Musing Worship

(Translations: One: NRSV/ Two: The Message) One:    When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:            ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Two:   “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.” One:    ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Two:   “You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.” One:    ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Two:   “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.” One:    ‘Blessed are those who hun...

CALL TO WORSHIP:   One: What does the Lord require of us? All:   To do Justice; One: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.’ All:    To love kindness; One: ‘Blessed are the meek and humble, for they will inherit the earth.’ All:    To walk humbly with our God; One: ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.’ All:    We come to learn, to praise, to pray; One: We come to worship our God.