The Disciple’s Well Part 3
The Disciple’s Well has at its foundation the idea that Jesus has come so that we may have a full and abundant, now and forever…
Vineyard Evensong Part 10
As we continue in our discussion of the elements of Vineyard Evensong let’s talk about the “Sanctus”. “Sanctus” is the Latin for “holy”. Therefore with…
The Disciple’s Well Part 2
Last week we introduced the Disciple’s Well. We talked about the idea that Jesus has come so that we may have a full and abundant,…
Vineyard Evensong Part 9
The next element of Vineyard Evensong is known as the Sursum Corda. This sursum corda (which means “Let us lift up our hearts” in Latin)…
The Disciple’s Well Part 1
On Sunday mornings we have been talking about a question that Jesus asked a man who was very sick in John 5, “Do You Want…
Vineyard Evensong Part 8
Our next element for discussion in Vineyard Evensong is the General Confession. The General Confession is known as an act of contrition. Contrition is sincere…
Vineyard Evensong Part 7
The next component of Vineyard Evensong up for discussion are the creeds. In our liturgies we use the three major creeds of the Christian faith;…
Vineyard Evensong Part 6
In our discussion of the components of Vineyard Evensong we will look next at the Readings. The practice of reading the Scripture corporately has been…
Vineyard Evensong Part 5
Let us praise the Lord. The Lord’s Name be praised. The Phos Hilaron may be said or sung O joyful light, from the pure glory…
Vineyard Evensong Part 4
The fourth element of Vineyard Evensong for our discussion is known as the “Gloria Patri”. The Gloria Patri is also called the “Glory Be” or…