Highland, this Sunday, we journey through Psalm 65. We cover the Psalm across three sections. Each video below correlates with a portion of the Psalm. Communion is also offered at the end of the first video. With each video, simply reflect and pray through the “Focus” for each part of the Psalm.
“Praise is rightfully Yours, God, in Zion; vows to You will be fulfilled. All humanity will come to You, the One who hears prayer. Iniquities overwhelm me; only You can atone for our rebellions. How happy is the one You choose and bring near to live in Your courts! We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.”
Focus for part one of our Communion Service:
We have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
Song(s): Oh the Blood of Jesus and The Blood by Shane and Shane
We would encourage you to partake in communion with your family at the conclusion of video 1.
“You answer us in Your righteousness, with awe-inspiring works, God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the distant seas. You establish the mountains by Your power, robed with strength. You silence the roar of the seas, the roar of the waves, and the tumult of the nations. Those who live far away are awed by Your signs; You make east and west shout for joy.
You visit the earth and water it abundantly, enriching it greatly. God’s stream is filled with water, for You prepare the earth in this way, providing people with grain. You soften it with showers and bless its growth, soaking its furrows and leveling its ridges.”
Here is an image of furrow irrigation.
Focus for Part Two of our Communion Service:
1. God’s authority over both nature and nations.
2. The process of furrow irrigation and its ability to produce a rich, plentiful harvest.
Song: There is a Cloud by Elevation Worship
“YOU CROWN THE YEAR WITH YOUR GOODNESS; Your ways overflow with plenty. The wilderness pastures overflow, and the hills are robed with joy. The pastures are clothed with flocks and the valleys covered with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed they sing.”
Focus for Part Three of our Communion Service:
1. A description of what it looks like when the Lord declares that He will “crown the year with goodness” based on cross referencing Psalm 65 with Isaiah 30:18-23.
2. Rejoicing in the goodness of God.
Song: The Goodness of God from The Worship Initiative vol. 17
We have a new series starting this month just for kids. The Series is called: The Bible in Four Weeks. Click the button below to see part one of this series:
We love you, Highland,
Rob & Carrie