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
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