Category Archives: Ascension Day

Evening Prayer 12.5.13: 7th Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day

Jesus said, “A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master.” On this day the Lord has acted; we … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer & Video 12.5.13: Seventh Sunday of Easter (in many nations, Mother’s Day)

VIDEO: At the name of Jesus (Cindy Berry, composer; Longview FUMC Choir & Orchestra/Paul Roberts, director) For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer 11.5.13: Saturday of 6 Easter

Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands. Seek the One who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns deep darkness into the morning, and darkens the day into … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer & Video 11.5.13: Saturday of 6 Easter

VIDEO: O God of Bethel, by whose hand (Washington National Cathedral) Solid food is for the mature, for those whose faculties have been trained by practice to distinguish good from evil. Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer & Video 9.5.13: Ascension Day

VIDEO: All hail the power of Jesus’ Name (Luther Seminary/St. Olaf College) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer & Video 8.5.13: Ascension Day

Video: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (St. Bartholomew’s, New York) Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God. Alleluia! Christ … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer 8.5.13: Eve of the Ascension

As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer 20 May 2012: Seventh Sunday after Easter: Sunday after Ascension Day

Many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it. On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer 20 May 2012: Seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after Ascension Day

All the earth bows down before you, * sings to you, sings out your Name. Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! INVITATORY AND PSALTER Lord, open our lips. And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Praise … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer 17 May 2012: Ascension Day

And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 INVITATORY AND PSALTER O God, make speed to save us. … Continue reading

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