pentecost, week 9 03 august 2014 C I T Y C H U R C H Reflection “I have not broken your heart - you have broken it; and in breaking it, you have broken mine.” • Heathcliff to Catherine, in Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë “We have to recognize that there cannot be relationships unless there is commitment, unless there is loyalty, unless there is love, patience, persistence.” • Cornel West ! Preparation Use the time before the service as an opportunity to prepare for worship, quiet your heart, and receive Christ. Feel free to read the reflections above. As a courtesy, please turn off your cell phone, beeper, iPod, or other noisemaker at this time. Welcome The ancient Celts believed that there were “thin places” on this earth; places where you could experience the very presence of God. Worship is a “thin place” between heaven and earth where we meet with God. When we gather for congregational worship we enter into the very presence of the Living God. No matter who you are or what you have done, God by his grace, is able to change your life forever. Meet with him at this “thin place”: worship. Credits All Scripture references taken from the New International Version (NIV), unless otherwise noted. 2. 0 3 A U G U S T 2 0 Call to Worship Based on Hebrews 1:1-3 Long ago, at different times and in various ways, God spoke to our ancestors through the Hebrew prophets. But in these last days, we have heard God’s voice through His Son, Jesus Christ, who has been given dominion over all things and through whom all worlds were made. 1 4 The Call to Worship is an invitation into the unique activity of worship. Our primary activity in the worship service is to participate in the gift exchange of worship itself, by hearing God’s Word, by offering prayers and praise, and by receiving spiritual nourishment offered at the Lord’s table. He is the One who sustains the universe by the power of his command; the One who gave himself to free us from the grip of sin and death; the One who, even now, reigns in the heavens, seated at the right hand of God. This is our God!  Let's worship together. Prayer of Invocation “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” * O love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be The term invocation implies that the congregation invokes, or “calls upon,” God. In it, we express our longing for God as well as deep dependence and humility. ! O light that follows all my way, I yield my flickering torch to thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, that in thy sunshine’s blaze its day May brighter, fairer be ! O joy that seeks me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be ! O cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life’s glory dead, and from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be ! • Words: Cecil F. Alexander (1882) • Additional Words + Music: Robby Seay (1997) ! *Indicates congregation standing 3. C I T Y C H U “Great Are You Lord” * You give life, you are love
 You bring light to the darkness
 You give hope, you restore Every heart that is broken
 And great are you Lord ! R C H Why do we sing in church? As God's people gather for worship, we focus our attention on God and away from ourselves by singing together. We respond with thanksgiving to God, because we have hope. And we sing because it is the best and most complete response that we can utter. CHORUS It's your breath in our lungs
 So we pour out our praise
 We pour out our praise
 It's your breath in our lungs
 So we pour out our praise to you only ! And all the earth will shout your praise
 Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
 Great are you Lord • Words + Music: David Leonard, Jason Ingram and Leslie Jordan (2011)! First Reading * Exodus 19:1-6 (ESV) 1On As the Bible is the primary means by which God speaks to and edifies his people, we read and listen to the Scriptures together in worship. In ancient Israel and the early church, services of worship were organized for the public reading of scripture – a practice vital to building up the community of faith. the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. 2They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, 3while Moses went up to God. The Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: 4You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. 5Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; 6and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.” !! ! 4. 0 3 A U G U S T 2 0 Call to Confession Based on Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Let us admit our brokenness to God. ! Corporate Confession 1 4 Because sin is so pervasive in both our corporate and individual lives, Christians and non-Christians are called to come before the Father with honesty and transparency, confessing our brokenness and asking for both forgiveness and healing through Jesus Christ… …we confess corporately to show our unity even in our brokenness. O Holy One, we call to you and name you as eternal, ever-present, and boundless in love. Yet there are times, O God, when we fail to recognize you in the dailyness of our lives. Holy God, in the daily round from sunrise to sunset, remind us again of your holy presence hovering near us and in us. Free us from shame and self-doubt. Help us to see you in the moment-by-moment possibilities to live honestly, to act courageously, and to speak from our wisdom. ! Private Confession ! Assurance of Forgiveness Christ died for our sins. He made a full atonement for us. We are forgiven and we have the promise of eternal life. Feel that forgiveness in your heart. We are His children. Amen. !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! We confess individually in order to own our failing toward God and toward humankind in thought, word and deed. Christ has given the Church authority to declare forgiveness of sins in his name. Because of this, when the liturgist proclaims that your sins are forgiven, you can know that Christ agrees. ! ! 5. C I T Y C H U R C H “You Alone Can Rescue” *! Who, oh Lord, could save themselves, Their own soul could heal? Our shame was deeper than the sea Your grace is deeper still ! ! CHORUS You alone can rescue, You alone can save You alone can lift us from the grave You came down to find us, led us out of death To You alone belongs the highest praise You, oh Lord, have made a way The great divide You heal For when our hearts were far away Your love went further still Yes, your love goes further still ! We lift up our eyes, lift up our eyes You’re the Giver of Life • Words + Music: Matt Redman (2010) Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Based on Matthew 6:9-13 In response to God's having gathered us in worship, we offer our petitions to him for the church, the nation, the world, the city and those who are suffering. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today 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 the evil one. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. Community Updates At this time children grades K-5th are dismissed for CityKids children's church. ! ! ! 6. 0 3 A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 Second Reading Hebrews 8 (ESV) 1Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. 3For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. 4Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the law. 5They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” 6But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. 7For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, 9 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord. 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 11 And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, �Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” 13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. Prayer of Illumination The prayer of illumination acknowledges the Spirit’s work in this part of worship by requesting God’s Spirit to act through the reading and preaching of Scripture. The prayer is offered for both the preacher and the listener, for both the speaking and the hearing of the Word. 7. C Sermon Hebrews, Part 5 “The New Covenant” – Hebrews 8 Rev. Brad Jones, Lead Pastor Notes ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 8. I T Y C H U R C H A sermon is not just teaching for living; it is mainly a time when Christ encounters his people through his Word. 0 3 A U G U S T 2 0 Affirmation of Faith * The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended to the dead. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. 1 4 When we affirm our faith together, it reminds us that we are part of an ancient and global faith. This basic creed of Christian churches, as most familiarly known, is called the Apostles' Creed. It has received this title because of its great antiquity; it dates from very early times in the Church, a half century or so from the last writings of the New Testament. 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. Invitation to the Table Words of Institution 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 On the night on which Jesus was betrayed, he sat at supper with his disciples. While they were eating, he took a piece of bread, said a blessing, broke it, and gave it to them with the words, “This is my body. It is broken for you. Do this to remember me.” Later he took the cup, saying, “This cup is God’s covenant, sealed with my blood. Drink from it, all of you, to remember me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. ! ! *The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ. 9. C I T Y C H U R C H Distribution of the Bread + Cup CityChurch welcomes all baptized Christians – those who are trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation and who are members of congregations that proclaim the gospel – to receive the Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper, or the Eucharist) with us. We will be coming forward to receive Communion. When you come forward, tear a piece of the bread, and then dip it into the cup. Please note that we use wine in Communion. If you cannot receive wine, nonalcoholic white grape juice is also available. If you are not able to receive The Lord’s Supper, please use this time to meditate on one of the prayers below. “The Eucharist is the definitive action practiced in the Christian community that keeps Jesus Christ before us as the Savior of the world and our Savior, and ourselves as sinners in need of being saved. The Eucharist is the sacramental act that pulls us into actual material participation with Christ (eating and drinking bread and wine) as he gives his very life “for us and for our salvation” (cf., the Nicene Creed)... The Eucharist puts Jesus in his place: dying on the cross and giving us that sacrificed life. And it puts us in our place: opening our hands and receiving the remission of our sins, which is our salvation.” • Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places Prayers of Meditation for Those Not Communing Prayer for Those Searching for Truth Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen. Prayer for Those Overcome with Sin Lord Jesus Christ, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely and run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to you, the pioneer and perfecter of my faith. Amen. Prayer for Renewal 10. Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism, to love God and neighbor, and to a life of committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your people, to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, and peace, and to live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen. 0 3 A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 Communion Song – “Come Ye Sinners” * ! ! ! ! ! ! ! VERSE 1 Come ye sinners poor and needy Weak and wounded sick and sore Jesus ready stands to save you Full of pity, love and power CHORUS I will arise and go to Jesus He will embrace me in his arms In the arms of my dear Savior Oh there are ten thousand charms VERSE 2 Come ye thirsty, come and welcome God's free bounty glorify True belief and true repentance Every grace that brings you nigh ! VERSE 3 Come ye weary, heavy laden Lost and ruined by the fall If you tarry til you're better You will never come at all • Words: Joseph Hart (1759) • Music: Robbie Seay (2002) “Nothing Holding Me Back” * Thank you for the cross that you have carried Thank you for your blood that was shed You took the wait of sin upon your shoulders And sacrificed your life so I could live ! CHORUS Now nothing is holding me back from you Redeemer of my soul Now nothing can hold me back from you Your love will never let me go ! Thank you for your death and resurrection Thank you for the power of your blood And I am overwhelmed by your affection The kindness and the greatness of your love The kindness and the greatness of your love Jesus, you make all things new Jesus, you make all things new Thank you that we're living in your Kingdom Jesus you're the King upon the throne Thank you for the way you always love me Now I get to love you in return Now I get to love you in return • Words + Music: Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt (2011)! 11. C I T Y C H U R C H Gifts + Offerings Christ calls us to give generously as a sign of gratitude for how much he has given us. Our response to his grace enables us to give sacrificially of ourselves to one another and the work of Christ’s Kingdom. Your gift is an act of personal worship to God in response to his grace in your life. The allocation of your time and money to God’s service should be a byproduct of prayer and consultation with other Christians to whom you are accountable. If you’re new to CityChurch, or are exploring Christianity, you’re under no obligation to give. However, if you call CityChurch your “home church,” consider allocating a significant portion of your tithe and offering to the community where you invest most of your time, and where others are investing in you. The offering box is located on the table as you exit. For your convenience, one-time or recurring gifts can be made online at: citychurchpb.com/giving (select account CityChurch Pompano Beach). You may also give via text message by simply texting a dollar amount to 954.320.0092 and following the instructions. Benediction * Hebrews 13:20-21 Just as we ordain new ministers and send them into the world to serve, in the Benediction, Christ ordains you with a blessing that equips you for service. Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 12. 0 3 A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 !VISION THE VISION OF CITYCHURCH is the Spiritual, Social, and Cultural renewal of Pompano Beach. MISSION WE SEEK TO BE the very presence of Christ in Pompano Beach by cultivating a community of Faith, Hope + Love VALUES Faith Hope Love Because we are a Community of Faith we value: Because we are a Community of Hope we value: Because we are a Community of Love we value: The Gospel. The Gospel is the only hope for humankind. The message of the Gospel is that Christ has done what is necessary to bring us into a relationship with God. We keep it at the center of everything. The City. Christianity has always thrived in an urban context. We love Pompano Beach, and want to live, work, celebrate, raise our families, enjoy, and serve this great city. Life in Community. The Trinity is at the core of Christian truth; namely that God himself has always been in community – the Father and Son and Spirit all loving, giving and sharing with one another. We acknowledge that we need each other, and that the life Jesus offers works only in connection with a community of faith. Mission & Movement. Because God is the one who initiates relationships, and sent his Son to seek and save people, we will pursue relationships with people in hope that they will be restored to their Father. CityChurch does not exist as an end in itself – we desire to be an incubator for church planting throughout South Florida, in that when we grow, we will be very intentional about spinning off and beginning new congregations throughout our city. Each of these churches will partner with us in pursuing the goal of spiritual, social, and cultural renewal.
 Arts & Industries. We believe that the good news of the Gospel is about God’s redemption of this fallen world and its cultural expressions. We are a church that welcomes, encourages, and equips artists of every medium... and therefore we will seek to offer artists opportunities to show or perform their work, providing encouragement for them to grow and develop as artists. We also believe that the good news of the Gospel impacts work and the marketplace. We will encourage men and women to use their positions, talents, and gifts to the best of their abilities, and to the betterment of our city.
 Social Healing. The Gospel is the good news of Christ’s kingdom. CityChurch seeks to partner with local social service agencies that assist the suffering in our own local community. Furthermore, we will pray for sensitivity to the mercy needs of our community and will seek to serve our neighbors out of Christ’s love. 13. C I T Y C H U R C H CityGroups CityGroups are mid-sized gatherings of 15-20 people who exist to rehearse the Gospel together, live it out to one another, and to be an extension of God's love to our neighbors while serving the community around us.  ! !! For more information or to join a CityGroup, email: [email protected]. DNA Groups DNA (Discipleship, Nurture, Accountability) groups usually consist of 3-4 people—men with men, women with women—who meet together weekly to be known and to bring the gospel to bear on each others lives so that they grow in and live out our identity in Christ. If you are interested in being a part of a DNA group, email [email protected]. “We who follow Jesus are a sent people, even as Jesus was sent into the world by His Heavenly Father. We are a community sent on a mission together: to keep on doing the ministry of Jesus so that all people and all creation might experience the reconciliation of God. God has designed the church of Jesus Christ to be a �missional’ fellowship. The word �mission’ comes from the Latin word �missio’, which means �having been sent.’ Since we have been sent to do God's work, we are a �missional’ community together.” • Mark D. Roberts ! CityKids Check-In System Parents, please note that we have a new wristband check-in system for our CityKids ministry. Upon signing in your child to CityKids, the child will receive a green numbered wristband and you will receive a tear off tab with the same number. The tab is to be presented to the classroom leader during pick up.  If the tab is misplaced, a photo ID from the person who signed the child in must be presented. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive for a fun and safe environment for our CityKids.  For any questions, email us at [email protected]. 14. 0 3 A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 Upcoming Events (Mark Your Calendar!) Today, 4-7p – CityChurch Cookout Pompano Beach (100 N Pompano Beach Blvd, 33062) CityChurch South Florida will be having a cookout at Pompano Beach hosted by CityChurch Pompano. Bring a side dish to share. In case of rain check our Twitter or Facebook pages (listed at the bottom of the page) or call 954-543-1142. Tue, Aug 5 & 12, 6p – CityGroups Summer Schedule Brad and Mandi Jones’ House (224 SW 6th Ct, Pompano) join us as all CityGroups gather together during the summer. Fri, Aug 8, 9:30a – CityMoms Astrid Audet Academy of Ballet (6135 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale) Join this monthly gathering offering refreshment, encouragement and connection for South Florida moms of all ages. For more information or to RSVP for complimentary childcare, please contact: [email protected]. Mon, Aug 11, 7:30p – CityChurch Writers Group Brew VicPark (638 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale) Songwriters, poets, playwrights, authors: you are invited to a monthly meeting of creative minds in our community. For more information, contact CityChurch Fort Lauderdale’s Artist-in-Residence, Laura Creel ([email protected]). ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! Aug 30-Sept 1 – Labor Day Weekend Retreat Join us Labor Day Weekend at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa on the beach! This is a special time each year to be refreshed in the Gospel and in community. Book a double occupancy room, two night package for $189. Kids stay free! Check online or at the Info table for other rates as well as three night packages. Registration and payment can be done online at citychurshsfl.com/retreat or after the service at the Info table. To inquire about a scholarship or to give to the scholarship fund, contact [email protected]. ! ! Visit Us Online  Download next week's bulletin, get sermon audio, keep up-to-date with our events calendar, set up repeated giving, and more on our website (citychurchpb.com). Get updates throughout the week on Twitter (@CityChurchPB) or by joining our Facebook page (facebook.com/citychurchpompano). 15. Office ✦ 441 NE 3 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 | Phone ✦ 954.543.1142 Web ✦ citychurchpb.com | Email ✦ [email protected] CityChurch has no formal affiliation with the Pompano Beach Civic Center. We are grateful to them for allowing us rental space at their facility. CityChurch Pompano is a Baptist congregation affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention
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