10:15 am Worship Service Sunday, July 23, 2017 Leader: Dea. Celia Jackson Speaker: Dea. Dr. Anthony Allen Musicians: Sis. Joy Simons Brown Sis. Jozanne Harris 10:15 A.M. JULY 23, 2017 INTROIT - Adult Choir CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN OF PRAISE: No. 1 # 559 - Love Divine, all loves excelling 1. Love divine, all loves excelling, 2. Come, Almighty to deliver, joy of heaven, to earth come down; let us all thy life receive; fix in us thy humble dwelling; suddenly return and never, all thy faithful mercies crown! nevermore thy temples leave. Jesus thou art all compassion, Thee we would be always blessing, pure, unbounded love thou art; serve thee as thy hosts above, visit us with thy salvation; pray and praise thee without ceasing, enter every trembling heart. glory in thy perfect love. 3. Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be. Let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee; changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise. PRAYER OF ADORATION & THANKSGIVING CHARLES WESLEY 1707-1788
RESPONSIVE READING No. 707 Leader - I will exalt you, my God the King; People - I will praise your name for ever and ever. Leader - Everyday I will praise you People - and extol your name for ever and ever. Leader - Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; People - his greatness no one can fathom. Leader - One generation will commend your works to another; People - they will tell of your mighty acts. Leader - They will speak of the glorious splendour of your majesty, People - and I will meditate on your wonderful works. Leader - They will tell of the power of your awesome works, People - and I will proclaim your great deeds. Leader - They will celebrate your abundant goodness People - and joyfully sing of your righteousness. Leader - The Lord is gracious and compassionate, People - slow to anger and rich in love. Leader - The Lord is good to all; People - he has compassion on all he has made. Leader - All you have made will praise you, O Lord; People - your saints will extol you. Leader - They will tell of the glory of your kingdom People - and speak of your might. Leader - Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, People - and your dominion endures through all generations. Leader- The Lord is faithful to all his promises People- and loving towards all he has made. Leader - The Lord upholds all those who fall People - and lifts up all who are bowed down. Leader - The eyes of all look to you, People - and you give them their food at the proper time. Leader - You open your hand People - and satisfy the desires of every living thing. Leader - The Lord is righteous in all his ways People - and loving towards all he has made. Leader - The Lord is near to all who call on him, People - to all who call on him in truth. Leader - He fulfils the desires of those who fear him; People - he hears their cry and saves them. Leader - The Lord watches over all who love him, People - but all the wicked he will destroy. Leader - My month will speak in praise of the Lord. All - Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever. SONGS OF WORSHIP A] 1. As the deer panteth for the water Cho: You alone are my strength my shield So my soul longeth after Thee To you alone does my Spirit yield You alone are my heart s desire You alone are my heart s desire, And I long to worship you. and I long to worship you. 2. You re my friend and you are my brother 3. I want you more than gold or silver Even though you are a King Only you can satisfy I love you more than any other You alone are the real joy giver So much more than anything And the apple of my eye. B] 1. I love you Lord and I lift my voice 2. I love you Lord and I lift my hands To worship you, O my soul rejoice To worship you, every time I can
Take joy my King in what you hear Take joy my King in what you see May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear. Let is be a sweet sacrifice unto Thee. 3. I love you Lord, and I want to live, According to each command you give Take joy my King in what to see Make my life a sweet offering unto Thee. C] Bless The Lord, O my soul And all that is within me, bless His holy name. He has done great things, He has done great things He has done great things, bless His holy name. [Children 10 years and under leave for Junior Church] [BRIEF PERIOD OF SILENCE] [Sung prayerfully] In his presence there is fullness of joy At his right hand, pleasures forevermore Oh what fellowship divine, I am his and he is mine. In the presence of the Lord, there's fullness of joy. PRAYER OF CONFESSION & INTERCESSION [Sung prayerfully] Reach out and touch the Lord as he passes by You'll find he's not too busy to hear your heart's cry He is passing by this moment your need to supply. Reach out and touch the Lord as he passes by. WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS ACT OF FELLOWSHIP TITHES & OFFERING DOXOLOGY
SCRIPTURE READING: [N.T.] 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 [Ms. Sontee Davis] HYMN OF MEDITATION: # 549 - Will your anchor hold in the storms of life 1. Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, when the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift and the cables strain, will your anchor drift or firm remain? Refrain: We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll; fastened to the rock which cannot move, grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love. 2. Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear, when the breakers roar and the reef is near? While the surges rave and the wild winds blow, shall the angry waves then your bark o'er flow? (Refrain) 3. Will your anchor hold in the floods of death, when the waters cold chill your fading breath? On the rising tide you can safely stay, while your anchor holds in life s ebbing day. (Refrain) 4. Will your eyes behold through the morning light the city of gold and the harbour bright? Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore, when life's storms are past forever more? (Refrain) PRISCILLA OWENS (1829-99) SPECIAL ITEM OF MUSIC - Adult Choir MESSAGE - Dea. Dr. Anthony Allen SONG OF RESPONSE: # 346 - Just As I am without one plea
1. Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that you will me to be free, 4. Just as I am; you will receive, will welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because your promise I believe, 2. Just as I am, though tossed about 5. Just as I am, your love unknown with many a conflict, many a doubt, has broken every barrier down; fightings within and fear without, now to be yours, yes, yours alone, 3. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; 6. Just as I am, of that free love sight, riches, healing of the mind -- the breadth, length, depth and height to prove, all that I need, in you to find, here for a time and then above, CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT (1789-1871) PRAYER BENEDICTION