Elizabeth Nelson and congregation on 1-18-26 (Proverbs 24:13-140.
Naomi Brenman’s sermon of 2-1-26 on Genesis 3.
Bambi Galore’s sermon of 2-15-26 on Exodus 16.
Dear Song Leaders,
Here is the music we’ll be singing during Pentecost:
Gathering Song: John Bell Kyrie
Candle Lighting Song: “Come Light the Lamps”
Table Acclamation: Lent Table Acclamation
Prayer Song: (One of these)
Gathering Song: Deep Down Inside of Me
Closing Hymn: “What Wondrous Love Is This”
We’re not sure who wrote this beautiful song. (Let us know if you do!)
The lyrics are:
Deep down inside of me
I’ve got a fire going on
Deep down in side of me
I’ve got a fire going onPart of me wants to sing about the light
Part of me wants to cry, cry, cry
Part of me wants to sing about the light
Part of me wants to cry, cry, cry
Here’s a lovely recording of it sung by our own Amelia Schonbek!
Christmastide
Larisa Shaterian’s sermon of 1-5-25 on Matthew 2:13-15,19-23.
Epiphany
Jonathan Oliver’s sermon of 1-12-25.
Jonathan Oliver’s sermon of 1-19-25 on Matthew 2:1-12.
Larisa Shaterian’ssermon of 1-26-25 on Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10.
Jonathan Oliver’s sermon of 2-2-25 on the Sermon on the Mount.
Jonathan Oliver’s sermon of 2-9-25.
Jonathan Oliver’s sermon of 2-23-25.
Larisa Shaterian’s sermon of 3-2-25 on Luke 9:28-36.
Lent
Jack Holloway’s Ash Wednesday sermon.
Jack Holloway’s sermon of 3-9-25.
Elizabeth Nelson’s sermon of 3-16-25 on Luke 12:22-34.
Amelia Schonbek’s sermon of 3-23-25 on Isaiah 55:1-13.
Harry Rosenbaum’s sermon of 3-30-25.
Annie Reynolds’ sermon of 4-6-25 on Matthew 5:1-16.
Larisa Shaterian’s sermon of 4-27-25 — John 20:19-31.
Jack Holloway’s Sermon of 5-4-25 — Matthew 13:1-9, 16-23.
Larisa Shaterian’s sermon of 5-11-25 — Psalm 23.
Larisa Shaterian’s sermon of 5-18-25 on Micah 6:1-8.
Larisa Shaterian’s sermon of 5-18-25 on Acts 16:9-15.
Pentecost and Summer
Debbie Holloway’s sermon of 6-8-25 on Acts 2:1-21.
Amelia Schonbek’s sermon of 6-15-25 on Lamentations 1:1-7.
Linda, Taylor, and Melissa’s sermon of 6-29-25
Jack Holloway’s sermon of 7-13-25 on 1 John 3:11-18.
Cam Capraro’s sermon of 7-27-25 on 1 John 2:15-17.
Cheri Kroon’s sermon of 8-3-25 on Luke 12:13-21.
Larisa Shaterian’s sermon of 8-10-25.
Larisa Shaterian’s Sermon of 8-17-25.
Larisa Shaterian’s sermon of 8-31-25 on Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16.
TJ Johnson’s sermon of 9-7-25 on Luke 14:25-33.
TJ Johnson’s sermon of 9-14-25 on Luke 15:1-10.
TJ Johnson’s sermon of 9-21-25 on 1 Timothy 2:1-7.
TJ Johnson’s sermon of 9-28-25 on Luke 16:19-31.
TJ Johnson’s sermon of 10-05-25.
Advent
Bambi Galore’s sermon of 10-19-2025 on Genesis 32:22-32.
TJ Johnson’s sermon of 10-26-2025 on Psalm 46.
Elizabeth Nelson’s All Saints’ Day sermon on John 14:19.
TJ Johnson’s sermon of 11-9-2025 on Luke 20:27-38.
Naomi Brenman’s sermon of 11-23-25 on Jer. 13:15-19.
Linda Mandracchia’s sermon of 12-7-25 on Luke 1:39-45.
Elizabeth Laura Nelson’s sermon of 12-14-25 on Ephesians 5:8-14.
Greetings song leaders and song lovers!
Here is the menu of music we’ll be using for Advent:
Greetings, songleaders (and those who like to know what music we’ll be singing)!
Here is the music we’ll be using this fall at Saint Lydia’s:
Gathering Song: Lead Me, Guide Me
Candle Lighting Song: Evening Lamps Are Lit
Table Acclamation: Vasile Anniversary Acclamation
Prayer song: Songleader’s choice (but consult whomever is preaching)
Offering and Announcements song: What We Need Is Here
Closing Hymn: Come Thou Fount
This is a beautiful setting of the table acclamation written by our dear friend and brilliant composer, Paul Vasile.
It bursts with energy and joy.
Here is a recording of Paul teaching it.
And here is the sheet music.
It uses the silver shruti setting (C and G).
Thank you, Paul!
This is a beautiful John Bell arrangement of a song from Palestine.
The song has two vocal parts, which are heard in this recording.
The lyrics are simple:
For the higher, melody line:
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu
Hallelujah, hallelu
Hallelujah, hallelu
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelu
For the lower, slower moving counter-melody
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Ha—aallelujah, ha—aallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
The shruti setting for this song would be G (with a D above it if the shruti you’re using allows).
Here also is some sheet music for instrumental accompaniment.
Hello song leader, singers, and lovers of song!
Here is our menu of music for Lent 2024
Gathering Song: Love and Faithfulness Shall Lead
Confession: Come, bring, your burdens to God
Candle Lighting: Down to the Well or Wade in the Water
Table Acclamation: Lent Table Acclamation
Prayer Song: Song leader’s choice. (Here are a few.)
Gathering Song: What We Need Is Here
Closing Hymn: Ask the Complicated Questions