Covenant Houston Podcast

Family. July 2, 2017

The scripture reading for this Sunday was Matthew 10:24-30. The photo is our Pride Parade Family, June 24, 2017.

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Hagar's God June 25, 2017

The scripture reading for this Sunday was Genesis 21:8-21. 

The resources used for this Sunday morning are included on our Books & Resources page.

The story photo is from The Povery & Justice Bible (pre-highlighted), also on our Resource page.

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Compassion June 18, 2017

This Sunday's scripture reading was Matthew 9:35-38.

The resources used for Sunday morning are included on our Books & Resources page.

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June 11, 2017: Trinity Sunday

This Sunday as we moved to ordinary time we celebrated Trinity Sunday. The trinity might seem like an ordinary idea now but it took centuries for the idea as we know it to take hold. We will consider language we use for God. The scripture reading is Matthew 28:16-20. 

Before the proclamation you will hear our musical offering Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major. This performed by a 6 person string group made up of members and friends of Covenant.

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Pentecost! June 4, 2017

The scripture reading for Pentecost was Acts 2:1-18. The piano soloist played “Promenade” and “The Gnome” from Moussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation.

Feed my sheep.

The scripture reading for this sixth Sunday of Eastertide was John 21:4-17. The choir sang ​“Give Us Love” by Jane Marshall. 

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Antonín Dvořák: Mass in D Major

I “Kyrie eleison”

II “Gloria”

III “Sanctus”

IV “Benedictus”

V “Agnus Dei”

Our scripture reading was Psalm 100.

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May 7, 2017: Lament

The importance of lament, a powerful expression of sorrow. The scripture reading for this Sunday was Psalm 23. The Covenant choir sang "The Lord is My Shepherd" from Requiem. Rev. Laura Mayo gave the proclamation. The recording ends with a viola solo to J. S. Bach performed by Jacy Grannis. 

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April 30, 2017: Resurrection

This Sunday's scripture reading was Luke 24:13-35. This recording includes 3 meditations from our members on the subject of Resurrection. 

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Earth Day - Peace be with you!

We celebrated Earth Day this Sunday, April 23rd. The scripture reading this week was John 20:19-29.

This recording inlcudes: the Scripture reading, the Choir (singing “Now the Green Blade Rises,” Noël Nouvelet, arranged by Ken Keitshusen), the Proclamation given by Rev. Laura Mayo, the Invitation from our Worship Leader, the Benediction, and the Postlude.