Liturgy for wherever you are

Fifth Sunday of Pentecost | Embodied Theology: Throat

June 25th, 2023

welcome to WORSHIP

Liturgy is an ancient word for worship that is usually translated as “the work of the people.” You’ll hear the voices of our pastoral staff and our community each week, and we are so grateful that this is the work we get to do together. We prayerfully plan our worship services trusting that the Spirit will use each element to shape us and our desires as we pursue the path of Christ. To listen to previous liturgies, you can visit our Soundcloud page below to browse the archives.

Lyrics*

The Joy of the Lord

Chris Llewellyn | Ed Cash | Gareth Gilkeson

Though the tears may fall my song will rise
My song will rise to You
Though my heart may fail my song will rise
My song will rise to You
While there’s breath in my lungs
I will praise You Lord

In the dead of night I’ll lift my eyes
I’ll lift my eyes to You
When the waters rise I’ll lift my eyes
I’ll lift my eyes to You
While there’s hope in this heart
I will praise You Lord

The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
In the darkness I’ll dance
In the shadows I’ll sing
The joy of the Lord is my strength

When I cannot see You with my eyes
Let faith arise to You
When I cannot feel Your hand in mine
Let faith arise to You
God of mercy and love I will praise You Lord

Oh You shine with glory Lord of light
I feel alive with You
In Your presence now I come alive
I am alive with You
There is strength when I say
I will praise You Lord

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
The joy of the Lord is my strength

This Little Light of Mine

Harry Dixon Loes | David Wakerley | David Ware

This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine let it shine let it shine

Ev'rywhere I go
I'm gonna let it shine
Ev'rywhere I go
I'm gonna let it shine
Ev'rywhere I go
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine let it shine let it shine

Even when I'm afraid
I'm gonna let it shine
Even when I'm afraid
I'm gonna let it shine
Even when I'm afraid
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine let it shine let it shine

Even when we change
I'm gonna let it shine
Even when we change
I'm gonna let it shine
Even when we change
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine let it shine let it shine

Jesus We Love You

Hannah McClure | Kalley Heiligenthal | Paul McClure

Old things have passed away
Your love has stayed the same
Your constant grace remains the cornerstone
Things that we thought were dead
Are breathing in life again
You cause your Son to shine on darkest nights

For all that You've done we will pour out our love
This will be our anthem song

Jesus we love You
Oh how we love You
You are the one our hearts adore

The hopeless have found their hope
The orphans now have a home
All that was lost has found its place in You
You lift our weary head
You make us strong instead
You took these rags and made us beautiful

Our affection our devotion
Poured out on the feet of Jesus

* CCLI # 108970

Credits

What a wonderful group of friends we had for this week’s service! John Jay welcomed us, and he and Warren invited us into a communal practice of gratitude. Justine called us into worship. Lindsay and Mary gave us a debrief of Kids Camp. Cynthia taught hand motions and led the Kids Choir. Chip led us in communal prayer. Kevin read scripture. John Jay provided us with a teaching and offered up the benediction. Wendy invited us into a time of generosity through our offering. Our musicians this morning were Leslie, Riley, Natalee, Jason E, Jonathan and Scott. Riley reminded us of the different ways we are invited to participate in communal life together. Leslie oversaw the production while Abbey worked her technical magic to mix this special collaborative worship experience.

Much love from your church family at FBC Pasadena.