March 3, A Reformed and Missional Community ~ Equipping Christians to Engage Their World

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1 Skyview Presbyterian Church March 3, 2019 A Reformed and Missional Community ~ Equipping Christians to Engage Their World We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America. 251 E. Sterne Blvd. Centennial, CO skyviewpca.org

2 Pre-Service Music with congregation You Are My Hiding Place You are my hiding place You always fill my heart With songs of deliverance Whenever I am afraid I will trust in You I will trust in You Let the weak say I am strong In the strength of the Lord You are my hiding place You always fill my heart With songs of deliverance Whenever I am afraid I will trust in You I will trust in You Let the weak say I am strong In the strength of the Lord I will trust in You Shout to the Lord My Jesus, my Saviour, Lord, there is none like You; All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, Tower of refuge and strength; Let every breath, all that I am, Never cease to worship You. [Chorus] Shout to the Lord, All the earth, let us sing. Power and majesty, Praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound of Your name. I sing for joy at the work of Your hands, Forever I ll love You, Forever I ll stand, Nothing compares to the promise I have in You. 2 CCLI License Number

3 Welcome! Please let us know that you are here by filling out the Let s Get Acquainted card and drop it in the offering bag. Announcements PRAISE The Call to Worship Psalm 118:28-29 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! The Prayer of Invocation and The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever, Amen. 3

4 The Hymn of Praise God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory, #122 4

5 The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav nly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. RENEWAL The Call to Renewal Psalm 144:11-15 from New Jerusalem Bible Save me, rescue me from the clutches of foreigners whose every word is worthless, whose right hand testifies to falsehood. May our sons be like plants growing tall from their earliest days, our daughters like pillars carved fit for a palace, our barns filled to overflowing with every kind of crop, the sheep in our pastures be numbered in thousands and tens of thousands, our cattle well fed, free of raids and pillage, free of outcry in our streets. How blessed the nation of whom this is so, blessed the nation whose God is Yahweh! 5

6 The Sacrament of Covenant Baptism Abigail Naomi & Benjamin Lucas Bely ESV Acts 2:39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself. Gen. 17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household. Baptism Questions To the parent: 1. Do you acknowledge your childrens need of the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ, and the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit? 2. Do you claim God s covenant promises in your childrens behalf, and do you look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ for their salvation, as you do for your own? 3. Do you now unreservedly dedicate your children to God, and promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before them a godly example, that you will pray with and for them that you will teach them the doctrines of our holy religion, and that you will strive, by all the means of God s appointment, to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord? To the congregation: Do you as a congregation undertake the responsibility of assisting this parent in the Christian nurture of these children? 6

7 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings* Timothy Hughes Still, My Soul, Be Still by Keith & Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend COMMITMENT The Reading of God s Holy Word Galatians 6: Pew Bible Pg. 11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 12 It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. 14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. 17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen. The Sermon Pastor Rick Vasquez Sustaining A Fruitful Walk, part 4 Galatians: New Family, New Freedom, New Future *Online giving is also available at skyviewpca.org/giving. 7

8 The Hymn of Preparation Break Thou the Bread of Life, #146 8

9 The Confession Prayer for Mercy and Hope Taken from The Valley of Vision Prayer Book O GOD OF GRACE, You have imputed my sin to my substitute, and have imputed his righteousness to my soul, clothing me with a bridegroom s robe, decking me with jewels of holiness. But in my Christian walk I am still in rags; my best prayers are stained with sin; my penitential tears are so much impurity; my confessions of wrong are so many aggravations of sin; my receiving the Spirit is tinctured with selfishness. I need to repent of my repentance; I need my tears to be washed; I have no robe to bring to cover my sins, no loom to weave my own righteousness; I am always standing clothed in filthy garments, and by grace am always receiving change of raiment, for you always justify the ungodly; I am always going into the far country, and always returning home as a prodigal, always saying, Father, forgive me, and you are always bringing forth the best robe. Every morning let me wear it, every evening return in it, go out to the day s work in it, be married in it, be wound in death in it, stand before the great white throne in it, enter heaven in it shining as the sun. Grant me never to lose sight of the exceeding sinfulness of sin, the exceeding righteousness of salvation, the exceeding glory of Christ, the exceeding beauty of holiness, the exceeding wonder of grace. 9

10 The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper* Communion, also called The Lord s Supper or the Eucharist, is the family meal for Christians. We invite all committed followers of Jesus Christ to partake of this sacrament: those who are baptized members of an evangelical congregation that proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ, who are at peace with God and with their neighbor, and who seek strength to live more faithfully for Christ. If you are not a Christian, or if you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer. We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with His people, the church. Prayers of Meditation for Those Not Communing If you are unable to receive Communion, please use this time to meditate on one of the following prayers. Prayer for Those Searching for Truth Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen. 10 *The communion juice is in the center & the wine is on the outer. *The communion bread is gluten-free.

11 The Hymn of Departure My Tribute, #640 How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me Things so undeserved Yet You give to prove Your love for me The voices of a million angels Could not express my gratitude All that I am and ever hope to be I owe it all to Thee [Chorus] To God be the glory To God be the glory To God be the glory For the things He has done With His blood He has saved me With His pow'r He has raised me To God be the glory For the things He has done Just let me live my life Let it be pleasing Lord to Thee And should I gain any praise Let it go to Calvary With His blood He has saved me With His pow'r He has raised me To God be the glory For the things He has done The Benediction Pastor Rick Vasquez Postlude Timothy Hughes March from Scipio by George Frederic Handel

12 WELCOME TO SKYVIEW! Pastor Rick Vasquez: (office), Administrative Assistant: Gi Huh, Church * Church Website: skyviewpca.org ANNOUNCEMENTS: Fellowship Luncheon - Today right after the service in the Fellowship Hall. New Members Class - Sundays, March 10 and 17 at 9:00am in the Library. Second Saturday Social - Saturday, March 9 from 9:00-11:00 am. Ladies (ages 10 and up) please join us for a time of fun, fellowship, and food! We will meet in the Fellowship Hall for a potluck brunch, devotion time, and presentation on kitchen hacks that will help you spice up your meal planning. Everyone should bring one copy of your favorite go-to dinner recipe. Please contact Lori Lansberry at auntlori@comcast.net with any questions. Daylight Saving Time Begins - Sunday, March 10. Set your clocks ahead one hour the night before. Someren Glen Hymn Sing - Next Hymn-sing is on Sunday, March 10 from 1:00-2:00pm at Someren Glen Retirement Community. The sign up sheet is on the Skyview s ministries board by the church office. Women s Retreat - Women s Retreat registration form and online payment is available. Please go to skyview s website at and click under the registration and online payment. The last day of registration is Sunday, March 24. Save the date for ROAR VBS - Life is hard, God is good. June 10-14th. Want to volunteer? Contact Kim Mesa at Kim.Mesa@skyviewpca.org. 3/3 3/10 3/17 Greeters L & J Lansberry M & D Rhodes Sunday School Nursery K Vasquez K Wories B Jenkins Sunday School Nursery S Bely S Wories K Jenkins Worship Nursery B Jenkins L Bartlett T Berglund Worship Nursery E Jenkins M Bartlett K Berglund Worship Nursery Helper R Thomas D Melkonian S Heep Deacon On Duty David Hughes David Hughes David Hughes