Tyler Street Almanac - December 6-13, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, December 12, 2010 (Third Sunday in Advent)
8:30 and 10:50 AM
Matthew 11:2-11
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching

Daily Bible Study:

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 25
In the evening, Psalm 9, Psalm 15
Isaiah 5:8-12, 18-23
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Luke 21:20-28

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 26, Psalm 28
In the evening, Psalm 36, Psalm 39
Isaiah 5:13-17, 24-25
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Luke 21:29-38

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 38
In the evening, Psalm 119:25-48
Isaiah 6:1-13
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
John 7:53-8:11

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 37:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 37:19-42
Isaiah 7:1-9
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Luke 22:1-13

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 31
In the evening, Psalm 35
Isaiah 7:10-25
2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
Luke 22:14-30

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 30, Psalm 32
In the evening, Psalm 42, Psalm 43
Isaiah 8:1-15
2 Thessalonians 3:6-18
Luke 22:31-38

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 63:1-11, Psalm 98
In the evening, Psalm 103
Isaiah 13:6-13
Hebrews 12:18-29
John 3:22-30

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 41, Psalm 52
In the evening, Psalm 44
Isaiah 8:16-9:1
2 Peter 1:1-11
Luke 22:39-53

A Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent:

Father God,

today we celebrate the Advent of Your Son;

who called us out of darkness into the light,

and from ignorance into the knowledge of His glory.

Grant us hope and peace in His name,

for He is the author and perfector of our faith.

This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Based on a prayer of Clement of Rome

Food for Thought:

“If God delays the punishment of sinners, waiting for them to repent,
it is not because His character has changed, so that He now loves sin.
Rather He is giving them time to repent. ”

Cyril of Alexandria – from Catena

Tyler Street Almanac - Nov. 29- Dec. 6, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, December 5, 2010 (Second Sunday in Advent)
8:30 and 10:50 AM
Romans 15:4-13
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching

Daily Bible Readings: November 29-December 6:

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 1,Psalm 2, Psalm 3
In the evening, Psalm 4, Psalm 7
Isaiah 1:10-20
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Luke 20:1-8

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 5, Psalm 6
In the evening, Psalm 10, Psalm 11
Isaiah 1:21-31
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Luke 20:9-18

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:1-24
In the evening, Psalm 12, Psalm 13, Psalm 14
Isaiah 2:1-11
1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Luke 20:19-26

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 18:1-20
In the evening, Psalm 18:21-50
Isaiah 2:12-22
1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Luke 20:27-40

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 16, Psalm 17
In the evening, Psalm 22
Isaiah 3:8-15
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Luke 20:41-21:4

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 20, Psalm 21
In the evening, Psalm 110, Psalm 116
Isaiah 4:2-6
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Luke 21:5-19

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 148, Psalm 149, Psalm 150
In the evening, Psalm 114, Psalm 115
Isaiah 5:1-7
2 Peter 3:11-18
Luke 7:28-35

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 25
In the evening, Psalm 9, Psalm 15
Isaiah 5:8-23
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Luke 21:20-28

A Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent:

Father God,

who looked with mercy upon the human race
when we fell into sin and death

and made way for our salvation
by the advent of Your only-begotten Son,

Grant that all who receive Your Son as the Incarnate Word

will be admitted into the fellowship of our Redeemer.

This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit.

One God, forever and ever. Amen.

Based on a prayer of Ambrose.

Food for Thought:

“Hear how the antidote was administered to the flesh:
the Word of God became flesh,
put His hand into the serpent's den,
removed the venom and took away sin!”

Ambrose – from Explanation of the Twelve Psalms

Tyler Street Almanac - November 22-29, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, November 28, 2010
1st Sunday of Advent
8:30 &10:50 AM
Rev Ed Lantz preaching

Daily Bible Readings:

Monday Nov. 22:
In the morning, Psalm 106:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 106:19-48
Zechariah 10:1-12
Galatians 6:1-10
Luke 18:15-30

Tuesday Nov. 23:
In the morning, Psalm 120, Psalm 121, Psalm 122, Psalm 123
In the evening, Psalms 124, Psalm 125, Psalm 126
Zechariah 11:4-17
1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Luke 18:31-43

Wednesday Nov. 24:
In the morning, Psalm 119:145-176
In the evening, Psalm 128, Psalm 129, Psalm 130
Zechariah 12:1-10
Ephesians 1:3-14
Luke 19:1-10

Thursday Nov. 25:
In the morning, Psalm 131, Psalm 132, Psalm 133
In the evening, Psalm 134, Psalm 135
Zechariah 13:1-9
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 19:11-27

Friday Nov. 26:
In the morning, Psalm 140, Psalm 142
In the evening, Psalm 141, Psalm 143:1-12
Zechariah 14:1-11
Romans 15:7-13
Luke 19:28-40

Saturday Nov. 27:
In the morning, Psalm 137:1-9, Psalm 144
In the evening, Psalm 104
Zechariah 14:12-21
Philippians 2:1-11
Luke 19:41-48

Sunday Nov. 28:
In the morning, Psalm 146, Psalm 147
In the evening, Psalm 111, Psalm 112, Psalm 113
Isaiah 1:1-9
2 Peter 3:1-10
Matthew 25:1-13

Monday Nov. 29:
In the morning, Psalm 1, Psalm 2, Psalm 3
In the evening, Psalm 4, Psalm 7
Isaiah 1:10-20
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Luke 20:1-8

A Prayer for the First Sunday in Advent:

Almighty God,

give us grace to cast away the works of darkness,

and put on the armor of light,

now in the time of this mortal life

in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility;

that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty

to judge both the living and the dead,

we may rise to the life immortal;

through him who lives

and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Food for Thought:

“When Christ taught us that no one knows the day
on which the end of time will come,
not the angels or even Himself,
He removed from us any need to be concerned about its date.
O immeasurable mercy of divine goodness. ”

Hilary of Poiters

Tyler Street Almanac - Novemebr 15-22, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, November 21, 2010 (Christ the King Sunday)
8:30 &10:50 AM
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching

Daily Bible Readings:

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 89:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 89:19-52
Habakkuk 2:1-20
James 2:14-26
Luke 16:19-31

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 97, Psalm 99, Psalm 100
In the evening, Psalms 94, Psalm 95
Habakkuk 3:1-18
James 3:1-12
Luke 17:1-10

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 101, Psalm 109:1-30
In the evening, Psalm 119:121-144
Malachi 6-14
James 3:13-4:12
Luke 17:11-19

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 105:1-22
In the evening, Psalm 105:23-45
Malachi 2:1-16
James 4:13-5:6
Luke 17:20-37

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 102
In the evening, Psalm 107:1-32
Malachi 3:1-12
James 5:7-12
Luke 18:1-8

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 107:33-43, Psalm 108:1-13
In the evening, Psalm 33
Malachi 3:13-4:6
James 5:13-20
Luke 18:9-14

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 118
In the evening, Psalm 145
Zechariah 9:9-16
1 Peter 3:13-22
Matthew 21:1-13

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 106:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 106:19-48
Zechariah 10:1-12
Galatians 6:1-10
Luke 18:15-30

A Collect for Proper 29:

O Lord,

You have given us Your Word
as a light to shine on our path;

grant that we may meditate on that Word
and follow its teaching

that we may find in it the light

that shines more and more until the perfect day,

through Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Amen

St. Jerome

Food for Thought:

“At the cross, what was intended as eradication
was used by God for multiplication,

and we pray that you would always be loyal to Jesus,
our hero, and his revolution.”

Mark Driscol – from Vintage Jesus, (Relit Theology/Crossway Books, 2008)

Tyler Street Almanac - November 8-15, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, November 14, 2010
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
8:30 &10:50 AM
Rev. John Wilks preaching
Luke 21:5-18


Daily Bible Readings:

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 80
In the evening, Psalm 77, Psalm 79
Joel 1:1-13
Revelation 18:15-24
Luke 14:12-24

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 78:1-39
In the evening, Psalm 78:40-72
Joel 1:15-2:11
Revelation 19:1-10
Luke 14:25-35

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:97-120
In the evening, Psalm 81, Psalm 82
Joel 2:12-19
Revelation 19:11-21
Luke 15:1-10

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 83, Psalm 23, Psalm 27
In the evening, Psalm 85, Psalm 86
Joel 2:21-27
James 1:1-15
Luke 15:1-32

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 88
In the evening, Psalm 91, Psalm 92
Joel 2:28-3:8
James 1:16-27
Luke 16:1-9

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 87, Psalm 90
In the evening, Psalm 136
Joel 3:9-17
James 2:1-13
Luke 16:10-18

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 66, Psalm 67
In the evening, Psalm 19, Psalm 46
Habakkuk 1:1-2:1
Philippians 3:13-4:1
Matthew 23:13-24

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 89:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 89:19-52
Habakkuk 2:1-20
James 2:14-26
Luke 16:19-31

A Collect for the International Day of Prayer:

Almighty God,

You call Your children to bear our crosses and follow Your son,

even unto the ends of the Earth.

We pray today for all who suffer harassment, humiliation,
violence and even death for Your Sake.

Comfort those who suffer
and strengthen the resolve of those facing persecution,

that they may share Your love in the midst of hatred.

And move us, who worship You in safety and comfort,

to do what ever we can to assist our brothers and sisters in the faith who suffer.

May Your hand protect Your Church,

so that we may draw the world unto You.

In the name of Your Son Jesus Christ
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,

One God forever and eve. Amen

Food for Thought:

““But I say to you, love your enemies,
bless those who curse you,
do good to those who hate you,
and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

Jesus – from Matthew 5:44

Tyler Street Pulpit

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Commitment Sunday
Combined Service @10:50 AM followed by a pot-luck lunch in Anderson Hall
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
2 Corinthians 9:8-11
"God is generous so the we can be generous."

Daily Bible Readings:
Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 56, Psalm 57, Psalm 58
In the evening, Psalm 64, Psalm 65
Ezekiel 20:27-44
Revelation 14:1-13
Luke 12:49-59

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 61, Psalm 62
In the evening, Psalm 68:1-36
Ezekiel 24:1-14
Revelation 14:14-15:8
Luke 13:1-9

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 72
In the evening, Psalm 119:73-96
Ezekiel 26:1-14
Revelation 16:1-11
Luke 13:10-17

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 70, Psalm 71
In the evening, Psalm 74
Ezekiel 29:17-21
Revelation 16:12-21
Luke 14:18-30

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 69:1-38
In the evening, Psalm 73
Ezekiel 12:12-28
Revelation 17:1-18
Luke 13:31-35

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 75, Psalm 76
In the evening, Psalm 23, Psalm 27
Ezekiel 13:1-16
Revelation 18:1-14
Luke 14:1-11

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 93, Psalm 96
In the evening, Psalm 34
Ezek 14:1-14
1 Corinthians 14:1-12
Matthew 20:1-16

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 80
In the evening, Psalm 77, Psalm 79
Joel 1:1-13
Revelation 18:15-24
Luke 14:12-24

Commitment Sunday Prayer:

I am no longer my own, but thine.

Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.

Put me to doing, put me to suffering.

Let me be employed for thee or laid aside for thee,

exalted for thee or brought low for thee.

Let me be full, let me be empty.

Let me have all things, let me have nothing.

I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.

And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

thou art mine, and I am thine. 

So be it.

And the covenant which I have made on earth,

let it be ratified in heaven.

Amen

Rev. John Welsey’s Covenant Prayer
Originally written in 1755. This is the 1931 version.

Food for Thought:

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."

Corrie Ten Boom

Tyler Street Almanac - October 25-November 1, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, October 31, 2010
8:30 and 10:50 AM
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
"Generosity is a Matter of the Heart"
2 Corinthians 9:7
Matthew 6:19-21

Daily Bible Study For October 25-November 1
Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 41, Psalm 52
In the evening, Psalm 44
Esther 4:1-17
Revelation 11:1-14
Luke 11:14-26

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 45
In the evening, Psalm 47, Psalm 48
Esther 5:1-14
Revelation 11:14-19
Luke 11:27-36

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalm 49, Psalm 53
Esther 6:1-13
Revelation 12:1-6
Luke 11:37-52

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 50
In the evening, Psalm 33
Esther 6:14-7:10
Revelation 12:7-17
Luke 11:53-12:12

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 40, Psalm 54
In the evening, Psalm 51
Esther 8:1-17
Revelation 13:1-10
Luke 12:13-31

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 55
In the evening, Psalm 138, Psalm 139:1-23
Ezekiel 20:1-17
Revelation 13:11-18
Luke 12:32-48

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 24, Psalm 29
In the evening, Psalm 8, Psalm 84
Ezekiel 20:18-26
1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13
Matthew 18:21-35

Monday: (All Saints Day)
In the morning, Psalm 111, Psalm 112
In the evening, Psalm 148, Psalm 150
Nehemiah 4:1-23
Hebrews 11:32-12:2
Revelation 21:1-22:5

Stewardship Prayer:

Father God,

I give thanks to you for the gifts you have given me:

My life, my family, my friends -

time, talents and material possessions.

All that I have comes from you.

Help me to remember this and rejoice in your goodness.

Teach me how to follow You in faith,

help me to imitate the example of Your son Jesus,

Who gave Himself freely for sinful people.

Let me be generous with my prayers, my presence,

my gifts- both of time and of material wealth,

my service, and my witness,

so that I may grow mature in my faith,

and so that others will come to know Your generous love through me.

In the name of Your son Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit;

One God, forever and ever. Amen.

Food for Thought:

"When your heart gets strangely warmed,
it goes straight to your wallet."

J. Clif Christopher

Tyler Street Almanac - October 4-11, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, October 10, 2010 [Proper 23 Year C]
8:30 & 10:50 AM – Rev. Ed Lantz preaching.

Daily Bible Readings - October 3-11
(Simply hover your mouse over the link and a text box with the passage will appear)

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 106:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 106:19-48
Hosea 14:1-9
Acts 22:30-23:11
Luke 6:39-49

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 121, Psalm 122, Psalm 123
In the evening, Psalm 124, Psalm 125, Psalm 126
Micah 1:1-9
Acts 23:12-24
Luke 7:1-17

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:145-176
In the evening, Psalm 128, Psalm 129, Psalm 130
Micah 2:1-13
Acts 23:23-35
Luke 7:18-35

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 131, Psalm 132,
In the evening, Psalm 134, Psalm 135
Micah 3:1-8
Acts 24:1-23
Luke 7:36-50

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 140, Psalm 142
In the evening, Psalms 141, Psalm 143
Micah 3:9-4:5
Acts 24:24-25:12
Luke 8:1-15

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 137
In the evening, Psalm 104
Micah 5:1-4, 10-15
Acts 25:13-27
Luke 8:16-25

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 146, Psalm 147
In the evening, Psalms 111, Psalm 112, Psalm 113
Micah 6:1-8
1 Corinthians 4:9-16
Matthew 15:21-28

Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 1, Psalm 2, Psalm 3
In the evening, Psalms Psalm 4, Psalm 7
Micah 7:1-7
Acts 26:1-23
Luke 8:26-39

Prayer:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;

and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

to be consoled as to console;

to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

Prayer of St Francis of Assisi.

Food for thought:

"Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.”

St. Francis of Assisi

(October 4 is the feast day of St Francis.
It is also National Taco Day.
The two observances aren’t really connected.)

North Texas Conference News - Sept. 21, 2010

The following video is from the Conference Office of Communications and is designed to let us know what's going on beyond the walls of our local congregation. Please watch!

Tyler Street Almanac - September 20-27, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, September 26, 2010 [Proper 21 Year C]
8:30 and 10:50 AM – Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Luke 15:1-10


Daily Bible Readings for September 20-27, 2010

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 80
In the evening, Psalm 77
Esther 4:4-17
Acts 18:1-11
Luke 3:1-14

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 78:1-39
In the evening, Psalm 78:40-72
Esther 5:1-14
Acts 18:12-28
Luke 3:15-22

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:97-120
In the evening, Psalm 81, Psalm 82
Esther 6:1-14
Acts 19:1-10
Luke 4:1-13

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 147
In the evening, Psalm 85, Psalm 86
Esther 7:1-10
Acts 19:11-20
Luke 4:14-30

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 88
In the evening, Psalm 91, Psalm 92
Esther 8:1-17
Acts 19:21-41
Luke 4:31-37

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 87, Psalm 90
In the evening, Psalm 136
Hosea 1:1-2:1
Acts 20:1-16
Luke 4:38-44

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 66, Psalm 67
In the evening, Psalm 19, Psalm 46
Hosea 2:2-14
James 3:1-13
Matthew 13:44-52

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 89:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 89:19-52
Hosea 2:14-23
Acts 20:17-38
Luke 5:1-11

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 Common 21, Book of Common Prayer, 1979 edition.

Food for thought:

"Do not place much confidence in weak and mortal man,
helpful and friendly though he be;

and do not grieve too much if he sometimes opposes and contradicts you.

Those who are with us today may be against us tomorrow, and vice versa,

for men change with the wind.
Place all your trust in God; let Him be your fear and your love.

He will answer for you; He will do what is best for you.”

Thomas A’Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

Tyler Street Almanac - September 13-20, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, September 19, 2010 [Proper 20 Year C]

8:30 & 10:50 AM – Freddy Boswell preaching.

7:00 PM – Rev. John Wilks preaching

Daily Bible Readings for September 13-20, 2010

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 56, Psalm 57
In the evening, Psalm 64, Psalm 65
Job 40:1-24
Acts 15:36-16:5
John 11:55-12:8

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 61, Psalm 62
In the evening, Psalm 68:1-36
Job 41:1-11
Acts 16:6-15
John 12:9-19

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 72
In the evening, Psalm 119:73-96
Job 42:1-17
Acts 16:16-24
John 12:20-26

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 70, Psalm 71
In the evening, Psalm 74
Job 28:1-28
Acts 16:25-40
John 12:27-36

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 69:1-38
In the evening, Psalm 73
Esther 1:1-19
Acts 17:1-15
John 12:36-43

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 75, Psalm 76
In the evening, Psalms 23, Psalm 27
Esther 2:5-23
Acts 17:16-34
John 12:44-50

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 93, Psalm 96
In the evening, Psalm 34
Esther 3:1-4:3
James 1:19-27
Matthew 6:1-18

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 80
In the evening, Psalm 77, Psalm 79
Esther 4:4-17
Acts 18:1-11
Luke 3:1-14

Prayer for Proper 19

Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things,

but to love things heavenly;

and even now,
while we are placed among things that are passing away,

to hold fast to those that shall endure;

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 Common 20, Book of Common Prayer, 1979 edition.

Food for thought:

"As a Christian, I'm forced to believe that Jesus Christ is Lord

and that all presumptive lordlets are not.”

Bishop Will Willimon, Stay in Afghanistan? Let Jesus Call the Shots, Christianity Today online.

Tyler Street Almanac - September 7-13, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, September 12, 2010
[Proper 19 Year C, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost]
8:30 and 10:50 AM
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Luke 16:1-13

Daily Bible Readings - September 7-13 2010

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 45
In the evening, Psalm 47, Psalm 48
Job 29:1-20
Acts 14:1-18
John 10:31-42

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalm 49
Job 30:1-31
Acts 14:19-28
John 11:1-16

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 50
In the Evening, Psalm 59, Psalm 60
Job 31:1-23
Acts 15:1-11
John 11:17-29

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 40, Psalm 54
In the evening, Psalm 51
Job 31:24-40
Acts 15:12-21
John 11:30-44

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 55
In the evening, Psalm 138, Psalm 139
Job 38:1-17
Acts 15:22-35
John 11:45-54

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 24, Psalm 29
In the evening, Psalm 8, Psalm 84
Job 38:1-41
Revelation 18:1-8
Matthew 5:21-26

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 56, Psalm 57
In the evening, Psalm 64, Psalm 65
Job 40:1-24
Acts 15:36-16:5
John 11:55-12:8

Prayer for Sunday Morning Worship:
 

Father God,

we confess that without Your help

we cannot live lives that please You.

By Your endless mercy and grace,

and through the empowerment of
Your Holy Spirit dwelling within us,

Let us become all that we were created to be.

This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

Based on the Collect for Common 19 in the Book of Common Prayer.

Food for thought:

"The beginning of all temptation lies in the wavering mind and little trust in God, for as a rudderless ship is driven hither and yon by waves, so a careless and irresolute person is tempted in many ways."

Thomas A'Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, book 1 chapter 13

Tyler Street Almanac - August 30- September 6, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, September 5, 2010 [Proper 18 Year C, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Communion Sunday]
8:30 &; 10:50 AM
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching

Daily Bible Readings for August 30-September 6, 2010:

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 25
In the evening, Psalm 9, Psalm 15
Job 12:1-25
Acts 11:19-30
John 8:21-32

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 26, Psalm 28
In the evening, Psalm 36, Psalm 39
Job 13:3-27
Acts 12:1-17
John 8:33-47

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 38
In the evening, Psalm 119:25-48
Job 14:1-22
Acts 12:18-25
John 8:47-59

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 37:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 37:19-42
Job 16:16-17:16
Acts 13:1-12
John 9:1-17

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 31
In the evening, Psalm 35
Job 19:1-27
Acts 13:13-25
John 9:18-41

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 30, Psalm 32
In the evening, Psalms 42, Psalm 43
Job 22:1-23:7
Acts 13:26-43
John 10:1-18

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 63, Psalm 98
In the evening, Psalm 103
Job 25:1-27:6
Revelation 14:1-13
Matthew 5:13-20

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 41, Psalm 52
In the evening, Psalm 44
Job 32:1-28
Acts 13:44-52
John 10:19-30

Prayer for Proper 18:
 

Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as

you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength,

so you never forsake those who make their boast of your

mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns

with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen. 

(Book of Common Prayer, 1979 ed.)

Food for thought:

The Gospel somewhere says that a person who begins to build a tower
but stops with the foundation and never completes it is ridiculous.
…
We should work to bring every aspiration to a conclusion,
completing the work of God
by an elaborate building up of His commandments.

Gregory of Nyssa, On Virginity

Tyler Street Almanac - August 23-30

Worship @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, August 29, 2010 

Proper 17 Year C, 

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Green

8:30 & 10:50 AM

Rev. Ed Lantz preaching

Daily Bible Readings, August 23-20, 2010:

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 1, Psalm 2, Psalm 3
In the evening, Psalm 4, Psalm 7
Job 5:1-27
Acts 9:19-31
John 6:52-59

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 5, Psalm 6
In the evening, Psalm 10, Psalm 11
Job 6:1-21
Acts 9:32-43
John 6:60-71

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:1-24
In the evening, Psalms 12, Psalm 13, Psalm 14
Job 7:1-21
Acts 10:1-16
John 7:1-13

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 18:1-20
In the evening, Psalm 18:21-50
Job 7:1-21
Acts 10:17-33
John 7:14-36

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 16, Psalm 17
In the evening, Psalm 22
Job 9:1-35
Acts 10:34-48
John 7:37-52

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 20, Psalm 21:1-14
In the evening, Psalm 110:1-7, Psalm 116, Psalm 117
Job 10:1-22
Acts 11:1-18
John 8:12-20

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 148, Psalm 149, Psalm 150
In the evening, Psalm 114, Psalm 115
Job 11:1-20
Revelation 5:1-14
Matthew 5:1-12

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 25
In the evening, Psalm 9, Psalm 15
Job 12:1-25
Acts 11:19-30
John 8:21-32

Prayer for Sunday Morning:

Lord of all power and might,

the author and giver of all good things:

Graft in our hearts the love of your Name;

increase in us true religion;

nourish us with all goodness;

and bring forth in us the fruit of good works;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Book of Common Prayer, 1979 ed.)

Food for thought:

O blessed change! Once the body wept, but now laughs forever more.

Once it desired the cisterns of which the prophet speaks,

but it now has been satisfied in the Lord, the fountain of life.

St. Jerome of Stridonium, Letter 108, referring to Jeremiah 2:4-13

Tyler Street Almanac - August 16-23 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, August 16, 2010
8:30 & 10:50 AM
Proper 16 Year C, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Green
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching from Ephesians 1:15-23


Daily Bible Readings for August 16-23, 2010

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 106:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 106:19-48
Judges 17:1-13
Acts 7:44-8:1
John 5:19-29

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 120
In the evening, Psalms 124
Judges 18:1-15
Acts 8:1-13
John 5:30-47

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:145-176
In the evening, Psalms 128
Judges 18:16-31
Acts 8:14-25
John 6:1-15

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 131
In the evening, Psalms 134
Job 1:1-22
Acts 8:26-40
John 6:16-27

Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 140
In the evening, Psalms 141
Job 2:1-13
Acts 9:1-9
John 6:27-40

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 137
In the evening, Psalm 104
Job 3:1-26
Acts 9:10-19
John 6:41-51

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 146, Psalms 147
In the evening, Psalms 111, Psalms 112
Job 4:1-21
Revelation 4:1-11
Mark 6:1-6

Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 1, Psalms 2
In the evening, Psalms 4, Psalms 5
Job 5:1-27
Acts 9:19-31
John 6:52-59

Prayer for Proper 16:

Grant, O merciful God, that your Church,

being gathered together in unity

by your Holy Spirit,

may show forth your power among all peoples,

to the glory 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.

 

(Book of Common Prayer, 1979 ed.)

Food for thought:

The work of mercy is, as it were, a most excellent art and a protector of those who labor at it.

John Chrysostom

Tyler Street Almanac - August 9-16, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, August 15, 2010 [Proper 15C, Twelth Sunday after Pentecost, Green]
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching on Micah 7:14-20

Daily Lectionary for August 9-16, 2010

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 89:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 89:19-52
Judges 12:1-7
Acts 5:12-26
John 3:1-21

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 97, Psalms 99, Psalms 100
In the evening, Psalms 94, Psalms 95
Judges 13:1-15
Acts 5:27-42
John 3:22-36

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 101, Psalms 109:1-30
In the evening, Psalm 119:121-144
Judges 13:15-24
Acts 6:1-15
John 4:1-26

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 105:1-22
In the evening, Psalm 105:23-45
Judges 14:1-19
Acts 6:15-7:16
John 4:27-42

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 102
In the evening, Psalm 107:1-32
Judges 14:20-15:20
Acts 7:17-29
John 4:43-54

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 107:33-43, Psalms 108:1-13
In the evening, Psalm 33
Judges 16:1-14
Acts 7:30-43
John 5:1-18

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalm 118
In the evening, Psalm 145
Judges 16:15-31
2 Corinthians 13:1-11
Mark 5:25-34

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 106:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 106:19-48
Judges 17:1-13
Acts 7:44-8:1a
John 5:19-29

Prayer for Proper 15:

Almighty God, you have given your only Son
to be for us a sacrifice for sin,
and also an example of godly life:
Give us grace to receive thankfully
the fruits of this redeeming work,

and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who lives and reigns

with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen. 

(Book of Common Prayer, 1979 ed.)

Food for thought:

Since we are in His image and likeness, as Scripture says,

let us presume to speak just as He expresses Himself in the fullness of His majesty.

Ambrose

Good Links: The Communion of Saints: August in Christian History

The Communion of Saints: August in Christian History from Methodistthinker.com

Tyler Street Almanac - August 3-10, 2010

Worship This Week @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, August 8, 2010 [Proper 14C, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Green]
Rev. John Wilks preaching on Luke 12:32-40

Daily Bible Readings August 2-9, 2010:

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 80
In the evening, Psalms 77
Judges 6:25-40
Acts 2:37-47
John 1:1-18

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 78:1-39
In the evening, Psalm 78:40-72
Judges 7:1-18
Acts 3:1-11
John 1:19-28

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:97-120
In the evening, Psalms 81, 82
Judges 7:19-8:12
Acts 3:12-26
John 1:29-42

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 145
In the evening, Psalms 85, 86
Judges 8:22-35
Acts 4:1-12
John 1:43-51

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 88
In the evening, Psalms 91, 92
Judges 9:1-21
Acts 4:13-31
John 2:2-12

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 87, 90
In the evening, Psalm 136
Judges 9:22-25, 50-57
Acts 4:32-5:11
John 2:13-25

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 66, 67
In the evening, Psalms 19, 46
Judges 11:1-11, 29-40
2 Corinthians 11:21b-31
Mark 4:35-41

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 89:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 89:19-52
Judges 12:1-7
Acts 5:12-26
John 3:1-21

Prayer:

Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always

those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without

you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will;

through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Book of Common Prayer, 1979 ed.)

Food for thought:

What is the mark of a Christian?

It is to watch daily and hourly and to stand prepared

in that state of total responsiveness pleasing to God,

knowing that the Lord will come at an hour that he does not expect.

Basil the Great

Tyler Street Almanac - July 19-26, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, July 25, 2010 [Proper 12C, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Green]
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching on Micah 6:1-8

Daily Lectionary for July 19-26, 2010

Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 41, 52
In the evening, Psalm 44
Joshua 7:1-13
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 26:36-46

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 45
In the evening, Psalms 47, 48
Joshua 8:1-22
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 26:47-56

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalms 49, 53
Joshua 8:30-35
Romans 14:13-23
Matthew 26:57-68

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 50
In the evening, Psalms 66, 67
Joshua 9:3-21
Romans 15:1-13
Matthew 26:69-75

Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 40, 54
In the evening, Psalm 51
Joshua 9:22-10:15
Romans 15:14-24
Matthew 27:1-10

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 55
In the evening, Psalms 138, 139:1-17(18-23)
Joshua 23:1-16
Romans 15:25-33
Matthew 27:11-23

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 24, 29
In the evening, Psalms 8, 84
Joshua 24:1-15
Acts 28:23-31
Mark 2:23-28

Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 56, 57
In the evening, Psalms 64, 65
Joshua 24:16-33
Romans 16:1-16

Prayer:

Almighty God, 

who has given us grace at this time

with one accord to make our common supplication to thee

and has promised that when two or three are gathered in thy name

thou will grant their requests:

Fulfill now, o Lord, the desires and petitions of thy humble servants,

As may be most expedient for them,

granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth,

And life in the world to come, life everlasting. Amen.

Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom

Food for thought:

“For it came to pass that the chains of many sins 

in many deaths were broken by the one death of the One 

who himself had no previous sin that would merit death. 

And therefore, for our sake the Lord to death which was not his due, 

in order that the death which was due would not injure us.”

Augustine

Both the prayer and the food for thought come from the Pentecost entry of Ancient Christian Devotional : A Year of Weekly Readings for Lectionary Cycle C edited by Thomas Oden and Cindy Corsby (IVP/Formatio, 2009)

Vacation Bible School is almost here!

Vacation Bible School kicks off Monday morning at 9:00 am and will run from 9:00-noon Monday through Friday. 


VBS will end on Sunday, July 25 at a church-wide luncheon and VBS wrap-up presentation immediately after the 10:50 am service. 

Summer Classics Series, Sue Mitz and Ludwingk Rios

Tyler Street United Methodist Church
is proud to present

Concert Pianist Sue Mitz
and concert violinist Ludwingk Rios

Sunday July 11, 2010 @ 7:00 pm

in our historic sanctuary 

located at 927 W. Tenth Street in north Oak Cliff 

There is no charge for this concert,
though we will collect an offering to offset the expenses,
including the stipends for the performers. 

Tyler Street Almanac - June 14-21, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street

Sunday, June 6, 2010 (4th Sunday After Pentecost, Green)
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Micah 1:2-9

Daily Lectionary June 14-21, 2010

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 80
In the evening, Psalms 77, 79
Numbers 9:15-23, 10:29-36
Romans 1:1-15
Matthew 17:14-21

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 78:1-39
In the evening, Psalm 78:40-72
Numbers 11:1-23
Romans 1:16-25
Matthew 17:22-27

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:97-120
In the evening, Psalms 81, 82
Numbers 11:24-35
Romans 1:28-2:11
Matthew 18:1-9

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 83
In the evening, Psalms 85, 86
Numbers 12:1-16
Romans 2:12-24
Matthew 18:10-20

Friday:
In the morning, Psalm 88
In the evening, Psalms 91, 92
Numbers 13:1-3, 21-30
Romans 2:25-3:8
Matthew 18:21-35

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 87, 90
In the evening, Psalm 136
Numbers 13:31-14:25
Romans 3:9-20
Matthew 19:1-12

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 66, 67
In the evening, Psalms 19, 46
Numbers 14:26-45
Acts 15:1-12
Luke 12:49-56

Monday:
In the morning, Psalm 89:1-18
In the evening, Psalm 89:19-52
Numbers 16:1-19
Romans 3:21-31
Matthew 19:13-22

Prayer:

You only I love; You only I follow,

You only I seek; You only am I ready to serve.

Because You alone are justly Lord,

I desire to be under Your rule.

Command, I ask You, as You will,

but heal and open my eyes that I may see Your beckoning.

Tell me where I must go that I may see You;

and I hope to do all that You command.

Receive, I pray You, Your fugitive,

most clement Father and Lord.

Enough have I served Your enemies

whom You have put under Your feet.

Enough have I been the plaything of deceits.

Receive me, Your servant, now fleeing from these things.

Augustine of Hippo

Food for thought:

“I beseech you to again observe

the incomparable majesty of Christ who transcends all.

With irresistible might and unequalled authority,

He crushes Satan by simply willing that it should be.”

Cyril of Alexandria, from Commentary on Luke, Homily 44

Both the prayer and the food for thought come from the Pentecost entry of Ancient Christian Devotional : A Year of Weekly Readings for Lectionary Cycle C edited by Thomas Oden and Cindy Corsby (IVP/Formatio, 2009) Also available for Kindle. 

Summer Classic Series - Dallas Praise Jazz Orchestra

Tyler Street United Methodist Church's 

 

2010 Season

Kicks off on Sunday, June 13

with

The Dallas Praise Jazz Orchestra


Downbeat at 7:00 pm

Admission is free, but we will take an offering to offset the costs of the event-
including the stipend for the musicians. 

Tyler Street United Methodist Church is located at 927 W. Tenth Street in Oak Cliff. 

Tyler Street Pulpit - May 30, 2010

"We're A Part of Something Big" by Rev. Ed Lantz



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Tyler Street Almanac - June 1-6, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street

Sunday, June 6, 2010 (2nd Sunday After Pentecost, Common 5, Year C - Communion.)
Rev. Mike Walker preaching

Daily Lectionary June 1-6, 2010

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalm 45
In the evening, Psalms 47, 48
Ecclesiastes 2:16-26
Galatians 1:18-2:10
Matthew 13:53-58

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalm 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalms 49
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
Galatians 2:11-21
Matthew 14:1-12

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalm 50
In the evening, Psalm 8, 84
Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3
Galatians 3:1-14
Matthew 14:13-21

Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 40, 54
In the evening, Psalm 51
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Galatians 3:15-22
Matthew 14:22-36

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalm 55
In the evening, Psalms 138, 139:1-17(18-23)
Ecclesiastes 5:8-20
Galatians 3:23-4:11
Matthew 15:1-20

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 24, 29
In the evening, Psalms 8, 84
Ecclesiastes 6:1-12
Acts 10:9-23
Luke 12:32-40

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Tyler Street Pulpit - Pentecost 2010

"Why Is Pentecost Important?" by Rev. Ed Lantz



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Tyler Street Pulpit - May 16, 2010

"Sightings: Encounters with the Risen CHrist, part 4" by Rev. Ed Lantz



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Tyler Street Pulpit - Mothers' Day 2010

"Mothers' Day 2010" by Rev. Ed Lantz



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Summer Classic Series - Dallas Praise Jazz Orchestra

Tyler Street United Methodist Church's 

 

2010 Season

Kicks off on Sunday, June 13

with

The Dallas Praise Jazz Orchestra

Downbeat at 7:00 pm

Admission is free, but we will take an offering to offset the costs of the event-
including the stipend for the musicians. 

Tyler Street United Methodist Church is located at 927 W. Tenth Street in Oak Cliff. 

Tyler Street Almanac: May 17-23, 2010

Worship @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, May 23, 2010 [Pentecost Sunday, Red]
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching

Revised Common Lectionary Texts for Pentecost Sunday, year C
Genesis 11:1-9
Psalm 104:24-35
Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17, (25-27)

Daily Lectionary for May 17-23, 2010

Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 89:1-18
In the evening, Psalms 89:19-52
Joshua 1:1-9
Ephesians 3:1-13
Matthew 8:5-17

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 97, 99, [100]
In the evening, Psalms 94, [95]
1 Samuel 16:1-13a
Ephesians 3:14-21
Matthew 8:18-27

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30
In the evening, Psalms 119:121-144
Isaiah 4:2-6
Ephesians 4:1-16
Matthew 8:28-34

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 105:1-22
In the evening, Psalms 105:23-45
Zechariah 4:1-14
Ephesians4:17-32
Matthew 9:1-8

Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 102
In the evening, Psalms 107:1-32
Jeremiah 31:27-34
Ephesians 5:1-20
Matthew 9:9-17

Saturday:
In the morning,
Psalms 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13)
Ezekiel 36:22-27
Ephesians 6:10-24
Matthew 9:18-26
In the evening,
Psalms 33
Exodus 19:3-8a,16-20
1 Peter 2:4-10

Sunday (Pentecost):
In the morning, Psalms 118
In the evening, Psalms 145
Deuteronomy 16:9-12
Acts 4:18-21,23-33
John 4:19-26

Prayer:

O God of peace, good beyond all that is good,
in whom calmness and concord:  
do Thou make up the dissensions
which divide us from one another  
and bring us into unity of love in Thee,
 through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Dionysius of Alexandria

Food for thought:

“Good works can hardly be done without suffering,yet the suffering of the saints is nourished by great hope. For nothing earthly is promised but rather eternal glory.”

Cyril of Alexandria, from Explanation of the Letter to the Romans

Both the prayer and the food for thought come from the Pentecost entry of Ancient Christian Devotional : A Year of Weekly Readings for Lectionary Cycle C edited by Thomas Oden and Cindy Corsby (IVP/Formatio, 2009)

Tyler Street Almanac - May 10-16, 2010

Worship The Week @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, May 16, 2010 [7th Sunday of Easter, White]
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
John 21:1, 15-23


Daily Bible Readings May 2-9

Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 80
In the evening, Psalms 77, 79
Leviticus 25:35-55
James 1:12-18
Matthew 13:1-16

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 78:1-39
In the evening, Psalms 78:40-72
Leviticus 26:1-20
1 Timothy 2:1-6
Matthew 13:18-23

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:97-120
In the evening, Psalms 68:1-20
In the morning, Leviticus 26:27-42
In the evening, 2 Kings 2: 1-15
In the morning, Ephesians 1:1-10
In the evening, Revelation 5:1-14
Matthew 22:41-46


Thursday:
Option 1 - Daily Readings
In the morning, Psalms 8, 47
In the evening, Psalms 24, 96
Daniel 7:9-14
Hebrews 2:5-18
Matthew 28:16-20

Option 2- Revised Common Lectionary Weekly Readings (Ascension Day, Year C)
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:44-53

Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 85, 86
In the evening, Psalms 91, 92
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Ephesians 2:1-10
Matthew 7:22-27

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 87, 90
In the evening, Psalms 136
Numbers 11:16-29
Ephesians 2:11-22
Matthew 7:28- 8:4

Sunday:
Option 1- Daily Readings:
In the morning, Psalms 66, 67
In the evening, Psalms 19, 46
Exodus 3:1-12
Hebrews 12:18-29
Matthew 10:17-24

Option 2- Revised Common Lectionary Weekly Readings (Easter 7, Year C)
Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 97
Revelation 22:12-21
John 17:20-26

Prayer:

Almighty God, give us wisdom to perceive You,
intellect to understand You, diligence to seek You,
patients to wait for You, eyes to behold You,
a heart to meditate on You and life to proclaim You,
Through the power of the Spirit of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Benedict of Nursia

Food for thought:

“Salvation is given without any price and without barter.
Rather he who desires to be saved, he will enter
and will either receive free of charge the regeneration of baptism,
or he will receive the remedy of repentance without cost or charge.”

Apringus of Beja, from Tractate on The Apocalypse 22.17

Both the prayer and the food for thought come from the Sixth Week of Easter entry of Ancient Christian Devotional : A Year of Weekly Readings for Lectionary Cycle C edited by Thomas Oden and Cindy Corsby (IVP/Formatio, 2009)

Tyler Street Pulpit - May 2, 2010

"Sightings: Encounters With The Risen Christ, part 3" by Rev. Ed Lantz



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Music Fridays- Liturgy, Mozart, and Modern Music: Part 6

Last time, we looked at the Credo section of the Mass in C Minor.

This week, we'll look at some more modern musical approaches to expressing creeds.

For starters, I want to share Rich Mullin's Creed, which uses the text of the Apostle's Creed as the meat of the lyrics. Like many Gen Xers, my journey towards a more liturgical style of worship and a more ancient approach to theology began when I encountered Mullin's music. This remains one of my favorite pieces of modern church music.



Another late-80s/early 90s expression of faith is Vineyard's I Believe in Jesus- a tune most of us Gen X Methodists from West Texas learned at Ceta Canyon at a One Way Camp. Every time I hear this tune I can picture Sunshine Townsend grinning at the prayer rail waiting to lead teens to Christ.



And finally, here is a modern Credo with an old school flair from Taize.


Next week, we'll explore the Sanctus in Mozart's work.

National Day of Prayer 2010- A Prayer for Our Country

Heavenly Father,

We humbly pray that we as a people will bend to Your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and civility. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion us into one united people though we come from many places around the world.

We ask, o God, that You will grant our President, Barak Obama, and our Governor, Rick Perry, wisdom to lead. Uphold them in Your hand. Surround them with wise counsel. Draw them unto You so that they will govern not from their human frailty but from Your divine grace.

Move the hearts of our Congress and our State Legislature. Let members from both parties remember that they service the people, not their financial backers. Grant them courage to stand up for what is right, humility to admit when they are wrong, and civility that they may reach agreement across the isle so that the needs of our nation may be met.

Grant Your wisdom to those who serve as judges. May they balance justice with mercy, and may they rule fairly. Insure that the innocent, the poor, and the powerless find a voice in our legal system.

Protect our military as they risk life and limb to defend us. Bring peace into the midst of war. Enable diplomacy to work where ever possible so that bloodshed may be averted. When war cannot be avoided, help our troops to fight with honor and valor. Protect the innocent and thwart the plans of the wicked.

Uphold Your church in this land. Teach us to bear witness to Your Son to all around us. Remind us that while we are citizens in this land for a season, we belong to Your Kingdom forever. Let us live as ambassadors for You in the midst of this land. Let us share the Gospel with our neighbors and serve our community in humility and love.

These things we ask in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.

Tyler Street Almanac - May 3-9, 2010

Worship The Week @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Sanctuary, 8:30 and 10:50 AM

Mother's Day

Rev. Ed Lantz preaching

Daily Bible Readings May 2-9

Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 56, 57
In the evening, Psalms 64, 65
Leviticus 16:1-19
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 6:1-15

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 61, 62
In the evening, Psalms 68
Leviticus 16:20-34
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 6:16-18

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 72
In the evening, Psalms 119:73-96
Leviticus 19:1-18
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
Matthew 6:19-24

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 70, 71
In the evening, Psalms 74
Leviticus 19:26-37
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
Matthew 6:25-34

Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 106:1-18
In the evening, Psalms 106:19-48
Leviticus 23:1-22
2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
Matthew 7:1-12

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 75, 76
In the evening, Psalms 23, 27
Leviticus 23:23-44
2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
Matthew 7:13-21

Sunday:
Option 1- Daily Readings:
In the morning, Psalms 93, 96
In the evening, Psalms 34
Leviticus 25:1-17
James 1:2-8,16-18
Luke 12:13-21

Option 2- Revised Common Lectionary Weekly Readings (Easter 6, Year C)
Psalm 67
Acts 16:6-15
Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
John 5:1-9

Prayer:

O God, who purifies the hearts of those who confess their sins to Thee,
and absolves the conscience of all bonds of iniquity:
give pardon to the guilty and vouchsafe healing to the wounded,
that they may receive remission of all their sins,
preserve henceforward in sincere devotion,
and attain everlasting redemption,
through our only Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

From the Gelasian Sacramentary

Food for thought:

Now the law of Christ is love, and love is not fulfilled
unless we bear our burdens, each for the other.

Augustine, from Tractates on The Gospel of John 17.9,2-3

Both the prayer and the food for thought come from the Sixth Week of Easter entry of Ancient Christian Devotional : A Year of Weekly Readings for Lectionary Cycle C edited by Thomas Oden and Cindy Corsby (IVP/Formatio, 2009)

Tyler Street Pulpit - April 25, 2010

"May You Experience God's Love" by Kay Bruner



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Tyler Street Almanac- April 26- May 2, 2010

Worship The Week @ Tyler Street:

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Sanctuary, 8:30 and 10:50 AM

5th Sunday of Easter

Rev. Ed Lantz preaching

Luke 24:13-36


Daily Bible Readings April 26-May 2

Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 41,52
In the evening, Psalms 44
Exodus 32:1-20
Colossians 3:18-4:6(7-18)
Matthew 5:1-10

Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 45
In the evening, Psalms 47,48
Exodus 32:21-34
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 5:11-16

Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalms 49
Exodus 33:1-23
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Matthew 5:17-20

Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 50
[59,60] or 114, 115
Exodus 34:1-17
1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Matthew 5:21-26

Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 40,54
In the evening, Psalms 51
Exodus 34:18-35
1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Matthew 5:27-37

Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 55
In the evening, Psalms 138
Exodus 40:18-38
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Matthew 5:38-48

Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 24, 29
In the evening, Psalms 8, 84
Leviticus 8:1-13,30-36
Hebrews 12:1-14
Luke 4:16-30

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, we follow You, but we can only come at Your bidding.
No one can make the ascent without You,
for You are our way, our Truth, our life, our strength,
our confidence, our reward.
Be the way that receives us, the truth that strengthens us,
the life that invigorates us. Amen.

A prayer of Ambrose, Bishop of Milan

Food for thought:

When people from different races and nations are called to abandon all their differences and to take on one mind, drawing near to Him by one faith and one teaching, by which the soul and the heart become one, they are one holy people.

Andreas the Elder from Catena

Both the prayer and the food for thought come from the Fifth Week of Easter entry of Ancient Christian Devotional : A Year of Weekly Readings edited by Thomas Oden and Cindy Corsby (IVP/Formatio, 2007)

Music Fridays- Liturgy, Mozart, and Modern Music: Part 5

After a hiatus, our little project bridging Mozart and modernity is back in swing. (To catch up on this whole series, click here.)

Mozart's Mass in C Minor is an incomplete work- and that begins to show when we reach the Credo. Mozart's intent was to create a series of movements which encompassed the full text of Nicene Creed. Only two sections were ever completed.

The opening section, Credo In Unum Diem, contains the following lyrics:

Credo / in / unum / Deum, Patrem / omnipotentem, factorem / coeli / et / terrae, visibilium / omnium, / et / invisibilium.

Et / in / unum / Dominum / Jesum / Christum, Filium / Dei / unigenitum, et / ex / Patre / natum / ante / omnia / saecula. /Deum / de / Deo, / lumen / de / lumine, /Deum / verum / de / Deo / vero.

Genitum, / non / factum, / consubstantialem / Patri: /per / quem / omnia / facta / sunt.

Qui / propter / nos / homines,/ et / propter / nostram / salutem/ descendit / de / caelis.

Which means:

I believe in one God, the Almighty Father, maker of heaven and earth, and all things visible and invisible.


And (I believe) in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God. Begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father: by whom all things were made.


Who, for us and for our salvation descended from the heavens.



The second section, Et Encarnatus, reads:
Et / incarnatus / est / de / Spiritu / Sancto /ex / Maria / Virgine. / Et / homo / factus / est.

Which means:

And was made flesh by the Holy Ghost from the Virgin Mary, and was made human.



To give you a sense of where Mozart was heading, here is the translation of the Nicene Creed which we use in the current United Methodist Hymnal:

We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.


We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.


We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
Who with the Father and the Son
is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

(* "catholic" refers to the universal assembly of all believers, not the Roman Catholic Church. This creed predates the split of the Roman and Eastern churches and the development of what we consider Catholicism today.*) 

Next week, we'll hear a 90's version of The Apostle's Creed plus some other musical statements of Christian faith.