We are counting the weeks after Epiphany and attempting to get a glimpse of what life as the people of God might be like. We consider some of the most famous passages of scripture to help us shape a vision of the life we are called to live—not just a special, rise-to-the-occasion kind of life, but an everyday life, an ordinary life that isn’t ordinary. We are the evidence that our faith is true and our God is at work in the world. In other words, we are now the epiphany, the light shining forth for the world to see. And of course, we will fail from time to time. But how we deal with failure is also a sign of that presence and glimpse of the kin-dom. So, this ordinary time is extra-ordinary in the living of it. Let us embrace the call with grace and with joy.
Abbreviations:
- TFWS: The Faith We Sing
- UMH: The United Methodist Hymnal
- W&S: Worship and Song
Theme Hymn: Bring Forth the Kingdom TFWS 2190
Service Music: Sweet, Sweet Spirit UMH 334
Closing Hymn: Blest Be the Tie that Binds UMH 557
Be Thou My Vision UMH 451
February 19, 2023 – Super Sunday
Transfiguration Sunday, like Reign of Christ or Christ the King Sunday, is about the identity of the one we follow. Jesus the Christ is revealed in glory on the mount of transfiguration. Like the disciples who were privileged to be with him in that moment, we often miss the significance or the opportunity to praise in our struggle to understand. This day is not about knowledge; it is about faith. It is a day for creeds or affirmations of faith. Let us rise to our feet and declare our allegiance to our Lord on this day.
- O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair UMH 258
- Holy Ground TFWS 2272
- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise UMH 103
- Be Thou My Vision UMH 451
- He Is Exalted TFWS 2070
- Shine, Jesus, Shine TFWS 2173
- Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus UMH 349
- We Fall Down W&S 3187