OTHERS

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A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.

Jackie Robinson

Scripture

I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon, because I 

keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for 

all of God’s people. And I am praying that you will put into action 

the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and 

experience all the good things we have in Christ.  Your love has 

given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness 

has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people. Philemon 4-7 NLT

Song 

No man is an Island 

Tenth Avenue North

http://youtu.be/Zlw3jG2pE8w

I won't run, I will stayI'm not leaving you!I know there's friction hereThe struggle makes us new.
I wish you never thought you had to go,
Wish you never thought you had to leave!
Together we can lift each other up,
We can build a shelter for the weak!
No man is an island, we can be found
No man is an island, let your guard down!
You don't have to fight me, I am for you
We're not meant to live this life alone!
Oh, oh, oh, oh!
I see fear in your eyes, there's no safety here
Oh, my friend, let me in, I will share your tears
I wish you never thought you had to go,
Wish you never thought you had to leave!
Together we can lift each other up,
We can build a shelter for the weak!
Oh, come on!
No man is an island, we can be found
No man is an island, let your guard down!
You don't have to fight me, I am for you
We're not meant to live this life alone!
Oh, oh, oh, oh!
Through trouble, rain, or fire
Let's reach out to something higher!
Ain't no life outside each other
(We are not alone!)
Through trouble, rain, or fire
Let's reach out to something higher
Eyes open to one another
(We are not alone!)
Through trouble, rain, or fire
Let's reach out to something higher!
Ain't no life outside each other
(We are not alone!)
Through trouble, rain, or fire
Let's reach out to something higher
Eyes open to one another
(We are not alone!)
No man is an island, we can be found
No man is an island, let your guard down!
You don't have to fight me, I am for you
We're not meant to live this life alone!
Oh, oh, oh, oh!
No man is alone!
Why you try to fight me?
We don't have to do it alone!
We don't have to do it alone!
We don't have to do it alone!

SENTENCE PRAYER

May our ancestors memories echo throughout eternity.

May our love live on in the hearts of those yet to be.

Eternal Hallelujahs to the maker of all noses!  Amen R.M.

YOU

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Prayer and the presence of God grow out of our understanding   

that we are incompetent to deal with all that comes our way.  

Soul Work Randy Harris pg 146 Leaf wood Publishers 2011 Abilene Texas

Scripture

“Now this is what the Lord says —

the One who created you, Jacob,

and the One who formed you, Israel  —

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; 

I have called you by your name; you are Mine. 

2 I will be with you 

when you pass through the waters, 

and when you pass through the rivers,

they will not overwhelm you.

You will not be scorched

when you walk through the fire, 

and the flame will not burn you.” Isaiah 43:1,2 HCSB

Song 

You Carry me -Moriah Peters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2H-zQjgurQ

Feels like it's been miles and miles

Feels like it's an uphill climb

Sometimes I get weary on the way

But when I look back at where I've been

When I look back, I'm sure of it

I was right there in Your arms and I can say

Every moment of my life

God, You never left my side

Every valley, every storm

You were there, You were there

I don't need to know what's next

You'll be with me every step

Through it all, through it all

I can see You carry me

There are days I wonder if

You can fix the mess I'm in

Times when nothing seems

To go the way it should

But then I look back on every season

I can find there's ten thousand reasons

To trust that You can work all things for good

Through the wind and waves

Through my worst mistakes

Through the times I thought I walked alone

You were holding me

You were whispering

I will never leave you on your own

Sentence Prayer

Lord, I exalt You! I praise Your name! You are my Rock, my 

Savior, my Lord! You are unchangeable…immovable…an 

unceasing lover of my soul. May the very rocks cry out in praise 

of You and all You are.  May my lips offer continual praise to You 

my mighty King. I give you praise and glory. You are worthy! 

Hallelujah! Lord! (One Minute Prayers for Men, Harvest House Pub 

Eugene Or pg 226.)

WATER

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“Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the 

naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, 

love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done 

unto you.” 

― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

Scripture

And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little 

ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly 

not lose their reward. Matthew 10:42

Song

Christmas in Hollis 

Run DMC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF3cRi8bkA

[Run]

It was December 24th on Hollis Ave in the dark

When I seen a man chilling with his dog in the park

I approached very slowly with my heart full of fear

Looked at his dog, oh my God, an ill reindeer

But then I was illin' because the man had a beard

And a bag full of goodies, 12 o'clock had neared

So I turned my head a second and the man had gone

But he left his driver's wallet smack dead on the lawn

I picket the wallet up then I took a pause

Took out the license and it cold said "Santa Claus"

A million dollars in it, cold hundreds of G's

Enough to buy a boat and matching car with ease

But I'd never steal from Santa, cause that ain't right

So I'm going home to mail it back to him that night

But when I got home I bugged, cause under the tree

Was a letter from Santa and all the dough was for me

[D.M.C.]

It's Christmas time in Hollis, Queens

Mom's cooking chicken and collard greens

Rice and stuffing, macaroni and cheese

And Santa put gifts under Christmas trees

Decorate the house with lights at night

Snow's on the ground, snow white so bright

In the fireplace is the yule log

Beneath the mistletoe as we drink eggnog

The rhymes you hear are the rhymes of Darryl's

But each and every year we bust Chrsitmas carols

(Christmas melodies)

[Run-D.M.C.]

Rhymes so loud and proud you hear it

It's Christmas time and we got the spirit

Jack Frost chillin', the orchas out?

And that's what Christmas is all about

The time is now, the place is here

And the whole wide world is filled with cheer

[D.M.C.]

My name's D.M.C. with the mic in my hand

And I'm chilling and coolin' just like a snowman

So open your eyes, lend us an ear

We want to say

Sentence Prayer

Lord, keep us from trying to distinguish between the deserving and the 

undeserving poor.  Help us work to alleviate suffering and injustice 

wherever we find it, trusting that the rest is up to you.  Amen R.M.

HOLIDAYS

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Sabbath Observance invites us to stop.  It invites us to rest.  It 

asks us to notice that while we rest, the world continues without 

or help.  It invites us to delight in the worlds beauty and 

abundance.  Wendell Berry

Scripture

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy: 9 You are to labor 

six days and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a 

Sabbath to the Lord your God.” Exodus 20:8-10 HCSB

Song 

Holiday Brit Nichole

http://youtu.be/NP1en1VJHko

Here I go 'round and 'round again

Venti Chai, you're my closest friend

Lack of sleep is what I do

Starbucks will rescue me again

Work, more work, and somewhere to be

Skip the talk, can't you just text me

I'm goin', slow down, I'm on it

I'm going crazy

[CHORUS]

'Cause when it's work all day

I cannot escape

I just stop to think, and I'm going crazy

Take a break, hey

Sometimes you got to

Be still and breathe, baby

Here we go, better believe we can up and leave

Take some time and kickback

I'm on chill and relax

Work can wait, yeah, time to play, yeah

I'm away on holiday

Take my time and kickback

I'm on chill and relax

Rock the beat, yeah, time to play, yeah

I'm away on holiday

Is this boy the one?

Are we meant to be?

What to wear?

Got to look pretty

Maybe I should go solo

Forget it, I'm ready to go where there's no

No more drama to mess up my flow

No more questions to answer, no

Pack my bags ya'll, I'm outtie

Flight leaves gate 17

[CHORUS]

Rock, rock the beat,

rock, rock the beat

Rock, rock the beat,

rock, rock the beat

No lap top bringing

Or cell phone ringing

You know the feeling

When hits you are singing

I'll kick back and enjoy

the sun on my face

The time of my life baby,

it's time to play

If you're ready for a holiday, holiday

Rock the beat, hands in the air

If you're ready for a holiday, holiday

Rock the beat, rock the beat, yeah

Take some time and kickback

I'm on chill and relax

Work can wait, yeah, time to play, yeah

I'm away on holiday

Take my time and kickback

I'm on chill and relax

Rock the beat, yeah, time to play, yeah

I'm away on holiday

Rock, rock the beat,

rock, rock

Rock, rock the beat,

rock, rock

Work can wait, yeah, time to play, yeah

I'm away on Holiday

Rock, rock the beat,

rock, rock

Rock, rock the beat,

rock, rock

Rock the beat, yeah, time to play, yeah

I'm away on Holiday 

Sentence Prayer

Father;

Drop Thy still dews of quietness,

Till all my strivings cease;

Take from my soul the strain and stress,

And let my ordered life confess

The beauty of Thy peace.   Amen

(“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” John Greenleaf Whittier.)

GLORY

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We never pray against our government or call down curses on 

them. Instead, we have learned that God is in control both of our 

own lives and the government we live under. God has used 

China's government for His own purposes, molding and 

shaping His children as He sees fit. Instead of focusing our 

prayers against any political system, we pray that regardless of 

what happens to us, we will be pleasing to God.” ― Brother Yun, 

The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun

Scripture

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 

Philippians 4:29

Song

Radical Disciple

http://youtu.be/93lGFvoucdg

Till the day I die

Till day I die 

Till the day I die I'll be a Radical 

It's easy too find one that will compromise 

but it's not easy to find one that's willing to stand 

But the road to hell is wide 

but to haven it's one way it's one truth it's one life 

That's why we're not ashamed of the name of Jesus 

and we don't care if the whole world sees us 

From our chains he has set us free 

and I could never repay what he has given to me 

I've been radically loved 

I've been radically changed 

By his grace I have been radically saved 

and I'll live my life no other way 

With my hart with my soul 

Till the day I die I'll be a Radical 

With my blood with my bones 

It's easy to find someone that's willing to die

but it's not easy find someone that's willing to live 

I want to walk in his footsteps even if the world hates me 

ready to love and not afraid to forgive 

Never ashamed of the name of Jesus 

and yeah we want the whole world to see us 

see He's burning in our harts 

offering mercy with outstretched arms 

Not just my mouth but let my hands speak the glory of God 

Not just my mouth but let my hands speak the glory of God

SENTENCE PRAYER

Sometimes, Lord, it takes witnessing another person’s 

commitment for us to realize our own lack of faith.  Open our 

eyes to learn, even from strangers who inhabit other faith 

traditions , what it means to be committed to you.  Amen 

(Common Prayer a Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals pg 50)

GIVE

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You may have heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

There's another day you might want to know about: Giving 

Tuesday. The idea is pretty straightforward. On the Tuesday 

after Thanksgiving, shoppers take a break from their gift-

buying and donate what they can to charity. Bill Gates

Scripture

“In every way I've shown you that by laboring like “this, it is necessary to 

help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, 

‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 HCSB

Song

Give This Christmas Away Matthew West

http://youtu.be/9BVGkb5bxRY

What if I told you?

You have the power

To give someone hope

Far beyond their wildest dreams

What if I told you it’s right there in your hands?

In your hands

It's hard to imagine

How something so small

Can make all the difference

Tear down the tallest wall

What if December looked different this year?

What if we all just

Give this Christmas away

If there’s love in your heart

Don’t let it stay there

Give this Christmas away

And your life will be changed

By the gift you receive

When you give this Christmas away

It’s feeding the hungry

It’s serving the poor

It’s telling the orphan

You’re not forgotten anymore

It’s doing what love does

Even when no one’s watching you

Give this Christmas away

If there’s love in your heart

Don’t let it stay there

Give this Christmas away

And your life will be changed

By the gift you receive

When you give this Christmas away

For God so loved the world, He gave His only son

So we could be His hands, His feet, His love

His love

What if I told you?

You have the power

To give someone hope

Far beyond their wildest dreams

What if December looked different this year?

What if we all just

Give this Christmas away

If there’s love in your heart

Don’t let it stay there

Give this Christmas away

And your life will be changed

By the gift you receive

When you give this Christmas away

Give this Christmas away

You have the power

Just give it away

Give it away, give it away

Give it away, give it away

(Give it away)

(Give Christmas away)

Give it away

Sentence Prayer

Gracious God,

You have given us much today;

Grant us also a thankful spirit.

Into your hands we commend ourselves

And those we love.

Be with us still and when we take our rest

Renew us for the service of your son Jesus Christ.

Amen

NEW

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Happy are the simple followers of Jesus Christ who have been 

overcome by his grace, and are able to sing the praises of the all 

sufficient grace of Christ with humbleness of heart.  Dietrich 

Bonhoeffer The Cost of Discipleship 60 

SCRIPTURE

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The 

old has gone, the new is here!  2 Corinthians 5:17

SONG

MADE NEW LINCOLN BREWSTER

http://youtu.be/jd4qtmDGIWQ

You're calling me over

You're pulling me close

With love You surround me

You give me hope

You're taking me deeper

You're making me whole

With grace You redeem me

You restore my soul

Now I'm made new

Because of You

You hold my head up

You remind me who I am

You hold my head up

I'm alive in You again

I'm made new

You're making me stronger

You're healing my heart

With Your hands You hold me

And You set me apart

You are my salvation

I will not fear

You're the strength of my life

I won't fear

Sentence Prayer

Holy God; we are rebellious sinners in Your eyes,

Your revealed word judges us so, and if we deny it

we call you a liar.  But Father in Your Grace

You gracefully gave your only begotten son Jesus,

to make us a new creation.  May, Your Holy Spirit

Remind us that the Grace of Jesus is enough to live this new life.

today and everyday!  Amen  R.M.