See the lyrics, chords and audio from the first performance of the Gospel According to Pop Lenten Mass. Performed at Community of Travelers 2/26/12.Preaching, presiding, lyrics and arrangement by Pastor Megan Rohrer
Featuring Megan Dowdell
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Participants gather in silence, remembering the things they left undone, broken or unattended. Awareness is brought to the limits, aches and disabilities of their bodies. Some may choose to look at the cross or icons to become present.
Words
To The Tune of: Bob Dylan’sTimes They Are A-Changin': Capo 2
Harmonica: A
Harmonica: A
Confession & Forgiveness
G Em C G
Come gather round people wherever you roam
G Am C D
And admit all the trials and troubles you’ve sown
G Em C G
we gather together, but still feel alone
G Am D
our hearts and our minds are ragin’
D D7 G D
we were all dust, till God put breath in our bones
G C D G
so our lives, they are a chang - in'
Participants confess silently or make a “to do list” of the ways they would like their life, routines, communities and world to change.
Words of Absolution
Gathering Music
G Em C G
Come prophets and skeptics and all who dream dreams
G Am C D
the last will be first and the bound shall be free
G Em C G
through bread, wine and water, what’s promised shall be
G Am D
We’re equally in need savin’
D D7 G D
Christ is headed to the cross for you and for me
G C D G
so our lives, we are a-changin'
Prayer of the Day
Spoken by the pastor as participants prepare to hear God’s words.
Gospel Acclamation
G Em C G
Come listen to the Gospel please heed the call
G Am C D
It’s promise is truth and pardon for all
G Em C G
We must take that message outside of these walls
G Am D
To counter all the hatin’
D D7 G D
Let’s sing so loud, they hear us in the hall
G C D G
Because our lives, they are a-changin'
The Gospel is read
Homily & Gospel According to Pop
Prayers
To the tune of the Black Eyed Peas’ Where is the Love?
No Capo: C G Am F
No Capo: C G Am F
Participants are invited to name the leaders of our church, families, offices, communities, cities, and world.
Part 1:
People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek Part 2:
Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (Love) Part 3:
Where is the love
(The love)
Where is the love
(The love)
Where is the love, the love, the love
Participants are invited to name the leaders of our church, families, offices, communities, cities, and world.
Part 1:
People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek Part 2:
Mother, Mother, Mother help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (Love) Part 3:
Where is the love
(The love)
Where is the love
(The love)
Where is the love, the love, the love
Participants are invited to pray selfish prayers for their own betterment or joy, prayers they have long stopped believed would come to fruition and any other prayers they desire.
Part 1:
People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek Part 2:
Brother, Sister, Lover help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (Love) Part 3:
Where is the love
(The love)
Where is the love
(The love)
Where is the love, the love, the love
The pastor closes the time of prayer.
Offering
The Offering is Collected
To the tune of Adelle’s Rolling in the Deep: No Capo
Verse 1: Am F G
There’s a fire that’s burning in a bush
Calling you out and give you a push
Sex workers will go to heaven before you
Don’t put stock in the good works that you do
Verse 2:
There’s no safety in wealth or property
Waste and neglect are another form of greed
There’s a fire that’s burning in a bush
Calling you out and giving you a push
Bridge: F G Em F
Give all you have to those in need
And we’ll become equal in our vulnerability
Give all you have to those in need
And in your want you’ll find we already have it
Chorus: Am G F Em
All in All
And it was always free
From the font to the empty tomb
Grace is never, never cheap
Verse 3:
Baby I have a story to be told
About six gold coins and a careless widow
As she searches for the one that’s on the loose
So shall God always long for you
Bridge:
Chorus:
Verse 4: (percussion only)
Seek and find all your treasured gold
Invest it wise that’s where your heart will go
Count your blessings and honor what you owe
Pay me back in time, you’ll reap just what you sow
Bridge:
Chorus:
Pause for reflecting offering contribution.
Final Bridge:
You should have gave it ….
All in All
And it was always free
From the font to the empty tomb
Grace is never, never cheap
The Meal
To the Tune of the Lady Gaga’s Telephone Capo: 3
Dm F
G Dm
Raise your hearts and minds to God who’s above all
with the saints, and prophets have followed the call
Holy, holy, holy, we lift our voice to you
Blessed be your name, keep us forever true
On the night he was betrayed, Christ took the bread
Broke it, and gave thanks, give it for all to eat
Then after supper, he took the cup and gave thanks
Gave it for all to drink, said this is my blood, eh
The cup of the new covenant, I’ve shed for all of you
Every time you eat or drink, think of me too
Chorus:
Our God in heaven, hallow’d be your name
Your kingdom come, will be done, on earth as in heaven
Save me from temptation and keep me from all sin
all power and glory is yours again and again
Bridge:
A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, men
(Christ Body!) A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, men
(And Blood!) A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, men
(Now were one body!) A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, men
Come now Holy Spirit and put your blessings here
Gather us into one and take away our fear
[the bread is broken]
[chanted]
Sin all you want, but believe even more, love your neighbor and help the poor
Out in the streets, or in the store, God loves you forever more
Sin all you want, but believe even more, love your neighbor and help the poor
Out in the streets, or in the store, God loves you forever more
Blessings
To the Tune of the Beatles’ Let it Be Capo: 2
C G Am F
May God’s face shine upon you. And clear a path before your feet
C G F C
praying for tomorrow, Go in peace
C G Am F
Blessed and forgiven, Children of God you’ll always be
C G F C
claim your wholeness, Go in peace
Am G F C
Go in peace, go in peace, go in peace, go in peace
C G F C
in service, love and wisdom Go in peace
C G Am F
And when the bay is foggy. And suffering is all we see
C G F C
May joy replace our sorrows, Go in peace
C G Am F
May we be light in darkness. For the whole world’s in need.
C G F C
Help us bring justice, Go in peace
Am G F C
Go in peace, go in peace, go in peace, go in peace
C G F C
in service, love and wisdom Go in peace
