A Gathering Litany Here’s an example of what worship leaders do and how they put things together for use in the church. You will note that the three contributors from this post live thousands of miles apart. Today’s technology is amazing. Thank you God. Several months ago I posted a gathering litany for use as [...]
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A Gathering Litany – Revisited
Posted: May 4, 2012 in Call to Worship, CW 201-300, PoetryTags: God Himself is Present
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Easter Easter Sunday Church bells ringing People gathering Choirs singing Beautiful sunshine Hints of spring Easter lilies Birds that sing Apple blossoms Tulips in bloom Flowers emerging From their tomb Easter baskets Colored eggs appeal Religious tradition And a big ham meal Winter’s ending Across the earth A time of wonder A timer of mirth [...]
The Golden Chain of Blessings
Posted: February 28, 2012 in PoetryTags: Hope, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:3-4
We glory in our sufferings, Because suffering produces perseverance; Perseverance, character; And character, hope. (Romans 5:3, 4 NIV) We struggle through our sufferings, we drown in currents of woe, We all have stories of distress, whose origin we may not know. But determination will build slowly over time, A glowing perseverance among our [...]
I pray because I can not help myself. because I’m bewildered I’ve squandered. I’m confused. I’m baffled. I’m perplexed. I’m worried. I’m needy. I’m greedy. I’m lost. I hurt. I doubt. I’m deep in thought. I’m upset. I’m dependent. I think I’m independent. I’m straying. I’m mixed up. I’ve messed up. I question? I’m hopeless. [...]
John the Baptist After 400 years of silence, John the Baptist came Preaching a message of repentance and avoiding any fame. His meal of choice – locusts and honey Didn’t care what he ate, didn’t care much about money. A camel hair tunic, clothing chosen without care Not a slave to fashion, he stood out, [...]
Poetic Prayer for Comfort, Healing and Rest
Posted: October 25, 2011 in Poetry, Scripture based, Steve BrownTags: Healing, Matthew 11
Inspired by Matthew 11:28-30, In times of weakness and in an hour of need, Yours is the strength on which we feed. The shoulder we long to rest upon, And the feet we lay our troubles on. You, are all that we need. You offer rest to the weary and food to the needy. You [...]
Pastors are tough; yet tender, Meek and might, all bundled together. They walk by faith and not by sight, Oftentimes working all day and into the night. Courageous and with zeal, A theological backbone of case hardened steel. Intellect and humility, Expected to exhibit the utmost in civility. A living epistle; on display to all, [...]
The coffee is perking and the toast is down, There’s a strange silence across the town. The sun is rising; it’s time to adore, Before the scramble starts once more. The eggs are sizzling and bacon too, My mind seems fresh, my outlook is new. So I turn to God and seek His way, For [...]
Created, Called, Commanded, Saved, Sustained, Shaped and Sent
Posted: March 15, 2011 in Lent, PoetryIsn’t it awesome how God’s Word creates? The earth, the moon, the stars, even the heavenly gates. Isn’t it amazing how God’s Word calls? He calls us sometimes to fall; sometimes to crawl, He’s called Paul, converted him from Saul – He calls us all! He calls the big and the small, His desire is [...]
The music of the strings makes you glad harps, lyres and psalters; all believers, picking like Berkley grads. The music of the strings makes you glad guitars, bass and mandolin; all played by followers who can call you “dad”. The music of the strings makes you glad violins, cellos and violas; music to your ears, [...]
