august 11, 2013 worship service

8/22/2019 August 11, 2013 Worship Service

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The Lords Day Worship ServiceAugust 11, 2013 ~ New City Church Calgary

WelcomeWe are glad you have joined us today. Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your relationshipwith Jesus Christ, or a skeptic looking for answers, or someone who is struggling to make sense of lifeand are looking for a caring community, you are warmly welcome here. Were glad you came. There isa nursery available for kids aged 0-2 years. Kids are always welcome in the service with us too.

After the ServicePlease stay around for some refreshments after the service and meet someone new. If we havent metyou before, please come say Hello. Wed like to make that connection.

Pastors John Ferguson & Mike Ivancic

Reflections & Preparation for WorshipO God, by Your power may we, together with all the saints, comprehend the breadth and length andheight and depth of the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with Your

fullness. Amen. ~ based on Ephesians 3:18-19

The Christian practice of hospitality wasin the New Testament

the concrete expression of Christian love.

~ Abraham J. Malherbe, Yale Classical & New Testament Scholar

Hospitality involves welcoming, creating space, listening, paying attention, and providing. Meals slow

things down. Some of us dont like that. We like to get things done. But meals force you to be peopleoriented instead of task oriented. Sharing a meal is not the only way to build relationships, but it is

number one on the list.

Tim Chester,A Meal with Jesus

I dont think most Christians today understand how essential hospitality is to fanning the flames of loveand strengthening the Christian family. Hospitality fleshes out love in a uniquely personal and sacrificial

way. Through the ministry of hospitality, we share our most prized possessions. We share our family,

home, finances, food, privacy, and time. Indeed, we share our very lives. So, hospitality is always costly.

Through the ministry of hospitality, we provide friendship, acceptance, fellowship, refreshment,comfort, and love in one of the richest and deepest ways possible for humans to understand. Unless we

open the doors of our homes to one another, the reality of the local church as a close-knit family ofloving brothers and sisters is only a theory.

~ Alexander Strauch, The Hospitality Commands

This is the generation most afraid of community because it inevitablylimits freedom and choice. Get over your fear.

Tim Keller, author & pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church NYC


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God Calls Us To WorshipLet everything that has breath praise the Lord. ~ Psalm 150:6

The Call to Worship

Leader: We have gathered in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to offer upa sacrifice of praise.

Unison: May His great Name be praised forever!

Leader: Shout for joy to the LORD all the earth. ~ Psalm 100Worship the LORD with gladness;Come before Him with joyful songs.Know that the LORD is God.

People: It is He who made us and we are His;We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Leader: Enter His gates with thanksgivingAnd His courts with praise;Give thanks to Him and praise His name.

Unison: For the LORD is good and His love endures forever;His faithfulness continues through all generations.

Hymns of Praise & Worship

"Everlasting God"

Strength will rise as we wait upon the LordWe will wait upon the Lord

We will wait upon the Lord

Our God, You reign foreverOur hope, our Strong Deliverer

You are the everlasting GodThe everlasting God

You do not faintYou won't grow weary

You're the defender of the weakYou comfort those in need

You lift us up on wings like eagles

Come Praise and Glorify

Come praise and glorify our GodThe Father of our Lord

In Christ He has in heavenly realmsHis blessings on us poured

For pure and blameless in His sightHe destined us to be

And now weve been adopted throughHis Son eternally


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chorusTo the praise of Your glory

To the praise of Your mercy and graceTo the praise of Your glory

You are the God who saves

Come praise and glorify our GodWho gives His grace in ChristIn Him our sins are washed away

Redeemed through sacrificeIn Him God has made known to us

The mystry of His willThat Christ should be the head of all

His purpose to fulfill

(repeat chorus)

Come praise and glorify our GodFor weve believed the WordAnd through our faith we have a seal

The Spirit of the LordThe Spirit guarantees our hope

Until redemptions doneUntil we join in endless praise

To God, the Three in One

(repeat chorus)

How Great You Are

Our God is greatThe Father of creation

His splendor fills the earthThe lightning crash

The thunder sings His praisesThe galaxies cant help but shout His worth

chorusMy soul must sing to You an offering

How great You are

My soul must sing, oh, let the heavens ringHow great You are! Oh, how great You are

The Word made fleshGods promise to the fallenHe came with powr to save

The light of life was crushed for our rebellionHe died our death and rose up from the grave

Our King will comeWith trumpet blasts resounding

To claim His blood-washed brideHell rend the skies, descending in His glory

And in an instant faith will turn to sight

God Graciously Renews Us in ChristHave mercy on me, O God, in Your faithful love, in Your great tenderness wipe away my offenses; wash

me thoroughly from my guilt, purify me from my sin. ~ Psalm 51:1-2


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Call to Confession ~ Psalm 139:23-24

Leader: Search me, O God, and know my heart;Test me and know my thoughts.Point out anything in me that offends you,

And lead me in the path of everlasting life

Prayer of Confession

~ Silent Confession & Reflection

The Words of the Gospel ~ based on 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Peter 2:24

Leader: Hear the Good News:This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance,That Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross,

That we might be dead to sin and alive to all that is good.

Hearing these comforting words, if you sincerely turn from your sinsby turning in trust to the Lord Jesus Christ who came to save sinners,I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ that you are indeed forgiven!

Song of Response

Be Unto Your Name

We are a moment, You are forever

Lord of all ages, God before timeWe are a vapor, You are eternalLove everlasting reigning on high

Holy, holy, Lord God AlmightyWorthy is the Lamb who was slainHighest praises, honour and glory

Be unto Your nameBe unto Your name

We are the broken, You are the healer

Jesus Redeemer, mighty to saveYou are the love song well sing foreverBowing before You blessing Your name

Holy, holy, Lord God AlmightyWorthy is the Lamb who was slainHighest praises, honour and glory

Be unto Your nameBe unto Your name

God Gives Us His Words of Eternal LifeLord Jesus, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life! Let Your word dwell in us richly,

that whatever we do, in word or deed, we may do everything in Your name, giving thanks to the Father

through You. ~ based on John 6:68, Colossians 3:16-17


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Todays Scripture Lesson: Show Hospitality to One AnotherJohn Ferguson, Pastor

ROMANS 12

1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a livingsacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this

world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the willof God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

1 PETER 4

8 Above all, keep loving one another, earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.

(notes)


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God Feeds Us His Covenant MealFrom the east and the west, from the north and the south, people will come

and take their places at the banquet in the Kingdom of God. ~ based on Luke 13:29

A Word About Participating in The Sacrament of The Lords Supper

The Lords Supper is a special family meal that Christ gave to His Bride, the Church. ForChristians, this meal is a time to receive these signs and seals of the New Covenant which Christhas established with them. Believers come to this Table to meet with their Lord and Saviour byfaith, to be renewed by Him and strengthened in their callings and mission as they eat the breadand drink the wine.

Therefore, all baptized Christians who trust in Christ alone as their Lord and Saviour, who areconnected to a church that proclaims His Gospel, and who are at peace with their fellow believers,are invited to come to the Table.

If you are not yet a Christian, or if for whatever reason you are not prepared to share in this meal,

we would encourage you to spend this time in prayer (perhaps using one of the prayers listedbelow). Consider the invitation of Jesus, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall nothunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirstfor my Fathers will is that everyone wholooks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day(John 6:35, 40).

We would ask that childrenwho have not yet professed beliefin the Lord Jesus also refrain frompartaking until doing so. The pastor would be delighted to speak to families about what it means toparticipate in the Lords Supper.

The Words of Institution

The Lord Jesus, on the nighthe was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke

it, and said, This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same wayalso he took the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this as often

as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Foras often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you

proclaim the Lords death until he comes. ~ 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The Sacrament of The Lords Supper

Please come forward by rows to the center aisle and form a semi-circle in front of the Table toreceive the bread and the wine. When finished, place your cup at the side tables and proceed to

your seat via the outer isles. If you are unable to come forward, we would be delighted to serve youat your seat.

New City Church uses wine in serving the Lords Supper. We would encourage you to take ofthe wine since it is a symbol of joy and celebration in Scripture. However, juice is also provided ifyou cannot drink wine due to health reasons or issues of conscience.


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Prayers for Those Not Communing

A Prayer Searching for the Truth: Jesus, You claim to be the way, the truth, and the life, and thatno one comes to the Father except by You. If what you claim is true, please guide me and teachme. Open to me the reality of who You are. Grant that I might be undaunted in following You as Iconsider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding of You that is coherent, convincing,and leads to the eternal life that You promise. Amen.

A Prayer of Trust in the Lord Jesus: Jesus, I confess that I am more broken, flawed, and sinfulthan I had ever before dared to admit. Yet You tell me that I am more loved than I ever dared tohope, and that You accept all who turn to You in simple faith. I am doing that right now. I thankYou for taking the justice that my sins deserved when You died on the Cross. I eagerly trust Youfor the forgiveness for my sins, and I receive from You now the eternal life that You promise to allwho come to You. Amen.

A Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin: Lord Jesus, You know the battle that rages within myheart. Grant that in my battles with sin, I may see in You the fulfillment of all my needs. Give mestrength to turn from every false satisfaction to find my ultimate joy in You. Enable me to lay asidethe sin that clings so closely to me, and fill me with your Spirit to run with perseverance the race you

have set before me, looking to You, the pioneer and champion of my faith. Amen.

A Prayer for Children (who have yet to profess faith): Jesus, the Bible tells me that You blessedkids like me. Help me to know who You are and to understand what You have done for me. Amen.

Communion Hymns"Amazing Love (You Are My King)"

I'm forgiven because you were forsakenI'm accepted, You were condemned

I'm alive and well

Your spirit is within meBecause you died and rose again

chorusAmazing love, how can it be?

That You, my King, would die for meAmazing love, I know it's true

Its my joy to honor YouIn all I do Ill honor you

I'm forgiven because you were forsakenI'm accepted, you were condemned

I'm alive and well

Your spirit is within meBecause you died and rose again

(repeat chorus)

You are my kingYou are my king

Jesus, You are my kingJesus, You are my king

(repeat chorus)

Only Jesus

Father of grace, Youve sacrificedYour only Son for us, the crucified Jesus

Enlarge our hearts to love Your SonO grant to us the grace to walk with Him always

To make Him our great delightBringing worship with our lives

chorus


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Only Jesus! Only Jesus!Give us Jesus, we cry

Only Jesus! Only Jesus!The Pearl of greatest price

Spirit of grace, Youve shed Your lightUpon our darkened eyes, unveiling Jesus Christ

Come change our hearts, conform our waysTo honor Jesus Name, His glory our refrainLet His love compel our ownAs we worship at His throne

(repeat chorus)

Jesus, our great SaviourLord of heaven, Son of God

(repeat chorus)

All Who Are Thirsty

All who are thirstyAll who are weak

Come to the fountainDip your heart in the stream of life

Let the pain and the sorrowBe washed away

In the waves of his mercyAs deep cries out to deep we sing

Come Lord Jesus come[repeat 3x]

Holy Spirit come[repeat 3x]

As deep cries out to deep[repeat 2x]

God Receives Our Offeringslay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do

not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.~ Jesus, in Matthew 6:20-21

The Prayers of the People

Leader: Let us pray(The leader prays for specific requests as the assembly prays along with him).

Unison: Our Father in heaven, hallowed beYour name.


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Your kingdom come, Your will be done,On earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,And forgive us our debtsAs we also have forgiven our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,Now and forever. Amen.

The Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings

This collection of our tithes and offerings is for those who consider New City Church their churchfamily and regularly benefit from her ministry. If you are visiting with us, please feel no obligation togive.

Hymn of Praise & Worship

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is foundHe is my light, my strength, my songThis cornerstone, this solid ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and stormWhat heights of love, what depths of peaceWhen fears are stilled, when strivings cease

My comforter, my All in allHere in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone who took on flesh

Fullness of God in helpless babeThis gift of love and righteousnessScorned by the ones He came to save

Til on that cross as Jesus diedThe wrath of God was satisfiedFor every sin on Him was laid

Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body layLight of the world by darkness slainThen bursting forth in glorious dayUp from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victorySins curse has lost its grip on meFor I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death

The language of debt/debtor is not to be understood primarily in a financial sense but in the moral/ theological sense of our

indebtedness due to our sins against God and others, or the sins others may have committed against us.


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This is the power of Christ in meFrom lifes first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destinyNo power of hell, no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His handTil he returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ Ill stand

Our Confession of Faith ~ The Apostles Creed1

Leader: Christians, in whom do you believe?

Unison: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

And we believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lordwho was conceived by the Holy Spiritborn of the virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, dead, and buried;He descended into hell.2the third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended to heaven and is seatedat the right hand of God the Father Almighty.From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.

And we believe in the Holy SpiritThe holy catholic church,3 the communion of saints,The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,And the life everlasting. Amen.

God Sends Us Out Into The World With His Blessing God has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. ~ from Micah 6:8

Leader: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and begracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace(Numbers 6:24-26).

People: Amen!

1The Apostles Creed is an ancient creed (that is, statement of faith) of the Church and historically has been widely used and cherished bybelievers. Although it was not written by the Apostles, we believe it to be a concise summary of their teachings. It may have originated as

a baptismal formula around the 2nd century, and developed into its present form by the 6 th or 7th century.2Jesus descent into hell consisted in His priestly act of offering Himself up as a sacrifice for sins, undergoing the judicial wrath of God onthe Cross, and remaining under the power of death for three days before being vindicated in His resurrection.3 The term catholic means universaland hence does not refer to any one particular church, but to Christs universal Church, wherever

she may be found gathering in Christs name.


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Community Life

Thanks for visiting New City Church!

Were delighted to have had you with us today. If you are looking for a place to explore Christianity and its life-changing relevance, we hope that you will find New City Church a safe place to ask questions and to grow inyour understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about NewCity Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to ask us. You cancontact Pastor John at [email protected] or call 403.991.5555. If you work in the downtown area, touchbase with Pastor Mike Ivancic who also works in downtown. You can contact Mike at [email protected] call 403.828.2241.

Premise: A Christianity Worth Thinking About

Have you ever wondered why there is something rather than nothing? If you have, you are not alone. Thequestion has occupied the minds of many people throughout history. Could it be that the question itself is aclue about reality?

Our Premise meetings are designed to answer your questions and to help you articulate and defend thetruth of Christianity in the market place of ideas. Our next few installments of our premise meetings will be

answering the question, Are there good reasons to believe that God exists? How can I know?

So join us Sunday evening, August 18th, from 6-7 as we explore A Christianity Worth Thinking About.

Ladies Connection: Friday Aug 16 @ 7pm

Bring a desert or snack to share as we connect, encourage and pray for one another. Please [email protected] for more information. Well meet at Catherine Gordons home (3508 Varal RoadNW).

Current Sermon Series: Life Together

Life in Calgary can be busy. Toobusy. And if we are honest, it canbe a little depersonalizing. Sur-rounded by nearly 1.2 millionpeople, many Calgarians are alltoo familiar with what sociologistscall, crowded loneliness. Are wereally meant to be surrounded byso many people and still besounconnected?Sounknown? The short answeris no. This is simply just anotherway life is broken. And it is

supposed to be so different.

We are told that the early followers of Jesus devoted themselves to fellowship (Acts 2:42), that is, theydevoted themselves to a new way of being human that they learned from Jesus a new way of doing lifetogether. During the months of July & August, well be looking into the New Testament teaching about oneanother-ing, and well see that maybe, just maybe, we have been missing out on something vital to ourhumanity, to our Christianity, and to the mission that weve been sent on to this city.
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Save the Date: Aug 30-Sept 1

New City Church Fellowship Retreat will be on the September long weekend!Everyone is invited!

We have many hopes for this retreat, preeminent among which is the desire to get to know each otherbetter and grow deeper in fellowship. A perfect opportunity to get away one last weekend before

everything starts back up in September. And its a perfect opportunity to connect with your extendedfamily at New City Church.

Sign up by completing a registration form off the table in the foyer.(You can turn it in to Shannon de Jong or Gayle Eng or Pastor John.)

***Today is the last day to register!***

New City Church Online.

Visit us NCC online at www.NewCityChurch.ca. Here, you can find our sermons & sermonnotes posted. You can also subscribe to our sermons via iTunes. Just search for New CityChurch Calgary and you can find us on iTunes. Were also on Facebook & have a blog forthose who are not on Facebook as well. All is accessible via our website atwww.NewCityChurch.ca.

Giving Update

*Non-NCC indicates funds raised outside the congregation of New City Church to aid in this church planting project.

Weekly Servants Schedule

All songs used by permission.

CCLI license # 273300. Parts of the worship service are adapted from or reprinted by permission from TheWorship Sourcebook, c. 2004, CRC Publications.

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