November 13th Virtual Worship
Music Ministry Team: Kristin Petty, Dwight Huntley, Jenna Crafts
Worship Team: Sarah Haas, Marc Hayden
Technology Team: Michael Kendall, Mark Raker, Jerry Weissinger
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Key Notes from the reading & sermon:
Sing a New Song
O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. The Lord has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.
Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
[Reading above - Psalm 98]
Psalm 98 was first used as a song in worship to celebrate God’s sovereignty. Scholars think it was written during the exile to keep God’s people hopeful and encouraged about the return to the homeland. Remembering the marvelous things God has done in the past to deliver us can keep us trusting the way God will deliver in today’s adversity. God is our sovereign and God can be counted on to bring righteousness and equity to all.
Questions for Reflection:
What are the marvelous things God has done in your life? What song captures the essence of your relationship with our Savior and Deliverer?
This psalm acknowledges the way creation herself praises the Creator. How does nature share in worship?
Not only do God’s people know Divine deliverance but through them God’s salvation is revealed in the sight of the nations. How do your actions and words include others in God’s salvation?
A Spiritual Practice to Try
Music plays a prominent role in this psalm. Try incorporating music in your prayer time. Try recorded music as a focus for quiet reflection. Try singing a song as a form of prayer. Try dance or movement as an expression of praise. Try whistling or humming or singing as a way to move through your day with mindfulness of the joy you have for God’s goodness.
A Practice to Deepening Discipleship
Incorporate a faith journal in your spiritual practice. Use the journal as a way to:
jot down needs and blessings with words or drawings or pictures
respond to the questions for reflection in the sermon notes
make notes about the weekly scripture lessons and sermons
create a to-do list of discipleship actions
list questions you want to explore
write prayers, stories, poems, or letters
be creative!
If you need some guidance or support, you may reach me at pastormarc.friedensucc@outlook.com