Nehemiah 8:8-12
“Dance in a Garden”
Rev. Benjamin J. Wines
We look forward to joining you in Worship, starting at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “Dance in a Garden”, part of the Sermon Series, “Faith and Art, Redux”. We will be reading from Nehemiah 8:8-12 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 118.
You can see Nicolas Lancret’s “Dance in a Garden” at the Ackland Museum in Chapel Hill, or by clicking this link: https://ackland.emuseum.com/
Call to Worship (from Psalm 118)
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
People: His steadfast love endures forever!
Leader: The Lord is my strength and my might;
People: He has become my salvation.
Leader: I shall not die, but I shall live,
People: And recount the deeds of the Lord.
Leader: Open to me the gates of righteousness,
People: That I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.
Leader: I thank you that you have answered me
People: And have become my salvation.
Leader: The stone that the builders rejected
People: Has become the chief cornerstone.
Leader: This is the Lord’s doing;
People: It is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader: The is the day that the Lord has made;
People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Question for Further Reflection:
This passage emphasizes the joy that comes from God’s word.
What are some things you do that bring you joy?
How can joy be as strength?