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worship as communal exchange
called to come in
God comes near and calls his people out of the world, and takes hold of us and brings us into the community of Himself.Song: Come People of the Risen King
Come, people of the Risen King
Who delight to bring Him praise
Come all and tune your hearts to sing
To the Morning Star of grace
From the shifting shadows of the earth
We will lift our eyes to Him
Where steady arms of mercy reach
To gather children in
Rejoice, Rejoice
Let every tongue rejoice
One heart, one voice
O Church of Christ, rejoice
Come, those whose joy is morning sun
And those weeping through the night
Come, those who tell of battles won
And those struggling in the fight
For His perfect love will never change
And His mercies never cease
But follow us through all our days
With the certain hope of peace
Rejoice, Rejoice
Let every tongue rejoice
One heart, one voice
O Church of Christ, rejoice
Come, young and old from every land
Men and women of the faith
Come, those with full or empty hands
Find the riches of His grace
Over all the world, His people sing
Shore to shore we hear them call
The Truth that cries through every age
“Our God is all in all”
Rejoice, Rejoice
Let every tongue rejoice
One heart, one voice
O Church of Christ, rejoice
Rejoice, Rejoice
Let every tongue rejoice
One heart, one voice
O Church of Christ, rejoice
we hear | Isaiah 45:20, 22-23
(leader) Thus says the Lord, Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together and come.
(People) Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth, for I am God and there is no other!
(all) To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance!
we respond | SONG: God Be Merciful to Me
God be merciful to me
On thy grace I rest my plea
Plenteous in compassion thou
Blot out my transgressions now
Wash me, Make me pure within
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin
My transgressions I confess
Grief and guilt my soul oppress
I have sinned against thy grace
And provoked thee to thy face
I confess thy judgment just
Speechless I thy mercy trust
I am evil, born in sin
Thou desirest truth within
Thou alone my Savior art
Teach thy wisdom to my heart
Make me pure, thy grace bestow
Wash me whiter than the snow
Broken, humbled to the dust
By thy wrath and judgement just
Let my contrite heart rejoice
And in gladness hear thy voice
From my sins O hide thy face
Blot them out in boundless grace
Gracious God, my heart renew
Make my spirit right and true
Cast me not away from thee
Let thy Spirit dwell in me
Thy salvation’s joy import
Steadfast make my willing heart
Sinners then shall learn from me
And return O God to Thee
Savior all my guilt remove
And my tongue shall sing Thy love
Touch my silent lips O Lord
And my mouth shall praise accord
confessing our sin
God the Spirit reminds us that God the Father has saved us through the righteous life and sacrificial death of Christ the Son – and in faith we rest on his gracious interest to renew us yet again.we hear | Philippians 2:5-11
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
we confess | Valley of Vision Prayer
O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.
This I am by nature and practice, this your Word proclaims me to be, this I hope I feel myself to be.
Yet you have not left me to despair. I have all the assurance I need that with you is plenteous redemption. Sin is that abominable thing which my soul hates, and this alone separates you from me. Give me more hatred of it, even as you give more assurance of the cross and resurrection of Jesus to save me from it. O holy God, make me such a creature as you can take pleasure in, and such a being that I can take pleasure in you. Amen.
we rest | SONG: Arise My Soul Arise
Arise, my soul, arise
shake off your guilty fears
The bleeding sacrifice
in my behalf appears
Before the throne my Surety stands
Before the throne my Surety stands
My name is written on His hands
Arise (arise), arise (arise), arise
Arise, my soul, arise
Arise (arise), arise (arise), arise
Arise, my soul, arise
Shake off your guilty fears and rise
He ever lives above
for me to intercede
His all redeeming love
His precious blood, to plead
His blood atoned for every race
His blood atoned for every race
And sprinkles now the throne of grace
Five bleeding wounds He bears
received on Calvary
They pour effectual prayers
they strongly plead for me
Forgive him, O forgive, they cry
Forgive him, O forgive, they cry
Nor let that ransomed sinner die
The Father hears Him pray
His dear anointed One
He cannot turn away
the presence of His Son
The Spirit answers to the blood
The Spirit answers to the blood
And tells me I am born of God
My God is reconciled
His pardoning voice I hear
He owns me for His child
I can no longer fear
With confidence I now draw nigh
With confidence I now draw nigh
And Father, Abba, Father, cry
declaration | James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
consecrated by the Word
God declares the finished gospel of his Son, and continues his powerful, internal work of change/consecration by his Spirit.sermon | Healthy Living • James 2:14-26 | David Royes
we respond | SONG: Behold Our God
Who has held the oceans in His hands
Who has numbered every grain of sand
Kings and nations tremble at His voice
All creation rises to rejoice
Behold our God seated on His throne
Come let us adore Him
Behold our King nothing can compare
Come let us adore Him!
Who has given counsel to the Lord
Who can question any of His Words
Who can teach the One who knows all things
Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds
Behold our God seated on His throne
Come let us adore Him
Behold our King nothing can compare
Come let us adore Him!
Who has felt the nails upon His hands
Bearing all the guilt of sinful man
God eternal humbled to the grave
Jesus, Savior risen now to reign
Behold our God seated on His throne
Come let us adore Him
Behold our King nothing can compare
Come let us adore Him!
Men: You will reign forever
Women: Let Your glory fill the earth
Men: You will reign forever
Women: Let Your glory fill the earth (x6)
Behold our God seated on His throne
Come let us adore Him
Behold our King nothing can compare
Come let us adore Him!
SONG: Arise, Shine for Your Light Has Come
Arise Shine for your light has come
and the glory of God is on you
Arise, see when the earth grows dark
that the Lord will arise upon you
The Lord will arise upon you
Nations will come to your light
lift up your eyes and see
We’ll gather together and come to you
and your love will be all that we know
Your love will be all that we know
Arise, come to the open gates
for the Father is welcoming you
Fear not for the Lord brings peace
and redemption to all who believe
Redemption to all who believe
Nations will come to your light
lift up your eyes and see
We’ll gather together and come to you
and your love will be all that we know
Your love will be all that we know
The sun will not shine
cause you’ll be all the light that we need
And violence will end
all the wars that we wage will cease (repeat)
We will glorify Your name
We will glorify Your name
Nations will come to your light
lift up your eyes and see
We’ll gather together and come to you
and your love will be all that we know
Your love will be all that we know (repeat)
compelled to go out
God blesses us and charges us go out and extend his kingdom into the broken world around us, making disciples of all nations
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