Covenant Houston Podcast

The scripture reading from this Sunday, September 1, was Jeremiah 18:1-11. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation.

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"There is always creative tension. The clay is just as important as the potter. Our relationship with God is dynamic, a dance; like the one between foot, hand, wheel, clay, and water. We find God in the process, in the relationship. Spiritual life is collaborative, God needs us active and working. God is our co-conspirator."

The scripture reading for this Sunday, August 25, was Hebrews 11:16-29. Jacy Grannis played Processional from Suite Hébraïque by Ernest Bloch on the viola. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation.

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The scripture reading from Sunday, August 18, was Hebrews 11:1-16. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation.

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The scripture reading for Sunday, August 11, was Isaiah 1:1,10-20 and Isaiah 1:2-9. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation.

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The scripture reading for Sunday, August 4, was Psalm 107 (read and sung). Laura Mayo and Kristy Kyle gave the proclamation.

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The scripture reading for this Sunday, July 28, was Amos 8:1-12. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation. 

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The scripture reading for this Sunday, July 21, was Luke 10:1-16. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation. Three members of Covenant's choir sang "Lift Thine Eyes," from Mendelssohn's Elijah.

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The scripture reading for Sunday, July 14, was Luke 11:1-13. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation. 

"The prayer is the beginning, action is what follows. Ask, yes. Then search, find, knock, open, receive, give. The words are not enough. Jesus didn’t just pray “your kingdom come on earth,” he lived it. He brought the kingdom of God to earth with each shared meal, each story, each act of mercy. He prayed, and taught, and lived."

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The scripture lesson for this Sunday, July 7, was Leviticus 19:33-34 and Luke 15:1-10. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation.

"In the kingdoms of this world, humans are expendable. Need is met with fear, threats, scapegoating, and increased abuse. But in the kingdom of God cries of paid are heard and heeded. Liberation is sought at all cost. God hears and uses us to bring liberation."

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The scripture readings for this Sunday, June 30, were Isaiah 43:1-7 and Romans 8:14-17. Susan Yarbrough was our worship leader and Joyce Courtois was the soloist for "Covenant Hymn" by Thomas Avinger (music) and Vassar Miller (lyrics). Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation. 

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