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1 A SERVICE OF WORSHIP THE LORD S DAY February 17, 2019 that in everything he might be preeminent Colossians 1:18

2 WELCOME TO CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH We are glad you are here to worship the living God! This worship folder is intended to walk you through the service, as well as provide you with devotional material to take home. IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP What better way to start this worship service than with the prayer that we will later sing? Pity the nations, O our God, constrain the earth to come; Send thy victorious Word a-broad, and bring the strangers home. We long to see thy churches full, that all the chosen race May with one voice and heart and soul, Sing thy redeeming grace. Announcements and Greeting SERVICE OF WORSHIP 10:45 a.m. Scripture Meditation Isaiah 2:5 O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD. Prelude Call to Worship Psalm 67:1 7 Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. ALL: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Leader: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. ALL: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Leader: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. ALL: God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! 2

3 Congregational Song May the Peoples Praise You Text and Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend, Ed Cash, David Zimmer 2016 Getty Music Prayer of Adoration 3

4 Congregational Song O Great God By Bob Kauflin. Based on The Valley of Vision prayer "Regeneration." 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Old Testament Reading Isaiah 42:1 13 Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: "I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them." 4

5 Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise from the end of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that fills it, the coastlands and their inhabitants. Let the desert and its cities lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar inhabits; let the habitants of Sela sing for joy, let them shout from the top of the mountains. Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the coastlands. The LORD goes out like a mighty man, like a man of war he stirs up his zeal; he cries out, he shouts aloud, he shows himself mighty against his foes. Giving of Tithes and Offerings Parents, you may escort your pre-school aged children to Children s Bible Time (B-102) after the collection bag has passed your pew. Thank you. Offertory Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation, The God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation. With healing balm my soul he fills, and every faithless murmur stills: To God all praise and glory. The Lord is never far away, but, through all grief distressing, An ever present help and stay, our peace and joy and blessing. As with a mother's tender hand, he leads his own, his chosen band: To God all praise and glory. Thus all my toilsome way along, I sing aloud his praises, That all may hear the grateful song my voice unwearied raises. Be joyful in the Lord, my heart, both soul and body bear your part: To God all praise and glory. Let all who name Christ's holy name give God all praise and glory; Let all who own his power proclaim aloud the wondrous story! Cast every idol from its throne, for Christ is Lord, and Christ alone: To God all praise and glory. Missions Moment Testimony of God s Grace Rev. Tom Muir Pastoral Prayer 5

6 Congregational Hymn #469 How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place Text: Isaac Watts, 1707; Music: ST. COLUMBIA C.M. Old Irish melody Prayer of Illumination Preaching of the Word Matthew 4:12 17 (p. 809) THE PEOPLE DWELLING IN DARKNESS Dr. Elias dos Santos Medeiros 6

7 Faith Promise Commitment Congregational Hymn #580 Lead On, O King Eternal Benediction Postlude Text: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1888; Music: LANCASHIRE, Henry Smart, 1836 Assisting in Worship: Preaching Pastor: Rev. Elias dos Santos Medeiros; Assisting Pastors: Rev. Kevin DeYoung, Rev. Mike Miller; Pastor of Worship: Rev. Nathan George; Organist: Pam Eash; Pianist: Pamela Mullins; Instrumental Director: Scott Van Patter; Christ Covenant Choir All music UBP CCLI # All Scripture quotes from ESV. Used by permission. 7

8 8 SERMON NOTES

9 Announcements and Greeting Call to Worship Psalm 34, T.H. p. 796 Prayer of Invocation SERVICE OF WORSHIP 6:00 p.m. Congregational Hymn #444 O Zion, Haste, Your Mission High Fulfilling Old Testament Reading Isaiah 52:7 12 New Testament Reading Acts 10:34 Pastoral Prayer Tithes and Offerings Offertory: Here I Am, Lord and Go I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry, All who dwell in deepest sin, my hand will save. I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people s pain I have wept for love of them, they turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone, I will speak my words to them, whom shall I send? I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame, I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide til their hearts be satisfied. I will give My life to them. Whom shall I send? ~ Go ye therefore and teach all nations. Go, Go, Go. Baptizing them in the name of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost, Go, Go, Go! If you love me, really love me, feed my sheep. And lo, I am with you forever and ever, until the end of the world. Go, Go, Go! Congregational Hymn #448 We Have Heard the Joyful Sound Preaching of the Word Matthew 28:11 20 (p. 835) WHICH COMMISSION ARE WE COMMITTED TO? Dr. Elias dos Santos Medeiros Congregational Hymn #447 Christ for the World We Sing Benediction Postlude Assisting in Worship: Preaching Pastor: Dr. Elias dos Santos Medeiros; Assisting Pastors: Rev. Kevin DeYoung; Rev. Mike Miller; Pastor of Worship: Rev. Nathan George; Organist: Pam Eash; Joy Singers All music UBP CCLI # All Scripture quotes are from the ESV. Used by permission. 9

10 10 SERMON NOTES

11 The Good News in a Worship Service Among other things, the worship service is intended to tell a story of good news. We aim to walk through it every week. Those who already believe the gospel need to hear the story again (and hopefully love to hear it again). And those who do not yet know Christ need to hear the story for the first time. God can call people to himself not just from the sermon, but from the content and shape of the entire service. What we do from week to week is based on patterns of worship we find in the Bible (Isaiah 6, Exodus 24). We also use particular patterns (a liturgy) in order to tell the old, old story to our own hearts, and to our neighbors. As you worship, look for some of these big themes: God Is Great A biblical service proclaims that God should be worshipped because he is God, because he is a good, kind, all-powerful, holy, just, loving God. Many different themes, passages, and hymns are used each week to call us to worship our Creator God. (Further reading: Deuteronomy 5-6) We Are Sinful A biblical service is clear about the sin and fall of mankind our separation from God, and our need for a redeemer. Each week we are reminded that God required perfect obedience and that death is the consequence of falling short of perfection. Even as a Christian it can be uncomfortable to hear God s warnings and to confess our sin. However, it is also our great privilege and a necessary part of the good news. Every week, as we confess our sin, we are pointed to the gospel where we can find assurance of forgiveness in Christ. (Further reading: Romans 1-3) Jesus Is Our Savior A biblical service highlights the truth that 2,000 years ago Jesus Christ died on the cross for sinners, that he stood in our place and took God s wrath on our behalf. Christ was our substitute, so that those who believe in him no longer have to bear the eternal consequence of our sin. In Christ, we are no longer separated from God, but are united to him and have peace with our Creator. (Further reading: Romans 4-6, John 1) The Holy Spirit Is Our Helper A biblical service calls us to live according to the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Each week some aspect of the work of the Spirit as our Helper is expounded upon in the sermon, hymns, prayers, and readings. Also, each week we are sent out with God s blessing (the benediction) so that we might stand on the truth and walk in grace. (Further reading: Romans 7-8, 12) The Church Is for People Who Need Jesus A biblical and Christian worship service then, is an opportunity for you to meet Jesus Christ in his word. Our prayer is that you would respond in faith: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8 9) 11

12 The body of Christ Covenant meets in communities where people of all ages are welcomed and encouraged to engage through four distinct entry points: Sunday Worship, Congregational Communities, Covenant Groups, and Small Groups. SUNDAY WORSHIP Worship Services at 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL COMMUNITIES Senior Adults Community Young Families Community Community of senior adults ages 70+ Community of newly married & young Pastor Bruce Creswell families with children up to age 12 Pastor Derek Wells Young Seniors Community Community of couples & individuals ages Young Professionals Community Pastor Bernie Lawrence Community of singles & young married couples Pastor Dave Baxter Sojourners Community Community of adults ages who have 18/22 Generation / College Community college age/young adult children Community of college age adults Pastor Mike Miller Campus Outreach Director Zach Fulginiti Student Families Community Community of adults with middle & high school age children Pastor Brian Peterson Youth (Middle/High School) Community Youth Ministries Pastor Stewart Neely Middle School Director David Chambers COVENANT GROUPS Multi-generational & mixed-gender groups of people. Please contact Pastor Brian Peterson. SMALL GROUPS Gender-specific groups of 4-10 people. Please contact Teresa Caldwell for women s groups and Pastor Brian Peterson for men s groups. 12

A SERVICE OF WORSHIP. THE LORD S DAY March 17, that in everything he might be preeminent Colossians 1:18

A SERVICE OF WORSHIP. THE LORD S DAY March 17, that in everything he might be preeminent Colossians 1:18 A SERVICE OF WORSHIP THE LORD S DAY March 17, 2019 that in everything he might be preeminent Colossians 1:18 WELCOME TO CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH We are glad you are here to worship the living God! This worship