Foyer Convo

Gathering Song – “We’re Praising You”

When we see the wonder, the beauty of each day
For all that you’ve provided and how you’ve made a way
We’re praising You, God we’re praising You
Oh, our Lord and God, we’re praising You

And when we see Your glory, in those who call You friend
Yes we are reminded Your love it never ends
We’re praising You, Oh God we’re praising You
Oh, our Lord and King, we’re praising You

And when we are discouraged and trouble rules the day
We have not forgotten, that You are here to stay
We’re praising You, we’re praising You
Oh, our Lord and God , we’re praising You

Call to Worship From Philippians

Song of Worship – “How Great Thou Art”

Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art

When through the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee
How great thou art 
How great thou art
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art

And when I think that God his Son not sparing
Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died, to take away my sin

Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art

When Christ shall come with shouts of acclaimation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow in humbled adoration
And there proclaim “My God how great thou art!”

Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art
Then sings my soul my Saviour God to thee
How great thou art
How great thou art

Confession and Assurance

It is important for the people of God to remember their rightful place in the God/human relationship. Let us admit where we have missed the mark, ask for forgiveness, and move on free from the burden of sin to live into the fruit of righteousness. 

Pray quietly or out loud this prayer of confession:

We are sorry, God, for our wayward handling of life. We have squandered time, hoarded money, avoided challenges, and used others. We have borne waiting grievously, illness stubbornly, trials reluctantly, and responsibility half-heartedly. We have doubted your care, mistrusted your providence, distorted your power, and ignored your love. We have neglected our discipleship, injured our relationships, sabotaged our fellowship, and underrated your forgiveness. Forgive us now, we pray, and let us try again, sensitive to your Spirit and committed to your will.
Amen.

Be assured that you are forgiven and free. Also, be assured that the vitality of your faith is not up to you alone. Be confident in the words of Philippians 1:6 which says “that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” 

Song of Worship – “Saved My Soul”

You my God have saved my soul
I am yours forevermore
I won’t be moved of this I’m sure
You are my God and you saved my soul

I was lost when you came for me
Held in chains by the enemy
But you broke them in victory
I am free, I am free
You’re my joy and you are my hope
I am saved by your grace alone
I will sing of your love for me
I am free, I am free

You my God have saved my soul
I am yours forevermore
I won’t be moved of this I’m sure
You are my God and you saved my soul

Now I stand with the king of kings
He has paid for my every sin
And from now through eternity
I am free, I am free

You my God have saved my soul
I am yours forevermore
I won’t be moved of this I’m sure
You are my God and you saved my soul

What once was dead is now alive
You gave to me the breath of life
You brought me up out of the grave
I’m bursting out with songs of praise

I’m bursting out with songs of praise
I’m bursting out with songs of praise

You my God have saved my soul
I am yours forevermore
I won’t be moved of this I’m sure
You are my God and you saved my soul
You my God have saved my soul
I am yours forevermore
I won’t be moved of this I’m sure
You are my God and you saved my soul

Kids’ Story and Gratitude Journals

Offering

Kids – take some time to get started on the first page of your gratitude journals. What are you thankful for? Draw it, write about it!

Meanwhile, another way we express gratitude is through the gifts and offerings we make as part of our worship.

Sermon

Reflection and Prayer

Take the next two minutes to listen to the piece of instrumental music and quietly and prayerfully respond to God however the Spirit leads. Cast your cares on Him, thank Him, ask for help…

Blessing and Sending

Doxology

Whether you’re meeting with others or alone, sing this final song of praise aloud!

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

Kids Activities

We encourage kids to participate in worship by singing along, praying, helping to do scripture readings, or even being in charge of scrolling through the site. Here are some other ideas:

Three Legged Race: Ephesians 4:4-6 talks about how Jesus makes us all one! Being unified is really important. The Bible instructs us over and over again to be unified or to be one. This is not easy to do. It requires hard work, putting others above yourself, and offering forgiveness when people wrong you. So let’s practice a little unity in a fun way…find something you can use to tie your leg to another family member’s leg and do a three legged race around your house. Notice how you have to work together to move forward. If you each pull your own way, it doesn’t work. If you talk and work as a unit, you can accomplish a lot. 

Foyer Convo

Gathering Song – “Hallowed”

Scripture Reading – Ephesians 1:1-10

Songs of Worship – “All Creatures of Our God and King”

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him, Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

People and nations take your part
Love and forgive with all your heart
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
Praise God and on Him cast your care
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit – three in one
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Responsive Reading – Based on Ephesians 2:1-4, 8-10

If you are meeting with at least one other, read the following together taking turns as one person reads the plain print, and the other reads the bold.

We all were dead because of our disobedience and many sins.
We lived in sin, just like the rest of the world, obedient to darkness.
All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature.
By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else.
But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. 
God saved us by his grace when we believed.
And we can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Song of Worship – “Starry Night”

From the birds that sing in the tallest trees
To the human life of you and me
From the desert sands to the place we stand
He is God of all, He is everything

Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
Given my life to the only Son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring
‘Cause He is everything
‘Cause He is everything

From the autumn leaves that will ride the breeze
To the faith it takes to pray and sing
From the painted sky. to my plank filled eye
He is God of all, He is everything

Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was his design
Given my life to the only Son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring
‘Cause He is everything
‘Cause He is everything

Hallelujah! hallelujah!
I believe, I believe
Hallelujah! hallelujah!
I believe, I believe

Given it all the the only one
Who gave me hope when I had none
Let the praises ring
‘Cause He is everything
Given my life to the only one
Who makes the moon reflect the sun
Every starry night
That was His design
Given my life to the only son
Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring
‘Cause He is everything
‘Cause He is everything
‘Cause He is everything
‘Cause He is everything

Let these gifts now be evidence of strength that is not our own, but that we recognize to be part of the rich resources shared with us by a generous God. Amen.

Prayer for the Church

Sermon

Benediction and Doxology

Song of Worship – “The Goodness of Jesus”

The Goodness of Jesus
Come you weary heart now to Jesus
Come you anxious soul now and see
There is perfect love and comfort for your fears

Rest here in his wondrous peace
Oh the goodness, the goodness of Jesus
Satisfied he is all that I need
May it be come what may that I rest all my days
In the goodness of Jesus

Come find what this world cannot offer
Come and find your joy here complete
Taste the living waters, never thirst again

Rest here in his wondrous peace
Oh the goodness, the goodness of Jesus
Satisfied he is all that I need
May it be come what may that I rest all my days
In the goodness of Jesus

Come and find your hope now in Jesus
He is all he said he would be
Grace is overflowing from the Saviour’s heart
Rest here in his wondrous peace

Oh the goodness, the goodness of Jesus
Satisfied he is all that I need
May it be come what may that I rest all my days
In the goodness of Jesus
May it be come what may that I rest all my days
In the goodness of Jesus

Prayer and Scripture Reading – Galatians

Benediction – Ephesians 6:23-24

Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.

Doxology

Give thanks one last time by singing the doxology aloud.

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

As you make your way through today’s worship service, instructions and suggestions will be included in italics.

Kids’ Activities

We encourage parents to help their kids engage in worship. Sing the songs, dance around, help read prayers and scriptures, help by scrolling through the website.

Today, there is a kids’ story as part of worship, but if you’d like something to keep hands busy otherwise, try this:

Have kids look up 2 Corinthians 5:6-7 where Paul talks about God’s treasure shining like a light from within common clar jars (WE are the vessel that holds God’s treasure). Grab some playdough and have kids make various shapes of pots, cups, and jars. What are some ways we are like clay jars?

Foyer Convo

Gathering Song – “Holy Are You”

Every morning as I wake
And with each new breath I take
You’re beside me even now
Faithful, faithful are You
Faithful are You
Faithful, Your mercies they are new
Faithful are You

King of heaven, Prince of peace
He who set this captive free
Gave his life to ransom me
Worthy, worthy are You
Worthy are You
Worthy, all praise belongs to You
Worthy are You

God of life and Lord of all
Yet you hear me when I call
Pick me up if I should fall
Holy, holy are You
Holy are You
Holy, there’s no one else like You
Holy are You

Welcome and Giving Thanks

Scripture Reading – Psalm 100

Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!
Worship the Lord with gladness.
    Come before him, singing with joy.
Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
    He made us, and we are his.
    We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
    go into his courts with praise.
    Give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good.
    His unfailing love continues forever,
    and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

Songs of Worship – “Let Us Adore” and “Fairest Lord Jesus”

Let Us Adore
Let us adore the ever living God
And render praise unto him
Let us adore the ever living God
And render praise unto him

Who spread out the heavens
And established the earth
Whose glory is manifest throughout all the earth

He is our God
He is our God
There is no one else
He is our God
He is our God
There is no one else

Let us adore the ever living God
And render praise unto him
Let us adore the ever living God
And render praise unto him

Who spread out the heavens
And established the earth
Whose glory is manifest throughout all the earth

He is our God
He is our God
There is no one else
He is our God
He is our God
There is no one else

Fairest Lord Jesus
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature
O thou of God and man the son
Thee will I cherish, thee will I honour
Thou my soul’s glory, joy, and crown

Fair are the meadow, 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 Saviour, Lord of the nations
Son of God and son of man
Glory and honour, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be thine
Glory and honour, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be thine

Prayer of Confession

Give one minute to silence now, and then turn your heart to confession.

Merciful God,
We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
We have not done your will.
We have broken your law.
We have rebelled against your love.
We have not loved our neighbours.
And we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience, through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness – 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.

Song of Worship – “Lord I Need You”

Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without you I fall apart
You’re the one that guides my heart

Lord I need you, oh I need you
Every hour I need you
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need you

Where sin runs deep, your grace is more
Where grace is found is where you are
And where you are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
And where you are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me

Lord I need you, oh I need you
Every hour I need you
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need you

Teach my song to rise to you
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on you
Jesus you’re my hope and stay
When I cannot stand I’ll fall on you
Jesus you’re my hope and stay

Lord I need you, oh I need you
Every hour I need you
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need you

Silence

Give one more minute to silence, as before confession, and in your silence simply rest in the generous grace of God.

Kid’s Story

Scripture Reading – 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.

For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will. They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing in the gift for the believers in Jerusalem. They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do.

So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving. Since you excel in so many ways — in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us — I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.

I am not commanding you to do this. But I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches.

You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.

Reflection on 2 Corinthians 8

Jeff and Darlene are members of FCC and work with partners in the Middle East and North Africa.

Offering

Clicking the links below will take you to some information about how you can participate in giving to your church.

Listen to the short instrumental song, and think about how you have seen God provide for you this week. Thank Him!

Reflecting Together on Generosity

Prayer

Song of Worship – “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
There is no more for heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to His
Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

The night is dark but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Saviour He will stay
I labour on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed
To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley He will lead
Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
The future sure, the price it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave
To this I hold, my sin has been defeated
Jesus now and ever is my plea
Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

With every breath I long to follow Jesus
For He has said that He will bring me home
And day by day I know He will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I, but through Christ in me

Benediction – Galatians 6:9 and 18

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

Doxology

Sing it loud, even if you’re flying solo!

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

As you make your way through today’s worship service, instructions and suggestions will be included in italics.

As part of this service, we will share communion together from our homes. If you have bread and grape juice or wine, gather those elements together now so they are ready for that portion of the service.

Kids’ Activities

We encourage our kids to be involved in worship – to help with reading scripture and prayers, to sing along to songs, to be the official scroller of the page for the morning, etc. Here are a couple things you might also enjoy:

First, an action song, based on 1 Corinthians 13:13…

...a link to a craft…

Foyer Conversation

Greet One Another

Take a couple minutes to reach out to those in your faith community with a call, a text, a video chat, an email, etc. Remember those who might be feeling alone and extend the peace of Christ to them.

Welcome and Scripture Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:2-3

Silence

Kids are funny…. Take 30 seconds to pause, find a comfortable position on your couch, or your deck, or wherever you are sitting. Be silent. Close your eyes. Take a couple deep breaths in and out, and remember the presence of God and the worshipping community of saints who are with you in faith.

Songs of Worship – “10,000 Reasons” and “Who You Say I Am”

10,000 Reasons
Bless the Lord, oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I’ll worship Your Holy name

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes

Bless the Lord, oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I’ll worship Your Holy name

You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger
Your name is great and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Bless the Lord, oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I’ll worship Your Holy name

And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years, and then forevermore

Bless the Lord, oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship His Holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I’ll worship Your Holy name

Who You Say I Am
Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me?
I was lost but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Oh His love for me

Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am

Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes He died for me

Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes I am

I am chosen
Not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me
Not against me
I am who You say

Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes I am

Scripture Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge. This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Giving and Giving Thanks

Take some time to give thanks. As you participate in worship through giving your offerings and as you listen to the hymn below, prayerfully consider how God has shown his faithfulness to you in the last week and give thanks.

Scripture Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:10

Confession and Prayer

O God, whose will it is that all Your children should be one in Christ; we pray for the unity of Your Church. Pardon all our pride and our lack of faith, of understanding and of charity, which are the causes of our divisions. Deliver us from narrow-mindedness, from our bitterness, from our prejudices. Save us from considering as normal that which is a scandal to the world and an offence to your love. Teach us to recognize the gifts of grace among all those who call upon you and confess the faith of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Sermon – 1 Corinthians

Song of Worship – “Behold the Banquet of Christ”

As we gather at your table
As we listen to your word
Help us know oh God your presence
Let our hearts and minds be stirred
Nourish us with sacred story ’till we claim it as our own
Teach us through this holy banquet how to make love’s victory known

Turn our worship into witness in the sacrament of life
Send us forth to love and serve you
Bringing peace where there is strife
Give us Christ your great compassion
To forgive as you forgave
May we still behold your image in this world you died to save

Behold!
Behold the banquet of Christ
The banquet of Christ

Grant us vision gracious Spirit seeking guests to share that feast
Where triumphant love will welcome those who had been last and least
There no more will envy blind us
Nor will pride our peace destroy
As we join with saints and angels to repeat the sounding joy

Behold!
Behold the banquet of Christ
The banquet of Christ

Sharing Communion

Play the instrumental audio track below, and, after you have shared in the grace meal, take a minute to silently pray, responding to God however the Spirit leads you to respond in this moment.

Benediction – 2 Corinthians 13:14

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Doxology

Sing aloud, even if you’re alone, and join God’s people in thanksgiving.

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