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1 Grace changes everything VBS Sunday 2018 We exist to glorify and enjoy God by making disciples who make a difference through grace-filled worship, community, and missions. 9AM, 10:45AM & 5:15PM 1020 BALLS HILL ROAD MCLEAN, VA 22101

2 Welcome A NOTE FROM OUR SENIOR PASTOR We re all at different stages in our relationship with God. He may be the priority of your life, it may have been a while since you connected with him, or you may be exploring these things for the first time. At McLean Presbyterian, we celebrate God s grace: Jesus came to give us life today and for eternity. This offer is made to us all; whatever your background, we re delighted you re here! We d love to connect with you this evening. Fill out the Hello! card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate in the back, then head on up to the front of the Sanctuary to say hello to our pastors. We d love to meet you and chat about how our church can become your home. May this evening be good for your soul! In his grace, JAMES FORSYTH, SENIOR PASTOR P.S. You re invited to join our pastors for lunch at one of our homes. Come get to know our families and other newcomers. Details and dates are at mcleanpres.org/lunch. FOR YOUR FAMILY While you worship, your children will be loved and taught in an engaging environment. Classrooms are located on the lower floor; the nursing mothers room is on the left as you exit the Sanctuary. Visit the Family Welcome Desk downstairs or mcleanpres.org for schedules and details. Childcare is offered for ages 0 - Pre-K. Visit mcleanpres.org/kidsandstudents for full schedules. Sunday nights: During the school year, fun and meaningful communities are available for ages 4-12th grade.

3 Service of Divine Worship JULY 1, :15PM We rest our hearts in God s presence as we prepare for worship PRELUDE WE BOW DOWN We celebrate God s presence with us and ask his Spirit to work powerfully among us WELCOME & INVOCATION God invites us to worship him in spirit and in truth CALL TO WORSHIP PSALM 46:1, 1 CHRONICLES 16:34 Leader: God is our refuge and strength, People: a very present help in trouble. Leader: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; People: for his steadfast love endures forever! 1

4 We sing praises to God for who he is and for what he has done SONGS OF PRAISE THROUGH IT ALL (VBS Kids) In a world ever changing, there are times when we feel alone. But in this world, God is with us. He s in our lives wherever we go. And we will not be afraid, for God is with us all the way. We will stand firm and strong, and this will be our song. Chorus: Through it all, God is faithful. Through it all, our God is true. He never fails, never changes. When we rise or when we fall, God is with us, with us through it all. (repeat all) Chorus CCLI Song # ; Words & Music by J. Stocker; 2012 Group Publishing, In; CCLI License # During the musical interlude, children will join their parents. WE BOW DOWN You are Lord of creation and Lord of my life, Lord of the land and the sea. You were Lord of the heavens before there was time, And Lord of all lords you will be. Chorus 1: We bow down, and we worship you, Lord. We bow down, and we worship you, Lord. We bow down, and we worship you, Lord. Lord of all lords you will be. You are King of creation and King of my life, King of the land and the sea. You were King of the heavens before there was time, And King of all kings you will be. Chorus 2: We bow down (we bow down), and we crown you the King. We bow down (we bow down), and we crown you the King. We bow down (we bow down), and we crown you the King. King of all kings you will be. Chorus 1 (2x) CCLI Song #20003; Words & Music by T. Paris; 1984 New Spring Publishing; CCLI License #

5 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. Chorus: 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. Chorus 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. Chorus 2x CCLI Song # ; Words by J. Newton; Music: Traditional American Melody; Additional Lyrics & Chorus by C. Tomlin & L. Giglio; 2006 worshiptogether.com; Arr. by J.B. Spacht; CCLI License # We acknowledge our need of forgiveness and renewal through the cleansing blood of Jesus CONFESSION OF SIN Merciful God, you have promised to never leave us or forsake us, but sometimes we don t act like you are always with us. We often forget about you and disobey your word. You have given us so many good gifts, but we sometimes forget to be happy and thankful for what you have done for us. Please forgive our sins and help us to joyfully obey all that you have commanded. We pray in the name of Jesus, our friend and Savior. Amen. 3

6 God reminds us of his promise of forgiveness in Christ ASSURANCE OF PARDON PSALM 103:8-12 Leader: The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. People: He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. We enjoy and extend the peace of the gospel to one another GIVING OF THE PEACE Leader: Because Christ has removed our transgressions from us, we now have peace with God and with one another. May the peace of Christ be with you! People: And also with you! We celebrate God s work at VBS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT 4

7 We ready our hearts to receive the preaching of God s word SONG OF PREPARATION 10,000 REASONS (BLESS THE LORD) Chorus: 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. 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 ev ning comes. Chorus 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. Chorus 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. Chorus 2x I ll worship your holy name, Lord, I ll worship your holy name. CCLI Song # ; Words & Music by J. Myrin & M. Redman; 2011 Said And Done Music, SHOUT! Music Publishing, sixteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs; CCLI License # God speaks to us through the reading of his word SCRIPTURE READING DANIEL 3 (PEW BIBLE. P. 739) Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! God speaks to us through the preaching of his word SERMON 5

8 We respond to God s word through song SONG OF SENDING CORNERSTONE My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly trust in Jesus name. (repeat) Chorus: Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior s love. Through the storm, he is Lord, Lord of all. When darkness seems to hide his face, I rest on his unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. My anchor holds within the veil. Chorus When he shall come with trumpet sound, oh may I then in him be found; Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. Chorus 2x CCLI Song # ; Words & Music by E. Mote, R. Morgan, J. Myrin, & E. Liljero; Arr. & Orch. by J.B. Spacht; Hillsong Music Publishing; CCLI License # VBS BENEDICTION SONG THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you, And give you peace, and give you peace, And give you peace forever. The Lord be gracious to you. The Lord turn his face towards you, And give you peace, and give you peace, And give you peace forever. CCLI Song #229110; by M. Card; 1989 Birdwing Music; CCLI License #

9 God sends us out with his blessing PASTORAL BENEDICTION 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 Leader: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. People: Amen. Thanks be to God! Alleluia! We go out with joy and purpose in the Lord POSTLUDE CORNERSTONE As recipients of his grace, we give back to God a portion of what is already his GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS We want to be a generous community. In response to the grace we ve received, we seek to give cheerfully, diligently, proportionately, and sacrificially (2 Cor 8:1-15). Many of our people give online (mcleanpres.org); you can also place your gift in the offering plate as you exit the Sanctuary. 7

Grace changes everything

Grace changes everything We exist to glorify and enjoy God by making disciples who make a difference through grace-filled worship, community, and missions. www.mcleanpres.org 9AM, 10:45AM & 5:15PM 1020