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Call to Worship
But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
You are my strength, I sing praise to you;
you, God, are my fortress,
my God on whom I can rely.
—Psalm 59:16-17 (NIV)
O For a Thousand
O, for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer’s praise
The glories of my God and King
The triumphs of his grace
Jesus, the name that charms our fears
That bids our sorrows cease
‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears
‘Tis life and health and peace
He breaks the power of cancelled sin
He sets the prisoners free
His blood can make the foulest clean
His blood availed for me
He speaks and listening to his voice
New life the dead receive
The mournful broken hearts rejoice
The humble poor believe
My gracious Master and my God
Assist me to proclaim
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of thy name
Charles Wesley, 1739. Tune, AZMON, Carl G. Glaser, 1784-1829; adapt. Lowell Mason, 1839
Only King Forever
Our God and firm foundation
Our Rock, the only solid ground
The nations rise and fall
Kingdoms once strong now shaken
We trust forever in your name
The name of Jesus
We trust the name of Jesus
You are the only King forever
Almighty God we lift you higher
You are the only King forever
Forevermore you are victorious
You are the only King forever
Almighty God we lift you higher
You are the only King forever
Forevermore you are victorious
Unmatched in all your wisdom
In love and justice you will reign
And ev’ry knee will bow
We bring our expectations
Our hope is anchored in your name
The name of Jesus
Oh, we trust the name of Jesus
You are the only King forever
Almighty God we lift you higher
You are the only King forever
Forevermore you are victorious
You are the only King forever
Almighty God we lift you higher
You are the only King forever
Forevermore you are victorious
We lift our banner high
We lift the name of Jesus
From age to age you reign
Your kingdom has no end
We lift our banner high
We lift the name of Jesus
From age to age you reign
Your kingdom has no end
You are the only King forever
Almighty God we lift you higher
You are the only King forever
Forevermore you are victorious
You are the only King forever
Almighty God we lift you higher
You are the only King forever
Forevermore you are victorious
Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye © 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing CCLI 241710
Prayer for the People, the City, and the Nations
Gifts
Statement of Faith
In life and in death we belong to God.
Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit,
we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel,
whom alone we worship and serve.
We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God.
Jesus proclaimed the reign of God:
preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives,
teaching by word and deed and blessing the children,
healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted,
eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners,
and calling all to repent and believe the gospel.
Fairest Lord Jesus
Fairest Lord Jesus
Ruler of all nature
Son of God and Son of man
Thee will I cherish
Thee will I honor
Thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown
Fair are the meadows
Fairer still the woodlands
Robed in the blooming garb of spring
Jesus is fairer
Jesus is purer
Who makes the woeful heart to sing
Fair is the sunshine
Fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter
Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heaven can boast
Beautiful Savior
Lord of the nations
Son of God and Son of man
Glory and honor
Praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be thine
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship his holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I’ll worship your holy name
H.A. Hoffman von Fallersleben, Joseph August Seiss – Public Domain, LLC CCLI 241710
Children Dismissed for Children’s Church
Sermon
“Fresh Hope for a Fallen World”
Psalm 2
Prayer of Confession
God of mercy, whose Son Jesus Christ
longs to gather us in the wide embrace of his love:
we confess that we have been wayward children.
We have disobeyed your commands;
our ears have been deaf to your call;
our hearts have been cold to your love.
In thought, in word, and in deed
we have hurt others and dishonored your name.
In your great mercy receive us yet again as your well-beloved children,
not because we are worthy, but for the sake of him who loved us
and gave himself for us.
Amen.
The Lord’s Supper
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see
Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood his mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior, has ransomed me
And like a flood his mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior, has ransomed me
And like a flood his mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
Chris Tomlin, Edwin Othello Excell, John Newton, John P. Rees, Louie Giglio © 2006 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music CCLI 241710
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise him, all creatures here below
Praise him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
Thomas Ken, Tune – OLD HUNDREDTH, Genevan Psalter (1551) attr. to Louis Bourgeois
Benediction
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