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Fetus John the Baptist knew exactly who Jesus was, according to Luke. Adult John the Baptist sends emissaries to ask Jesus who he is. Jesus does not answer John's question, but rather instructs the question-askers to simply report what they see and what they hear. It seems that, according to Jesus, his identity must be shown, enacted, embodied for it to be real. Similarly, our Anabaptist faith has a centuries-long history of being done, enacted, embodied. Our faith is a lived faith and has traditionally been proclaimed more in deed than in word. This is why the decision of our denomination to be the named plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Dept. of Homeland Security (Mennonite Church USA et al. v. United States Department of Homeland Security et al.) is completely in line with our 500-year history of following Jesus. Because our faith IS caring for our neighbor. So when the U.S. Government tries to prevent us from doing that, the free exercise of our religion is compromised and we must resist.Sermon begins at minute marker 6:18Luke 7:18-35ResourcesBibleWorm podcast: Episode 626 – Are You Really the One?, Amy Robertson and Robert Williamson, JrIris de León-Hartshorn, “Our Anabaptist Witness as Mennonites,” (theological basis for legal action taken by Mennonite Church USA - see link below) February 12, 2025.“MC USA and more than two dozen Christian and Jewish denominations and associations sue to protect religious freedoms,” February 11, 2025.Mary H. Schertz, Luke, Believers Church Bible Commentary (Herald Press, 2023), 166.“Orthopraxy,” wikipedia article.Image: A valentine to Mennonite Church USA: “Roses are red | Violets are blue | You sued the President | I think I love you!”VT Hymn 428 Praise with Joy the World's Creator. Text: Iona Community (Scotland), 1985, alt., © 1987 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Music: John Goss (England), The Supplemental Hymn and Tune Book, 1869. Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, license #A-726929. All rights reserved.

Der Karfreitagsgottesdienst mit Abendmahl wird live aus der evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Wil in Dübendorf ZH übertragen. Ein keltisches Kreuz der lokalen Künstlerin Corinne Frauchiger steht im Mittelpunkt der Feier. Sie wird von der gebürtigen Schottin Pfarrerin Catherine McMillan geleitet. Für die keltischen Christen der Antike und des Mittelalters in Schottland, Irland, England und Wales war das Leben Jesu, das Kommen und Sterben von Christus ein Zurückholen der entfremdeten Menschheit und der ganzen Schöpfung zu Gott. Die reiche Bildsprache des Johannesevangeliums inspirierte sie dazu. Christus als Lebensspender und Heiler, sogar als Mutter, so können ihn die Menschen auch heute erleben. Dazu lädt Pfarrerin Catherine McMillan in ihrer Karfreitagspredigt ein. Keltische Musik mit Dudelsack und Orgel, Piano und Cello umrahmt den Gottesdienst. Ein ad-hoc-Chor unter der Leitung von Theo Handschin leitet die Gemeinde beim Singen an. Neben bekannten Liedern, wird auch aus dem Repertoire der schottischen Iona Community gesungen. Es musizieren Yun Zaunmayr (Orgel), Sebastian Tortosa (Flügel), Daniel Bron (Violoncello) und Ruedi Attinger (Dudelsack).

In this episode William speaks with SCM member Jack Woodruff about his experiences with the Iona Community volunteering at Iona Abbey and volunteering with the Northern leg of the Pilgrim Cross. They discuss themes of ecumenism, pilgrimage, and spiritual practice in relation to Christian community. Find out more about Iona here. Find out more about Pilgrim Cross here. Connect with us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy today is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II, The Iona Abbey Worship Book, and 50 Great Prayers from the Iona Community. Our readings this morning: Psalms 140 & 142, 2 Kings 22:14-23:3, 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, & Matthew 9:27-34. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is The Peoples' Bible, New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha. All of our sources are read with minor adjustments for inclusivity.

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy today is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II, The Iona Abbey Worship Book, and 50 Great Prayers from the Iona Community. Our readings this morning: Psalms 30 & 32, 1 Kings 12:1-20, James 5:7-12, 19-20, and the Gospel of Mark 15:33-39. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Peoples' Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (all of the above with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Pentecost's Affirmation By the Rev. Leigh DeVries _______________________________________ Hymn: Come, Holy Spirit, Dwell Among Us Text: Janie Alford, 1979.Music: Thomas John Williams, 1890. Text: ©1979 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Response: Christ our Companion Text: Susan Palo Cherwien, 1996. Music: Gaelic melody; arr. Beverly A. Howard, 2012. Text: ©1996 Susan Palo Cherwien (admin. Augsburg Fortress). Music Arr: ©2012 Beverly A. Howard. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Anthem: Spirit Truth, Pure Light of Love Text: Carol McClure, 2010. Music: Robert J. Powell, 2010. Music: ©2010 St. James Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Hymn: Will You Come and Follow Me Text: John L. Bell and Graham Maule, 1987. Music: Scottish melody; arr. John L. Bell, 1987. Text and Music Arr: ©1987 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: The Whisper of a Distant Wind Text: David Bjorlin, 2022. Music: Edward Landin Senn, 2022. Music: ©2022 Edward Landin Senn. All rights reserved. Hymn: Here in This Place Text and Music: Marty Haugen, 1979. Text and Music: ©1982 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Behind Locked Doors By the Rev. Brian K. Ballard ___________________________________ Hymn: Christ Has Risen While Earth Slumbers Text: John L. Bell and Graham Maule, 1988. Music: Welsh melody; arr. Alfred V. Fedak, 2011. Text: ©1988 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Music Arr: ©2011 Alfred V. Fedak. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Sung Response: Christ Our Companion Text: Susan Palo Cherwien, 1996. Music: Gaelic melody; arr. Beverly A. Howard, 2012. Text: ©1996 Susan Palo Cherwien (admin. Augsburg Fortress). Music Arr: ©2012 Beverly A. Howard. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. Hymn: We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight Text: Henry Alford, 1844, alt. Music: Samuel McFarland, c. 1814; harm: Richard Proulx, 1986. Music Harm: ©1986 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: See the Land Text and Music: Alice Jordan, 1984. Text and Music: ©1984 Sacred Music Press (a div. of The Lorenz Corportation; admin. by Music Services). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn: Christ is Alive! Text: Brian Wren, 1968; rev. 1995. Music: Musica Sacra, c. 1778. Text: ©1975, rev. 1995 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

Sung Response: Be still and know that I am God Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1989. Text and Music: ©1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Anthem: The Lords Prayer: Albert Hay Malotte Music: Albert Hay Malotte, 1935. Music: ©1935 G. Schirmer, Inc. (a div. of Wise Music Classical). All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Ride On! Ride On! Text: Henry Hart Milman, 1820. Music: Graham George, 1970. Music: ©1941, rev. 2001 The H. W. Gray Co., Inc., (a div. of Jubilate Music Group, LLC). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. reserved. Postlude: Les Rameaux (The Palms) Music: Jean Langlais, 1932. Music: ©1933 H. Hérelle & Cie (a div. of Editions Combre, Paris). All rights resereved.

Join us each day of Holy Week for an audio devotion. Watch the video version on our YouTube channel! Reading: Ruth Burgess, from Eggs & Ashes, published by Wild Goose Publications, Iona Community, Fourth Floor, Savoy House, 140 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3DH, UK. Used by Permission. Scripture: John 13:1-17, 31b-35 First Presbyterian Church, New Bern, North Carolina, established in 1817. A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Building community, transforming lives, engaging the world. See more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.firstpresnb.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on social media at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/firstpresnb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch our virtual service each week at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCKw0GnheJfOUlVv_g5bBrEw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Permission to podcast/stream live music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-701790 and CCLI 3202763. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast/stream recorded music from artist.io.

Sunday, April 2, 2023 The Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet Thine is the Kingdom Lenten Series on the Lord's Prayer Sung Response: Be still and know that I am God Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1989. Text and Music: ©1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Anthem: The Lords Prayer : Albert Hay Malotte Music: Albert Hay Malotte, 1935. Music: ©1935 G. Schirmer, Inc. (a div. of Wise Music Classical). All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Ride On! Ride On! Text: Henry Hart Milman, 1820. Music: Graham George, 1970. Music: ©1941, rev. 2001 The H. W. Gray Co., Inc., (a div. of Jubilate Music Group, LLC). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. reserved. Postlude: Les Rameaux (The Palms) Music: Jean Langlais, 1932. Music: ©1933 H. Hérelle & Cie (a div. of Editions Combre, Paris). All rights resereved.

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Thy Will Be Done By the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet Prelude: Variation on "Jesu, Dulcis Memoria" ©2022 Jessica French. All rights reserved. Introit: "Kyrie Eleison" from Missa Dorica © 2001 Richard R. Webster. Published by Advent Press. All rights reserved. Sung Response: Be still and know that I am God Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1989. Text and Music: ©1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Anthem: Thy Will Be Done ©2023 Jessica French. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Litany to the Holy Spirit Text: Robert Herrick (1591-1674). Music: Peter Hurford, 1958. Music: ©1958, rev. 1995 Oxford University Press, London. Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Forgive Us Our Debts By the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet _________________________________ Hymn: Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive Text: Rosamond E. Herklots, 1969, 1983, alt. Music: Supplement to Kentucky Harmony, 1820; harm. Margaret W. Mealy, 1985. Music Harm: ©1985 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Sung Response: Be still and know that I am God Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1989. Text and Music: ©1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Anthem: The Lord's Prayer Text: Matthew 6: 9-13. Music: John Tavener, 1993. Music: ©1999 Chester Music Ltd. (admin. Wise Music Classical). All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Love is all our Joy Text: Col. 3:12-17. Music: Alice Carpenter, (1590-1670); arr. Malcolm Archer, 2012. Music: ©2012 St. James Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Postlude: Chant héroïque Music: Jean Langlais, 1942. Music: ©1945 S. Bornemann (a div. of Alphonse Leduc, admin. by Wise Music Classical). All rights reserved.

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Daily Bread By the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet Hymn: All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1990. Music: William Moore's Columbian Harmony, 1825. Text: ©1991 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Sung Response: Be still and know that I am God Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1989. Text and Music: ©1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Anthem: The Lord's Prayer Music: Leroy Robertson, 1941. Music: ©1941 Galaxy Music Corporation (a div. of ECS Publishing). All rights reserved. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn: God of our Life Text: Hugh Thompson Kerr, 1916, alt. Music: Charles Henry Purday, 1860; harm. John Weaver, 1986. Text: ©1928 F.M. Braselman, ren. 1956 Presbyterian Board of Christian Education, (admin. Westminster John Knox Press).Music Harm: ©1990 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Like as the Hart Text: Psalm 42: 1-3. Music: Herbert Howells, 1941. Music: ©1943 Oxford University Press, London. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn: Hope of the World Text: Georgia Harkness, 1954. Music: Genevan Psalter, 1551. Text: ©1954, ren. 1982 The Hymn Society (admin. Hope Publishing Company). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Postlude: Praeludium Music: Pamela Decker, 2016. Music: ©2016 Editions Leupold, Inc. Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

Every 2 minutes, someone in the world is diagnosed with leprosy - if they don't get treatment, the results are devastating - paralysis, nerve damage and loss of limbs eventually mean that someone with leprosy becomes unable to work. This is a disease of poverty - thriving where there is malnutrition and poor sanitation, in communities where there is no support for those unable to support themselves. MICHAEL HARDIE is the newly-appointed Community Partnership Manager for The Leprosy Mission, and during his recent visit to the Island he shared not only details of the current Leprosy Mission project to support the tea pickers of Bangladesh - where leprosy is rife - but also explained how his childhood experiences have uniquely prepared him for this work. LISTEN TO THE PROGRAMME NEXT WEEK as Michael returns to tell his Dad's conversion story, and how he found faith for himself. Author and Broadcaster RICHARD LITTLEDALE returns with - appropriately - another box of breakfast cereal, and there's music from the Iona Community and from Jimmy Owens - plus our notice board Notice board news can be emailed - judithley@manxradio.com Find out more about the Leprosy Mission at www.leprosymission.org.uk

Sunday, March 5 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Thy Kingdom Come Lenten Series on the Lord's Prayer By the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet _________________________________________________ Prelude: "The Seven Last Words and Triumph of Christ” Music: Pamela Decker, 2018. Music: ©2018 Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. All rights reserved. Sung Response: Be still and know that I am God. Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1989. Text and Music: ©1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Anthem: “Kyrie” from Requiem Music: Maurice Duruflé, 1947; rev. 1961. Music: ©1948 Editions Durand, Paris (a div. of Universal Music Publishing Group, Inc.) All rights reserved. Hymn: All Who Love and Serve Your City Text: Erik Routley, 1966. Music: The United States Sacred Harmony, 1799; harm. Carlton R. Young, 1964. Text: ©1969 Stainer & Bell, Ltd. (admin. Hope Publishing Company). Music Harm: ©1965 Abingdon Press (admin. The Copyright Company). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Notre Père Music: Maurice Duruflé, 1976. Music: ©1978 Editions Durand, Paris (a div. of Universal Music Publishing Group, Inc.) All rights reserved.

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Hallowed Be Thy Name Lenten Series on the Lord's Prayer By the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet ______________________________________________________ Hymn: Deep in the Shadows of the Past Text: Brian Wren, 1973; rev. 1994. Music: Annabeth McClelland Gay, 1952. Text: ©1975, rev. 1995 Hope Publishing Company. Music: ©1958, ren. 1986 The Pilgrim Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Sung Response: Be still and know that i am God. Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1989. Text and Music: ©1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Anthem: The Lord's Prayer Text: Matthew 6: 9-13. Music: René Clausen, 1994. Music: ©1994 Fostco Music Press (admin. by Shawnee Press, Inc; a div. of Hal Leonard Corporation). All rights reserved. Hymn: Bring Many Names Text: Brian Wren, 1986, rev. Music: Carlton R. Young, 1987. Text and Music: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Cantate Domino Text: Norman Greyson, 1993. Music: Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612); arr. Norman Greyson, 1993. Text and Music: ©1980 Bourne Co., New York, N.Y. All rights reserved.

Why are so many young people - from primary school age children to late teenagers - keen to join church and cathedral choirs? What is the important anniversary being marked later this week in Malew? When you want to buy something a little different for a special friend or relative, where do you look? And which of his 50 nativity sets has Richard Littledale brought with him today?? On today's programme I'll offer some possible answers! The Broughton Boys Choir with their Musical Director John Caterall will be there to help me - and there'll be music too - from the choir, and from the Iona Community. Plus there's a well-stocked notice board - lots of opportunities to get into the real spirit of the season ... Items for the notice board can be emailed to me - judithley@manx.net

10:00 a.m. Worship Service Salvation Defining Words of Faith Series By the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet Download the bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1306-sunday-november-6-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file ________________________________________ Sung Response: Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1995. Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy today is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II, The Iona Abbey Worship Book, and 50 Great Prayers from the Iona Community. Our readings this morning: Psalm 69: 1-23, 31-38, Esther 1:1-4, 10-19, Acts 17:1-15, and the Gospel of John 12:36b-43. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

Using liturgies from the Iona Community, we will pray for Peace and Justice around the world. Karen Chamblee, Seminary student, will share a devotional entitled, “Thin Place,” based on her summer Iona pilgrimage.

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy today is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II, The Iona Abbey Worship Book, and 50 Great Prayers from the Iona Community. Our readings this morning: Psalm 38, Job 12: 1, 14:1-22, Acts 12:18-25, and the Gospel of John 8: 47-59. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

The Invitation By the Rev. Leigh DeVries Download the bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1273-sunday-august-28-2022-10-a-m-bulletin/file Hymn: All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1990. Music: William Moore's Columbian Harmony, 1825. Text: ©1991 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Response - Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: What Wondrous Love Is This Text and Music: William Walker (c. 1811); arr. John S. Dixon. ©2019 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Doxology: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Postlude: Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major Music: ©1974 Fred Bock Music Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy today is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II, The Iona Abbey Worship Book, and 50 Great Prayers from the Iona Community. Our readings this morning: Psalm 25, Job 12: 1-6, 13-35, Acts 11:19-30, and the Gospel of John 8: 21-32. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service. Download the bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1270-sunday-august-21-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file Prelude: Praeludium and Arioso from “Sonata in Baroque Style” Music: ©1974 Fred Bock Music Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Text: Charles Wesley, 1739, alt.; Spanish trans. Federico J. Pagura. Korean trans. The United Methodist Korean Hymnal Committee, 2001. Music: Carl Gotthelf Gläser, 1828; arr. Lowell Mason, 1839. Spanish Trans. ©1989 The United Methodist Publishing House (admin. The Copyright Company). Korean Trans. ©2001 The United Methodist Publishing House (admin. The Copyright Company). All rights reserved. Response - Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: O Heavenly Word Text: Seventh century Latin hymn. Music: Richard Shephard. ©2015 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Doxology - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Postlude: Gigue from “Sonata in Baroque Style” Music: ©1974 Fred Bock Music Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service How Can I Keep From Singing By the Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick Download the bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1269-sunday-august-14-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file Prelude - Entrada, Echo, and Elevazione ©2015 Kathleen Scheide. All rights reserved. Response: Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - Life Has Many Rhythms Text: F. Pratt Green. Music: Jody W. Lindh. ©1979 Augsburg Publishing House. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Doxology: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Brian Wren, 1989. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998. Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. Postlude - Toccata ©1984 Universal Songs Holland (admin. Universal Music Publishing Group). All rights reserved.

Seeking a Homeland By the Rev. Rachel Pedersen Download the bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1268-sunday-august-7-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin-1/file Prelude - At the River Text: Robert Lowry (1826-1899). Music: Traditional Christian hymn; arr. Aaron Copland (1900-1990). ©1954 The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc. Copyright renewed. New transposition: ©2005 The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc. Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. Sole Publisher and Licensee. All rights reserved. Response - Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn - God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending Text: Robert L. Edwards, 1961, alt. Music: The Sacred Harp, 1844; harm. James H. Wood, 1958. Text: ©1961, ren. 1989 The Hymn Society (admin. Hope Publishing Company). Music Harm. ©1958, ren. 1986 Broadman Press (admin. Music Services). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - From the Rising of the Sun Text: Malachi 1:11 Music: Frederick A. Gore Ouseley (1825-1889); arr. Crawford R. Thoburn. ©2017 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Hymn - God of Our Life Text: Hugh Thomson Kerr, 1916, alt. Music: Charles Henry Purday, 1860, harm. John Weaver, 1986. Text: ©1928 F.M. Braselman, ren. 1956 Presbyterian Board of Christian Education. (admin. Westminster John Knox Press). Music Harm: ©1990 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Doxology - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Postlude - Procession Music: Gerald Near, 1974; arr. Steven Heitzer. Music: ©1974 H.W. Gray Publications; (a div. of Jubilate Music Group, LLC, Brentwood, TN). All rights reserved.

The Reading of the Will By the Rev. Franklyn C. Pottorff Download the bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1261-sunday-july-31-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin-1/file Prelude - Variations on a Norwegian Folktune Music: Edvard Grieg, 1875; arr. Bjarne Sløgedal, 1971. ©1971 Harald Lyche & Co., Musikkforlag, Oslo, Norway. All rights reserved. Hymn - Here in This Place Text and Music: Marty Haugen, 1979. Text and Music: ©1982 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Response - Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn - All Who Love and Serve Your City Text: Erik Routely, 1966. Music: The United States Sacred Harmony, 1799; harm. Carlton R. Young, 1964. Text: ©1969 Stainer & Bell, Ltd. (admin. Hope Publishing Company). Music Harm: ©1965 Abingdon Press (admin. The Copyright Company). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - O Give Thanks Text: The Psalms. Music: Joseph Corfe; arr. James Kirkby. ©2014 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Hymn - God of Our Life Text: Hugh Thomson Kerr, 1916, alt. Music: Charles Henry Purday, 1860, harm. John Weaver, 1986. Text: ©1928 F.M. Braselman, ren. 1956 Presbyterian Board of Christian Education. (admin. Westminster John Knox Press). Music Harm: ©1990 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Doxology - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

Bargaining with God By the Rev. Franklyn C. Pottorff Download the bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1254-sunday-july-24-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file Response: Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - Undivided Mystery Text: Beverly Easterling. Music: Mark Schweizer. ©2016 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Doxology: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Brian Wren, 1989. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998. Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211.

Choosing the Better Part By the Rev. Brian K. Ballard Download bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1253-sunday-july-17-2022/file Response: Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn: How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1981. Music: C. Hubert H. Parry, 1888. Text: ©1982 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Word Made Flesh Text: St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). Music: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). ©2016 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Hymn: Be Thou My Vision Text: Irish poem; trans. Mary E. Byrne, 1905; vers. Eleanor Hull, 1912, alt. Music: Irish ballad; harm. David Evans, 1927. Music Harm: ©1927 Oxford University Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Doxology: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Brian Wren, 1989. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998. Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. Response: Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn: How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1981. Music: C. Hubert H. Parry, 1888. Text: ©1982 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Word Made Flesh Text: St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). Music: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). ©2016 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Hymn: Be Thou My Vision Text: Irish poem; trans. Mary E. Byrne, 1905; vers. Eleanor Hull, 1912, alt. Music: Irish ballad; harm. David Evans, 1927. Music Harm: ©1927 Oxford University Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

In this episode we talk to the hymnwriter John Bell, who is a member of the Iona Community, about the roots and traditions of Celtic Christianity, which took shape in the British Isles and modelled a very different way to the Roman church that followed shortly after. Interview starts at 14m 40s  Show Notes → Nomad is able to produce episodes like this one because a group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. Our supporters gain access to the Nomad community - which manifests as Nomad Book Club and The Beloved Listener Lounge - and bonus episodes, such as Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. And you may find yourself the proud owner of a Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our Patreon page and our own members page to donate. You might also want to have a look at our blog, which we use to share the stories of the evolving faith of our podcast listeners. And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map and our Nomad Gathering Facebook page, and see if any other nomads are in your area.

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service. Faith Grows Here By the Rev. Brian K. Ballard Response: Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: The Best of Rooms Text: Robert Herrick. Music: Charles Wood. ©2013 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Doxology: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Brian Wren, 1989. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998. Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211.

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service. Unintended Expectations by the Rev. Rachel Pedersen Download bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1247-sunday-july-3-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file Prelude: Variations on a Sunday School Tune: Shall We Gather at the River Music: Virgil Thomson, 1926. Music: ©1954, 1955 H.W. Gray Co. © Renewed 1982, 1983 Virgil Thomson. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Response: Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1995. Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. Hymn: God of Our Life Text: Hugh Thomson Kerr, 1916, alt. Music: Charles Henry Purday, 1860, harm. John Weaver, 1986. Text: ©1928 F.M. Braselman, ren. 1956 Presbyterian Board of Christian Education. (admin. Westminster John Knox Press). Music Harm: ©1990 Hope Publishing Company Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem: Hear My Prayer, O God Text and Music: James Kent (1700-1776); arr. Crawford R. Thoburn. ©2016 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Doxology: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Brian Wren, 1989. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998. Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211.

Sunday, June 26, 2022 Sermon: Created for Prophetic Community by the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet Download bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1246-sunday-june-26-2022-bulletin/file ________ Prelude - Praeambulum and Harmonies Volantes Music: Erzsébet Szönyi ©1958 Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó Kft. Hal Leonard Corporation/Universal Music Publishing Group. All rights reserved. Response – Take Me as I Am Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1995. Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn - God the Sculptor of Mountains Text: John Thornburg, 1993, alt. Music: Amanda Husberg, 1995. Text: ©1993 John Thornburg. Music: ©1996 Abingdon Press (admin. The Copyright Company)Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - How Can I Keep From Singing? Music: Traditional Quaker hymn; arr. Mark Schweizer. ©2014 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Doxology - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Brian Wren, 1989. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998. Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Postlude: Presque Dasant Music: Erzsébet Szönyi ©1958 Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó Kft. Hal Leonard Corporation/Universal Music Publishing Group. All rights reserved.

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service. Boundless Grace for All of Humankind By the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet Download bulletin here: https://www.bmpc.org/resources/worship-bulletins-sermons/worship-bulletins-2019/1244-sunday-june-19-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file ________ Response – Take Me as I Am Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1995. Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Anthem – There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Text: Frederick William Faber (1814-1863). Music: Don Michael Dicie. ©2012 St. James Music Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission by St. James Music Press, license #7158. All rights reserved. Doxology - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Brian Wren, 1989. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998. Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service. For Safety in the Streets Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet Download bulletin: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1240-sunday-june-12-2022-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file Response - Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music: John L. Bell, 1995. Text and Music: ©1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Anthem - O Love, How Deep Text: Thomas á Kempis (15th cent.), trans. Benjamin Webb, 1852. Music: Everett Titcomb, 1952. Text and Music: ©1952 The H.W. Gray Co., Inc., agents for Novello & Co., London. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn - O Day of Peace Text: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1982. Music: C. Hubert H. Parry, 1916; harm. Charles H. Webb, 1987. Text: ©1982 Hope Publishing Company. Music Melody: ©1916, 1944, this arr. ©1977 Robertson Publications (admin. Goodmusic Publishing, Ltd.). Music Harm: ©1989 The United Methodist Publishing House (admin. The Copyright Company). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - Have ye Not Known: Ye Shall Have a Song Text: Isaiah 40:21, Isaiah 30:29. Music: Randall Thompson, 1936. Text and Music: ©1936, renewed ©1963, E.C. Schirmer Music Company Inc., a division of ECS Publishing Group. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn - All Who Love and Serve Your City Text: Erik Routley, 1966. Music: The United States Sacred Harmony, 1799; harm. Carlton R. Young, 1964. Text: ©1969 Stainer & Bell, Ltd. (admin. Hope Publishing Company). Music Harm: ©1965 Abingdon Press (admin. The Copyright Company). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Doxology - Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Brian Wren, 1989. Music: Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623; harm. Hal H. Hopson, 1998. Text: ©1989 Hope Publishing Company. Music Harm: ©1998 Hope Publishing Company. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

Roy Jenkins and guests explore how attitudes to nuclear weapons have changed since the end of the Cold War. It's more than thirty years since the prospect of nuclear conflict cast a shadow over world peace; prompting massive demonstrations and feeding fierce debate. When the Cold War ended we all moved on, and largely forgot the cloud which had once loomed so threateningly. Until the first week of the Ukraine invasion, when Vladimir Putin openly placed his strategic nuclear weapons forces on high alert and assumptions about peace in Europe were rocked. The panel discuss whether nuclear weapons make the world a safer place, whether a deterrent actually deters, and with committed Christians on both sides of the debate, how do they square their different positions with their faith? Joining the panel is Ruth Harvey, Leader of the Iona Community, an intentional Christian community working for justice and peace. She has a background in church ministry and as a mediator with Place for Hope, a charity working in mediation with faith-based organisations. Major General Tim Cross is a retired army officer. He served in the first Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, and has been an adviser to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee. Jane Harries is Peace Education Coordinator at the Welsh Centre for International Affairs. She's a Quaker and a key figure in Cymdeithas y Cymod, the Fellowship of Reconciliation. Martyn Gough is National Chaplain to the Royal British Legion. He was previously Archdeacon for the Royal Navy and Chaplain of the Fleet.

Our special guest this month on the Sanctuary First Late Show is John Lowrie Morrison the well known Scottish painter also known as Jolomo!Morrison along with his collaborator Rev Ken MacKenzie tells the story of how their latest book of paintings and poetry came about and share their love of Iona and the beauty of the landscape that is created by the unique light of the west. They are also joined by Angus Mathieson, Partnership Development Secretary of the Church of Scotland and a long standing member of the Iona Community. Together we explore the spiritual significance of Art Community and place, and Angus helps us explore the spiritual aspects of community that could be taken up and reflected within the Sanctuary First digital worshipping community! ‘The Sanctuary First Late Show' is our new series featuring an informal mix of discussion, interviews, spoken word and music. Together we will be exploring what it means to laugh, cry and wonder as followers of Jesus in the 21st century. The show is streamed live on our site, app and Facebook page on Friday at 9PM as well as being available to listen or watch back later on the site and on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts OR Get the App!

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on the last days of loved ones. When our loved ones are dying, our whole world shrinks to focus on them, they are the center of our attention, the here and the now is what matters. Because the time we once thought of as endless now has a finish line, a finite end. When we come face to face with death, we come to know that we do not have forever so we may experience more joy, more generosity because these moments are so utterly precious. Your Will Be Done / MayenziweArr. © 1990 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission under OneLicense #A-710534

(Christmas) - The Feast of the Nativity of the Lord. Year C – 2021 (EPISODE:340) “A Child is born for us!” [The Readings for the Mass During the Night, aka "Midnight Mass" will be read at all Masses in this parish at Christmas Eve and Christmas day] THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Psalm 95:1-3. 11-13. "Today is born our saviour, Christ the Lord." Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel Acclamation: Luke 2:10-11. Alleluia, alleluia!. Good News and great joy to all the world: today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord. Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 Image: Shutterstock Licensed. ID: 345281795 - Hand drawn vector illustration with nativity scene. Baby jesus born in Bethlehem. -Important information - Release information: Signed property release on file with Shutterstock, Inc. Formats EPS - 4000 × 2000 pixels • 33.9 × 16.9 cm • DPI 300 • JPG - Contributor - Halfpoint References: Fr Paul W. Kelly Fr Carroll Stuhlmueller CP – Biblical mediations for advent and Christmas season p194, 197ff. " Luke's Gospel" - Barclay, William. 1975. The Daily Study Bible. Edinburgh: St Andrew Press. FR RICHARD LEONARD, SJ. QUOTED IN "THE TABLET" PAGE 7, 15TH DECEMBER, 2018. TAKEN FROM REFLECTIONS IN "What Are We Waiting For? Finding Meaning in Advent & Christmas" Richard Leonard, SJ. Paulist Press New York / Mahwah, NJ. Copyright © 2014 by Richard Leonard, SJ. He also quotes Rev. John Bell of the Iona Community in one of his beautiful poems: Iris and Ron Burnell , (supplied). +++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to my weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here. https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks You are welcome to subscribe to Fr Paul's homily mail-out by sending an email to this address: paulkellyreflections+subscribe@googlegroups.com Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Roman Missal, 3rd edition, 2010, (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. "The Psalms" by The Grail - 1963, 2009. Prayers of the Faithful - Robert Borg "Together we pray" - (1993) . St. Ralph Sherwin Gloria - written and sung By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. 2011 ccwatershed.org. Christmas Hymn - "Word Made Flesh" by Paul W. Kelly. Based upon: John's Gospel 1:14, 1 John 4:9 , & Isaiah 9:2, 6, 7. (Written on 8/5/20; 10/9/20). Arranged and sung by Stefan Kelk, with adjusted lyrics. 2020. https://www.airgigs.com/user/stefankelk Traditional hymns: O Holy Night (Vocal Duet), Joy to the World (Choir), Away in a Manger (Choir), performed by the Bobby Cole Chamber Choir, licensed via Shockwave-Sound.com ( https://www.shockwave-sound.com) [ Production - KER - 2021] May God bless and keep you.

For some, Advent is a time of grief and loss. Today's guest is John Bell – hymnwriter, author, and broadcaster and a guiding light from the Iona Community as he has for decades created resources for the global church in music, worship and spirituality, including his recent book Living with the Psalms. In this conversation we talk about how the Psalms – much like the incarnation we celebrate in this season – speak of God's solidarity with us in our vulnerability, how the Psalms give us permission to express doubt and anger when we come face to face with suffering and injustice, how sacred songs have the power to heal and tend to the brokenhearted, and how the Psalms offer us the precious image of God as midwife – delivering us through the pains of life and death. There is some sensitive content in this episode, so please be aware of that as you listen, and make sure you have the support you need in case any of the subjects are difficult to hear about, particularly regarding the tragic loss of infants and young children. https://kiranyoungwimberly.com/2021/12/16/psalms-for-the-spirit-ep-17-delivering-us-through-the-pains-of-life-and-death-with-john-bell/ (More on this episode)

Belonging to the Truth Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet, 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary Download Bulletin: https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1180-sunday-november-21-2021-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file ---------------------- Prelude - Brass Quintet in F minor © 2018 Paul T. McGraw. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. All rights reserved. Hymn - At the Name of Jesus Music © 1925 Oxford University Press. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Brass Arrangement © 1998 Richard R. Webster. All rights reserved. Response - Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music © 1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Anthem - “Antiphon” from Five Mystical Songs © 1911 Stainer & Bell, Ltd. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. © 2006 Thorpe Music Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Hymn - Jesus, Lover of My Soul Text © 2011 David Gambrell (admin. Presbyterian Publishing Corp.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - Psalm 46 © 1989 Morning Star Music Publishers. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn - Lead On, O King Eternal! Brass Arrangement © R. Weiss Postlude - Toccata © 1968 Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Communion of Saints Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet, 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary https://www.bmpc.org/sermons/worship-bulletins/1176-sunday-november-7-2021-10-00-a-m-bulletin/file _________________ Response - Take, O Take Me as I Am Copyright: Text and Music © 1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Anthem - Pie Jesu Copyright: © 1985 The Really Useful Company Limited. All rights reserved. Music at Communion - Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace Copyright: © 1981 Hindon Publications, Inc. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Response - Let My Love Be Heard Copyright: © 2014 Jake Runestad, Jake Runestad Music LLC. All rights reserved.

Peter W. Marty preaches from the book of Romans from the Apostle Paul. In Christ Jesus, we get to trust that all will be right in the center of life, even when all feels wrong. It's all right. Behind this phrase are the murmurings of grace. All people sin and fall short of the glory of God, no exceptions, but through the righteousness of God, God brings us a gift through Jesus Christ. Everything is going to be all right in the life of Christ. A Mighty FortressText: Martin Luther, 1483–1546; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship. Music: Martin Luther, 1483–1546. Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission under OneLicense #A-710534. All rights reserved.Your Will Be Done / MayenziweArr. © 1990 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission under OneLicense #A-710534

Enough Sermon by the Rev. Franklyn C. Pottorff View bulletin: ay-october-31-2021-10-00-a-m-service ------------------ Response - Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music © 1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Anthem - The One Hundred Fiftieth Psalm © 1968 Carl Fischer, Inc. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Hymn - Great God of Every Blessing Text © 2011 David Gambrell (admin. Presbyterian Publishing Corp.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - Two Shaker Songs (”Simple Gifts” and “I Will Bow”) © 1969 Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Hymn - Arise, Your Light Is Come! Text © 1992 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved.

For Your Great Generosity Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet -------------------- Response - Take, O Take Me As I Am Text and Music © 1995 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Anthem - Taste and See © 2011 C. F. Peters Corporation. All rights reserved. Hymn - Bless All Who Trust in God Text © 1990 The Jubilate Group (admin. Hope Publishing Company). Reprinted and streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-716211. All rights reserved. Offertory Anthem - The Beatitudes © 2013 Novello & Company Limited. All rights reserved.

Stephen Wright works as a spiritual director and trustee for the Sacred Space Foundation (SSF). Before this, he had a long and distinguished nursing career in the National Health Service and academia, the Royal College of Nursing, and as a consultant to the WHO. He gathered a few glittering prizes along the way. Then his personal and professional life took an about-turn over 35 years ago through a series of life-changing spiritual experiences. Consequently, he developed an interest in spiritual matters and the connection with wellbeing, and cofounded the SSF, to support those in spiritual crisis. He was made an Honorary Fellow of the University of Cumbria in 2013 for his work connecting spirituality and health. Three books explore the nature of healing relationships: Therapeutic Touch: Theory and Practice; Sacred Space: Right Relationship and Spirituality in Healthcare; and Reflections on Spirituality and Health. Coming Home: Notes for the Journey is a personal and scholarly account of spiritual awakening and support. Stephen has received significant development in spirituality and spiritual direction in the presence of several renowned spiritual teachers, most especially his mentor Ram Dass, at the Interfaith Seminary, and in the depth of his relationship with his fellow trustee and SSF cofounder Jean Sayre-Adams. He works with individuals seeking spiritual guidance and organizations developing the practice of healing, spiritual care, conflict resolution, staff support, compassion, and leadership. He is a supporter of and an activist in several environmental movements. As an ordained interfaith minister, he brings a rich experience of spiritual practice from many faiths to his work, as well as being a member of the Iona Community. He is a trustee of TheWEL, a charity based in Scotland offering groundbreaking approaches to wellbeing. With the support of the Diocese of Carlisle (in 2021 he was made a member of the Synod), Stephen established the St. Kentigern School for Contemplatives in 2018. His other recently published works include Burnout: a spiritual crisis: from stress to transformation; Contemplation: words and silence for the Way Home; The Kentigern Way: A life and Lakeland pilgrimage; A Grasmere pilgrimage; and collections of poetry and chant: Song and Dance for the Way Home; Beloved; and Yours, Faithfully. Heartfullness: The Way of Contemplation: 12 steps to freedom, awakening and the Beloved completes a quartet of related books on spiritual awakening and is a deep, experiential ‘course' in liberation from addiction to the ego-self, opening to the way of contemplation, and becoming receptive to the Beloved and a path of service. He lives with his partner in the English Lake District, deepening service and spiritual practice, participating in his local church community, taking care of his organic garden, and enjoying grandfatherhood. Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Interview recorded October 16, 2021. Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

In this episode Katy and William share about their experience on the island of Iona spending a week with the Iona community for the reopening of the Abbey on what some would call a spiritual retreat. They discuss their expectations before going, experience while they were there and why they are part of the Iona community. They also share some prayers and short meditations throughout. You can find out more about the Iona Community here: iona.org.uk

Happy New Year! Advent begins the new church year, and to kick off the new year we have two special guests back: Amanda (Evan's better half) and Will (our doctoral program friend).  This jam-packed episode features four pastors taking some time out of the busiest season of the year to talk about Advent and Christmas, favorite holiday movies, and of course whiskey! From this episode: Evan's Black Grouse here. Amanda's Jameson Black Barrel here. Amanda's blog here. Will's Maker's Mark Wood Series here. Drew's whiskey [redacted]. Advent video w/ Prof. Michael Pasquarello here. Bright Evening Star by L'Engle here. Advent by Fleming Rutledge here. Cloth for the Cradle from the Iona Community here. Doctors Diagnose Home Alone injuries here.

Ordained minister of the Church of Scotland and member of the Iona Community.

Verse: Psalm 113:3, Song: Jesus, You help, Lord's Prayer from the Iona Community, Prayers for the Gavin and Mitchell families