Christ Church Winston-Salem

Exodus 19:1-8 Psalm 100 Romans 5:1-11 Matthew 9:35-10:15

Hosea 5:15-6:6 Psalm 50 Romans 4:13-18 Matthew 9:9-13

Genesis 1:1-2:3 Psalm 150 Matthew 28:16-20

Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104:24-35 Acts 2:1-21 John 14:8-17

Lectionary ReadingsActs 1:1–14Psalm 47I Peter 4:12–19John 17:1–11

Acts 1:1-14 Psalm 47 1 Peter 4:12-19 John 17:1-11

Acts 17:22-34 Psalm 148:7-14 1 Peter 3:8-18 John 15:1-11

Lectionary ReadingsDeuteronomy 6:20–25Psalm 66:1–11I Peter 2:1–12John 14:1–14

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Psalm 22:1-11 Hebrews 10:1-25 John 18:1-19:37

Exodus 12:1-44 Psalm 78:15-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

Jeremiah 32:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:35-43

Lectionary ReadingsIsaiah 52:13-53:12Psalm 22:1-11Hebrews 10:1-25John 18:1-19:37Tithe PoemA Single Sacrifice | Hebrews 10There is a hope in darkness hid.No count of gold nor holy actNor heartfelt wish can make a bidFor earning it. A Light exactAnd piercing enters through the dark.It bids you bring your everythingAnd lay it forth, poured out and starkLike winter storms. A Ghost takes wingAnd summons you to kneel and rise.Behold, a Face like yours shines forth—The Face you sought to full despiseStill offers hope surpassing worth.You have no hope apart from He,And yet He deigns to grant it thee.

Lectionary ReadingsExodus 12:1–14Psalm 78:15–26I Corinthians 11:23–34Luke 22:14–30Tithe PoemsGather at the Water | Luke 22Love is more than posturing,though it does have a posture.Love is more than flirting,though it does have a fragrance.Love is more than affection,though it does have emotion.Love is service and sacrifice,taking on the weight of another.Love is service and sacrifice,sweeping floors and waking early.Love is service and sacrifice,following up and checking in.Service begins with attending.Sacrifice begins with a breaking.The foot-washingThere is a hope in darkness hid.On the floor a father kneels.A son’s feet are washed.On the floor a daughter kneels.A grandmother’s feet are washed.Young girls. Young boys.Old men. Old women.Rich and poor alike.Widowed and newlywed.Tradesman and lawyer.Priest and doctor.Friend and stranger.Come and kneel.Come and wash.Come and be served.Come and serve.He shows us how.

Exodus 12:1-14Psalm 78:15-261 Corinthians 11:23-26John 13:1-15