The God Minute

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Matthew 25:1-13
Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps. Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, there was a cry, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!' Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise ones replied, 'No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.' While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came
and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, 'Lord, Lord, open the door for us!' But he said in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.' Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour."

SCRIPTURE
- 2 Corinthians 4:17           
“For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure”

REFLECTION
- Jen

MUSIC
- Autumn Intro by Vanzo
- Guitar Instrumental
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- James 1:22           
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."

REFLECTION
- Sr. Kathleen

MUSIC
-Sleepless by Ola Gjeilo
-Resurrection (Instrumental, artist unknown) 
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

Concert Friday Musical Selection -
I'll Take You There
by The Staple Singers

SCRIPTURE
- Isaiah 40:31           
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Soar on eagle’s wings; run and not grow weary and walk and not grow faint." 

REFLECTION
- Teresa

MUSIC
- "Through the Arbor" by Kevin Kern
- "Grace" by David Tolk
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE
- 1 John 4:19           
"We love because he first loved us." 

REFLECTION
- Peggy

MUSIC
- God of Day and God of Darkness
- Seek Ye First (Instsrumental)
PRAYER OF LETTING GO
To You do I belong, O God,
into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.