Prelude:
Fugue in D Minor - J.S. Bach
Christina Haan on the Knox organ.
Opening sentences:
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. (Jeremiah 17:7-8)
Music:
Pastourelle for violin and piano - Elgar
Rebecca Culnan, violin; Dan Culnan, piano (both are members of Knox)
Time with children:
Tina Hubert teaches "The Body Prayer"
Music:
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, An American Folk Hymn Arr. by Mack Wilberg
This arrangement was sung by the Knox Choir in Knox worship in fall 2019.
Performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Prayer for Illumination:
Scripture:
From Psalm 30:
O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,
and you have healed me.
O Lord, you brought up my soul from Sheol,
restored me to life from among those gone down to the Pit.
Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones,
and give thanks to his holy name…
…Weeping may linger for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.
A message from Adam:
Doxology:
MUSIC:
Holy Is The Lord C. Tomlin
The Fresh Spirit Musicians: David Annett (vocals), Kara Huber (Piano), Devon Leigh (percussion), Bernardo Lopez (bass guitar), Esther Kang (vocals). The musicians recorded this setting of Tomlin's well-known worship song in five different locations, and then their individual recordings were combined to make the video you can find below these lyrics.
Lyrics:
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great, how awesome is He
And together we sing
Everyone sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
It's rising up all around
It's the anthem of the Lord's renown
And together we sing
Everyone sing
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
Music:
Von den Stricken (from St. John Passion) - J.S. Bach (1723)
Sung by Ellen Graham, mezzo-soprano and Knox Soloist/Section Leader
Text:
Von den Stricken meiner Sünden
From the bonds of my sins
Mich zu entbinden,
to set me free
Wird mein Heil gebunden.
my saviour is bound.
Mich von allen Lasterbeulen
From all infections of vice
Völlig zu heilen,
to heal me completely
Läßt er sich verwunden.
he gives himself to be wounded.
Blessing the People:
Go in peace, and may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ surround you, the love of God uphold you, and the power of the Holy Spirit be with you today and always. Amen.
Postlude:
Toccata in D Minor - J.S. Bach.
Christina Haan on the Knox organ.
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