Dear members of God’s family at Resurrection Church,
The readings today narrate “theophanies,” manifestations of the presence and word of God in the midst of human need. If you are able, join the congregation from your home in reading, singing and praying around the presence of Christ amid our world’s need on Sunday, August 9, at 10am.
Worship Service
A pre-recorded worship service, complete with readings, Pastor Linman's sermon, prayers, and music will broadcast at 10am on Sunday, August 9, on our YouTube channel and will be available below:
Worship material for August 9, 2020
Home Worship Bulletin for August 9, 2020- Children's Bulletin for August 9, 2020
- The transcript of Pastor Linman's sermon
The following have been posted to YouTube; here is the YouTube Playlist for August 9, 2020:
- Musical Meditation, Cantilène, by Gabriel Pierné
- Barbara Bulger Verdile: Psalm 85:8-13
- Pastor Linman's recorded sermon
- Hymn #756, "Eternal Father, Strong to Save"
- Hymn #763, "My Life Flows on in Endless Song"
Music Notes
Hymn of the Day “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” #756
Text: William Whiting (1825-1878) Tune: MELITA, John B. Dykes (1823-1876)
William Whiting wrote the text of this hymn for one of his students who was about to sail to America. It was revised and included in the first edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861) “for those at sea”. This hymn, always paired with the tune MELITA which was written and published with it, has found wide usage as the sailor’s hymn and has been allied to the state almost as much as to the church.
MELITA is the ancient name for the island now known as Malta, where Paul was shipwrecked and found safety.
Musical Meditation: Cantilène, Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937)
Gabriel Pierné has been called the most complete French musician of the late Romantic/early twentieth century era. Pierné’s compositional style can be described as very traditional and classical in form while possessing a modern spirit. He was able to eloquently balance his own personal language with the elements of both discipline and instinct. Evidence of his studies with both Massenet and Franck are very apparent. From Massenet he acquired a sense of melody and lightness, while from Franck he developed a sense of structure and consciousness of art, and an inspiration for religious music. Though much of his music is overshadowed by other French composers from his day, it is because his time was devoted primarily to conducting.
Cantilène is the second of Trois Pieces, Op. 29.