This Sunday we start the Autumn season of Pentecost with new liturgy and songs. The very first hymn “Come Away from Rush and Hurry” invites us away from life’s frenzied pace into the stillness of God’s peace. The familiar tune with new lyrics will allow us to slow down, seek God’s face, and leave our burdens, confusions, fears, and pain at the cross of Jesus.
The communion hymns are new also, but very singable with words packed with meaning and particularly chosen to coincide with Pastor Annemarie’s messages about following Jesus. One of the hymns, “Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song,” was originally written by the whole community of Les Petites Soeurs de Jesus, part of the L’Arche community that provides for people with and without intellectual disabilities to live together. Just like those folks, we, here at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, can find strength in our togetherness! With Jesus as our primary focus, as the song says, “with all of the family you saved by your love, we’ll sing to your dawn at the end of our journey.”
by Becky Solomon for September 6, 2026