Morning Prayer and Worship

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, this is the third Sunday of Lent. We'll sing "King of Kings" by Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 19 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is J...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, we are in the season of Lent. We'll sing "Great is Thy Faithfulness" by Thomas Chisholm throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 22:22-30 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 8:31-38. We'll say t...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, we are in the season of Lent. We'll sing "This is My Father's World" by Maltbie D. Babcock throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 103:8-14 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21....

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, we are in the season of Epiphany. We'll sing "10,000 Reasons" by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 147:1-12, 21c followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Isaiah 40:21-31...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, we are in the season of Epiphany. We'll sing a song I wrote with Stephanie Osorio, "More," throughout our time together. We'll read Psalm 111 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Mark 1:21-28. We'll say...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, we are in the season of Epiphany. We'll start with the great hymn "Be Thou My Vision." Then we'll read Psalm 62:6-14 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Mark 1:14-20. After the Apostles' Creed, the Lord...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, we are in the season of Epiphany. We'll start with "Desert Song" by Brooke Ligertwood. Then we'll read selections from Psalm 139 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 1:43-51. After the Apostles' Cre...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, we are in the season of Epiphany. We'll start with my song, "I Need You, Lord." Then we'll read Psalm 29 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Mark 1:4-11. After the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, an...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, Epiphany begins. We'll start with my setting of "The Prayer of St. Francis (Make Me an Instrument)" and weave it throughout. After a prayer of confession, we'll read Psalm 72:1-7,10-14 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is the first week of Christmas. We'll begin with the worship song "I Don't Have Much" by Taylor Leonhardt and weave it throughout. Psalm 147:13-21 is followed by the Gloria Patri then John 1:1-18. After the Apostles...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Christmas Eve. We'll begin with "O Little Town of Bethlehem" by Phillips Brooks and weave it throughout. Our Scripture Reading is Luke 1: 26-38. After the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of th...

I have a brand new Christmas Album! https://benwardmusic.bandcamp.com/album/one-voice-one-guitar-one-holy-night Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is the third week of Advent. We'll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences. After a prayer o...

I have a brand new Christmas Album! https://benwardmusic.bandcamp.com/album/one-voice-one-guitar-one-holy-night Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is the second week of Advent. We'll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences. After a prayer...

I have a brand new Christmas Album! https://benwardmusic.bandcamp.com/album/one-voice-one-guitar-one-holy-night Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is the first week of Advent. We'll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences. After a prayer o...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 28. We'll begin with a sung version of 2 Chronicles 16:9a: "For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His." This sun...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 27. We'll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences. After a prayer of confession, we'll read from Psalm 70 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Amos 5:18-24. After the Apost...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, All Saints Day. We'll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences. After a prayer of confession, we'll read from Psalm 34 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Revelation 7:9-17. After...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 25. We'll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences (I was glad when they said to me...). After a prayer of confession, we'll read Psalm 1 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel r...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 24. We'll begin with an opening chorus of our song for today: "Lord, Make Me an Instrument," a song I wrote based on a prayer attributed to St. Francis. After a prayer of confession, we'll r...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 23. We'll begin by singing "God, I Look to You" written by Jenn Johnson and then a bit of "Hosanna" written by Brooke Ligertwood. We'll then read Psalm 23 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our G...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 22. We'll begin by singing "I Need You, Lord" written by me in 1998 or so. We'll then read Psalm 80:7-14 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Matthew 21:33-46. After the Apost...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 21. We'll begin by singing "You Love Me" written by me in 1998. We'll then read Psalm 25:1-8 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Matthew 21:23-32. After the Apostles' Creed,...

Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar it is Ordinary Time, Proper 11. We'll begin by singing a couple of worship songs: "O Lord, You're Beautiful" written by Keith Green in 1980 and "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" written by Helen Howarth Lemmel in 1922. We'll...

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