Live Service for Sunday 14th June – 1st Sunday after Trinity

Click here to watch the service that was streamed live on Sunday 14th June.

Hymns, Songs, Readings and other links for Trinity Sunday –
“A New Church for a New Age:
the story of Peter and the message of hope in Cornelius (Acts Ch 10) – part of the focus for “40 Days on the Life and work of the Spirit.”

Bible Readings:
Key Bible Reading: Acts Ch 10:1-48 – the amazing story of the work of the Holy Spirit through Peter and Cornelius.
Supporting texts:
Galatians Ch 3:1-14 – Paul encourages the Christians in the Church at Galatia to trust in the promise of what Jesus has done for them and in the gift of the Spirit rather than trying to earn favour with God through works and through observing the Law. In so doing, he declares ALL people of faith, Jews and Gentiles, as open to receive the blessing given to Abraham.
Numbers 6:22-27 – The words of The Blessing given by God to Moses to be used by Aaron and his sons of how to bless the Israelites (and the people of God).

Set Readings for today:
Exodus 19:2-8a – God’s call to Moses and to the people from Mount Sinai.
Romans 5:1-8 – Paul’s account of how true peace comes from recognising what Christ has done for us and for the world.
Matthew 9:35-10:23 – Jesus sends out the twelve to preach the Good News of the Kingdom.

Hymns and Songs for 1st Sunday after Trinity:
The key theme today is Blessing, so if you do not have an opportunity to listen to anything else please, please see:


1. “The Lord Bless you and keep you” – John Rutter – sung by Toby and Hugh Davis (Liz Chappell’s grandchildren in St Andrew’s Church, Congresbury yesterday)

https://youtu.be/1-zqD1SrfNQ

2. “The Blessing in Hebrew: Ha Bracha” – released by Joshua Aaron on Friday – praying God’s Blessing over Jerusalem – based on the well known original version by Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzqrWae5lK4

3. The Original Version of “The Blessing” – by Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes from Elevation Worship – I counted at least sixty nine versions of this available on YouTube in every language from Sweden to Australia, from Japan, to Russia, to Nepal, to South Korea, to QATAR, to Israel, to Europe, to America and Canada and Latin America, in Makaton, played by orchestras, violins, and sung by Virtual Choirs of ones and two to hundreds – a truly “GLOBAL SENSATION” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp6aygmvzM4
Important to Note: The words of BOTH versions of “The Blessing” (Rutter and Elevation Music) are the same – they are taken from the “Blessing given by God to Moses and to Aaron” (Numbers 6:24-26). It is also, historically, the Blessing always used by Francis of Assisi.

Traditional:
1. “Before the throne of God above” – a beautiful understanding of the richness of the Blessing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUNywhsZPU
2. “There is a Redeemer” – Keith Green – as we focus on the work of the Spirit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUqfdaCLm0Y

3. “Make me a channel of your Peace” – very appropriate at the moment – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daGWdbrSGBM

4. “Breathe on me breath of God” – Seeking to be filled with the Spirit’s love – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmkzSjs9eAw

5. “When I survey the Wonderous Cross” – True grace comes from recognising all God has done for us in Christ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_fvFfPqjO4

6. “Shine Jesus shine” – Graham Kendrick -asking God to not only bless this country but the world and bring His light into our darkness – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rce9UHYZwl4

Meditation – the number of versions of “The Blessing” – here is a short selection from the many available:
7. “The Blessing” – from Children from many different countries as a virtual Choir – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiWZXLsdE9w

8. “The Blessing” sung by two Healthcare Workers – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73wRe2oyjFQ

9. “The Blessing” sung and signed by the Makaton community – LOVE THIS – very humbling – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va048-XxFTI

Modern Music:
10. “10,000 Reasons” – Matt Redman – Having a spirit of Blessing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E

11. “Waiting here for you” – Christy Nockels – beautiful song about waiting on God for His blessing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em8EAHrW9fY

12. “The Hillsong Israel Tour from Caesarea” – A two hour marathon but with a powerful sermon and so many wellknown songs from the VERY PLACE where our Bible Story today is set – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk16ReaOuXw

13. “Oceans – from Caesarea” – Hillsong – classic, with the Mediterranean Sea in the background – given the place the lyrics are just so appropriate – for Paul’s epic journey, for the Gospel’s and for ours – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVAR85rorvU

14. NEW SONG “Beautiful Stranger” – Rebecca St James – love the lyrics: “God, I hear You calling out to me in the voices of the least of these, calling me to reach beyond my world to the beautiful stranger” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zP8Uqs2PiE

Videos:
15. “Video that will change your life. I have no words left” – story of BEING the Blessing – as St Francis said, “Go out and preach the Gospel to all the nations, and if you have to, use words” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT-HBl2TVtI

16. “Sergio and Rhoda got to Joppa (they call Jaffa) – and where the first part of our story took place – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkPEme9Zdqc&t=105s

17. “Sergio and Rhoda go to Caesarea Maritima” – the place where the other part of our Bible Story took place – and where both Peter and Paul visited – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ71dph8qE8

Films:
18. “The Sultan and the Saint” – Can be bought via Amazon – £6.49 (Need to play on a Computer or Laptop as PAL – US)

Live Stream for Trinity Sunday

Click here to watch the service that was steamed live for Trinity Sunday, Sunday 7th June.

Hymns, Songs, Readings and other links for Trinity Sunday –
“The Life and Hope of God: based on Ezekiel Ch 37
– and in light of events in America”

Bible Readings:
Key Bible Reading: Ezekiel Ch 37:1-14 – the Valley of Dry Bones comes to Life.
Supporting texts:
The story of the Raising of Lazarus – John 11:1-44
Creation of Adam and Eve in Creation – Genesis 2:4-24
God’s great hope of a new heaven in a new earth Revelation Ch 21:1-7, and Ch 22:1-16.

To help explain the Prophecy of Ezekiel:
Bible Project – Ezekiel – Part 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-CIPu1nko8
Bible Project – Ezekiel – Part 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDeCWW_Bnyw

Set Readings for today:
Isaiah 40: 12-17, and 27
2Corinthians 13:11-end
Matthew 28:16-20

Hymns and Songs for Pentecost Sunday:
Today’s music is quite eclectic, in that it is a mixture of both Christian and non-Christian, and from mainly an ethnic background to show we are all one family. Hopefully, something for everyone to sing along to…

Traditional:
1. “Holy, holy, holy” – classic – Albert Hall – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39ZfrO0UW_s

2. “I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity” – prayer of St Patrick – Songs of Praise – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH4ToVxtn9A
– “Holy Spirit, living breath of God” – Keith and Kirsten Getty – allude to the Prayer of St Patrick at the end, very fittingly – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQkxC-AhhVo

3. “And can it be” – Songs of Praise – rousing testimony to God in action – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQeIGbKqiw8

4. “Let all mortal flesh keep silent” – the mystery of Christ the human infant and King of Kings – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz4LBjysReA

5. “Be Still for the presence of the Lord” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZugvUQ4m90U

Meditation:
6. KEY VIDEO: “The Light” – by a young artist called Luke – part of the “Thy Kingdom Come” series of videos 2020 – creating hope and life out of chaos – goes to the heartbeat of God – be inspired – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIyTDegX9Bs

7. “Britain’s Got Talent“ – Tokio Myers – a wonderfully talented young man who took BGT by storm in 2017 and who takes Classical Music into his soul and then brings it into a whole new way of seeing – remarkable – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIyTDegX9Bs

8. “Be Thou my Vision” – sung as “The Irish Blessing” virtual choir a week ago – first time in Ireland’s history that churches across so many of the divides in Ireland have come together with one voice – truly a “blessing” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TascsWZPj8U

9. What a truly “inclusive” world could look like – “Matt Redman and friends” – “Amazing Grace” – part of “Thy Kingdom Come” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXBsCkIxVRU

Nostalgia (from the 1970’s):
10. Bonny M “By the rivers of Babylon” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta42xU2UXLA

Modern Music:
11. “Heaven help us all” – just released by the Kingdom Choir – very topical – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqK7GMGpsSQ

12. “Blinded by your Grace – Part 2” – Stormzy – great song about God’s healing dream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPuj6UISMhs

13. “Glory” – Common & John Legend – taken from the film “Selma” in 2015 about Martin Luther King Jr – incredible to think this cry for freedom has had to be held for so long – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUZOKvYcx_o

14. “Stand Up” – Cynthia Erivo – taken from the film about Harriet Tubman in 2019 – one Black woman’s struggle to do the right thing and to survive back in the 1840’s – a protest song for freedom – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn19xvfoXvk

15. “O Happy Day” – from the film Sister Act 2 – we all need to find some joy ultimately – A real feel good song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXPoRnY3r10

Videos:
16. “Pope Francis visits the Street Children of Manila in the Philippines ” – shows just how much work there is to do (PLEASE don’t show to young children) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjv_l7hATpQ&t=204s

17. The famous “I have a dream” speech by Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr – a very poignant reminder of how much and how little has changed – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s

18. And picking up from last week – Pope Francis’ ground breaking talk as part of the “Thy Kingdom Come” Pentecost is now available as a six minute independent talk – very inspiring – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JrCa0jDg24