2024 February
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/1/24
Into Jerusalem Jesus rode,
Upon a donkey’s back.
The beast carried A
heavenly load,
Upon the well-worn track.
The people held palm
branches high,
To Jesus they did sing.
Shouting hosannas as he
passed by,
As if he were a king.
Out of their houses
people came,
And stood along the way.
For all to hear they did
proclaim,
Their savior came that
day.
Today we also shout and
sing,
For it is Palm Sunday.
We testify that Christ’s
our king,
We celebrate today.
In a World
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/2/24
In a world with so much
darkness,
God said let there be
light.
In a world of hurt and
distress,
The Lord will make things
right.
In a world in conflict
and war,
God sent the Prince of
peace.
In a world deep down in
its core,
Faith and hope never
cease.
In a world where all
seems so wrong,
As wrong as it can be.
May the world learn to
sing a song,
With global harmony.
In a world so
overwhelming,
May we find the Lord's
grace.
In the world God's love
is shining,
Look for it in each face.
God, Speak to Us
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/5/24
God, speak to us and help
us hear,
The Good News of Jesus.
Help us hear, in our
inner ear,
Your word for all of us.
Reveal to us and help us
see,
With insightful vision.
May we see with your
clarity,
Our purpose and mission.
Share with us and help us
to feel,
How much that you love
us.
May we reveal your love
is real,
When we speak of Jesus.
Holy Lord God
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/7/24
Holy Lord God, we sing
your praise.
We lift your name on
high.
We worship you all of our
days.
Your name we glorify.
Hear our petitions when
we pray.
We bring them all to you.
Speak to us and show us
the way.
Today what might we do?
Inspire our hearts that
we may give,
All that we have to
share.
Help us to go from here
to live,
Blessed by your tender
care.
When a Stranger Is in
Need
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/9/24
When a stranger is in
need,
We offer a kind deed,
The Lord is pleased.
By seeing what we saw,
And filled with holy awe,
We have fulfilled the law,
The law of love.
If someone is in pain,
Help them their health to
regain,
And their pain cease.
Show them you are aware,
Give tender loving care,
With them the Lord's love
share.
Offer Christ's peace.
Whenever You’re in Want
or Need
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/10/24
Whenever you're in want
or need,
Call on God who hears
when we plead.
God will be there. God
will be there.
God will be there to see
us through.
God will do what all that
God can do.
God will be there. God
will be there.
God will be there. God
will be there.
When others you know are
in doubt,
Share with them what it's
all about.
God will be there. God
will be there.
Share with them your
faith in Jesus,
and how he shows God's
love to us.
God will be there. God
will be there.
God will be there. God
will be there.
When on our life we do
reflect,
God's been there to help
and protect.
God has been there. God
has been there.
Looking back one thing we
can say,
God has been with us day
by day.
God will be there. God
will be there.
God will be there. God
will be there.
I Believe in God
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/12/24
I believe in God,
Who believes in me.
God is the creator,
Of everything I see.
I believe in God,
Almighty up above.
God is very personal.
God is simply love.
I believe in God,
Who believes in you.
God has given you gifts,
To do what you can do.
I believe in God,
Tell me about you.
How might my faith help,
You to believe too?
We
Worship God Who Reigns Above
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/13/24
We worship God who reigns
above,
Who created all things in
love.
Who made with us a sacred
oath,
That God and neighbor we love
both.
In God's image we all
were formed,
And by God our hearts
were warmed.
Before we return to the
sod,
Let's live our lives
fully for God.
For all the sins we've
ever made,
Upon the cross the price
was paid.
Forgiven were all sins
that day,
So that we can all live
that way.
Today We Journey to the
Cross
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/15/24
Today we journey to the
cross.
Look for the signs we
come across.
By them God will show us
the way,
Less we foolishly go
astray.
We are not alone as we
journey.
There are others who walk
closely,
Blessed companions on the
way,
Keeping us moving day by
day.
There were those who'd
walked before us,
On this holy walk with
Jesus.
They shared what all they
learned from Christ.
What all for us he
sacrificed.
And so with faith we
journey on,
This path that God's put
us upon.
Invite others to come and
see.
This path leads to
eternity.
O Lord, We Gather in your
Name
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/17/24
O Lord, we gather in your
name,
To worship you is why we
came.
We offer you our prayers
and praise.
Forgive us. Help us
change our ways.
O Lord, we gather in your
name,
To forgive and not to
blame.
For you have sent to us
Jesus,
Who died upon the cross
for us.
O Lord, we gather in your
name,
Forgive our sins. Remove
our shame.
Upon our souls your mercy
pour,
That we might live
forevermore.
Jesus Asked the Disciples
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/21/24
Jesus asked the
disciples,
“Who do people say I am?”
Images in parables,
A shepherd seeks a lost
lamb.
Jesus high and lifted up,
Jesus with us as a
friend,
Jesus in the bread and
cup,
The images have no end.
Take some time to
discern,
For yourself, who is
Jesus?
You will be blessed when
you learn,
From him who came to
teach us.
Lift Up Your Hearts
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/22/24
Lift up your hearts.
Rejoice!
Sing praises to Jesus.
For all he's done lift up
your voice.
For all he is and does.
All people celebrate,
For you have been set
free.
Our salvation came on
that date,
When he hung on the tree.
So, live your life today,
As one who is forgiven.
In faith forgive others
each day,
As we prepare for heaven.
Lost Sheep, Lost Sheep
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/23/24
(Tune: Bah Bah Black
Sheep)
Lost sheep, lost sheep,
Jesus looks for you,
For you are precious,
In the Shepherd’s view.
He'll leave the others,
While he looks for you.
He'll bring you safely
back,
Because he loves you.
Lost sheep, lost sheep,
Jesus looks for you,
For you are precious,
In the Shepherd’s view.
Spirit of God, Breathe
upon Us
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/27/24
Spirit of God, breathe
upon us,
the life-giving gift of
love,
As you came down upon
Jesus,
in the symbol of a dove.
On the waters at
creation,
in the darkness there you
blew.
As wind blows across the
nation,
breathe in us our lives
renew.
Breathe on us that your fruit
we bear,
To be used to bless the
earth.
Show us the ways that we
might share,
with each other sacred
worth.
Gifts you've given to
each of us,
that a difference we
might make.
For as followers of
Jesus,
all we do’s for Jesus’
sake.
Come, Holy Spirit
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/28/24
Come, Holy Spirit, come
this way.
Breathe on us each and
every day.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
We've been blessed by
each gift you give.
With each breath, help us
fully live.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Breathe down on us from
heaven above.
Breathe on us gifts of
peace and love.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Kindness, joy, patience,
faithfulness,
Self-control, goodness,
gentleness,
Are all your gifts. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Rev. Jeffrey B. Childs 2/29/24
(Tune:
Ring Around the Rosy)
Jesus loves you,
Jesus loves you,
Little one,
Little one.
Do all that you can do,
Do all that you can do,
Till it's done,
Till it's done.
Receive God's love,
Receive God's love,
Precious child,
Precious child,
It is what you are made
of,
It is what you are made
of,
Meek and mild,
Meek and mild.
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