May 26, 2013 / Trinity Sunday

Hello Everybody,

Ordinary days.

Ahhhhhh.

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm 8 or Canticle 2 or 13
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15

Gathering: Amazing Grace
My favorite version--we do this one often.

Gospel: I Love You But I Don't Know What To Say by Ryan Adams

Offertory:The Scientist by Coldplay
Great cover here by Aimee Mann
Last year a high school student sang this one.

Communion: Bridge Over Troubled Water: Bridge Over Troubled Water by Paul Simon
This song is incredible. We've sung as a solo and as a little trio of singers harmonizing. Good--really good--all the time.

Closer: Under the Sun, Moon and Stars by Jimmy Cliff

I must admit--I just found this one--it is AWESOME and goes right along with the readings this week.

May 19, 2013 / The Day of Pentecost

Hello Everybody,

Here are some ideas for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17, (25-27)

Gathering: Heavenly Day by Patty Griffin
We've done this one a few times.

Opening: Spirit In the Dark by Aretha Franklin
NOW, if we could pull this off I would cry with joy!
Video with TOM JONES!

Gospel: Full Force Gale by Van Morrison

Sweet version here and this one has been on my list for a long time.

Offertory: Spirit by Van Morrison

Communion: The Wind by Cat Stevens (Yusaf Islam)

Wow, this man shaped my musical self. So beautiful and I think perfect for the day.

After Communion: Give Peace a Chance by John Lennon
Start kind of soft and build.


Closer: Sing a Song by Maurice White and Al McKay
EARTH, WIND AND FIRE on Pentecost? Come on!
:)