Sunday, April 10, :00 am Morning Worship

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1 Sunday, April 10, :00 am Morning Worship Prelude Pureza No Sangue arr. A. Lima The Church itself is not made up of natural friends. It is made up of natural enemies. Christians come together, not because they form a natural collocation, but because they have all been saved by Jesus Christ. They are a band of natural enemies who love one another for Jesus sake. - D.A. Carson Preparation We focus our hearts and minds in preparation to enter into the life-giving presence of God. Prayer (Collect) of Preparation: Deliver us when we draw near to You, from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind: Grant that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections, we may worship You in Spirit and in Truth. Amen Call to Worship Liturgist: Rev. Leandro Pinheiro Leader: Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Congregation: Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Leader: Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to the LORD, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Congregation: Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. from Psalm 34:8; Isaiah 55:1-2,6-7 Call to Worship God calls his people to assemble for worship; accordingly the church calls itself together. Invocation 1

2 God s people sing not only as an expression of our love for God but also to remind ourselves of our place in God s redemptive work. The church is marked by its singing, from Israel s deliverance through the Psalms to our worship today. Come, Now Is the Time to Worship Words and Music: Brian Doerksen Lord, I Need You Words and Music: C. Nockels, D. Carson, J. Reeves, K. Stanfill, and M. Maher 2

3 Call to Confession Leader: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John Prayer of Confession All: Almighty God, who freely pardons all who repent and turn to Him, now fulfill in every contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; forgiving all our sins, and cleansing us from an evil conscience; through the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. From the Book of Common Prayer Call to Confession In God s presence, the evil that mars our lives corporate and individual comes to light. Through Jesus Christ, we are safe to be honest about ourselves because we fear no condemnation. 3

4 Declaration of Absolution God declares through his Church that all who repent and believe in Jesus Christ are completely forgiven from all their sins and their guilty consciences cleansed. Declaration of Absolution Leader: The Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Just as a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on those who fear him. Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, has had mercy on us and has given his only Son to die for us and for his sake forgives us all our sins. To those who repent and look to Jesus Christ for their salvation, the absolution of sins is effected in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord, Congregation: the Maker of heaven and earth. Leader: O Lord, open our lips, Congregation: and our mouths will declare your praise. Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Congregation: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen. Nothing But the Blood of Jesus Words and Music: Robert Lowry 4

5 Offertory Doxology Words: Thomas Ken; Music: Louis Borgeouis Genevan Psalter Offertory We give back to God our wealth and talents in recognition that they all come from him. Receiving of New Members Richard Moyer, Tobey Russell Lara Caixeta, Lennon Campos, Gabriel Costa. Marcos and Heloisa Dias, Cintia Ferreira, Luã França, Mirislan Iaszczak, Egberto da Silva Jr., Gabriel de Mello, Ricardo de Souza Jr., Cintia Lima, Alarico Filho and Lorruama Lima, Victor Oliveira, Fabio and Gezane Pascoal, Kaleb Pereira, Amanda Pinto, Jemima Silva and Marcel Camelier, Emily Silva, Louise Silva, Rafael Silva, Mickael and Ranielle Vasconcelos de Moura, Francisco and Alcineide Tavares dos Santos, Weslley Vieira Pastoral Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Dismissal of Children and Passing of the Peace Pastoral Prayer We cry out together for grace and mercy in a time of need. Passing of the Peace We remind each other of the peace given us in the gospel peace first between us and God, leading to reconciled relationships with each other. 5

6 How Deep the Father s Love for Us Words and Music: Stuart Townend Scripture Reading So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans Sermon God has ordained the preaching of his Word to illuminate and apply the good news of Jesus Christ to our hearts that would remain dull and hard apart from the operation of his Holy Spirit. We encourage kids remaining in the service to use the Sermon Worksheet available in the foyer. Scripture Reading John 10:1-18, page 896 in pew Bible Reader: This is the Word of God. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Sermon Trey Nation Rev. Nathan Barczi 6

7 Lord s Supper Invitation All: I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; begotten of his Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; And the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures; And ascended into Heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; And he shall come again with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose Kingdom shall have no end; And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; Who spoke by the prophets; And I believe in one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church; I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; And I look for the resurrection of the Dead; And the life of the world to come. Amen. The Nicene Creed Words of Institution Minister: God meets us in the sacraments, holy acts in which his deeds elicit our response. In the supper our Lord offers the bread and the cup to believers to guarantee our share in his death and resurrection, and to unite us to him and to each other. All: We take this food gladly, announcing as we eat that Jesus is our life and that he shall come again to call us to the Supper of the Lamb. Distributing of Elements Prayer for Those Searching for Truth Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Grant that I might be unafraid of the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding of you that is clear, convincing, and that leads to the life you promise. Amen Prayer for Those Desiring to Trust in Jesus Christ for the First Time Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed. And I know that through you I am more loved & accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and providing forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Savior and Lord and desire to live a life of loving and serving you. Amen. Lord s Supper God meets us not only in hearing the Word, but also in visible, tangible form uniting us with himself spiritually by faith in Christ. Servers Scripture come Reading forward. Sermon Grape So faith juice comes is available from hearing, the and has center hearing ordained of each through the wine God preaching tray the word and gluten-free of of Christ. his Word bread to illuminate on Romans the right and for apply those who the good desire news such. of Please Jesus hold Christ to the our elements hearts until that all would can remain partake dull together. and hard apart from the operation of his Holy Spirit. We encourage kids remaining in the service to use the Sermon Worksheet available in the foyer. Prayer of Thanksgiving 7

8 How Great Thou Art Words: Stuart K. Hine; Music: Swedish Folk Melody Benediction We depart with this good word of God s calling upon our lives in the world. Benediction Rev. Nathan Barczi Please join us in the social hall for refreshments immediately following the service 8

9 Welcome Christ the King is a multi-congregational church with an English-speaking congregation that meets in Cambridge on Sunday mornings (ctkcambridge.org) and a mostly Brazilian congregation meeting in Portuguese in Cambridge on Sunday afternoons, as well as congregations that meet in Dorchester, Newton, Pembroke, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain and Somerville (ctkboston.org). Welcome visitors! Please fill out a visitor card on the welcome table in the foyer so we can get to know you better. For more information about Christ the King, contact office@ctkcambridge.org. Visitantes sejam bem-vindos! Por favor, preencha um cartão de visita no salão social, para que possamos conhecê-lo melhor. Para mais informações sobre a CTK (Christ the King), ou se você gostaria de uma visita, e/ou tiver alguma necessidade social entre em contato com office@ctkcambridge.org. Sunday Mornings Adult Education & Sunday School Classes Every Sunday morning at 8:45am, Christ the King offers classes for adults, youth and children. The topics of these classes reflect the desire of the church to equip its members with a better understanding of God s Word. Adult Education classes are taught in the social hall, classes for children toddler-5th grade are held downstairs, and Middle/High School meets in the office in the balcony. Life in the Kingdom: Central to Jesus teaching was His call to Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. But what does life in the kingdom look like? From April 10 through May 22, CTK staff and members will teach a class exploring Jesus development of this theme in the Sermon on the Mount. Children During the Service Children are always welcome in our service, though parents may opt to bring children to the programs below. Please note, due to children s classes meeting in the social hall today, nursing mothers are welcome to use the small room adjoining the infant nursery. Nursery (0 3 years): Our nursery rooms provide safe care and are open throughout the service in the rooms listed below. Please sign your child in on the clipboard outside the room and take a visual pager number card. Infants: Upstairs 1 year: Room 6 2 & 3 years: Rooms 1 & 2 (combined) Children s Classes: Today, children in the age groups below will be dismissed before the sermon to classes designed to engage God in a manner more suitable to young hearts and minds. 4 & 5 years: Social Hall* (drop-off & pick-up) 6 & 7 years (& AM Congregation Gr. 2): Social Hall* (drop-off) and Room 4 (pick-up) 8 & 9 years (PM Congregation only): Room 5 *Please access Social Hall using the right-side door (infant nursery side). For more information about children s ministry, please see the ministry leaflet in the church foyer or dana@ctkcambridge.org (morning congregation) or ctkkids@ctkcambridge.org (afternoon congregation). Bulletins Bulletins are available on the church website ( each Wednesday before the service, allowing for download for use during the service on a smartphone or tablet. 9

10 Ways To Get Involved - MORNING CONGREGATION CTK Reader Visit ctkcambridge.org/ctk-reader/ to sign up for our weekly CTK Reader (electronic newsletter) with notes from our pastors, church announcements and community classifieds. Community Groups Community groups are central to our life together at Christ the King, as we seek to live as followers of Jesus in relationship to one another. We encourage people to join a group near where they live, to gather over a meal and study, pray, and serve one another and our neighborhoods together. All are invited to join a group. To find a group near you and for more information, see the ministry leaflet in the church foyer or office@ctkcambridge.org. Men s and Women s Fellowship Groups Men s and women s fellowship groups meet throughout the city to provide opportunities for fellowship, discipling, and growing in faith. For a listing of groups, see the ministry leaflet in the church foyer or visit If you would like a group started near you, nathan@ ctkcambridge.org (men) or Emily Debaun Stuntz at emilydebaun@gmail.com (women). Women s Bible Study Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am in the church social hall. Childcare provided. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Becky Williams (john.n.becky@gmail.com). Vocational Groups Vocational groups exist to offer times of fellowship and discussion for those in the CTK congregations throughout the city who work in similar fields. For a listing of groups and more information, see the ministry leaflet in the church foyer or contact nathan@ctkcambridge.org. Prayer Meetings Morning Prayer: Tuesdays, 6:30am-8:30am for prayer at the church building in the social hall. Coffee and snacks are provided. If you have any questions, please contact office@ctkcambridge.org. Missions & Church Planting Prayer: On the first and third Sundays of the month, there is a time of prayer for the missionaries CTK Cambridge supports and for church planting in Boston. Please join us at the church office (130 Prospect St., Suite 201) around 12:10pm. Contact laura.a.martin87@gmail.com. Second Saturdays A monthly gathering to connect with friends or make new ones. Events take place the second Saturday of each month at Meadhall (4 Cambridge Center, Cambridge) from 5:30-7:30pm. College Students CTK values the college students. We support Reformed University Fellowship on nearby campuses, as well as monthly college lunches after the service. For more information about RUF on campus, contact our campus ministers at BU (nathan.dicks@ruf.org), Harvard (jeremy.mullen@ruf.org), and MIT (solomon.kim@ruf.org). 10

11 Ways To Get Involved - AFTERNOON CONGREGATION CTK Reader Visite ctkcambridge.org/ctk-reader/ para se inscrever em nosso CTK Reader semanal (boletim eletrônico) com mensagens de nossos pastores, anúncios da igreja e classificados da comunidade. Couples Ministry The couples groups are fundamental to our life at CTK, as we seek to live as Christ followers and in relationship with one another. We encourage all couples to participate in a group close to your neighborhood, in order to get to know one another over a meal, studying, praying and serving one another and our communities together. To find a group located near you or for more information please contact pmcouples@ctkcambridge.org. Men s and Women s Fellowship Groups Men s and women s ministry groups gathers every third Saturday of the month, at 5:00pm in the social hall, for fellowship, discipling, and growing in faith. Please contact Alex Silva at pmmen@ctkcambridge.org or Viviane Gomes at pmwomen@ctkcambridge.org for more information. All are welcome! Youth Ministry Our youth group is learning how to explain their faith in Christ. Meeting every Friday at 8:00pm, our teenagers are challenged, encouraged, taught and trained on prayer, Bible Studies, activities and spiritual formation. The subject for next month will be the uniqueness of Christ among other gods. The studies and activities are being taught in English. Please contact Sebastian@ctkcambridge.org for more information. Young Adults PM young adults ministry exists to promote a passion for the knowledge of God, as we grow united in Christ and seek to reflect His glory both in words and deeds. Our current generation faces many philosophical, theological and cultural challenges presented by a so called post-christian society. There is a desperate need for equipping and training young adults in the Truth of the Scriptures in order for us to impact our present generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you want to know more about our discipleship small groups, Friday meetings, social justice initiatives and fellowship events please contact helio@ctkcambridge.org. Prayer Meetings Evening Prayer: Wednesdays, 7:30pm-9:00pm for prayer at the church building in the social hall. Coffee and snacks are provided. For any questions, contact office@ctkcambridge.org. Women s Prayer: Every second Saturday of the month, the women of the church gather to pray for CTK Cambridge families and for all who are experiencing challenges and hardship in Boston. To join us at 8am please contact Maria Sampaio or pmwomen@ctkcambridge.org. 11

12 College students, you are invited to join us for lunch TODAY at the church office (130 Prospect St., 2nd Floor) following the service. SAVE THE DATE! Friday, May 6th, 7pm. - Join all the congregations of Christ the King for an evening of worship and fellowship. We ll meet at the Greek Evangelical Church, 1115 Center St., Newton. Nursery will be provided for ages 0-3. It s that time of year again bittersweet departures for many CTKers graduating and moving on. If you are planning to leave the Boston area soon please sarahgoodman@ctkboston.org to let us know. Announcements CHURCH STAFF MORNING CONGREGATION AFTERNOON CONGREGATION The Welfare of the City: What Actually Works? All are invited to the Boston Fellows Teaching Saturday on April 16. The event will be held from 10am to 3pm at The Courtyard at Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA. Please RSVP ( to reserve your spot. The Boston Fellows is a nine-month fellowship for young professionals at CTK to cultivate the worldview, in prayer and in the community of the local church, necessary for meaningful vocation, in a cohort of peers, spiritual leaders, and professional mentors. The fellowship will begin in September; applications are being accepted now. See to apply or for more information, or contact nathan@ ctkcambridge.org or Please contact the following staff members by calling our office at (617) or by Pastor Assistant Pastor Church Administrator Administrative Assistant Director of Children s Ministry Bookkeeper Music Director Rev. Richard Downs Rev. Nathan Barczi Brenda Souto Fabiana Carneiro Dana Russell Laura Cheng Amanda Holley rickdowns@ctkcambridge.org nathan@ctkcambridge.org brenda@ctkcambridge.org office@ctkcambridge.org dana@ctkcambridge.org bookkeeper@ctkboston.org amanda@ctkcambridge.org Pastor Youth Pastor Young Adults Pastor Church Administrator Administrative Assistant Rev. Leandro Pinheiro Sebastian Kim Helio Carneiro Brenda Souto Fabiana Carneiro revleandro@ctkcambridge.org sebastian@ctkcambridge.org helio@ctkcambridge.org brenda@ctkcambridge.org office@ctkcambridge.org CTK is a member of Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Scripture texts are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, CCLI # Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA