SV029 – “For Unto Us a Child is Born” from Handel’s “Messiah”
A Christmas offering of "For Unto Us a Child is Born" from Handel's Messiah, performed by the Southport Christian Church choir in December 2012.
Welcome the Child!
Susan@DNet
“Some Children See Him” – a Christmas musical video
Enjoy the Christmas story through children's eyes, with the worshipful song of Rev. Dean Phelps and Rev. Dr. Twana A. Harris.
A Prayer for the People
We invite you to join us with your own prayers as you watch this video. If you would like to share your prayers, please feel free to comment on this post.
This prayer was written by Rev. Linda Parker, pastor, Eastside Christian Church, Evansville, IN, USA. It is read by Susan McNeely, DisciplesNet Church.
DisciplesNet Worship #109 – “After the Polls Close”, a Prayer Service for National Unity (SCC, 11-06-2012)
This short worship service (22 minutes) was taped at Southport Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN, on November 6, 2012, just after the voting close on Election Day in the United States. Following a contentious time leading up to the election, some members supporting various candidates were moved to come together in prayer for their country, that peace might be restored and wisdom prevail. The service includes music, scripture, time for prayer, and a short communion service, for it is at the table that we become one body. Continue reading →
Give Thanks! – Phoebe Spier
Join Phoebe Spier in a song of Thanksgiving. Lift your heart to offer your thanks to God for the uncountable gifts you receive.
Words and Music by Henry Smith, 1978. Chalice Hymnal #528
Prayer Transforms …
But Paul, very much annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour.
- Acts 16:18b (NRSV)
I lay restless, a myriad of thoughts dancing in my head.… Read the rest “Prayer Transforms …”
SV022-Devotion, A Meditation for Earth Day
Rev. Ana Gobledale shares a prayer written by husband, Rev. Tod Gobledale. Ana and Tod are Associate Missionaries with the Common Global Ministries Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, and serve as co-pastors at St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church Brockley, London, United Kingdom.
The lovely background music was graciously supplied by Pam Barksdale.
The Christian as Servant
Matthew 20:26 "Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant.
“Helping, fixing, and serving represent three different ways of seeing life. When you help, you see life as weak. When you fix, you see life as broken. When you serve, you see life as whole.… Read the rest “The Christian as Servant”
Betrayal in Holy Week
From Audrey Borschel (http://audreyborschel.com), based on John 13:21-35
Jesus identifies Judas Iscariot as his betrayer-to-be. “The one who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.” (John 13:19) When Peter leans over to Jesus and asks who the betrayer is, Jesus told him it would be the one Jesus fed with bread and wine. … Read the rest “Betrayal in Holy Week”
Easter is Relationship
Luke 22:19
"This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
Luke 23:46
Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."
Luke 24:5
"Why do you look for the living among the dead? … Read the rest “Easter is Relationship”