Worship Sunday, March 18, 2018 GATHERING Gathering Songs Ancient Words Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world They resound with God's own heart Words of life words of hope Give us strength help us cope In this world where'er we roam Ancient words will guide us home Ancient words ever true Holy words of our faith Handed down to this age Came to us through sacrifice O heed the faithful words of Christ Ancient words ever true Ancient words ever true Martyr s blood stains each page, They have died for this faith Hear them cry through the years; Heed these words and hold them dear. 1
Ancient words ever true Ancient words ever true 2001 Integrity's Hosanna! Music CCLI #303098 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 Verse 1 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 evening comes Chorus Verse 2 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 Verse 3 And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come 2
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore Chorus (Ending) Worship Your holy name Lord I'll worship Your holy name 2011 Atlas Mountain Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI License # 303098 Confession and Forgiveness This confession provides extended silence for listening, pondering, and self-reflection. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours. Equip us by your Spirit to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness, and seek the way you set before us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin. An extended silence may be kept. Merciful God, forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free. Like Jonah, we have spoken when we should have been silent. Silence. Like Jonah, we have run from you when we should have listened to your call. 3
Silence. Like Jonah, we have withheld your grace from others. Silence. Like Jonah, we need a change of heart. Silence. For the wrong we have done, for the good we have failed to do, have mercy on us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. People of God, look to Jesus, given to forgive you, heal you, and set you free, because God loved the world so much. Take hold of life eternal life! Amen. Gathering Song Jesus Messiah He became sin who knew no sin That we might become His righteousness He humbled Himself and carried the cross Love so amazing love so amazing Jesus Messiah Name above all names Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah Lord of all His body the bread His blood the wine Broken and poured out all for love The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn Love so amazing love so amazing 4
Jesus Messiah Name above all names Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah Lord of all All our hope is in You All our hope is in You All the glory to You God The Light of the world Jesus Messiah Name above all names Blessed Redeemer Emmanuel The Rescue for sinners The Ransom from heaven Jesus Messiah Lord of all Jesus Messiah Lord of all The Lord of all The Lord of all 2008 Vamos Publishing CCLI License No. 303098 Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Prayer of the Day Let us pray: Merciful God, like Jonah, we are surprised how far your grace reaches, even to our enemies and people we don t like. May we be so moved by your goodness that we love all our neighbors, the ones we like and the ones we don t like, just as you love us. In the name of Jesus. Amen. 5
WORD Holy Gospel Luke 11:37-46;52-54 Bible pg. 846 While he was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him; so he went in and took his place at the table. 38 The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not first wash before dinner. 39 Then the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. 40 You fools! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? 41 So give for alms those things that are within; and see, everything will be clean for you. 42 But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and herbs of all kinds, and neglect justice and the love of God; it is these you ought to have practiced, without neglecting the others. 43 Woe to you Pharisees! For you love to have the seat of honor in the synagogues and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces. 44 Woe to you! For you are like unmarked graves, and people walk over them without realizing it." 45 One of the lawyers answered him, "Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us too." 46 And he said, "Woe also to you lawyers! For you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not lift a finger to ease them. Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge; you did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering." 53 When he went outside, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile toward him and to cross-examine him about many things, 54 lying in wait for him, to catch him in something he might say. Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God Children s Message Please stand, as you are able 6
Acclamation Hymnal, pg. 189 2006 Augsburg Fortress Press; Reprinted with Permission OneLicense.Net A-704219 Scripture Reading Jonah 4:1-11 Bible pg. 753 1 But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the LORD and said, "O LORD! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and ready to relent from punishing. 3 And now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live." 4 And the LORD said, "Is it right for you to be angry?" 5 Then Jonah went out of the city and sat down east of the city, and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, waiting to see what would become of the city. 6 The Lord GOD appointed a bush, and made it come up over Jonah, to give shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort; so Jonah was very happy about the bush. 7 But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the bush, so that it withered. 8 When the sun rose, God prepared a sultry east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint and asked that he might die. He said, "It is better for me to die than to live." 9 But God said to Jonah, "Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?" And he said, "Yes, angry enough to die." 10 Then the LORD said, "You are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labor and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night. 11 And should I 7
not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?" Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God Please be seated Message The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song Hymn of the Day Ancient Words Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world They resound with God's own heart Words of life words of hope Give us strength help us cope In this world where'er we roam Ancient words will guide us home Ancient words ever true Holy words of our faith Handed down to this age Came to us through sacrifice O heed the faithful words of Christ Ancient words ever true 8
Ancient words ever true Martyr s blood stains each page, They have died for this faith Hear them cry through the years; Heed these words and hold them dear. Ancient words ever true Ancient words ever true 2001 Integrity's Hosanna! Music CCLI #303098 Apostles Creed Hymnal pg. 105 Let us confess our faith, using the words of the Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; 9
he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Prayers Hymnal #178 At the end of each petition, the assembly sings: Reproduced with permission OneLicense.Net A-704219 Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always And also with you MEAL Offering An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. 10
Anthem during the offering Insert Nova/Shalom anthem title here Offertory For Such a Time as This Could it be that we are called for such a time as this? Could it be that we are called for such a time as this? Other verses: that you are called that I am called Jonathan Rundman 2015 Reproduced with Permission CCLI #303098 Offering Prayer Gracious and merciful God, you shower us with your blessings, even when we don t deserve them. Receive these, our gifts, as our grateful response to you. When we are tempted to run away from your call, when we are tempted to hoard your mercy for ourselves, remind us of your abundant grace that holds us all. Open our hearts and our hands to share your love with our neighbors and the whole world. In the name of your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Words of Institution In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 11
Return to God with all your heart. Receive bread for the journey, drink for the desert. Music during Communion Lamb of God Hymnal pg. 154 Song How Deep the Father s Love for Us How deep the Father's love for us How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory Behold the man upon a cross My sin upon His shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice Call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life - I know that it is finished I will not boast in anything No gifts no power no wisdom 12
But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom 1995 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI License No. 303098 Song The Potter s Hand Beautiful Lord Wonderful Saviour I know for sure All of my days Are held in Your hand Crafted into Your perfect plan You gently call me Into Your presence Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit Teach me dear Lord To live all of my life Through Your eyes I'm captured by Your Holy calling Set me apart I know You're drawing Me to Yourself Lead me Lord I pray Take me mould me Use me fill me I give my life To the Potter's hand Call me guide me Lead me walk beside me I give my life To the Potter's hand You gently call me Into Your presence 13
Guiding me by Your Holy Spirit Teach me dear Lord To live all of my life Through Your eyes I'm captured by Your Holy calling Set me apart I know You're drawing Me to Yourself Lead me Lord I pray Take me mold me Use me fill me I give my life To the Potter's hand Call me guide me Lead me walk beside me I give my life To the Potter's hand Take me mold me Use me fill me I give my life To the Potter's hand Call me guide me Lead me walk beside me I give my life To the Potter's hand 1997 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. in U.S. & Canada by Integrity's Hosanna! Music) CCLI License No. 303098 Song Sanctuary Lord prepare me To be a sanctuary Pure and holy Tried and true With thanksgiving 14
I'll be a living Sanctuary for You 1982 Whole Armor Publishing Company CCLI License No. 303098 Table Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God s grace. Prayer after Communion God of abundance, you have shared your gifts with us at this Table. You have filled us once again with your love. May your love overflow from us, as we seek to love one another and the whole world. Amen SENDING Announcements Benediction May you hear God s call and go. May you be surrounded by +Christ s love that goes with you. And may you experience the surprising grace that will find you and change you. In the name of Jesus. Amen Sending Song Where Justice Rolls Down Where justice rolls down like a mighty water And righteousness grows like an ever-flowing stream And mercy resounds like the waves on the ocean Let praises rise high on the songs of the redeemed 15
There is a river that streams from the temple Begins as a trickle but ends in the sea As it grows healing it will give Where it flows ev'rything will live Where justice rolls down like a mighty water And righteousness grows like an ever-flowing stream And mercy resounds like the waves on the ocean Let praises rise high on the songs of the redeemed Wade in the water and feel the strong current Remember the stagnance of stale life before God is here leave the past behind In these clear waters you will find Where justice rolls down like a mighty water And righteousness grows like an ever-flowing stream And mercy resounds like the waves on the ocean Let praises rise high on the songs of the redeemed Where justice rolls down like a mighty water And righteousness grows like an ever-flowing stream And mercy resounds like the waves on the ocean Let praises rise high on the songs of the redeemed Let praises rise high on the songs of the redeemed 1994 Stream Mountain Music Used by permission CCLI #303098 Dismissal Marked with the cross of Christ, go forth to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Musicians: Nova Voices & Shalom Singers, directed by Travis Michelson & Su Michelson 16