THE WORSHIP OF GOD June 11, 2017

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1 THE WORSHIP OF GOD June 11, 2017 To protect the Worship environment, please, no drinks in the Sanctuary, and remember to turn off cell phones. THE GATHERING *#234 Crown Him with Many Crowns Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne: Hark! how the heav'nly anthem drowns all music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King thru all eternity. Crown Him the Lord of love: behold His hands and side Rich wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his wond'ring eye at mysteries so bright. Crown Him the Lord of life: Who triumphed o'er the grave, Who rose victorious to the strife for those He came to save. His glories now we sing, Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring and lives that death may die. Crown Him the Lord of heav'n: One with the Father known, One with the Spirit thru Him giv'n from yonder glorious throne. To Thee be endless praise, for Thou for us hast died; Be Thou, O Lord, thru endless days adored and magnified. TEXT: Matthew Bridges, stanzas 1,2,4; Godfrey Thring, stanza 3 MUSIC: George J. Elvey *THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION *THE RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP: PSALM 25 LEADER: To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; ALL: Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. LEADER: Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. ALL: All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

2 *O Worship the King O worship the King, all glorious above O gratefully sing His wonderful love Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise O tell of His might, O sing of His grace Whose robe is the light and canopy space His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form And dark is His path on the wings of the storm (chorus) You alone are the matchless King To You alone be all majesty Your glories and wonders, what tongue can recite? You breathe in the air, You shine in the light O measureless might, ineffable love While angels delight to worship above Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend You alone are the matchless King To You alone be all majesty Your glories and wonders, what tongue can recite? You breathe in the air, You shine in the light You shine in the light (repeat verse 1) Chris Tomlin, Johann Michael Haydn and Robert Grant 2004 worshiptogether.com Songs/sixsteps music. Adm. by EMI Christian Music Publishing.ARR.UBP.CCLI# *THE READING FROM PSALM 90 THE PRAYERS OF CONFESSION ALL: Merciful Lord, though you rule and reign over all things, even the number of our days, still we act like we are sovereign over our lives. We make plans without considering our dependence upon your decrees. Forgive this pride in us. May we be humbled by our frailty, by the number of our days, that we may have the wisdom to depend upon you to lead and guide us. And may we take comfort in your providence, knowing that you rule over all things for your glory and the good of your people. Amen. PRIVATE (A time of silent and private confessions for personal sins) LEADER: : I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32:5 ALL: Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed in the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in who spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32:1-2

3 *THE PROFESSION OF FAITH: Colossians 1:15-20 ALL: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. *Man of Sorrows Man of sorrows, Lamb of God, by His own betrayed The sin of man and wrath of God, has been on Jesus laid Silent as He stood accused, beaten, mocked, and scorned Bowing to the Father's will, He took a crown of thorns (chorus) Oh, that rugged cross, my salvation, where Your love poured out over me Now my soul cries out hallelu - jah, praise and honor unto Thee Sent of heaven, God's own Son, to purchase and redeem And reconcile the very ones, who nailed Him to that tree Now my debt is paid, it is paid in full By the precious blood, that my Jesus spilled Now the curse of sin, has no hold on me Whom the Son sets free, oh is free indeed (2x) See the stone is rolled away, behold the empty tomb Hallelujah, God be praised, he's risen from the grave Praise and honor unto Thee Words and Music by Matt Crocker & Brooke Ligertwood 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing (APRA). ARR.ICS.UBP.CCLI#245668

4 *THE READING FROM MATTHEW 6:28-34 *This is My Father s World This is my Father s world, and to my listening ears All nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father s world; I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas His hand the wonders wrought. This is my Father s world the birds their carols raise. The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker s praise. This is my Father s world; why should my heart be sad? The Lord is king let the heavens ring. God reigns let the earth be glad. This is my Father s world. O let me ne er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father s world; the battle is not done. Jesus who died shall be satisfied, and earth and Heav n be one. Words: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1901; Music: Terra Beata, traditional English melody, arranged by Franklin L. Sheppard in his Alleluia, 1915 *You Crown the Year (verse 1) You crown the year with Your goodness You answer us with awesome deeds Your hope resounds, God our Savior To distant lands and farthest seas You still the waves with Your presence You bless Your harvest with Your rain Your river filled with living water That flows to all as You ordain (chorus) Praise the name of the Lord O my soul sing His worth All of life join the song Come and lift up our King Now let the earth join His praises Who dwells between the sea and sky? The dusk and dawn forever answer The call to worship God on high (repeat chorus 2x) (repeat vs. 1) Adapted from Hillsong; Brooke Ligertwood, Reuben Morgan 2013 Hillsong Music

5 *THE DEDICATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Although giving is a significant part of worship, we do not collect the offering during our service. Two boxes are placed by the doors to receive your offering. Tithes and offerings for the General Fund are placed in the box without the steeple. Offerings for the Building Fund are to be placed in the box with the steeple, with check payable to Grace EPC Building Fund. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 10:45am: Claire Adelyn Spicer (CHILDREN ARE DISMISSED FOR THEIR CLASSES AT THIS TIME: K-4TH GRADE --- LINE UP IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE SANCTUARY.) (10:45AM SERVICE: INTERNATIONALS WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL TEACHING TIME MAY BE DISMISSED AT THIS TIME TO ROOM 17 JUST TO THE RIGHT AS YOU LEAVE THE SANCTUARY.) (THOSE WHO ARRIVE AFTER THE SERVICE HAS BEGUN MAY BE SEATED AT THIS TIME) THE WELCOME At this time, please fill out the friendship register found at the side aisle. As the register is passed, please note those with whom you are worshipping so that you can greet one another after the service. If this is your first Sunday at Grace, please accept our invitation to worship with us again soon. If you would like information about Grace EPC, please take one of our brochures from the table in the narthex. If you are looking for a church home, please let us know and we will be happy to visit with you. THE WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER THE PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION THE READING OF SCRIPTURE RESPONSE TO THE READING OF THE WORD Leader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God THE MESSAGE FROM SCRIPTURE James 4:13-17 Bill Vogler THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE It is our sincere desire to pray effectively for the particular needs of those worshipping with us this morning. If you have a prayer concern that you want shared with the congregation during the prayers of the people, please call the church office or one of the elders prior to the service with your request. If you desire prayer on a personal matter, we invite you to meet with the elders in the front pews after the Benediction. Available for prayer after 8:45 worship: Kim Grubbs & Warran Wiebe Available for prayer after 10:45 worship: Michael Boulton & Dan Wethington

6 THE SENDING *THE BENEDICTION *For the Beauty of the Earth For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth over and around us lies: For Thy Church that evermore lifts its holy hands above, Offering up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love: For Thyself, best gift divine, to our race so freely given; For that great, great love of Thine, peace on earth and joy in heaven: TEXT: Folliott S. Pierpoint, altered; MUSIC: Conrad Kocher; arranged by William H. Monk *Congregation will stand.