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The Lords Day Worship ServiceAugust 4, 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 Worship O God, by Your power may we, together with all the saints, comprehend the breadth and length and

height 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

We often surround ourselves with the people we most want to live with, thus forming a club orclique, not a community. Anyone can form a club; it takes grace, shared vision, and hard

work to form a community.

~ Phillip Yancey, Keeping it in the Family

To be a community of light from which the light of Christ will emanate we need to be intentional in ourrelationshipsto love the unlovely, forgive the unforgivable, embrace the repulsive, include the

awkward, accept the weird. It is in contexts such as these that sinners are transformed into disciples who

obey everything King Jesus has commanded.

~ Tim Chester & Steve Timmis, Total Church: A Radical Reshaping Around Gospel & Community

It would be unjust, however, to be entirely negative in our evaluation of the contemporary church.For there are Christian communities all over the world where true, sacrificial, serving, supportive love is

to be found. Where such Christian love flourishes, its magnetism is almost irresistible.~ John Stott, The Contemporary Christian

It is not simply to be taken for granted that the Christian

has the privilege of living among other Christians.~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer,Life Together

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

The Call to Worship ~ based on Psalm 95

Leader: Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving;Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.We have gathered to worship and enjoy our gracious God.

Unison: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!

Hymns of Praise & WorshipSing Alleluia

All creatures of our God and KingLift up your voice and with us sing

Sun, moon, and stars rejoice on highPraise to the Lord of light divine

Sing alleluia, sing alleluiaPraise the Father above

Sing alleluiaSing alleluia, sing alleluia

For His infinite loveSing alleluia

Praise to the Giver of good thingsMerciful Father, Holy King

Join with the angels sing out loudPraise Him who reigns above the clouds




Women: Men:O praise Him when the morning comes

Alleluia for the rising sunO praise Him when the day is done

Alleluia praise the Lord of loveO praise Him alleluia

Alleluia alleluia

All creatures of our God and KingLift up your voice and with us sing




Name Above All Names

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From the brightness of His gloryJesus, the Son of God descendsTakes on the nature of a servant

Jesus, obedient to deathThe Father willed to crush Him

As a sacrifice for sin

He satisfied Gods justiceAnd in victry rose again

chorusYou are highly exaltedName above all names

Worthy of all praiseYou are reigning in glory

Jesus, Youre the King over everythingExalted to the highest place

Given the name above all other names

The tomb is empty, Christ has risenJesus, the Lamb once crucifiedThe angels never cease to worship

Jesus, in heaven glorifiedTo Him belongs the power

The wisdom, might and strengthAll glory and dominionTo the Lord of every age

(repeat chorus)

Our knees will bow, our tongues proclaim

That You are Lord of allOur knees will bow, our tongues proclaimThat You are Lord of all

(repeat chorus)

God Graciously Renews Us in Christ Have 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

Call to Confession ~ Isaiah 1:18

Leader: Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

Song of Confession

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Lord, Have Mercy

Jesus Ive forgotten the words that You have spokenPromises that burned within my heart have now grown dimWith a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom

Forgive me for my unbelief renew the fire again

chorusLord have mercyChrist have mercy

Lord have mercy on me(repeat)

I have built an altar where Ive worshipped things of manI have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You

Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowingPardon my transgressions, help me love You again

(repeat chorus)

I have longed to know You and all Your tender merciesLike a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end

So I bow my heart before You in the goodness of Your presenceYour grace forever shining like a beacon in the night

The Words of the Gospel ~ from Romans 8:1; 5:1

Leader: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Since wehave been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Song of Response

O Great God

O great God of highest heavenOccupy my lowly heart

Own it all and reign supremeConquer every rebel powerLet no vice nor sin remainThat resists Your holy war

You have loved and purchased meMake me Yours forevermore

I was blinded by my sinHad no ears to hear Your voiceDid not know Your love withinHad no taste for heaven's joysThen Your Spirit gave me lifeOpened up Your Word to me

Through the gospel of Your SonGave me endless hope and peace

Help me now to live a lifeThat's dependent on Your grace

Keep my heart and guard my soulFrom the evils that I face

You are worthy to be praisedWith my every thought and deedO great God of highest heavenGlorify Your Name through me

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God Gives Us His Words of Eternal Life Lord 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

Todays Scripture Lesson: WELCOME ONE ANOTHERJohn Ferguson, Pastor

ROMANS 15:5-7

5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in

accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord

Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

(notes)

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God Feeds Us His Covenant Meal From 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 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 listed

below). 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 belief in 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 night he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brokeit, 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. For as 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 The Power of the Cross

Oh, to see the dawnOf the darkest day:

Christ on the road to Calvary

Tried by sinful menTorn and beaten, thenNailed to a cross of wood

chorusThis, the power of the cross:

Christ became sin for usTook the blame, bore the wrath

We stand forgiven at the cross

Oh, to see the painWritten on Your face

Bearing the awesome weight of sinEvery bitter thoughtEvery evil deed

Crowning Your bloodstained brow

(repeat chorus)

Now the daylight fleesNow the ground beneath

Quakes as its Maker bows His head

Curtain torn in twoDead are raised to life"Finished!" the vict'ry cry

(repeat chorus)

Oh, to see my nameWritten in the wounds

For through Your suffering I am freeDeath is crushed to death

Life is mine to liveWon through Your selfless love

chorusThis, the power of the cross:

Son of Godslain for usWhat a love! What a cost!

We stand forgiven at the cross

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O The Wonderful Cross

When I survey the wondrous cross, On which the Prince of Glory diedMy richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride

See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled downDid ever such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown

chorus

O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful crossBids me come and die and find that I may truly live

O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful crossAll who gather here by grace draw near and bless Your name

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were an offering far too smallLove so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all

(repeat chorus)

Jesus, All For Jesus

Jesus, all for JesusAll I am and have and ever hope to be

Jesus, all for JesusAll I am and have and ever hope to be

All of my ambitions, hopes and plansI surrender these into Your hands

All of my ambitions, hopes and plansI surrender these into Your hands

For it's only in Your will that I am freeFor it's only in Your will that I am freeJesus, all for Jesus

All I am and have and ever hope to be

God Receives Our Offerings lay 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 be Your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done,

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On earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,And forgive us our debts

As 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 and want to invest in her mission. If you are visitingwith us, please feel no obligation to give.

Hymn of Praise & Worship My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

My faith has found a resting placeNot in device nor creed

I trust the Ever-living OneHis wounds for me shall plead

chorusI need no other argument

I need no other pleaIt is enough that Jesus diedAnd that He died for me

Enough for me that Jesus saves

This ends my fear and doubtA sinful soul I come to Him

He'll never cast me out

(repeat chorus)

My heart is leaning on the WordThe written Word of God

Salvation by my Savior's nameSalvation through His blood

(repeat chorus)

My great Physician heals the sickThe lost He came to save

For me His precious blood He shedFor me His life He gave

(repeat chorus)

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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Our Confession of Faith Colossians 1:15-20

Leader: Let us confess our faith

Unison: Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;

For by Him all things were created,in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesAll things were created through Him and for Him.

And He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.And He is the head of the body, the church.He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead,

that in everything he might be preeminent.

For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things

whether on earth or in heaven,making peace by the blood of His cross.

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: Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave useternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in

every good work and word (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).People: Amen!

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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.

Potluck Luncheon Today

At the beginning of every month, we set aside the first Sunday to share a meal together. Please join us forlunch immediately after the service!

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 be sounconnected? Sounknown? Theshort answer is no. This is simply

just another way life is broken. Andit 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 Jesusa 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.

Ladies Connection: Friday Aug 17 @ 7pm

Bring a desert or snack to share as we connect, encourage and pray for one another. Please contact

[email protected] for more information. Well meet at Catherine Gordons home (3508 Varal RoadNW).

New City Church Online.

Visit us NCC online at www.NewCityChurch.ca. Here, you can find our sermons &sermon notes posted. You can also subscribe to our sermons via iTunes. Justsearch for New City Church Calgary and you can find us on iTunes. Were also onFacebook & have a blog for those who are not on Facebook as well. All is accessiblevia our website at www.NewCityChurch.ca.

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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 other

better and grow deeper in fellowship. A perfect opportunity to get away one last weekend beforeeverything starts back up in September. And its a perfect opportunity to connect with your extended

family 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.)

New City Church is underwriting a portion of this retreat in order to make it affordable.Some limited scholarships based on need are available.

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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