Fourth Lenten Wednesdays Taizé Service — "Shelter Me"
We have suspended on-site church activities until further notice. Remember: This crisis is an opportunity for us to be "little Christs".
We extend a cordial welcome to each person worshipping with us online. We realize that during this time of separation, it is critical for us to be connected. We hope the service will leave you feeling renewed, fulfilled, and challenged. God bless you all!
During this period of virtual services due to the pandemic, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make the service meaningful and wonderful for all of us and our online visitors. We thank those unsung heroes of faith— videographers, video editors, sound editors, and font editors.
Licensing
CCLI License: Account# 3820695 Copyright License #2291323 Streaming License #20116968 Short clips used in our service are used in compliance with Fair Use.
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)
Synopsis
INTROIT: The Irish Blessing. "Be Thou My Vision" and "The Hymn of Saint Patrick"
WELCOME: Rev. Billy Hester
READING: Psalm 29, read by Pat and Mary Prokop
REFLECTION: Rev. Billy Hester
LITANY FOR SILENT PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
PRAYER AND MUSIC: "O Shelter Me, Shelter Me" by Michael Joncas,rRecorded by Spiritu during the time of COVID-19
SILENT MEDITATION: Healing and Relaxing Music for Meditation (Sacred Journey) — Pablo Arellano
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER: Rev. Billy Hester
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
TAG: "O Shelter Me, Shelter Me" by Michael Joncas,rRecorded by Spiritu during the time of COVID-19
THE IRISH BLESSING The Irish Blessing (Beannacht uile-Éireann) is a project inspired by the many international recordings of "The Blessing” (by Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, and Elevation Worship) which have been made during this time of pandemic. We wanted to honor that inspiration, whilst at the same time, honoring the unique history and culture of our island. So we chose a song that would resonate across the island, with every denomination and cultural grouping, one that could be used as a platform to sing a Blessing over our land, all our key-workers, and those they are caring for. “Be Thou My Vision” is just such a hymn written over 1000 years ago. It reminds us of the One to whom we should look in this time of pandemic, whose presence is our light, the source of our wisdom, in whom we find our treasure and where we find victory.
Individuals from 300 Christian churches and organizations located in every county on the island submitted self-recordings of vocals and instruments which have been compiled by our creative team to produce this music video — we hope you receive a blessing as you watch it.
Executive Producers: Pauline Alton, Caren Collins, Fr. Martin Magill, Philip McKinley, Paul McNeilly
Video: Directed by Greg Fromholz Edited by Joseph von Meding. Drone Footage courtesy of George Griffin, Jonny Somerville, Sam Kwan
Music: Produced and Mixed by Stu Reid. Mastered by Drew Lavyne. Engineered and Edited by David Walker. Music arranged and orchestrated by Jonathan Rea. Additional instrumentation arranged by Stu Reid. Original melody for St Patrick’s Breastplate composed by Jonathan Rea. (C) 2020 NewVoiceMusic adm. Songsolutions.com. All rights reserved.
Special thanks to Ciarán J Corrigan, Ethan Tohill, all the team’s families and their support and to the Trustees of the Methodist Church in Ireland.
