2 Samuel 6:12-19 To Ponder: I Shall Dance as David Danced One of my earliest memories of church in Nairobi, where I grew up, was singing everyone in the congregation singing the praise and worship song “Dance as David Danced”. It was the “youth service” which was known for a lively music group –
Worship
Brethren Voice: A Litany for Worship
by Mandy Garcia Written for the Church of the Brethren staff gathering, February 2014 Reader 1: God of the Bible: Reader 2: We come to you this day asking that Christ will be at the center of all we do–the very heartbeat of our work, our conversation, and our thinking. We ask that we would
Completely at rest
Leviticus 23:26-41 Question for reflection: How well does the way you spend your time and money align with your heart and relationship with God? Prayer for the day: God we thank you for the opportunity of activity and rest. Help us to savor the moments of worship, wonder and prayer. Amen ~ Stan Dueck, Director for Transforming
Deep faith
Exodus 32:7-14 Question for reflection: In what ways is the story in Exodus 32 a reflection about you, me and any congregation? Prayer for the day: O God, your devoted love is all around us. We confess that worshipping you is not the center of our lives. We occupy ourselves with busyness instead of contemplation.
The gifts: They keep on giving
Matthew 2:11-12 Question for Reflection: What about this season and the Christmas story overwhelm you with joy? What brings you to your knees with hope and wonder? Prayer for the day: Heavenly father, may we always be in awe of you and your wondrous ways. We hope to continue to see your glory in
Praying the Psalms in Lent
Dietrich Bonhoeffer titled one of his books The Psalms: Prayerbook of the Bible. As part of his seminary experiment the students and teachers would pray the psalms together. Though it might seem innovative to some, the book of Psalms has been a hymn and prayer book for the people of God for centuries. This approach
World Communion Sunday
“By such a supper they portray that they are members and house companions of the Lord Jesus.” Alexander Mack, Rites and Ordinances This weekend many Church of the Brethren communities will be taking part in World Communion Sunday, with a particular Brethren flair. Since the early days of our movement, Brethren have taken the commandment