Podcast appearances and mentions of Anna B Warner

Series: Signs & GloryTitle: What assurances do we have in Jesus' absence?Scripture: John 14:15-31 NIVBottom Line: Even though Jesus is leaving, the relationship between Jesus and His Disciples will continue to be defined by love.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDOpening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTIONIn my college days, I couldn't wait to go home. Now I didn't go home every weekend as I was 4 hours away. But I always looked forward to seeing family, friends and familiar surroundings. But, I'll admit, I also couldn't wait to go back to school. My newer friends and life there was also great. (Most of the time)Some of that can be chalked up to a lack of contentment where I was at the time. An on-going challenge in my life, to be sure. But what made is easy for me to go back to school, in part, was because I knew I was loved at home. I was loved, supported and provided for by my parents. They and my brother were there for me. This was a great comfort to me during my college years.Jesus is about to leave his disciples behind. For a while. 3 days actually. Then, after 40 days, he'd leave them for good. And, yet, not at all at the same time.What assurances did they have from Jesus in his absence? He gives them 3. But they are possible because of a relationship defined by love both ways.The love Jesus had for his disciples held them in union with him. His love for them and their love for him is the defining ingredient to knowing God.Their obedience to his words, ways and works showed their love for him. Bottom Line: Even though Jesus is leaving, the relationship between Jesus and His Disciples will continue to be defined by love.CONTEXTJesus's disciples are deeply troubled because they have just heard 3 things:One of them will betray Jesus,Jesus is about to leave them and go where they cannot go, and Peter will deny Jesus 3 times that night.On top of all of this, Jesus is still wanted for arrest and likely crucifixion for treason and blasphemy. If they are looking for him, they are likely looking for them as well. They're terrified.OUTLINE (w/ help from ChatGPT)Bottom Line: Even though Jesus is leaving, the relationship between Jesus and His Disciples will continue to be defined by love.I. The Disciples' love for Jesus• Verses 15, 21, 23–24, 28, 31• Love for Jesus is expressed in obedience (vv. 15, 21, 23–24, 31).• Their grief at his leaving should be transformed into joy if they truly love him (v. 28).II. Jesus' love for His DisciplesA. The assurance of his resurrection• Verses 18–20• He will not leave them as orphans but will come to them.• They will see him again because he lives, and so will they.• Their union with him and the Father will be made clear.B. The assurance of his Spirit• Verses 16–17, 25–26• The Father will send another Helper, the Spirit of truth, to dwell in them.• The Spirit will teach them all things and remind them of Jesus' words.C. The assurance of his peace• Verses 27–29• Jesus leaves them his peace—not as the world gives.• This peace should quiet their troubled hearts.• His return to the Father is part of God's plan and a cause for joy.III. Conclusion (Transition to Gethsemane)• Verses 30–31• The ruler of this world is coming, but he has no claim on Jesus.• Jesus goes willingly out of love for the Father, modeling the love/obedience relationship he calls his disciples into.Bottom Line: Even though Jesus is leaving, the relationship between Jesus and His Disciples will continue to be defined by love.One of the most popular Christian anthems is also the simplest. It says, "Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so" (Anna B. Warner, "Jesus Loves Me").At the height of persecution in Communist China, a Christian sent a message to a friend. The message escaped the attention of the censors, because it said simply: "The this I know people are well"—but that phrase, the "this I know people" clearly identified the Christian community in China. (Donovan, "Jesus Loves Me"; emphasis original)"This I know people." Our confidence is in the love of Jesus. We know he loves us because we've experienced his love. His love defines us individually and as a community. -Matt CarterSo what assurances do we have in Jesus's absence? We're sure of his resurrection that will be together with him again. We're assured of his Holy Spirit, the advocate. And we're assured of his peace that surpasses all understanding and will guide our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:7) This assurance reminds us of why we love Jesus and that he loves us. May we be found faithful to rest in this love.INVITATIONWhat about you? Peter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬How do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: What is God saying to me right now?What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTES“I'm sure that everyone reading this book has been touched by the death of a loved one. I have; by the mercy of God, both of my parents died at home in bed. My mother slipped away at night when I was asleep, but I was next to the bed, more than fifty years ago, when my father breathed his last. I watched death in front of my eyes, and in that moment I lost the person who meant more to me than any person on the face of the earth. When it happened, something stabbed my soul, causing me to say: “This is insane. This can't be real. He must merely be sleeping. O God, will he live again?”R.C. SproulQUESTIONS TO CONSIDERWhat do I want them to know? Why do I want them to know it?What do I want them to do?Why do I want them to do it?How do they do this?DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/Read the passage together.Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really true, what should I do?What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions (by Jeff Vanderstelt): Based on this passage:Who is God?What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)What do I do? (In light of who I am)How do I do it?Final Questions (Write this down)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED“John,” by R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent HughesExalting Jesus in John, by Matt Carter & Josh WredbergThe Gospels & Epistles of John, FF BruceJohn, RC SproulJohn, KöstenbergerThe Gospel According to John, DA CarsonLet's Study John, Mark JohnstonThe Light Has Come, Leslie Newbigin (TLHC)The Visual Word, Patrick Schreiner (TVW)“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Thru The Bible with J. Vernon McGee (TTB)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.orgThe Bible Project https://bibleproject.comNicky Gumbel bible reading plan app or via YouVersionClaude.aiChatGPT AIGrok AIPerplexity.aiGoogle Gemini AI

Devotional Theme – "Rightly Dividing the Word"Scripture reference - "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" 2 Timothy 2:15 KJVIntro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Songs - "I Am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N” by Anna B. Warner and Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah, Praise Ye the Lord I do not own the rights to the song,Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - Romans 6:23, Acts 16:31, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 119:105

Jesus' ascension doesn't mean that he's no longer here; instead, Paul insists in his letter to the Ephesians that it means he now fills all things. In other words, Jesus can now be everywhere where his word is preached, his sacraments are celebrated, and his people are gathered in his name. Ascension — The Ascension of Our Lord, May 22, 2022: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-the-ascension-of-our-lord Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20220522-order-of-service.pdf Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Psalm 47 Acts 1:1–11 Ephesians 1:15–23 Luke 24:44–53 Hymns: - Before the Throne of God Above: Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft; tune by Vikki Cook; © 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain. - Alleluia! Sing to Jesus: Text by William C. Dix; tune by Rowland H. Prichard; text and tune are in the public domain. - All Heaven Declares: Noel Richards, Tricia Richards; © 1987 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing); Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - Just as I Am, without One Plea: Text by Charlotte Elliott; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are public domain. - Ancient of Days: Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson; © 2018 CityAlight Music. Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table: Text by Friedrich Christian Heyder, tran. The Lutheran Hymnal, © 1941 Concordia Publishing House; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740; tune by Emskirchner Choral-Buch, 1756, public domain. - Go, My Children, with My Blessing: Text by Jaroslav Vajda; tune by Welsh; © 1983 Concordia Publishing House; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740. Liturgies: - Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain. - Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain. - Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

The resurrection of Jesus is not just a good ending to a good story; as Jesus tells his disciples, it's the guarantee that the great eschatological repentance and forgiveness of sins has happened in space and time, and now God and humanity can be reconciled. The Resurrection and Me — Third Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-third-sunday-of-easter Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20220501-order-of-service.pdf Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Psalm 30 Acts 9:1–22 Revelation 5 Luke 24:36–49 Hymns: - My Savior's Love: Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2019 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Messenger Hymns; Admin. by Music Services, Inc.; Used with permission CCLI license #20286740. - Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain. - Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen: Text by Herbert F. Brokering, © 1995 Augsburg Fortress; tune by David N Johnson, © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Is He Worthy: Andrew Peterson, Ben Shive; © 2018 Capitol CMG Genesis, Junkbox Music, Vamos Publishing, (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Jakedog Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - Blessed Assurance: Text: Fanny J. Crosby, alt. Aaron Mueller; Tune: Phoebe P. Knapp; Text and tune: Public domain. - Ancient of Days: Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson; © 2018 CityAlight Music. Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing: Text: Latin, c. 5th–10th cent.; tr. Robert Campbell, 1814–68, alt. Tune: Kirchengeseng, 1566, Ivancice. Text and tune: Public domain. - Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing: Text: John Fawcett; Tune: Henry T. Smart; Text and tune: Public domain. Liturgies: - Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain. - Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain. - Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

It's important to intellectually believe that Jesus rose from the dead, but in the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus shows us how to personally recognize him today. Recognizing the Resurrected Jesus — Second Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2022: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-second-sunday-of-easter Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20220424-order-of-service.pdf Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Psalm 148 Acts 5:12–32 Revelation 1:4–18 Luke 24:13–35 Hymns: - Come, We That Love the Lord: Text by Robert Lowry and Isaac Watts; tune by Robert Lowry; text and tune are public domain. - Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain. - Who Are You Who Walk in Sorrow: Text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923–2007; © 2000 National Association of Pastoral Musicians, used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220; Tune: Southern Harmony, 1835, New Haven; Public domain. - I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light: Kathleen Thomerson, © 1970, 1975 Celebration. Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - His Mercy Is More: Tune and text by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa; © 2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - In Christ Alone: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2001 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing: Text: Charles Wesley, tune: Carl G. Glaser; text and tune: public domain. - Go, My Children, with My Blessing: Text by Jaroslav Vajda; tune by Welsh; © 1983 Concordia Publishing House; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740. Liturgies: - Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain. - Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain. - Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

The evidence for the historicity of the empty tomb and the earliest Jesus-community's experience of the physically risen Christ is overwhelming. It's now clear that God's new creation has broken into human history and is bringing life into places, people, and relationships that were trapped in death. The Empty Tomb — The Resurrection of Jesus, April 17, 2022: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-the-resurrection-of-jesus Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20220417-order-of-service.pdf Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Exodus 15:1b, 2a, 6, 13, 17–18 Isaiah 65:17–25 1 Corinthians 15:19–26 Luke 24:1–12 Hymns: - Jesus Christ Is Risen Today: Text by Lyra Davidica, 1708 (sts. 1-3), Charles Wesley (st. 4); tune by Lyra Davidica, 1708; text and tune are in the public domain. - This Is the Feast: Text: John W. Arthur, 1922-1980, © 1978, Lutheran Book of Worship. Music © 1975, Richard Hillert. Exclusive agent: OCP. Used with permission, One License #728607-A. - Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain. - Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia: Text by Bernard Kyamanyway, (trns.) Howard S. Olson; tune by Tanzanian, © 1977 Howard S. Olson; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - I Know That My Redeemer Lives: Text by Samuel Medley; tune by John C. Hatton; text and tune are in the public domain. - Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Ed Cash; © 2012 Alletrop Music | © 2012 Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen: Text by Herbert F. Brokering, © 1995 Augsburg Fortress; tune by David N Johnson, © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Come People of the Risen King: Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty; © 2007 Thankyou Music. Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name: Text by Edward Perronet; tune by Oliver Holden; text and tune are public domain. Liturgies: - Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

Jesus longs to gather us under his wings and protect us from the barnyard fire of our broken world. Under His Wings — Second Sunday in Lent, March 13, 2022: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-second-sunday-in-lent Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20220313-order-of-service.pdf Psalm 4 Jeremiah 26:8–15 Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 13:31–35 Hymns: - O Church, Arise: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740. - The Power of the Cross: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Lamb of God: Text and tune by Twila Paris, © 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Just as I Am, without One Plea: Text by Charlotte Elliott; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are public domain. - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed: Text by Isaac Watts; tune by Hugh Wilson; text and turn are in the public domain. - Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain. Liturgies: - Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain. - Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain. - Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

God loves to write narratives like the stories of Joseph, and Daniel, and Esther in which his people are powerless and oppressed, but also in which he takes the power from those who have it and gives it to his helpless, oppressed people in order that they might serve and love their enemies, growing God's kingdom. Power to the Powerless (Esther 2-3) — Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 16, 2022: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-second-sunday-after-the-epiphany Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20220116-order-of-service.pdf Psalm 128 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 John 2:1–11 Esther 3 Hymns: - Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery: Matt Boswell | Matt Papa | Michael Bleecker; © 2012 Bleecker Publishing (Admin. by Michael Bleecker), Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - His Mercy Is More: Tune and text by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa; © 2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!: Text by S. Trevor Francis; tune by Thomas John Williams; text and tune are public domain. - When I Behold Jesus Christ: Text by Almaz Belhu (sts.1-3, ref.), Joseph Herl (st.4), trans. Jim and Aurelia Keefer; tune by Almaz Belhu; text and tune, © 1970 Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus; text (st. 4), © 1998 Concordia Publishing House; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Lamb of God: Text and tune by Twila Paris, © 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed: Text by Isaac Watts; tune by Hugh Wilson; text and turn are in the public domain. - Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain.

Jesus took on our flesh, to transform us. The humanity of God means that now we can love with the love of Jesus, we can experience and share the peace of Jesus, and we can hear and speak the word of Jesus. But this new reality is only possible because, most importantly, we now bear the name of Jesus. What the Incarnation Means for Us — First Sunday after Christmas, December 26, 2021: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-first-sunday-after-christmas Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20211226-order-of-service.pdf Psalm 111 Exodus 13:1–3a, 11–15 Colossians 3:12–17 Luke 2:22–40 Hymns: - See amid the Winter's Snow: Text: Edward Caswall; Tune: John Goss; Tune and text: Public domain. - Angels from the Realms of Glory: Text: James Montgomery. Tune: Henry T. Smart. Text and tune: Public domain. - Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain. - Joy to the World: Text: Isaac Watts; Tune: George Frideric Handel; Text and tune: Public domain - What Child Is This: Text: by William C. Dix. Tune: English, 16th century. Text and tune: Public domain. - Of the Father's Love Begotten: Text: Aurelius Prudentius Clemens, 348-c. 413, tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-66, sts. 1-4; tr. Henry W. Baker, 1821-77, st. 5. Tune: Plainsong, 13th cent., mode V. Text and tune: Public domain. - Go Tell It on the Mountain: Text: African American spiritual, ref. John W. Work II, 1873-1925, sts. alt. Tune: African American spiritual; setting: Hugh Porter, 1897-1960. Text and tune: Public domain.

When it feels like the kingdom of God is going to lose, remember that the suffering of the Messiah and his people assures final victory. The Death of John the Baptist — Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 11, 2021: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-seventh-sunday-after-pentecost Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210711-order-of-service.pdf Psalm 143:1–2, 8a, 11 Amos 7:7–15 Ephesians 1:3–14 Mark 6:14–29 Hymns: - Living Waters: Text and tune by Ed Cash and Kristyn Getty; © 2016 Alletrop Music, admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing; © 2016 Getty Music Publishing, admin. by Music Services, Inc.; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - O Church, Arise: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740. - Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are in the public domain. - Jesus Paid It All: Text by Elvina M. Hall; tune by John T. Grape; text and tune are in the public domain. - Just as I Am, without One Plea: Text by Charlotte Elliott; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are public domain. - The Power of the Cross: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing: Text by John Fawcett; tune by Henry T. Smart; text and tune are public domain.

In this last Sunday of hearing from in our summer series: Jerrell Williams, pastor of Salem Mennonite Church, a fellow Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference congregation. Jerrell takes us on a journey with Hagar into the wilderness, a journey in which she encounters and names God El Roi, the God-Who-Sees-Me. This God who sees is also the God who walks with, who accompanies, who facilitates Hagar's survival and blesses Hagar with the promise that through her son Ishmael she has birthed a nation. This blessing and accompaniment by God undercuts the white Christian notion that blessing is equated with prosperity or possessions. Blessing is with those who are oppressed, who are marginalized, which is where we are called to be also. (Sermon starts at 20:35)Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved.Jesus Loves Me - Text: Anna B. Warner, 1859; Music: William B. Bradbury, 1862Hamba Nathi / Come, Walk with Us - Text (English Translation) © Lutheran World Federation, Tune Arrangement: Anders Nyberg, Gerhard Cartford © Peace of Music Publishing AB, admin. Walton Music Corp.My Soul Cries Out (Canticle of the turning) - Words and Music Rory Cooney © 1990, GIA Publications, Inc.Other credits:Book - I Am Enough by Grace Byers, illustrations by Keturah A. BoboScripture - Genesis 21.8-21

"Disciples of Jesus should be desperate citizens. The desperate citizen will press their citizenship as far as possible for the sake of thwarting death and its agents." Pastor Amy explores the work of theologian Willie James Jennings and discusses the way our citizenship in nation should be engaged in relationship to our citizenship in the Reign of God. Now is not the time to opt out, when so many have had to fight desperately to be included.Sermon begins at 22:32Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved.Jesus Loves Me - Text: Anna B. Warner, 1859; Music: William B. Bradbury, 1862What does the Lord Require - Words and Music by Jim Strathdee © 1986 Desert Flower Music/Jim and Jean Strathdee.Other credits and resources:Seek ye first the kingdom of God - Words and Music by Karen Lafferty © 1972 Maranatha Music.Preaching to the Chickens: the story of young John Lewis, by Jabari Asim. Illustrated by E. B. Lewis.Scripture: Acts 25:1-12PHOTO: lettering by Amy Marie Epp, 2020Read more about the Acts Commentary by Willie James JenningsPass the Peace in America Sign LanguageLand Acknowledgement: Real Rent DuwamishOffering: donations to Seattle Mennonite Church

We continue our summer worship series in which we listen to and learn from Black preachers. Today: Shannon Dycus, former pastor of First Mennonite Church in Indianapolis IN, and current Dean of Students at Eastern Mennonite University. We listened to Shannon’s 2016 sermon, delivered at Christian Theological Seminary, in which she in which she invites us to consider lament - Jesus’ and our own - in light of Jesus' image of our mother hen God gathering her brood to her breast with tenderness and vulnerability. [Sermon begins at 19:00, prayers at 34:35.]---Luke 13.31-35PHOTO: lettering by Amy Marie Epp, 2020---Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved.Come thou fount - Text: Robert Robinson, 1758; Music: American folk melody, J. Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813 - public domain.Jesus Loves Me - Text: Anna B. Warner, 1859; Music: William B. Bradbury, 1862Other credits:Holy Spirit, come with power - Text: ©1970 Anne N. Rupp; Music: The Sacred Harp, 1844; harm. by Joan A Fyock ©1989, from Hymnal: A Worship Book, 26Children’s Time book: The Last Stop on Market Street, by Matt de la Peña

The classic song/hymn Jesus Loves Me. Guitars, Fiddle, Bass, and Oboe.Jesus Loves Me is a Christian hymn set to words by Anna Bartlett Warner. The lyrics first appeared as a poem in the context of a novel called Say and Seal, written by Susan Warner and published in 1860. The tune was added in 1862 by William Bradbury who found the text of "Jesus Loves Me" in this book. Along with his tune, Bradbury added his own chorus "Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus Loves me..." After publication the song became one of the most popular Christian hymns in churches around the world.Jesus Loves MeD Em9 D/F# Am7 DJesus loves me this I know,G Em7 AFor the Bible tells me so.D Em9 D/F# Am7 DLittle ones to Him belong,G D A DThey are weak, but He is strong.CHORUS: D D/F# GYes Jesus loves me,D Bm AYes Jesus loves me,D D/F# GYes Jesus loves me, D A DThe Bible tells me so.VERSE 2: D Em9 D/F# Am7 DJesus loves me, He who diedG Em7 AHeaven's gates to open wide.D Em9 D/F# Am7 DHe will wash away my sin,G D A DLet His little child come in.VERSE 3: D Em9 D/F# Am7 DJesus loves me when I'm good,G Em7 AWhen I do the things I should.D Em9 D/F# Am7 DJesus loves me when I'm bad,G D A DEven though it makes him sad.Written by:Anna B. WarnerPublished:1860Public Domain.© 2012 Shiloh Worship Music COPY FREELY;This Music is copyrighted to prevent misuse, however,permission is granted for non-commercial copying-Radio play permitted- www.shilohworshipmusic.com