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SUMMARY:Proper 28 - Year C
DESCRIPTION:Below you will find the Bible readings set for this occasion in the Revised Common Lectionary\, with our Australian idiomatic paraphrases of them\, plus prayers and sermons based on them. \n\n\n\nBible Readings (paraphrased)\n\n\n\nLections from The Revised Common Lectionary. Copyright 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts(CCT) P.O. Box 340003\, Room 381\, Nashville\, TN 37203-0003\, USA. Used with Permission. \n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  Isaiah 65: 17-25			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	I\, the LORD\, am on the verge of making\nthe heavens and the earth brand new again.\nThe traumas of the past will be long forgotten\,\nfading from memory. \nKick up your heels and start the party!\nCelebrate what I’m bringing into existence.\nI’m creating Jerusalem as a place of joy\,\na place full of happy peaceful people. \nJerusalem will be my pride and joy.\nIts people will be my greatest delight.\nCries of fear will no longer be heard there.\nThe sounds of grieving will be gone for good. \nNever again will there be babies who die young\,\nor adults who don’t live to a ripe old age.\nIf anyone dies at a hundred\,\npeople will say they were cut down in their prime.\nIf they fall short of a hundred\,\nit will seem like some horrible curse. \nThey will live secure in the houses they have worked for.\nThey will enjoy the fruits of their own labours. \nNever again will anyone build a house\,\nonly to have the bank confiscate it.\nNever again will anyone sweat and toil\nonly to see the profit go to someone else. \nMy people will live long and sturdy like the great trees.\nMy chosen people will love their work and enjoy its fruits. \nTheir work will not be wasted.\nTheir children will not be doomed.\nI\, the LORD\, will see that their children flourish\,\nand that all will be well for their children’s children. \nBefore their prayers pass their lips\, I will answer.\nI’ll tune in before they’ve opened their mouths. \nThe dingo and the lamb will feed side by side.\nThe crocodile will go vegetarian.\nSnakes will bite nothing but the dust!\nThere will be no killing or maiming on my holy mountain;\nI\, the LORD\, have given my word! \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Canticle:  Isaiah 12			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Thank you! Thank you! Thank you\, LORD!\nYour anger was roused against us\,\nbut you set it aside and comforted us instead. \nYou alone\, LORD\, are able to set us free\,\nso we put our trust in you\, and have nothing to fear.\nAll our strength and power come from you\, LORD GOD\,\nyou have become our hero\, our saviour! \nYou will put your saving love on tap\,\ndeep draughts to be enjoyed by everyone.\nOn that day we will all say to one another\,\n“Thank the LORD! Let God’s name be on everyone’s lips!” \nWe will tell the world what you have done\,\nwe will shout your name and declare you to be number one.\nWe will sing your praises because of all you have accomplished\,\nand give you the glory all over the earth.\nWith all the citizens of Zion\, we lift our voices to you\nwith shouts and laughter and songs of celebration\,\nfor you are the ultimate\, the greatest\, the Holy One\,\nand you live among us\, your people! \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	My dear friends\, let me stand on the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ and spell out what you should do: sever ties with any members of the church who are bludging off the rest of you\, and not pulling their weight the way we taught you. We set the pace when we were with you\, as you well know\, so keep it up. We did not slack off and we didn’t sponge off anyone’s hospitality. We worked our guts out and paid our own way so that we would not be a drain on you at all. This was not because we he had no fair claim on your support; we clearly did. But it was more important to us to set an example for you to follow. You remember the rule we all operated by when we were with you: If you don’t work you don’t eat. But now we are hearing reports that some of you have become bludgers who don’t lift a finger unless it’s to pry into someone else’s business. Well\, since we all share in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ\, let me lay down the law to these people — and you know who you are. Pull your finger out and put your shoulder to the wheel. Take your fair share of the workload without making a big deal of it and you’ll have earned your keep. Brothers and sisters\, don’t ever run out of steam for doing what is right. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Luke 21: 5-19			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Some people were talking about the temple and waxing lyrical about what a spectacular building it was with its ornate stonework and all the beautiful fixtures which had been donated and dedicated to God. Jesus spoke up\, saying\, “The days are coming when everything you see here will be flattened. There will be nothing left of these great stones but a heap of rubble.” \n“Can you tell us when these things are going to happen?” they asked\, “and what warning sign we should watch for? What will tip us off that it is about to happen?” \nJesus replied\, “Be on your guard. Don’t fall for all the doomsday madness. There will be no shortage of people bobbing up and saying\, ‘Follow me! I’m the One!’ or ‘The world is about to end!’ Don’t even begin to take them seriously. Every time there’s a new war or a flare-up in some trouble-spot\, the fanatics will crank up the speculation again. Keep your cool. These things will happen\, but they are not an indication that the end is close. Nations will set out to destroy each other. There will be ethnic conflicts and civil wars. There will be horrendous natural disasters. In many places people will face starvation and there will be terrible outbreaks of disease. There will be terrifying signs\, as though the sky itself was going to fall in. \n“But before all this happens\, the world will turn against you. You will be harassed\, arrested and locked up in detention centres because of your association with me. You will be dragged before the religious authorities\, the civil magistrates\, and even the political leaders. These hearings will give you an opportunity to speak out for the truth. Make up your minds now not to worry about it in advance. Don’t bother trying to plan what you will say in the witness box. When the time comes\, I will give you the words. I will give you such wisdom that all the lawyers seeking to undo you will be left floundering\, lost for words. \n“Even those closest to you may end up betraying you. Some of you will be dobbed in by members of your own family or close relatives and friends. People everywhere will despise you because of your association with me\, and some of you will be killed. Nevertheless there is not even a hair on your head that is not safe in my care. By toughing it out you will gain your souls.” \n©2004 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Below are the alternative 1st Reading and Psalm themed to the Gospel lection			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Prior to the revision of the Lectionary in 1992\, the 1st reading and the psalm that responded to it were chosen to link thematically with the gospel reading. After hearing the critique of those who said that the Hebrew Scriptures\, from which the first reading is usually chosen\, should be allowed to speak with their own voice rather than just add support to the gospel reading\, the Lectionary was revised so that during Ordinary Time\, the 1st reading runs in its own semi-continuous series\, working through various books of the Hebrew Bible. The older themed series continues to be available as an alternative. \nThe weekly prayers offered here at LaughingBird Resources are based on the four readings above\, and do not draw on the themed 1st reading and psalm. \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Malachi 4: 1-2a			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Hear what the LORD who rules over everything has to say: \nTake note\, the day is coming\,\nraging towards you like a bushfire.\nThose who are arrogant and corrupt\nwill go up like tinder-dry grass.\nThe day that comes will incinerate them\nwithout leaving a trace. \nBut for you who love me and bring honour to my name\,\nthe day of peace and integrity will dawn.\nThe sun will shine on you warmly\nwith gentle healing rays. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Psalm 98			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We sing like we’ve never sung before\, LORD\,\nbecause you have done fantastic things.\nWith your sleeves rolled up you got stuck in\nand came out on top. \nYour victory has made the headlines\, LORD\,\nnow the whole world can see that you were right all along. \nYou have never defaulted on your rock-solid love\,\nor your loyalty to your chosen people.\nFrom one end of the earth to the other\,\neveryone has seen your victory. \nWith all the world\, LORD\, we raise a noisy celebration\,\nsinging our lungs out and shouting your praise. \nThe bands strike up in your honour\, LORD\,\nfilling the air with festive music.\nWith a brass fanfare and a dancing beat\nwe loudly celebrate your reign over us. \nThe whole creation joins in the celebration:\nthe ocean and its creatures roar their approval;\nthe land and its animals\, cheer and stomp;\nrivers and lakes give a standing ovation\,\nmountains and hills erupt in applause. \nWe put on the whole show in your presence\, LORD\,\ncelebrating your arrival as you finally bring justice.\nWith you in charge we know things will be put right;\nnow every one on earth will get a fair go. \n©2000 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nPrayers\n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  Eucharistic Preface			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Let us lift up our hearts.\nWe lift them to the Lord.\nLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.\nIt is right to give our thanks and praise. \nIt is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise\, O God\,\nfor you invite us to draw deeply from your well of salvation. \nYou created heaven and earth as the first of your works\nand chose a people to be your delight.\nThough we marred your creation\nwith war and insurrection\,\nyou have given us a vision of a day beyond the terrors:\na day when the sound of weeping will give way to delight\,\nwhen all creation will live in peace\nand people will long enjoy the fruits of their labours. \nIn your child\, Jesus the Christ\,\nyou have begun the re-creation of all things.\nWhen he was betrayed by friends\,\narrested\, persecuted\,\nand put to death\,\nyou raised him to new life\nand through him\, you strengthen us\nso that we might not grow weary in doing what is right\nbut through endurance\, gain our souls. \nTherefore with ..... \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Short Preface (for insertion into Eucharistic prayers with fixed prefaces)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We thank you that in your Son\, Jesus Christ\,\nyou have begun the re-creation of all things\,\nand that through him you strengthen us\nso that we might not weary in doing what is right\nbut through endurance gain our souls. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  General Prayer of Thanksgiving			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	(Preface reformatted for use apart from communion)\n\nWe give you all thanks and praise\, O God\,\nfor you invite us to draw deeply from your well of salvation. \nYou created heaven and earth as the first of your works\nand chose a people to be your delight.\nThough we marred your creation\nwith war and insurrection\,\nyou have given us a vision of a day beyond the terrors:\na day when the sound of weeping will give way to delight\,\nwhen all creation will live in peace\nand people will long enjoy the fruits of their labours. \nIn your child\, Jesus the Christ\,\nyou have begun the re-creation of all things.\nWhen he was betrayed by friends\,\narrested\, persecuted\,\nand put to death\,\nyou raised him to new life\nand through him\, you strengthen us\nso that we might not grow weary in doing what is right\nbut through endurance\, gain our souls. \nTherefore\, with our hearts lifted high\,\nwe offer you thanks and praise at all times\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord\,\nwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit\,\none God\, for ever and ever.\nAmen. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Declaration of Grace / Absolution			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Before we call\, the Lord answers\,\nwhile we are still speaking\, our saviour hears.\nGod has promised that our sins will not be remembered\nnor come to mind again. \nSisters and Brothers\,\n  your sins are forgiven;\n    be at peace. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Commission & Benediction			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Go now and tell the world what God does.\nDo not chase after self-proclaimed messiahs\,\nbut draw deeply from God’s saving well\nand speak the words the Spirit gives you.\nDo not be weary in doing what is right. \nAnd may God delight in you and give you strength;\nMay Christ Jesus lead you in the ways of new life;\nAnd may the Holy Spirit give you the words and wisdom\nto withstand all that would tear you down. \nWe go in peace to love and serve the Lord\,\n   In the name of Christ. Amen. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nSermons\n\n\n\nSermons will open in new tabs from our SYCBaps church website. \n\n\n\n\nTemples Will FallA sermon on Luke 21:5-19 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nWhen You Hear of WarsA sermon on Luke 21:5-19 & Isaiah 65: 17-25 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nDon’t Panic! But Don’t Be Complacent!A sermon on Luke 21:5-19 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nWhen You Hear of Wars and InsurrectionsA sermon on Luke 21:5-19 & Isaiah 65: 17-25 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nEverything Will FallA sermon on Luke 21:5-19 by Nathan Nettleton
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SUMMARY:Proper 28 - Year C
DESCRIPTION:Below you will find the Bible readings set for this occasion in the Revised Common Lectionary\, with our Australian idiomatic paraphrases of them\, plus prayers and sermons based on them. \n\n\n\nBible Readings (paraphrased)\n\n\n\nLections from The Revised Common Lectionary. Copyright 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts(CCT) P.O. Box 340003\, Room 381\, Nashville\, TN 37203-0003\, USA. Used with Permission. \n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  Isaiah 65: 17-25			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	I\, the LORD\, am on the verge of making\nthe heavens and the earth brand new again.\nThe traumas of the past will be long forgotten\,\nfading from memory. \nKick up your heels and start the party!\nCelebrate what I’m bringing into existence.\nI’m creating Jerusalem as a place of joy\,\na place full of happy peaceful people. \nJerusalem will be my pride and joy.\nIts people will be my greatest delight.\nCries of fear will no longer be heard there.\nThe sounds of grieving will be gone for good. \nNever again will there be babies who die young\,\nor adults who don’t live to a ripe old age.\nIf anyone dies at a hundred\,\npeople will say they were cut down in their prime.\nIf they fall short of a hundred\,\nit will seem like some horrible curse. \nThey will live secure in the houses they have worked for.\nThey will enjoy the fruits of their own labours. \nNever again will anyone build a house\,\nonly to have the bank confiscate it.\nNever again will anyone sweat and toil\nonly to see the profit go to someone else. \nMy people will live long and sturdy like the great trees.\nMy chosen people will love their work and enjoy its fruits. \nTheir work will not be wasted.\nTheir children will not be doomed.\nI\, the LORD\, will see that their children flourish\,\nand that all will be well for their children’s children. \nBefore their prayers pass their lips\, I will answer.\nI’ll tune in before they’ve opened their mouths. \nThe dingo and the lamb will feed side by side.\nThe crocodile will go vegetarian.\nSnakes will bite nothing but the dust!\nThere will be no killing or maiming on my holy mountain;\nI\, the LORD\, have given my word! \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Canticle:  Isaiah 12			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Thank you! Thank you! Thank you\, LORD!\nYour anger was roused against us\,\nbut you set it aside and comforted us instead. \nYou alone\, LORD\, are able to set us free\,\nso we put our trust in you\, and have nothing to fear.\nAll our strength and power come from you\, LORD GOD\,\nyou have become our hero\, our saviour! \nYou will put your saving love on tap\,\ndeep draughts to be enjoyed by everyone.\nOn that day we will all say to one another\,\n“Thank the LORD! Let God’s name be on everyone’s lips!” \nWe will tell the world what you have done\,\nwe will shout your name and declare you to be number one.\nWe will sing your praises because of all you have accomplished\,\nand give you the glory all over the earth.\nWith all the citizens of Zion\, we lift our voices to you\nwith shouts and laughter and songs of celebration\,\nfor you are the ultimate\, the greatest\, the Holy One\,\nand you live among us\, your people! \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	My dear friends\, let me stand on the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ and spell out what you should do: sever ties with any members of the church who are bludging off the rest of you\, and not pulling their weight the way we taught you. We set the pace when we were with you\, as you well know\, so keep it up. We did not slack off and we didn’t sponge off anyone’s hospitality. We worked our guts out and paid our own way so that we would not be a drain on you at all. This was not because we he had no fair claim on your support; we clearly did. But it was more important to us to set an example for you to follow. You remember the rule we all operated by when we were with you: If you don’t work you don’t eat. But now we are hearing reports that some of you have become bludgers who don’t lift a finger unless it’s to pry into someone else’s business. Well\, since we all share in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ\, let me lay down the law to these people — and you know who you are. Pull your finger out and put your shoulder to the wheel. Take your fair share of the workload without making a big deal of it and you’ll have earned your keep. Brothers and sisters\, don’t ever run out of steam for doing what is right. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Luke 21: 5-19			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Some people were talking about the temple and waxing lyrical about what a spectacular building it was with its ornate stonework and all the beautiful fixtures which had been donated and dedicated to God. Jesus spoke up\, saying\, “The days are coming when everything you see here will be flattened. There will be nothing left of these great stones but a heap of rubble.” \n“Can you tell us when these things are going to happen?” they asked\, “and what warning sign we should watch for? What will tip us off that it is about to happen?” \nJesus replied\, “Be on your guard. Don’t fall for all the doomsday madness. There will be no shortage of people bobbing up and saying\, ‘Follow me! I’m the One!’ or ‘The world is about to end!’ Don’t even begin to take them seriously. Every time there’s a new war or a flare-up in some trouble-spot\, the fanatics will crank up the speculation again. Keep your cool. These things will happen\, but they are not an indication that the end is close. Nations will set out to destroy each other. There will be ethnic conflicts and civil wars. There will be horrendous natural disasters. In many places people will face starvation and there will be terrible outbreaks of disease. There will be terrifying signs\, as though the sky itself was going to fall in. \n“But before all this happens\, the world will turn against you. You will be harassed\, arrested and locked up in detention centres because of your association with me. You will be dragged before the religious authorities\, the civil magistrates\, and even the political leaders. These hearings will give you an opportunity to speak out for the truth. Make up your minds now not to worry about it in advance. Don’t bother trying to plan what you will say in the witness box. When the time comes\, I will give you the words. I will give you such wisdom that all the lawyers seeking to undo you will be left floundering\, lost for words. \n“Even those closest to you may end up betraying you. Some of you will be dobbed in by members of your own family or close relatives and friends. People everywhere will despise you because of your association with me\, and some of you will be killed. Nevertheless there is not even a hair on your head that is not safe in my care. By toughing it out you will gain your souls.” \n©2004 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Below are the alternative 1st Reading and Psalm themed to the Gospel lection			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Prior to the revision of the Lectionary in 1992\, the 1st reading and the psalm that responded to it were chosen to link thematically with the gospel reading. After hearing the critique of those who said that the Hebrew Scriptures\, from which the first reading is usually chosen\, should be allowed to speak with their own voice rather than just add support to the gospel reading\, the Lectionary was revised so that during Ordinary Time\, the 1st reading runs in its own semi-continuous series\, working through various books of the Hebrew Bible. The older themed series continues to be available as an alternative. \nThe weekly prayers offered here at LaughingBird Resources are based on the four readings above\, and do not draw on the themed 1st reading and psalm. \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Malachi 4: 1-2a			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Hear what the LORD who rules over everything has to say: \nTake note\, the day is coming\,\nraging towards you like a bushfire.\nThose who are arrogant and corrupt\nwill go up like tinder-dry grass.\nThe day that comes will incinerate them\nwithout leaving a trace. \nBut for you who love me and bring honour to my name\,\nthe day of peace and integrity will dawn.\nThe sun will shine on you warmly\nwith gentle healing rays. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Psalm 98			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We sing like we’ve never sung before\, LORD\,\nbecause you have done fantastic things.\nWith your sleeves rolled up you got stuck in\nand came out on top. \nYour victory has made the headlines\, LORD\,\nnow the whole world can see that you were right all along. \nYou have never defaulted on your rock-solid love\,\nor your loyalty to your chosen people.\nFrom one end of the earth to the other\,\neveryone has seen your victory. \nWith all the world\, LORD\, we raise a noisy celebration\,\nsinging our lungs out and shouting your praise. \nThe bands strike up in your honour\, LORD\,\nfilling the air with festive music.\nWith a brass fanfare and a dancing beat\nwe loudly celebrate your reign over us. \nThe whole creation joins in the celebration:\nthe ocean and its creatures roar their approval;\nthe land and its animals\, cheer and stomp;\nrivers and lakes give a standing ovation\,\nmountains and hills erupt in applause. \nWe put on the whole show in your presence\, LORD\,\ncelebrating your arrival as you finally bring justice.\nWith you in charge we know things will be put right;\nnow every one on earth will get a fair go. \n©2000 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nPrayers\n\n\n	\n\n		\n			\n				  Eucharistic Preface			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Let us lift up our hearts.\nWe lift them to the Lord.\nLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.\nIt is right to give our thanks and praise. \nIt is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise\, O God\,\nfor you invite us to draw deeply from your well of salvation. \nYou created heaven and earth as the first of your works\nand chose a people to be your delight.\nThough we marred your creation\nwith war and insurrection\,\nyou have given us a vision of a day beyond the terrors:\na day when the sound of weeping will give way to delight\,\nwhen all creation will live in peace\nand people will long enjoy the fruits of their labours. \nIn your child\, Jesus the Christ\,\nyou have begun the re-creation of all things.\nWhen he was betrayed by friends\,\narrested\, persecuted\,\nand put to death\,\nyou raised him to new life\nand through him\, you strengthen us\nso that we might not grow weary in doing what is right\nbut through endurance\, gain our souls. \nTherefore with ..... \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Short Preface (for insertion into Eucharistic prayers with fixed prefaces)			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	We thank you that in your Son\, Jesus Christ\,\nyou have begun the re-creation of all things\,\nand that through him you strengthen us\nso that we might not weary in doing what is right\nbut through endurance gain our souls. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  General Prayer of Thanksgiving			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	(Preface reformatted for use apart from communion)\n\nWe give you all thanks and praise\, O God\,\nfor you invite us to draw deeply from your well of salvation. \nYou created heaven and earth as the first of your works\nand chose a people to be your delight.\nThough we marred your creation\nwith war and insurrection\,\nyou have given us a vision of a day beyond the terrors:\na day when the sound of weeping will give way to delight\,\nwhen all creation will live in peace\nand people will long enjoy the fruits of their labours. \nIn your child\, Jesus the Christ\,\nyou have begun the re-creation of all things.\nWhen he was betrayed by friends\,\narrested\, persecuted\,\nand put to death\,\nyou raised him to new life\nand through him\, you strengthen us\nso that we might not grow weary in doing what is right\nbut through endurance\, gain our souls. \nTherefore\, with our hearts lifted high\,\nwe offer you thanks and praise at all times\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord\,\nwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit\,\none God\, for ever and ever.\nAmen. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Declaration of Grace / Absolution			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Before we call\, the Lord answers\,\nwhile we are still speaking\, our saviour hears.\nGod has promised that our sins will not be remembered\nnor come to mind again. \nSisters and Brothers\,\n  your sins are forgiven;\n    be at peace. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n		\n\n		\n			\n				  Commission & Benediction			\n		\n\n		\n		 \n \n	Go now and tell the world what God does.\nDo not chase after self-proclaimed messiahs\,\nbut draw deeply from God’s saving well\nand speak the words the Spirit gives you.\nDo not be weary in doing what is right. \nAnd may God delight in you and give you strength;\nMay Christ Jesus lead you in the ways of new life;\nAnd may the Holy Spirit give you the words and wisdom\nto withstand all that would tear you down. \nWe go in peace to love and serve the Lord\,\n   In the name of Christ. Amen. \n©2001 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net \n\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\nSermons\n\n\n\nSermons will open in new tabs from our SYCBaps church website. \n\n\n\n\nTemples Will FallA sermon on Luke 21:5-19 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nWhen You Hear of WarsA sermon on Luke 21:5-19 & Isaiah 65: 17-25 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nDon’t Panic! But Don’t Be Complacent!A sermon on Luke 21:5-19 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nWhen You Hear of Wars and InsurrectionsA sermon on Luke 21:5-19 & Isaiah 65: 17-25 by Nathan Nettleton\n\n\n\nEverything Will FallA sermon on Luke 21:5-19 by Nathan Nettleton
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