoming a Christian or joining the church? Do you ever wonder if there is more to life? Do you want to belong to a group of people who care about you?
If you fit into any of the above categories, then the Alpha course is for you. Alpha is a ten-week study of Christianity built around good meals, fellowship, straightforward teaching, and lively conversations. There will be an introductory dinner on Monday, September 14 @ 7:00 in Yeats Hall where you can learn more about Alpha and register for the course. For more information, contact John Wilks at 214.946.8106 or e-mail to alpha@tsumc.org.
Youth Music Kick-off rehearsal is on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. We will have a kick off choir rehearsal and then head for a tour of the new Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington The tour is an hour and fifteen minutes. The cost of stadium tour and dinner is $20.00. Please wear good walking shoes. Billy must have a final number by Sunday, August 23. We will return to the church at 6:00 p.m. and then have dinner on the third floor. There will be no regular Youth activities Sunday evening, August 30. Billy is going to make you a deal: if you come to the rehearsal on Sunday, August 23 at 5 pm, he will give you $5 off of the Cowboys Stadium Tour. Your cost will be only $15 instead of $20 if you just come for the tour. Please come on Sunday, August 23 at 5 pm in the choir room! Invite your friends! For more information about the Youth Choir Kick-off rehearsal, call Billy Woods at the church office at 214-946-8106 or 817-991-8325.
Methodist Hospital's Cancer Center is in need of caps, hats and turbans for newly diagnosed cancer patients. If anyone has a knack for knitting or loves to sew and would be willing to help with this project, please contact Carla Boss at 214-942-2166.
Hear Missionaries Scott and Lorna Burford from South Asia, Sunday August 30 in Yeats Hall at 9:45 am - combined adult Sunday School Class. The Burfords ministry is making available newly translated scriptures in audio and video form. They will show a video of their work and give us a report. Most of the people groups for which these translations have been done are pre-literate oral societies. Hearing and seeing Scripture presentations is very effective for spreading the Good News. Nathan, their newly adopted son from the Philippines, will be with them. Scott, a member of Tyler Street, attended the church before he went overseas.
Sanctuary Choir rehearsal resumes...Rehearsals resumed for Sanctuary Choir on Wednesday August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Choir. If you have ever sung in the choir, we want to invite you back to be a part of the activities this fall. We have a Music and Fine Arts Retreat in the works plus exciting events for the Christmas Season. Come on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room to hear more about the exciting plans for the fall.
Mexico Missions Trip Nov. 22 to 28, 2009 Children's Haven in Reynosa was the destination for our trip last year and the experience was fantastic! You will have a great experience this year as you participate in this ministry to children and the surrounding community. Ask God if this is your time to go. Families are welcome. Work to be done includes remodeling windows, doors, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, walls and ceilings for children's home # 3 and other painting and repair work. Another church has asked for the same date. If you are interested contact Don Lindholm 972-708-7154 or email don_lindholm@sil.org. A firm commitment is not needed yet, just let him know of your possible interest.
Teacher wanted...Come and teach the Wedding Ring Class on the 1st, 3rd or 4th Sunday of each month. If interested, please call Frank Fosdick at 214-943-9696.
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program...If anyone would like to add the Tyler Street United Methodist Church number to their reward card at Tom Thumb, Randalls, Simon David or Safeway, we would receive 1% of every dollar you spend there as a contribution. Our church number is 1051. You can link Tyler Street to your Reward Card by completing a Reward Application Form at any Courtesy Booth at the store. Fill in the top portion and the "Good Neighbor Program" section, indicating what account number to link to your card.
Financial Peace University Classes will be Sunday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm starting August 23 in the Anniversary classroom. A nursery will be provided. The member kit costs $99 for a couple or an individual. Partial scholarships for kits are available if needed. Contact Bob Cunningham at (214)522-0074 or rec35@sbcglobal.net or call John Wilks at the church office at (214)946-8106 or johnwilks@tsumc.org to sign up
Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study...Do you ever feel like the woman who said, "My life is like a blender - and it's stuck on frappe!"? Then join the Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study: &Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life." The 12-week Bible study, authored by Joanna Weaver, offers a tale of two sisters, and teaches how each built an intimate relationship with their Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ. The book costs $15, and Kris Williams (evening) and Kay Bruner (morning) will facilitate discussion. (If you would like to help facilitate discussion, let us know at 214-354-6185 or call the church office.)
To help us in planning, please let us know your preference for a day and time. (We're hoping that we can accommodate an evening and a morning course.) Note date change: The class will begin the week of August 30. Please place this form in the offering plate or give to Kris Williams or Kay Bruner.
What is Urbana? Urbana is the missions conference for North American students hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Urbana 09 will be our 22nd conference. The first Urbana was held in 1946. From 1948 to 2003, the conferences were held at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Since 2006, Urbana has been held at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. Generations of college students have come to Urbana to hear about cutting edge issues on missions and respond to the call to participate in God's global mission. During the five days of Urbana, participants will experience multi-cultural worship and drama, dynamic speakers, in-depth Bible study and prayer. Attendance is usually around 20,000. The Conference begins December 27-31. Urbana is for young adult men and women ages 18-30. Mark and Wendy Walker have agreed to lead a group to the Conference. Make plans now to attend! For more information, log onto www.urbana.org.
Tyler Street: Who We Are
Beginning Sunday, October 4, Pastor Ed will lead this class on the history, beliefs and mission of the United Methodist Church and Tyler Street. This four-week class may be helpful to inquisitive visitors and new members, as well as long time members wanting a refresher.
Week 1 (October 4) - Our History
Week 2 (October 11) - Our Beliefs
Week 3 (October 18) - Our Beliefs
Week 4 (October 25) - Our Mission and Ministries
When: October 4 - October 25 (Sunday mornings)
Where: The Wedding Ring Class which meets in Anderson Hall Parlor
Time: 9:40 am - 10:40 am
Tyler Street Financial Update
Here is the final year-to-date information through July 31, 2009:
Annual budgeted receipts $766,000
Month-to-date budgeted receipts for July $ 63,833
Month-to-date actual receipts for July $ 54,347 or 15% under budget
Year-to-date budgeted receipts thru July 31 $446,833
Year-to-date actual receipts thru July 31 $428,368 or 96% of budgeted receipts
Jan-July 2009 receipts under budget $ 18,465 or 4% under budget
Want to get involved in an exciting ministry? Carillon Ringers needs you! On Sunday August 23, the Carillon Ringers will meet at Tejanos Restaurant for fellowship and an informational meeting regarding the fall Handbell schedule. Make plans to join us for this meeting. Rehearsal will begin September 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rehearsal Hall on the second floor of the Sanctuary building.
Alpha...Are you rusty on the basics of Christianity? Ever wish you could explain your faith in a way that non-Christians can understand? Are you contemplating becoming a Christian or joining the church? Do you ever wonder if there is more to life? Do you want to belong to a group of people who care about you?
If you fit into any of the above categories, then the Alpha course is for you. Alpha is a ten-week study of Christianity built around good meals, fellowship, straightforward teaching, and lively conversations. There will be an introductory dinner on Monday, September 14 @ 7:00 in Yeats Hall where you can learn more about Alpha and register for the course. For more information, contact John Wilks at 214.946.8106 or e-mail to alpha@tsumc.org.
Youth Music Kick-off rehearsal is on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. We will have a kick off choir rehearsal and then head for a tour of the new Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington The tour is an hour and fifteen minutes. The cost of stadium tour and dinner is $20.00. Please wear good walking shoes. Billy must have a final number by Sunday, August 23. We will return to the church at 6:00 p.m. and then have dinner on the third floor. There will be no regular Youth activities Sunday evening, August 30. Billy is going to make you a deal: if you come to the rehearsal on Sunday, August 23 at 5 pm, he will give you $5 off of the Cowboys Stadium Tour. Your cost will be only $15 instead of $20 if you just come for the tour. Please come on Sunday, August 23 at 5 pm in the choir room! Invite your friends! For more information about the Youth Choir Kick-off rehearsal, call Billy Woods at the church office at 214-946-8106 or 817-991-8325.
Methodist Hospital's Cancer Center is in need of caps, hats and turbans for newly diagnosed cancer patients. If anyone has a knack for knitting or loves to sew and would be willing to help with this project, please contact Carla Boss at 214-942-2166.
Hear Missionaries Scott and Lorna Burford from South Asia, Sunday August 30 in Yeats Hall at 9:45 am - combined adult Sunday School Class. The Burfords ministry is making available newly translated scriptures in audio and video form. They will show a video of their work and give us a report. Most of the people groups for which these translations have been done are pre-literate oral societies. Hearing and seeing Scripture presentations is very effective for spreading the Good News. Nathan, their newly adopted son from the Philippines, will be with them. Scott, a member of Tyler Street, attended the church before he went overseas.
Sanctuary Choir rehearsal resumes...Rehearsals resumed for Sanctuary Choir on Wednesday August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Choir. If you have ever sung in the choir, we want to invite you back to be a part of the activities this fall. We have a Music and Fine Arts Retreat in the works plus exciting events for the Christmas Season. Come on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room to hear more about the exciting plans for the fall.
Mexico Missions Trip Nov. 22 to 28, 2009 Children's Haven in Reynosa was the destination for our trip last year and the experience was fantastic! You will have a great experience this year as you participate in this ministry to children and the surrounding community. Ask God if this is your time to go. Families are welcome. Work to be done includes remodeling windows, doors, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, walls and ceilings for children's home # 3 and other painting and repair work. Another church has asked for the same date. If you are interested contact Don Lindholm 972-708-7154 or email don_lindholm@sil.org. A firm commitment is not needed yet, just let him know of your possible interest.
Teacher wanted...Come and teach the Wedding Ring Class on the 1st, 3rd or 4th Sunday of each month. If interested, please call Frank Fosdick at 214-943-9696.
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program...If anyone would like to add the Tyler Street United Methodist Church number to their reward card at Tom Thumb, Randalls, Simon David or Safeway, we would receive 1% of every dollar you spend there as a contribution. Our church number is 1051. You can link Tyler Street to your Reward Card by completing a Reward Application Form at any Courtesy Booth at the store. Fill in the top portion and the "Good Neighbor Program" section, indicating what account number to link to your card.
Financial Peace University Classes will be Sunday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm starting August 23 in the Anniversary classroom. A nursery will be provided. The member kit costs $99 for a couple or an individual. Partial scholarships for kits are available if needed. Contact Bob Cunningham at (214)522-0074 or rec35@sbcglobal.net or call John Wilks at the church office at (214)946-8106 or johnwilks@tsumc.org to sign up
Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study...Do you ever feel like the woman who said, "My life is like a blender - and it's stuck on frappe!"? Then join the Heart to Heart Women's Bible Study: &Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life." The 12-week Bible study, authored by Joanna Weaver, offers a tale of two sisters, and teaches how each built an intimate relationship with their Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ. The book costs $15, and Kris Williams (evening) and Kay Bruner (morning) will facilitate discussion. (If you would like to help facilitate discussion, let us know at 214-354-6185 or call the church office.)
To help us in planning, please let us know your preference for a day and time. (We're hoping that we can accommodate an evening and a morning course.) Note date change: The class will begin the week of August 30. Please place this form in the offering plate or give to Kris Williams or Kay Bruner.
What is Urbana? Urbana is the missions conference for North American students hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Urbana 09 will be our 22nd conference. The first Urbana was held in 1946. From 1948 to 2003, the conferences were held at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Since 2006, Urbana has been held at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. Generations of college students have come to Urbana to hear about cutting edge issues on missions and respond to the call to participate in God's global mission. During the five days of Urbana, participants will experience multi-cultural worship and drama, dynamic speakers, in-depth Bible study and prayer. Attendance is usually around 20,000. The Conference begins December 27-31. Urbana is for young adult men and women ages 18-30. Mark and Wendy Walker have agreed to lead a group to the Conference. Make plans now to attend! For more information, log onto www.urbana.org.
Tyler Street: Who We Are
Beginning Sunday, October 4, Pastor Ed will lead this class on the history, beliefs and mission of the United Methodist Church and Tyler Street. This four-week class may be helpful to inquisitive visitors and new members, as well as long time members wanting a refresher.
Week 1 (October 4) - Our History
Week 2 (October 11) - Our Beliefs
Week 3 (October 18) - Our Beliefs
Week 4 (October 25) - Our Mission and Ministries
When: October 4 - October 25 (Sunday mornings)
Where: The Wedding Ring Class which meets in Anderson Hall Parlor
Time: 9:40 am - 10:40 am
Tyler Street Financial Update
Here is the final year-to-date information through July 31, 2009:
Annual budgeted receipts $766,000
Month-to-date budgeted receipts for July $ 63,833
Month-to-date actual receipts for July $ 54,347 or 15% under budget
Year-to-date budgeted receipts thru July 31 $446,833
Year-to-date actual receipts thru July 31 $428,368 or 96% of budgeted receipts
Jan-July 2009 receipts under budget $ 18,465 or 4% under budget
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