Call to Worship

Songs of Worship

No longer slaves
You unravel me with a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies
‘Till all my fears are gone

I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

From my mothers womb you have chosen me
Your love has called my name
I’ve been born again into your family
Your blood flows through my veins

I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I’m not longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

You split the sea so I could walk right through it
You drown my fears in perfect love
You rescued me so I can stand and sing
“I am a child of God”

You split the sea so I could walk right through it
You drown my fears in perfect love
You rescued me so I can stand and sing
“I am a child of God”

I am a child of God
I am a child of God

Our God Saves
In the name of the Father
In the name of the Son
In the name of the Spirit
Lord we come
We’re gathered together to lift up your name
To call on our saviour
To fall on your grace

In the name of the Father
In the name of the Son
In the name of the Spirit
Lord we come
We’re gathered together to lift up your name
To call on our saviour
To fall on your grace

Hear the joyful sound of our offering
As your saints bow down as your people sing
We will rise with you lifted on your wings
And the world will see that

Our God saves
Our God saves
There is hope in your name

In the name of the Father
In the name of the Son
In the name of the Spirit
Lord we come
We’re gathered together to lift up your name
To call on our saviour
To fall on your grace

Hear the joyful sound of our offering
As your saints bow down as your people sing
We will rise with you lifted on your wings
And the world will see that

Our God saves
Our God saves
There is hope in your name
Mourning turns to songs of praise
Our God saves
Our God saves

Hear the joyful sound of our offering
As your saints bow down as your people sing
We will rise with you lifted on your wings
And the world will see that
Yes the world will see that

Our God saves
Our God saves
There is hope in your name
Mourning turns to songs of praise
Our God saves
Our God saves

Kids’ Minute

2 Peter 1:5-9 says:

You must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love. For if these things are yours and are increasing among you, they keep you from being ineffective and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For anyone who lacks these things is short-sighted and blind, and is forgetful of the cleansing of past sins.

Peter tells us our faith needs to be supported by goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. These characteristics help us be effective and fruitful in Jesus. If we don’t have these things it is like we cannot even see the forgiveness of our sins.

Try it out: Tie a blindfold around your eyes and try to walk through your home. Is it easy? Can you do it safely? Do you forget exactly where everything is? Now walk through your home without a blindfold. Is it easy? Can you do it safely? Do you forget exactly where everything is? By having faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, endurance, godliness, mutual affection, and love we show we remember clearly the grace and love of Jesus for us.

Scripture Reading – 2 Peter 3:8-9

But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 

Offering

2 Peter 3:8-9 reads like a passage to read for communion or another time of confession. Indeed, it is a good word for repentance, however, it is also a reminder that in our giving of our financial gifts we can trust the One who works in his own time. We can trust that our giving will be used for God’s glory and for neighbour’s good even if we cannot see the results immediately. God is at work in and through the Church. He is at work in and through you. Give freely to the Lord from whom all blessings come.

Sermon

Confession of Sin

Jude uses a quartet of poetic images to describe those people who have misunderstood and abused the grace of God, thinking it gives them the right to live however they please. He says of these people:

They are waterless clouds carried along by the winds; autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, uprooted; wild waves of the sea, casting up the foam of their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the deepest darkness has been reserved forever. (Jude v.12-13)

Focus in on these images – both the words and the visual representations below – as you prayerfully consider some of the ways you too may have failed to properly respond to God’s grace in your life.

Waterless clouds carried along by the winds…

This image could point toward words and actions not meeting up, or even failing to meet spiritual commitments – just like clouds blowing over a parched land that give the promise of rain but the rain never falls. Where have your words and deeds not met up?

Autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, uprooted…

Jude’s companion piece, 2 Peter, talks about fruitfulness as kindness and love for one another. The image of fruitlessness, dead trees could point toward lives without love and kindness. When and to whom have you failed to show kindness, or offer true love?

Wild waves of the sea, casting up the foam of their own shame…

This image points toward wildness and carelessness. It perhaps speaks to the ways our self-indulgence and lack of holy discipline can be so destructive to ourselves and those around us. How have you allowed self-indulgence to cause a ruckus in your life or the lives of others?

Wandering stars, for whom the deepest darkness has been reserved forever…

What defines the stars of this fourth image is their wandering nature and their destination – namely eternal darkness. We too at times wander, seeking to forge our own path rather than have our way set by another. How have you disregarded God’s direction in your life?

After some reflection and confession, you are invited to pray this prayer:

Our God and Father,
We are your beloved, and you have called us into a new life by the grace of your Son, Jesus Christ. You desire that our lives be made sincere, fruitful, holy, and faithful through that grace we receive. Forgive us, in Your mercy, for our half-heartedness, our selfishness, our self-indulgence, and our waywardness. We trust that you are willing and able to keep us from falling, and to give us strength to stand before you without blemish – even in the presence of your incredible glory.
Amen.

Song of Response

Take my life and let it be
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to thee
Take my moments and my days
Let them flow in ceaseless praise
Let them flow in ceaseless praise

Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of thy love
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee
Swift and beautiful for thee

Take my silver and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect and use
Every power as thou shalt choose
Every power as thou shalt choose

Take my will and make it thine
It shall be no longer mine
Take my heart it is thine own
It shall be thy royal throne
It shall be thy royal throne

Take my love my Lord I pour
At thy feet its treasure store
Take myself and I will be
Ever, only all for thee
Ever, only all for thee

Take my love my Lord I pour
At thy feet its treasure store
Take myself and I will be
Ever, only all for thee
Ever, only all for thee

Benediction – 1 John 3:1a

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!

Missional Challenge

2 Peter 3:11 asks the question “What sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness?”

Identify a specific area of your life that needs to look more like Jesus’ life. What practical change can you make this week to take a step towards leading a life of holiness and godliness?

Song of Worship – “Hosanna”

Praise is rising, eyes are turning to you
We turn to you
Hope is stirring, hearts are yearning for you
We long for you

‘Cause when we see you we find strength to face the day
In your presence all our fears are washed away
Washed away

Hosanna! Hosanna!
You are the God who saves us
Worthy of all our praises
Hosanna! Hosanna!
Come have your way among us
We welcome you here Lord Jesus

Hear the sound of hearts returning to you
We turn to you
In your kingdom broken lives are made new
You make us new

Call to Worship – 1 Peter 2:4-10

If you are meeting with others, read the following responsively with one person (or group) reading the plain print and the other reading the bold.

As you come to him, the living Stone – rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him – you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

For in Scripture it says:

“See, I lay a stone in Zion,
a chosen and precious cornerstone,
and the one who trusts in him
will never be put to shame.”

Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,

“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”

and also,

“A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.”

They stumble because they disobey the message – which is also what they were destined for. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Song of Worship – “Thy Mercy”

Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song
The joy of my heart and the boast of my tongue;
Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last,
Hath won my affections, and bound my soul fast

Without Thy sweet mercy I could not live here
Sin would reduce me to utter despair;
But, through Thy free goodness, my spirits revive,
And He that first made me still keeps me alive

Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart
Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart;
Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the ground
And weep for the praise of the mercy I’ve found

Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own
And the covenant love of Thy crucified Son;
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine

Confession and Assurance – 1 Peter 2:24

He personally carried our sins
    in his body on the cross
so that we can be dead to sin
    and live for what is right.
By his wounds
    you are healed.

This time of confession of our sin is God’s will and a blessing for us. Jesus bore our sins on the cross so that we might die to our sin and live righteously. Confession is an integral part of dying to sin in order to embrace righteousness.

Take a few moments to confess whatever you need to before God. If you’d like some music to accompany your time of prayer, play the instrumental track below.

1 Peter 2:24 ends by saying “by his wounds you have been healed.” Recognize the finality of this statement. Jesus has already died on the cross to set you free. The price has already been paid. Live into the freedom that is yours! Amen.

Kid Minute

Offering

Kid’s – if you still have your gratitude journals, take a few minutes to write down or draw some pictures of something your are grateful for today.

Pray this prayer as you prepare for the offering:

When we have heard the word of God, we respond with song and prayer, and also with witness and money, for all things we are and have are small yet tangible offerings of ourselves to the Lord. We desire that this offering express careful and willing sharing on our part, with fruitful blessing on God’s part, as together we seek to build God’s kingdom among the nations and God’s will among the peoples, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Scripture Reading – 1 Peter 1:3-12

Sermon – 1 Peter 1

Song of Worship – “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

Benediction – Jude 24-25

There is One Who can keep you from falling and can bring you before Himself free from all sin. He can give you great joy as you stand before Him in His shining-greatness. He is the only God. He is the One Who saves from the punishment of sin through Jesus Christ our Lord. May He have shining-greatness and honor and power and the right to do all things. He had this before the world began, He has it now, and He will have this forever. Let it be so. Amen.

Missional Challenge – 1 Peter 2:15-17

For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish. As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil. Honor everyone. Love the family of believers. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

The last verse will form our missional challenge for the week. It has instructions to 4 groups. Use your Kingdom Imagination to try to live this verse out with colour and vibrancy. Here are some examples to get you thinking.

Honour Everyone – perhaps let people have the spot in line ahead of you or drive with extra courteousness. Go out of your way to thank those essential service workers that often go unnoticed (the gas station attendant, cart collector at grocery store or server in the drive-thru window. Be intentional!

Love the family of believers – do something loving or kind for someone in the church family. Run an errand, bake something, help with someone’s yard. Be creative!

Fear God – this is maybe better expressed as living in awe filled reverence. Begin or end your day in prayer and Scripture. Serve the poor out of fear of God. Listen to the Wednesday Bible Convo podcast and do your own reflecting. Sing the Doxology after each time you go to the bathroom. Be imaginative!

Honour the Emperor – pick a local, provincial, federal or world leader that you don’t like and pray for him/her! Make extra effort to live by laws or rules that you normally dismiss as a way of honouring leaders. This might be the toughest one of all for us…

Scripture Reading – Psalm 15

Opening Prayer

Living God,
As we gather together in time and space that belongs to You,
as warmly invited but somewhat wary guests,
we recognize that you are a holy God:
righteous,
full of truth,
kind to Your people,
but not blind or ignorant to our many faults.
You keep your word, at all times, no matter the cost, and it is into Your presence that we now come.
In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Giving Thanks and Offering

James 1:17 says, “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.”

Set your timer to 1 minute. Write down as many gifts that you have received from the Father as you can. Share them with each other.

Do you have a long list? Is your list short? Is it just certain kinds of gifts as coming from the Heavenly Father? Do you see your hard work as primarily responsible for the good things in your life?

It is a curious thing that those who are generous tend to also be the kinds of people who are grateful and who have come to know the source of every good and perfect gift!

As you give your offering do so with a conscious awareness that you are simply returning a part of the gift that was so graciously given to you.

To God, the Father of Lights, be all the glory! Amen.

Song of Response – “Psalm 23”

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd I have all I need
Oh plant me by waters where vain strivings cease
Lord set me in pastures where souls will be free
Where all who were proud now find rest on their knees
Where all who were proud now find rest on their knees

Restore my soul and remark the right path
And guide me through darkness with your shepherds staff
The Lord is my comfort still help my eyes see
Though evil encroaches you’re still shading me
Though evil encroaches you’re still shading me

Surely your love and your goodness will sustain my life
Surely your love and your goodness will sustain my life
Surely your love and your goodness will sustain my life
Surely your love and your goodness will sustain my life

The fare has been set now a gift of great price
But will you choose goodness or fear’s hollow vice
The enemy tries to entice you away
Oh reset your eyes now let God be your strength
Oh reset your eyes now let God be your strength

Surely your love and your goodness will sustain my life

Game for Kids – “Doing the Word”

Scripture Reading – Matthew 7:24-27

Sermon – James 1:22

Reflection on the Sermon

Take some time to reflect upon the sermon, specifically giving attention to one or two ways that you have come up short as a “doer” of the word. Use the first slide below to guide you through some areas to which James points his audience. Then, reflect upon the question in the second slide about what next steps you could take. If you’re feeling bold, talk about this with others (in your small group, from your church, with a friend or a pastor).

Call to Confession of Sin – From James 1:12-16

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters

Spend a few moments getting honest about how sin is at work bringing death in your life and relationships. Listen to this piece of instrumental music as you pray and confess.

Assurance of God’s Saving Work – From James 4:7-10

So give yourselves to God. Stand against the devil and he will run away So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

Friends, because of Christ’s amazing love for us: know that you are forgiven, and live in peace.

Interceding for Others

James draws to a conclusion reflecting on the importance and effectiveness of prayer. In James 5, it says:

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.

Before we close this time of worship and reflection, take a couple minutes to pray for those who know who are suffering and sick, and give thanks with those you know who are experiencing happiness.

Benediction – 1 Peter 1:3-5

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.

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

Missional Challenge

James 1:19 says, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…”

The challenge is this: in your conversations this week focus more on the listening part than the speaking part. Notice your own tendencies to jump in and usurp another in conversation. It has been said that there is a “ministry of listening others to life…” Try to listen others to life. Show them you care about what they say and engage with their life, not just your own. If you tame your tongue in this way, even in the midst of a heated situation your anger won’t be permitted to come out in unhealthy ways!

Grace and peace to you; we extend a special welcome our brothers and sisters from the Minnedosa Covenant Church who are joining us online for worship. We pray for you and with you as your town has experienced such hardship through the recent flooding. We trust that God himself – and by his people – will care for you in your need. We’re with you.

Call to Worship

Song of Worship – “In Christ Alone”

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, Who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The love of God was glorified
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the pow’r of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand
‘Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand

Confession and Assurance

Scripture Reading – Hebrews 6:10-12

God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.

Offering

Apparently, the audience of Hebrews was in danger of being Jesus-and-_________ Christians. Jesus-and-Moses.. Jesus-and-angels… Jesus-and-prophets… The book of Hebrews eliminates the hyphen and add-ons and instructs the people of God to hold Jesus as the only and ultimate authority in their lives. We, like the Hebrews, fall too often into the trap of trying to serve two masters. The offering reminds us that we serve One. We cannot serve both God and money. The giving of our gifts is a tangible way that we show we are not God-and _______ people, trying to hold both as authoritative in our lives. The offering reminds us that we serve God alone. 

Prayer:
O God, let us live and give in such a way that there not be any confusion; that we not hold on to possessions that belong to you and your hopes for the world. May, all know that, tempted and captured as we often are by money, you are our one and only God. Amen.

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Matching Game – Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)

OK…. Let’s have some fun. This is for kids and adults too. Hebrews 11 tells the story of how some of God’s people have lived by faith through the story of the Old Testament. Faith, according to Hebrews, “shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see” (11:1).

Flip to the second slide below and try to match the characters from the Old Testament with their acts of faith. Don’t flip to the third slide until you’re ready to check your answers!

What are some of the ways that you are living out faith that shows the reality of what you hope for?

Message – Hebrews 10:19-25

Prayer for a New Stance

Hebrews 10:22-24 speaks of three ways in which are invited to approach and draw near to God. The classic triad of faith, hope, and love are the invitation.

In this season, rather than faith, hope, and love, many of us have been more prone to fear, despair and self-preservation. We invite you to a simple prayer practice with two parts. The first involves naming what is tripping us up and weighing us down. The second is asking God to grow the virtues of faith, hope, and love which invite us to deeper relationship with God and neighbour.

Living God,

We are a scared, self-focused and distracted bunch. We want to strip off the weight that slows us up and holds us back from encounter with you.

God, in this season:

• we have given much of our head attention to the fears of _________.
• we have given much of our heart to despairing over _______.
• we have held back our helping hands as we focused on preserving ourselves in these ways ________.

God we acknowledge that this plan has not given birth to the abundant life you promise. We are tired and worn out and we need a new stance and some renewed focus as we continue to run the race to which You have called us.

God in this next season:

• we ask you to grow our faith through __________.
• we ask you to bolster our hope in __________.
• we ask you to encourage our love of one another by _________.

We pray these things in the name of Jesus who for the joy set before him endured the cross. Amen.

Song of Worship – “Better”

All the things that the world could offer me
They are nothing compared to you
All the promises that the world can give me
They hold nothing next to yours

All my hopes and dreams, all my offerings
Only satisfied once in you
All the things that I could boast about
They will kneel before you

But if I boast let it be
In the one who saves me

Jesus you are better than
All the things his world can give me
A better choice
A better life
Better hope, eternity

You’re the better promise through suffering
You’re my strength, security
You’re my better future
My better love
And you come and you call me
To better

All the things that the world could offer me
They are nothing compared to you
All the promises that the world can give me
They hold nothing next to yours

All my hopes and dreams, all my offerings
Only satisfied once in you
All the things that I could boast about
They will kneel before you

But if I boast let it be
In the one who saves me

Jesus you are better than
All the things his world can give me
A better choice
A better life
Better hope, eternity

You’re the better promise through suffering
You’re my strength, security
You’re my better future
My better love
And you come and you call me
To better

Better is Jesus
Holy is He

Benediction from James 5:7-8

Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.

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

Missional challenge

Hebrews 10:24 says, “Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds.” The Message says, “Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out.”

The challenge is to pick one person. Do some considering and get provoking towards love and good deeds!

If you want a little more of a process for this, here is a step-by-step one:

1. set aside 15-20 minutes for prayer, imagination (“consider” time)
2. invite God to guide the process.
3. think of a friend, family member, coworker or fellow churchgoer who appears to be disengaging in their faith
4. take out a sheet of paper (yes, you are still praying) and start imagining all the ways you can provoke, encourage, get inventive in motivating this person you care about towards taking a step in drawing near to God.
5. ask the Spirit to lift the best idea(s) for this moment to the top
6. Thank God for guiding the process.
7. Do it! Get after it! Be Bold! Let the Spirit work through you!

Kids’ Gratitude Journal Drawings

What are you grateful for today? Spiders? Splash pads? Pokemon? Here are some of the things our kids have been thankful for in the last while. Kids – don’t forget to send your drawings in to your church! Have your parents snap a picture of your work and email it to your church so we can include it next week.

Call to Worship – 1 Timothy 3:16

Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith:

Christ was revealed in a human body
    and vindicated by the Spirit.
He was seen by angels
    and announced to the nations.
He was believed in throughout the world
    and taken to heaven in glory.

If you are gathering with others, pray this simple prayer aloud together as we begin worship:

Now, our God we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. Amen.

Song of Worship – “Glorious”

Look inside the mystery
See the empty cross
See the risen Savior
Victorious and strong
No one else above Him
None as strong to save
He alone has conquered
The power of the grave

Glorious, my eyes have seen the glory of the Lord
Glorious, he stands above the rulers of the earth

Look beyond the tombstone
See the Living God
See the resurrected
Ruler of my heart
No one else above Him
None to match His worth
The hope of His returning
Fills the universe

Glorious, my eyes have seen the glory of the Lord
Glorious, he stands above the rulers of the earth

Glorious
Glorious
Lord, You are glorious

Responsive Reading – 1 Timothy 6:15-16

If you are meeting with others, have two people share this reading, one person reading aloud the plain print and the other reading the bold.

At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God,
the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him.
No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will.
All honor and power to him forever!
Amen.

Song of Worship – “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise”

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise

Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love

To all life Thou givest, to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish, but nought changeth Thee

Great Father of Glory, pure Father of Light
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All laud we would render, O help us to see:
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee

Camp Hightlight and Conversation

The Apostle Paul is speaking to young Timothy on what he has observed in faith making its way through the generations:

I am reminded of your genuine faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. (2 Timothy 1:5)

Some in the church are 1st generation Christians. Some are 2nd, 3rd and so on. We know some Palestinian friends who can trace their generational passing down of the faith to the 5th century! Our faith always comes from the faithfulness of another who risks sharing about the good news of Jesus.

Who told you first about Jesus? What was that like? What were your first feelings and thoughts?

Spend a little bit of time reflecting on your first memories of learning about Jesus. If you are with others share your reflections. Kids can get in on this too.

Meeting Jesus isn’t a one time event. We are continually being invited into relationship with God’s Son by his Spirit.

We want you to take a few minutes to identify 2-3 events, programs, relationships, institutions that have been helpful to your meeting Jesus and growing in your faith. What made these so significant to you? How did these shape and grow you? Again, if you are in a group, share this conversation.

Lastly, we as churches are connected with a summer camp, Covenant Heights Bible Camp, at Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park. Some of you have experienced CHBC and some of you hopefully will – soon enough. This is one of the places that has been important to helping to pass on the faith from one generation to the next for this region of Covenant Churches.

Take a few minutes to learn a bit about that camp and see how you can engage even in a season where our kids’ camping experience is postponed.

Offering

The buttons below will take you to more info on giving to your church.

Kids, during this time of giving and thanksgiving fill up another page in your gratitude journal: what are you grateful for today?

Song of Reflection – “Inheritance”

Confession and Assurance

Confession is an opportunity to get honest about how we miss the mark. Hear 1 Timothy 2:11-13 concerning Jesus and us:

This is a trustworthy saying:
If we die with him,
    we will also live with him.
If we endure hardship,
    we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
    he will deny us.
If we are unfaithful,
    he remains faithful,
    for he cannot deny who he is.

There is lots of conditional language here in regards to us. Jesus’ part is sure and steady. He lives, reigns, is just, faithful and can only be who He is. We are the ones in question. We are fickle. We aren’t interested in death, enduring hardship, truth or being faithful. This is why we need confession. Often!

Today we invite you to get honest about your unfaithfulness. The old prayer book invites us to ask forgiveness for the ways in which we have sinned against God in thought, word, and deed – “by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.”

Often, our confession focuses on what we have done – the transgressions that are plain to us, but today we invite you to consider our unfaithfulness in what we have left undone. Spend some time getting honest about the couch potato areas of our life in regards to Christ’s call to faith. Be bold: name these areas, confess them, ask for forgiveness.

Take as long as you need in prayer (together, if you are meeting with others) to confess these sins of omission, using this simple format:

God we ask you to forgive us for _______. Amen.

After you have finished praying, read and re-read the words below from Titus 2:11. If you are meeting with others have each person, starting with the youngest, take turns reading the verse aloud:

For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.

Sermon – 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Song of Worship – “Sing Alleluia” and Scripture from Titus 3:4-7

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Sun, moon and stars rejoice on high
Praise to the Lord of light divine

Sing alleluia, sing alleluia
Praise the Father above
Sing alleluia
Sing alleluia, sing alleluia
For His infinite love
Sing alleluia

Praise to the Giver of good things
Merciful Father, holy King
Join with the angels, sing out loud
Praise Him who reigns above the clouds

Sing alleluia, sing alleluia
Praise the Father above
Sing alleluia
Sing alleluia, sing alleluia
For His infinite love
Sing alleluia

O praise Him (when the morning comes)
Alleluia (for the rising sun)
O praise Him (when the day is done)
Alleluia (praise the Lord of love)
Praise Him (alleluia)
Alleluia (alleluia)
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing

Sing alleluia, sing alleluia
Praise the Father above
Sing alleluia
Sing alleluia, sing alleluia
For His infinite love
Sing alleluia

Benediction from Hebrews 13

Now may the God of peace—
    who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus,
the great Shepherd of the sheep,
    and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—
may he equip you with all you need
    for doing his will.
May he produce in you,
    through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
    All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

Announcement Concerning Worship Services

Both Holy Community and Faith Covenant are grateful to have to opportunity to return to in-person worship gatherings next Sunday, July 5th, at their respective locations. More details, including service times, and important sign up / registration information, will be communicated from your church via email and be circulated on social media, so please keep an eye out.

We will continue to post these online worship services (which will be right in step with what our in-person gatherings will look like) for those who are not able to be in-person at this time. We will continue to worship and grow together, even if it takes a few different forms!

Doxology

Sing it 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’ Gratitude Journal Drawings

Kids – don’t forget to send your drawings in to your church! Have your parents snap a picture of your work and email it to your church so we can include it next week.

Kids Activity

Hey parents and kids. 2 Thessalonians has some advice for how we are to live for Jesus even in difficult times. Paul tells us to “take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15)

Discuss: What does it mean to take a firm stand for Jesus? What is the teaching we are to keep a firm grip on? This is a great opportunity to talk to kids about having hope in Jesus and about living lives of obedience. We find out more about that through the teaching of Scripture. 

Now for some fun! Find something you can stand on that is flat and only a few square feet. Maybe fold a towel in half and put it on the floor. Now have one person stand on the towel while others work to pull them off. This will probably work best with an adult on the towel while a kid tries to shake their stance. Try it standing on one foot. Try it with your arms in the air. Try it on a chair (be safe!). When we stand firm, it’s harder to be moved than if we are off-balance with our feet not planted. Plant your feet and stand firm for Jesus. 

Beginning in Stillness

As you begin this morning of worship, take a few moments to sit quietly and allow yourself to focus attention on God’s presence with you. Play the song below and give yourself to noticing God among you.

Call to Worship, Songs, and Prayer

Responsive Reading – Isaiah 12:2-6

If you are meeting with others, have people take turns reading this passage, switching readers each time the text alternates between plain and bold print.

God, you are the one who saves us.
    We will trust in you.
    Then we won’t be afraid.
Lord, you are the one who gives us strength.
    You are the one who keeps us safe.
    Lord, you have saved us.”
People of Israel, he will save you.
    That will bring you joy like water brought up from wells.
In days to come, the people of Israel will sing,
“Give praise to the Lord. Make his name known.
    Tell the nations what he has done.
    Announce how honored he is.
Sing to the Lord. He has done glorious things.
    Let it be known all over the world.
People of Zion, give a loud shout!
    Sing for joy!
The Holy One of Israel is among you.
    And he is great.”

Thanksgiving and Offering

In 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4, Paul writes:

Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. That is only right, because your faith is growing more and more. We also thank God that the love you all have for one another is increasing. So among God’s churches we brag about the fact that you don’t give up easily. We brag about your faith in all the suffering and testing you are going through.

The last months have been a time of plenty of testing – maybe not identical to that which was suffered by the church in Thessalonica, but still a time of trial. We are so grateful for the many ways this faith community – FCC and HCCC – have continued to show care for one another and expressed generosity and a sharing in our ongoing ministry even in difficult times. In keeping with Paul’s prayer at the end of 2 Thessalonians 1, we pray:

…that he will make perfect all that you have done by faith. We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus will receive glory through what you have done. We also pray that you will receive glory through what he has done. We pray all these things in keeping with the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The buttons below will take you to more info on giving to your church.

Kids, during this time of giving and thanksgiving fill up another page in your gratitude journal: what are you grateful for today?

Sermon – 2 Thessalonians

HERE and HERE are the links to the videos Julia mentions in the sermon.

Prayer Based on 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Eternally righteous God,
merciful judge of all the living,
in your love you called us to share the glory of Christ.
Strengthen our hearts in every good work and word,
that we may be steadfast in your ways
and always believe your truth.
Amen.

Song of Worship – “Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies”

Christ Whose Glory
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Christ, the true, the only Light
Sun of Righteousness arise
Triumph o’er the shades of night
Triumph o’er the shades of night

Hallelujah! O praise Him whose glory fills the skies
Hallelujah! O praise the true Light
Hallelujah! O praise Him who triumphs over night
Hallelujah! O praise Jesus Christ

Christ, O radiance divine
Scatter all my unbelief
Break into this soul of mine
Pierce the gloom of sin and grief
Pierce the gloom of sin and grief

Christ be ever on display
Bring the dark unto its end
More and more ’til glorious day
And the Light himself descends
And the Light himself descends

Benediction – 1 Timothy 1:17

The eternal King will never die. He can’t be seen. He is the only God. Give him honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Doxology

Sing it 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’ Gratitude Drawings

Kid’s Activity

In 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Paul tells us to “Be kind two one another and build each other up.” Kindness goes a long way in showing each other love. How can you be kind to someone today in an extra special way? How can you work on being kind in regular ways every day? Grab some blocks, LEGO, paper, whatever you’ve got and build a kindness tower. Maybe write the verse on your tower or attach it to the top. How high can you build your kindness tower?

Call to Worship, Songs, and Confession

Scripture Reading – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Thanksgiving and Offering

The buttons below will take you to some info on how you can give to your church.

Kids, during this time of giving and thanksgiving fill up another page in your gratitude journal: what are you grateful for today? And don’t forget to have your parents send in a picture of your journal so your drawing can get included in the service next week!

May God multiply these gifts and make use of them for His Kingdom and Glory, and may He bless those who give in worship and faith. Amen.

Greet One Another

Take a few minutes to greet others in your faith community who you haven’t seen in a while – send a text, or make a quick call to check in on one other.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:26, Paul encourages people to “greet one another with a holy kiss.” Sooo… maybe send a kiss emoji? That might take explaining if they aren’t also walking through this service. Use your best judgement!

Lectio Divina with 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

May God our Father and our Lord Jesus bring us to you very soon. And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.

Song of Worship – “Jesus Blessed Lord”

Sing, O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim
Hail him, the everlasting name
Sing, O Church, come and bring your hearts again
Bless Him, the Lord

Praise Him, Praise Him
Jesus Blessed Lord

For our sins He suffered, bled and died
Hail Him, the Christ, the crucified
Son of Man, Son of God who bore our pain
Bless Him, the Lord

Heaven’s voice, O majestic anthems ring
Crown Him, the Prophet, Priest, and King
Christ will come and we shall, on that day,
Bless Him, the Lord

There is no other name by which we are saved
Let the people rejoice, He has conquered the grave
Jesus, Blessed Lord

Benediction – 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Doxology

Sing it 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.

Kid’s Activity

Colossians 2:6-7 says:

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

Plants send their roots into the soil to absorb nutrients. That’s how they grow!

Kids – during the sermon time, go on a backyard hunt for some dandelions. See if you can dig up the whole root! You might have to use a small shovel to get at it. It’s amazing how long some dandelion roots are!

Remember: when OUR roots are deep in Jesus, we grow and grow in faith, and you’ll overflow with thankfulness! Remember those verses when we get to our gratitude journals during the offering!

Gathering, Songs, and Prayer

Offering

The buttons below will take you to some info on how you can give to your church.

Kids, take some time now to fill up another page in your gratitude journal: what are you “overflowing in thankfulness” for today? And don’t forget to have your parents send in a picture of your journal so your drawing can get included in the service next week!

May God multiply these gifts and make use of them for His Kingdom and Glory, and may He bless those who give in worship and faith. Amen.

Prayer for Unity

Our world is full of disunity. This is always true but we have felt this in a more obvious way these last few weeks. This is a problem as old as Cain and Abel. This is not how God intends for his children to live. Paul knows the call to unity is as important a call as any for the church.

In Paul’s letters to every single church community we have spent time with, there is a call to unity. Hear the call. Read these short verses.

To the church in Rome:

May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

To the church in Corinth:

I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.

To the church in Galatia:

For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes.There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.

To the church in Ephesus:

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.

To the church in Philippi:

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

To the church in Colossae:

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.

Which one stands out for you? Which one calls to you a little louder than the rest? If you are in a group spend a little time talking about why the one you chose speaks loudly to you?

Use the verse to form a prayer. Maybe just repeat a line or a word and lift it to Jesus, as hope for our world.

Sermon – Philemon

Responding in Prayer

Take a few moments to reflect on these questions posed in the sermon, and to respond to God in silent prayer.

Charge from Colossians

Benediction – 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.

Doxology

Sing it 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.

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