'Twas raining. Though about 10 minutes late, we had the short empty pew on the balcony directly above the furthest entrance stairs for the first time. I could certainly pay more attention and it was definitely more comforting.<\/p>\n
Dr. Keller reminded me of the sole requirement to be with God - The Good News. Full commitment to Christ my Lord. Especially in mind.<\/p>\n
Reflection: Prelude - The Very Thought of You - <\/em>Ray Noble<\/p>\n Preparation - Rev. Bijan Mirtolooi<\/p>\n Song of Praise: For the Beauty of the Earth, words by Folliott Pierpoint, 1864, Music by Conrad Kocher, 1838<\/p>\n Walk with Me, by spiritual\/alt. Jeff White God, All Nature sings Thy Glory, words by David Clowney, 1960, music by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1824<\/p>\n I take it the Jazz service is more songs.<\/p>\n Prayer of Adoration (Concluded by the Lord's Prayer)<\/p>\n Scripture Reading - Psalm 73:1-3,23-28<\/p>\n Prayer of Confession, Private Confession, Confessional Response: Give Me Jesus, by African-American spiritual<\/p>\n Words of Encouragement - Galatians 5:1<\/p>\n Testimony: Some lady went visit an African orphanage.<\/p>\n Song of Praise: Beauty for Ashes, words: Matthew 11, Isaiah 61, music by Tom Jennings<\/p>\n Scripture Reading - Mark 1:14-34, Sermon - Called to the Kingdom - Dr. Timothy Keller Notes: Jesus' Amen Amen (Verily, verily), is what inspired some churches' (particularly the charismatics) love for announcing Amen frequently. But when Jesus said it, according to Keller, it was to establish authority - Amen, I am right, you must listen to me! Following Jesus demands one to take Jesus higher than family \"...they left their father Zebedee in the boat...followed him\".<\/p>\n Offertory - O Love That Will Not Let Me Go - A. Peace\/Arr.\u00a0 J. Cowherd Final Song: All for Jesus, words by Mary James, 1889, music by John Stainer, 1887<\/p>\n Benediction, Postlude - El Gaucho<\/em> - Wayne Shorter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 'Twas raining. Though about 10 minutes late, we had the short empty pew on the balcony directly above the furthest entrance stairs for the first time. I could certainly pay more attention and it was definitely more comforting. Dr. Keller … Continue reading
\nPolly's heart jumped in her body when she heard it. She felt sure that it was a call, and that anyone who heart that call would want to obey it and (what's more) would be able to obey it, however many worlds and ages lay between. ~ C. S. Lewis, The Magician's Nephew<\/em><\/p>\n
\nSeriously - this song is seriously erroneous in doctrine - \"won't you walk with me...I want Jesus to walk me\"....I should be the one wanting to walk with Jesus, not the other way around.<\/p>\n
\nThird sermon in series: Light in the Darkness: The Glory of Jesus in Mark<\/p>\n
\nLyrics were printed, music were played, but nobody's singing...I wonder.<\/p>\n