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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Tyler Street Pulpit - February 21, 2010
"Galatians, part 1" by Rev. Ed Lantz
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Music Fridays- Liturgy, Mozart, and Modern Music: Part 3
In the first two installments of this series, we examined musical settings of the Kyrie prayer, first with Motzart's Mass in C Minor and then in more contemporary music.
This week, we turn our attention to the Gloria, or the section of a liturgy or order of worship centered on praising God. The praise and celebration of God's love and grace is central to all acts of Christian worship. Traditionally, in the communion texts which have defined worship for Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, Roman Catholic and mainline Protestant Christians for centuries, there is a very formal and established place for the Gloria in our worship. Even today, the dinging of the Doxology and the Gloria Patri in United Methodist congregations continues this ancient pattern, though typically used in a much less formal way today.
In Mozart's Mass in C Minor, the Glora is broken into seven music sections which, when taken together, comprise a prayer which praises God, seeks God's mercy, and celebrates the doctrine of the Trinity. Mozart based his text on the Latin version of the Liturgy. I will post a translation of Mozart's text under each Youtube clip. Just FYI, the current version of the Latin text used by Catholics and some Protestants today reads:
Glory be to God on high.
And in earth peace towards men of good will.
We praise thee.
We bless thee.
We worship thee.
We glorify thee.
We give thanks to thee for thy great glory.
O Lord God, heavenly King
God the Father almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu Christ.
O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father.
Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right of the Father, have mercy upon us.
For thou only art Holy. Thou only art the Lord. Thou only art the Most High.
Thou only, O Jesu Christ,
with the Holy Ghost, art Most
High in the glory of God the Father. Amen
On with the show:
Gloria
Translation: Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace to all those of good will.
Laudamus te
Translation: We praise You, we bless You, we adore You, we glorify You.
Gratias
Translation:We give thanks to You, according to Your great glory.
Domine Deus
Translation:Lord God, king of heaven, God the almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father.
Qui tollis
Translation: You who remove the sins of the world, have mercy on us. You who remove the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You who sits at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
Quoniam
Translation: Because you alone are holy. You alone are the Lord. You alone are the highest, ...
Cum Sancto Spiritu
Translation:... Jesus Christ. With the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father, Amen.
Next week, we'll look at present-day musical expressions of the Gloria.
This week, we turn our attention to the Gloria, or the section of a liturgy or order of worship centered on praising God. The praise and celebration of God's love and grace is central to all acts of Christian worship. Traditionally, in the communion texts which have defined worship for Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, Roman Catholic and mainline Protestant Christians for centuries, there is a very formal and established place for the Gloria in our worship. Even today, the dinging of the Doxology and the Gloria Patri in United Methodist congregations continues this ancient pattern, though typically used in a much less formal way today.
In Mozart's Mass in C Minor, the Glora is broken into seven music sections which, when taken together, comprise a prayer which praises God, seeks God's mercy, and celebrates the doctrine of the Trinity. Mozart based his text on the Latin version of the Liturgy. I will post a translation of Mozart's text under each Youtube clip. Just FYI, the current version of the Latin text used by Catholics and some Protestants today reads:
Glory be to God on high.
And in earth peace towards men of good will.
We praise thee.
We bless thee.
We worship thee.
We glorify thee.
We give thanks to thee for thy great glory.
O Lord God, heavenly King
God the Father almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son Jesu Christ.
O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father.
Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right of the Father, have mercy upon us.
For thou only art Holy. Thou only art the Lord. Thou only art the Most High.
Thou only, O Jesu Christ,
with the Holy Ghost, art Most
High in the glory of God the Father. Amen
On with the show:
Gloria
Translation: Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace to all those of good will.
Laudamus te
Translation: We praise You, we bless You, we adore You, we glorify You.
Gratias
Translation:We give thanks to You, according to Your great glory.
Domine Deus
Translation:Lord God, king of heaven, God the almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father.
Qui tollis
Translation: You who remove the sins of the world, have mercy on us. You who remove the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You who sits at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
Quoniam
Translation: Because you alone are holy. You alone are the Lord. You alone are the highest, ...
Cum Sancto Spiritu
Translation:... Jesus Christ. With the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father, Amen.
Next week, we'll look at present-day musical expressions of the Gloria.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Unemployed? Underemployed? Afraid?
Tyler Street Cares
These are tough times, and we know that many at Tyler Street are without work, or not getting enough hours, or at risk of lay-offs and cutbacks. If you or someone you know is facing any of those situations, then you are invited to a prayer luncheon on Wednesday, March 10th at Noon in Yeats Hall. Please RSVP by Monday March 8 by calling the church office at 214-946-8106 or e-mailing the church office. If you cannot attend, but wish to be added to our prayer list, please let us know that as well.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tyler Street Almanac - February 22-28, 2010
Daily Bible Readings - February 22-28
Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 41,52
In the evening, Psalms 44
Genesis 37:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-19
Mark 1:1-13
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 45
In the evening, Psalms 47,48
Genesis 37:12-24
1 Corinthians 1:20-31
Mark 1:14-28
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalms 49
Genesis 37:25-36
1 Corinthians 2:1-13
Mark 1:29-45
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 50
In the evening, Psalm 46
Genesis 39:1-23
1 Corinthians 2:14-3:15
Mark 2:1-12
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 95, 40
In the evening, Psalms 51
Genesis 40:1-23
1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Mark 2:13-22
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 55
In the evening, Psalms 139
Genesis 41:1-13
1 Corinthians 4:1-7
Mark 2:23-3:6
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 24, 29
In the evening, Psalms 8, 84
Genesis 41:14-45
Romans 6:3-14
John 5:19-24
Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, February 28, 2010 [Purple]
Second Sunday in Lent
Rev. Ed Lantz Preaching
Galatians 2:11-22
“There Really Is Right Faith”
Prayer:
Food for thought:
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 41,52
In the evening, Psalms 44
Genesis 37:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-19
Mark 1:1-13
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 45
In the evening, Psalms 47,48
Genesis 37:12-24
1 Corinthians 1:20-31
Mark 1:14-28
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:49-72
In the evening, Psalms 49
Genesis 37:25-36
1 Corinthians 2:1-13
Mark 1:29-45
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 50
In the evening, Psalm 46
Genesis 39:1-23
1 Corinthians 2:14-3:15
Mark 2:1-12
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 95, 40
In the evening, Psalms 51
Genesis 40:1-23
1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Mark 2:13-22
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 55
In the evening, Psalms 139
Genesis 41:1-13
1 Corinthians 4:1-7
Mark 2:23-3:6
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 24, 29
In the evening, Psalms 8, 84
Genesis 41:14-45
Romans 6:3-14
John 5:19-24
Worship @ Tyler Street:
Sunday, February 28, 2010 [Purple]
Second Sunday in Lent
Rev. Ed Lantz Preaching
Galatians 2:11-22
“There Really Is Right Faith”
Prayer:
O Lord, who hast mercy upon all,
take away from me my sins,
and mercifully kindle in me
the fire of thy Holy Spirit.
Take away from me the heart of stone,
and give me a heart of flesh,
a heart to love and adore Thee,
a heart to delight in Thee,
to follow and enjoy Thee, for Christ's sake, Amen
St. Ambrose of Milan
Food for thought:
“He who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises
and prayer is like a man who allows a bird
to escape from his hand;
he can hardly catch it again."
and prayer is like a man who allows a bird
to escape from his hand;
he can hardly catch it again."
St. John of the Cross
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Tyler Street Pulpit - Ash Wednesday 2010
"We're All In The Same Boat" by Rev.John Wilks
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Tyler Street Pulpit - February 14, 2010
"Jonah, part 5" by Rev. Ed Lantz
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Music Fridays- Liturgy, Mozart, and Modern Music: Part 2
Two weeks ago, I posted the first in this series on Mozart's Mass in C Minor compared to modern sacred music. In that episode, we focused on the Kyrie, which you may recall is the ancient prayer:
Which translates to:
This week, I want to share some more modern tunes which either use the Kyrie itself or which share the theme of mercy.
As a member of Generation X, I first heard the Kyrie thanks to this classic 80s one-hit-wonder from Mr. Mister:
The non-denominational monastery at Taize has at least two dozen versions of the Kyrie, which are modern though decided old school. If nothing else, these clips show that European protestants aren't afraid of looking too Catholic- and they make beautiful meditative musical prayers.
In the late 90s, Third Day offered up a Southern Rock cry for mercy sounds like something 38 Special might have recorded after attending a Billy Graham Crusade.
Modern worship leader Chris Tomlin offered up prayer on a recent album:
If you've got a favorite modern hymn or chorus about God's mercy, feel free to share it in the comments.
Check back next week as we dive into the Gloria!
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Which translates to:
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
This week, I want to share some more modern tunes which either use the Kyrie itself or which share the theme of mercy.
As a member of Generation X, I first heard the Kyrie thanks to this classic 80s one-hit-wonder from Mr. Mister:
The non-denominational monastery at Taize has at least two dozen versions of the Kyrie, which are modern though decided old school. If nothing else, these clips show that European protestants aren't afraid of looking too Catholic- and they make beautiful meditative musical prayers.
In the late 90s, Third Day offered up a Southern Rock cry for mercy sounds like something 38 Special might have recorded after attending a Billy Graham Crusade.
Modern worship leader Chris Tomlin offered up prayer on a recent album:
If you've got a favorite modern hymn or chorus about God's mercy, feel free to share it in the comments.
Check back next week as we dive into the Gloria!
Spiritual Disciplines: Growing Towards God
Dear Tyler Streeters,
The season of Lent is here, and now is the time when we look inside and seek to be made right with God before we celebrate Easter Sunday. It is a time of prayer, reflection, study, and humility.
To aid you in this season, I'd like to invite you to join in a 6-week study on the spiritual disciplines. We will meet every Monday evening during Lent in the Anniversary Class on the first floor of the sanctuary building at 7:00 pm.
The topics:
Session 1 – Feb 22
The Discipled Life: A Case For Spiritual Disciplines
Session 2 – March 1
Daily Bread: Finding God in His Word
Session 3 – March 8
Communing with God: Modes of Prayer and Meditation
Session 4 – March 15
Three Rules, Three Meetings, and One Book: Wesleyan Spirituality in a Nutshell
Session 5 – March 22
Recovering the baby from the bathwater - liturgy and other "catholic" things.
Session 6 – March 29
Bearing Our Cross - Fasting, Service, Self-denial, and Solitude as avenues for spiritual growth.
There are no required materials, though I encourage you to bring a Bible and an open heart.
If you have questions or if you require child care, e-mail me at johnwilks@tsumc.org or call the office Monday morning 214-946-8106.
Grace and peace,
John Wilks
Associate Pastor
The season of Lent is here, and now is the time when we look inside and seek to be made right with God before we celebrate Easter Sunday. It is a time of prayer, reflection, study, and humility.
To aid you in this season, I'd like to invite you to join in a 6-week study on the spiritual disciplines. We will meet every Monday evening during Lent in the Anniversary Class on the first floor of the sanctuary building at 7:00 pm.
The topics:
Session 1 – Feb 22
The Discipled Life: A Case For Spiritual Disciplines
Session 2 – March 1
Daily Bread: Finding God in His Word
Session 3 – March 8
Communing with God: Modes of Prayer and Meditation
Session 4 – March 15
Three Rules, Three Meetings, and One Book: Wesleyan Spirituality in a Nutshell
Session 5 – March 22
Recovering the baby from the bathwater - liturgy and other "catholic" things.
Session 6 – March 29
Bearing Our Cross - Fasting, Service, Self-denial, and Solitude as avenues for spiritual growth.
There are no required materials, though I encourage you to bring a Bible and an open heart.
If you have questions or if you require child care, e-mail me at johnwilks@tsumc.org or call the office Monday morning 214-946-8106.
Grace and peace,
John Wilks
Associate Pastor
Monday, February 15, 2010
Tyler Street Almanac - February 15-21, 2010
Daily Readings:
Monday:
In the morning, Psalms 25In the evening, Psalms 9, 15
Proverbs 27:1-6,10-12
Philippians 2:1-13
John 18:15-18,25-27
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 26, 28
In the evening, Psalms 36, 39
Proverbs 30:1-4,24-33
Philippians 3:1-11
John 18:28-38
Wednesday:
In the evening, Psalms 95, 32,143
In the evening, Psalms 102,130
Amos 5:6-15
Hebrews 12:1-14
Luke 18:9-14
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 37:1-18
In the evening, Psalms 37:19-42
Habakkuk 3:1-10(11-15)16-18
Philippians 3:12-21
John 17:1-8
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 95, 31
In the evening, Psalms 35
Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32
Philippians 4:1-9
John 17:9-19
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 30, 32
In the evening, Psalms 42, 43
Ezekiel 39:21-29
Philippians 4:10-20
John 17:20-26
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 63:1-8(9-11),98
In the evening, Psalms 103
Dan 9:3-10
Hebrews 2:10-18
John 12:44-50
Worship @ Tyler Street
Ash Wednesday: (7:00 pm, Sanctuary)
February 17, 2010 [Purple]
Rev. John Wilks Preaching
Romans 3:9-16
“We’re all in the Same Boat”
Next Sunday: (8:30 & 10:50 am, Sanctuary)
February 21, 2010 [Purple]
First Sunday in Lent
Rev. Ed Lantz Preaching
Prayer:
Almighty God,
Your Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness;
give us grace to direct our lives in obedience to Your Spirit;
and as You know our weakness
so may we know Your power to save;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer,
who is alive with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever. Amen.
A Collect for First Sunday in Lent from The New Zealand Prayer Book.
Food for thought:
“And so the Christian community has always insisted that the Holy Scripture that reveals God’s way to us is necessary and basic to our formation as human beings. "
Eugene Peterson, Eat This Book (Eerdmans, 2006. )
Spiritual Formation Link of the Week:
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tyler Street Pulpit - February 7, 2010
"Jonah, part 4" by Rev. Ed Lantz
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Tyler Street Almanac - February 8-14, 2010
Daily Bible Readings
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 80
In the evening, Psalms 77
Genesis 25:19-34
Hebrews 13:1-16
John 7:37-52
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 78:1-39
In the evening, Psalms 78:40-72
Genesis 26:1-6,12-33
Hebrews 13:17-25
John 7:53-8:11
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 119:97-120
In the evening, Psalms 81, 82
Genesis 27:1-29
Romans 12:1-8
John 8:12-20
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 146, 147
In the evening, Psalms 85, 86
Genesis 27:30-45
Romans 12:9-21
John 8:21-32
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 88
In the evening, Psalms 91, 92
Genesis 27:46-28:4,10-22
Romans 13:1-14
John 8:33-47
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 87, 90
In the evening, Psalms 136
Genesis 29:1-20
Romans 14:1-23
John 8:47-59
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 148, 149, 150
In the evening, Psalms 114, 115
Proverbs 26:1-23
2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Luke 9:18-27
Worship Preparation, February 14, 2010
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Jonah 4:1-11 "Grace Can Make You Angry"
Prayer:
Father God, You are the strength of all the saints;
In Your mercy, receive our prayers and remind us that we are dependant on Your grace and love,
Teach us how to keep Your commandments, and how to imitate the example of Your Son Jesus
Who lives and reigns with You and Your Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever. Amen.
In Your mercy, receive our prayers and remind us that we are dependant on Your grace and love,
Teach us how to keep Your commandments, and how to imitate the example of Your Son Jesus
Who lives and reigns with You and Your Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever. Amen.
A Prayer for the Sixth Sunday After Epiphany based on the traditional Anglican collect.
Food for thought:
“I believe that the desire for a different sort of life doesn’t appear out of thin air. The longing for something more, no matter who weak or crackling with heat, is evidence that God is already at work in your life."
Adele Ahlberg Calhoon, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook (Formatio/IVP Press, 2005. )
Friday, February 5, 2010
Music Fridays- Liturgy, Mozart, and Modern Music: Part 1
Mozart's Mass in C Minor is a full communion liturgy set to some of the most beautiful music ever composed. It opens with the Kyrie:
The lyrics are:
Which translates to:
These lyrics are an ancient prayer which has been in church tradition reaching back to the earliest forms of Christian worship. (Wikipedia has a handy article on the history of the Kyrie.)
Over the next few weeks, we'll be alternating between Mozart's Mass in C Minor and modern music which shares common theological themes with the preceding section of the Mass. Stop by text week for contemporary cries for the Lord's mercy in modern music.
The lyrics are:
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Which translates to:
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
These lyrics are an ancient prayer which has been in church tradition reaching back to the earliest forms of Christian worship. (Wikipedia has a handy article on the history of the Kyrie.)
Over the next few weeks, we'll be alternating between Mozart's Mass in C Minor and modern music which shares common theological themes with the preceding section of the Mass. Stop by text week for contemporary cries for the Lord's mercy in modern music.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tyler Street Pulpit - January 31, 2010
"Jonah, part 3" by Rev. Ed Lantz
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Tyler Street Pulpit - January 24, 2010
"Don't Run! Go!" by Tim Matzke
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Tyler Street Almanac - February 1-7, 2010
Daily Bible Readings
Monday:In the morning, Psalms 56, 57
In the evening, Psalms 64, 65
Genesis 19:1-29
Hebrews 11:1-12
John 6:27-40
Tuesday:
In the morning, Psalms 61, 62
In the evening, Psalms 68
Genesis 21:1-21
Hebrews 11:13-22
John 6:41-51
Wednesday:
In the morning, Psalms 72
In the evening, Psalms 119:73-96
Genesis 22:1-18
Hebrews 11:23-31
John 6:52-59
Thursday:
In the morning, Psalms 70, 71
In the evening, Psalms 74
Genesis 23:1-20
Hebrews 11:32-12:2
John 6:60-71
Friday:
In the morning, Psalms 69
In the evening, Psalms 73
Genesis 24:1-27
Hebrews 12:3-11
John 7:1-13
Saturday:
In the morning, Psalms 75, 76
In the evening, Psalms 23, 27
Genesis 24:28-38,49-51
Hebrews 12:12-29
John 7:14-36
Sunday:
In the morning, Psalms 93, 96
In the evening, Psalms 34
Genesis 24:50-67
2 Timothy 2:14-21
Mark 10:13-22
Worship Preparation, February 7, 2010
Rev. Ed Lantz preaching
Jonah 3:1-10 "The Lord Still Needs You"
Prayer:
Father God, we ask Your help to keep Your Church
focused on the things which matter most.
Help us to understand the Gospel of Your grace,
To build our lives on the words of Your Son Jesus,
And to reach out to others proclaiming forgiveness of sins
and new life in Jesus Name;
so that all who turn to the Church for help will discover Your love for them,
and experience the transforming power of Your mercy and grace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany based on the traditional Anglican collect.
Food for thought:
“Jesus was pleading with His people- then and now- to live in a way that would draw people toward the Father. Think about it; how we conduct our daily lives has implications that reach all the way into eternity. "
Bill Hybels and Mark Mittleberg, Becoming a Contagious Christian, Zondervan, 1994.
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