Feast of Blessed Martin Luther King, Jr.

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1 Feast of Blessed Martin Luther King, Jr. PRELUDE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE **PROCESSIONAL HYMN JANUARY 19, & 11 A.M. Prelude in Classic Style by Gordon Young; arr. Lani Smith Jeremy Crosswhite, piano; David Moldenhauer, organ Lift Every Voice and Sing Rev. Jim Mitulski Rev. Dr. Katherine Godby Words by James Weldon Johnson, adapted; Music by J. Rosamond Johnson **The people will rise in body or spirit. LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING Cathedral of Hope UCC 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX (214)

2 **INVOCATION Rev. Shelley Hamilton MODERN LESSON from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. s 1967 Christmas Sermon on Peace ANTHEM It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied together into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. We are made to live together because of the interrelated structure of reality... Before you finish eating breakfast in the morning, you ve depended on more than half the world. This is the way our universe is structured, this is its interrelated quality. We aren t going to have peace on Earth until we recognize the basic fact of the interrelated structure of all reality. Many Colors Paint the Rainbow Words by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.; Music by Roy Hopp Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Many colors paint the rainbow arching over land and sea. Many colors form the fabric of our human tapestry. God, with joy and hope you made us by a pattern you had planned, weaving varied threads together with a skilled and loving hand. Many peoples bring their treasures, as those kings who traveled far, drawn from all earth s scattered places back to Christ, the Morning Star. All may offer gifts to others and from them receive in turn. In the gathering of nations, help us, God, to teach and learn. Many faces round the Table wait for Christ, the Risen Lord, for he comes with love to meet us in the Loaf, the Cup, the Word. All are welcomed, none rejected, bound by Christ in unity, naming others sisters, brothers, in a worldwide family. COMMUNITY PRAYERS Many voices sing God s praises in a language all their own. Tongues confused at Babel s Tower now are joined around God s throne. Free our hearts of hate and discord till our lives in concert blend. Alleluia! Alleluia! be our anthem without end. GRADUAL Choir: Speak, O Lord, as we come to you to receive the food of your holy word. Take your truth, plant it deep in us; shape and fashion us in your likeness. Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend Thankyou Music 2

3 **GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 20: One: One: God be with you. And also with you. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O God. The mother of the sons of Zebedee brought James and John to Jesus, and kneeling down, asked a favor of him. What do you want? Jesus asked. She answered, Declare that these children of mine will sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your dominion. But Jesus answered, You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink? They said, We are able. Jesus said to them, You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left, this is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Abba God. When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and said, You know that the leaders of the Gentiles push their people around, and their great ones are tyrants over them. It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must serve the needs of all, as if enslaved just as the Chosen One came not to be served but to serve, and to die in ransom for many. One: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. **GLORIA Word and Music by Danny Ray arr. Steven Couch Cathedral of Hope 3

4 SERMON Ubuntu, or The Narcissism Diet Rev. Sandhya Jha **HYMN OF RESPONSE Won t You Let Me Be Your Servant? Words and Music by Richard Gillard; adapted OneLicense.net License #A SERVANT SONG PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Nella Fantasia Words by Chiara Ferraù; Music by Ennio Morricone Steven Fontaine, Jeremy Crosswhite, John Mueller, and Phil Zamora Cathedral of Hope Orchestra Sung in Italian; translation: In my imagination I see a just world, everyone lives in peace and in honesty there. I dream of souls that are always free, like the clouds that fly, Full of humanity in the depths of the soul. In my imagination I see a bright world, even the night is less dark there. I dream of souls that are always free, like clouds that fly. In my imagination there exists a warm wind, that breathes on the cities, like a friend. I dream of souls that are always free, like clouds that fly, Full of humanity in the depths of the soul. Jon Nelson, CoH Board of Stewards 4

5 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION TO THE FEAST DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS MUSIC DURING COMMUNION TO OUR GUESTS Cathedral of Hope celebrates an open communion. We understand the sharing of the bread and the cup in Jesus name to be a representation of an ancient vision of God s feast for all peoples. We don t require you to be a member of this church, or any church, to participate with us in this feast of grace. Simply come forward at the ushers direction. After dipping a wafer in the cup, the minister will place it on your tongue and offer a brief blessing. If you prefer to serve yourself, cup your hands in front of you as you come to receive communion. TO OUR GUESTS It has become a tradition at the Cathedral of Hope to rise as we end our time of communion (as indicated by **), join hands as an expression of our unity in Christ, and lift them up in glory to God. We invite you to join as you are able, in body or spirit. I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus. God set the stars to give light to the world. The light of my life is Jesus. In Christ there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus. I want to see the brightness of God. I want to look at Jesus. Clear sun of righteousness shine on my path, and show me the way of Jesus. In Christ there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus. Words and Music by Kathleen Thomerson, adapted G.I.A. Publications, Inc. OneLicense.net License # A Praise You Lord, I come to you today with a simple prayer to pray. In everything I do, let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Lord, you formed me out of clay. And for your glory I was made. Use this vessel as you choose. Let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. In My Life, Lord In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In my life, Lord, be glorified today. En mi vida, gloria te doy, gloria te doy. En mi vida, gloria te doy, Señor. Shout to the Lord My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you; All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My Comfort, my Shelter, Tower of refuge and strength, Let ev ry breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you. **Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing, power and majesty, praises we bring. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands, forever I ll love you, forever I ll stand; Nothing compares to the promise I have in you! Words and Music by Elizabeth Goodine New Spring Publishing, Inc. OneLicense.net License # A Words and Music by Bob Kilpatrick Bob Kilpatrick Music, Inc. Words and Music by Darlene Zschech, adapted Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia 5

6 **RECESSIONAL HYMN Jesus, the Light of the World Words by Charles Wesley and George D. Elderkin Music by George D. Elderkin OneLicense.net License #A ELDERKIN **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Time of Prayer After the service, caring ministers will be in the chapel area to offer you personal prayer for healing and comfort. Time of Fellowship Please join us for refreshments after the service in the Fellowship Hall. 6