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STORIED CHURCH WORSHIP RHYTHM | APRIL 06

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CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Come, all who seek to flourish in the love of God.

People: We come to root our lives in the firm foundation of Christ.

Leader: The storms may come, and the winds may blow—yet we will not be shaken.

People: For our foundation is built on the wisdom of God, not the fleeting sands of this world.

Leader: In the wilderness and in abundance, in struggle and in joy—God is with us.

People: We gather to listen, to practice, and to embody the way of Jesus.

Leader: Come, let us worship the One who calls us to a life of love, grace, and holy action.

All: With open hearts and willing hands, we come to worship God!

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SONG 1

Blessed Be Your Name

In the land that is plentiful

Where Your streams of abundance flow

Blessed be Your name

 

Blessed Be Your name

When I'm found in the desert place

Though I walk through the wilderness

Blessed Be Your name

 

Every blessing You pour out

I'll turn back to praise

When the darkness closes in, Lord

Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord

Blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord

Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name

 

When the sun's shining down on me

When the world's 'all as it should be'

Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name

On the road marked with suffering

Though there's pain in the offering

Blessed be Your name

 

Every blessing You pour out

I'll turn back to praise

When the darkness closes in, Lord

Still I will say

 

Chorus

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Bridge

You give and take away

You give and take away

My heart will choose to say

Lord, blessed be Your name

 

Chorus

 

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SONG 2

Worthy of every song we could ever sing

Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You, we live for You

 

Jesus, the Name above every other name

Jesus, the only One who could ever save

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You, we live for You

 

Chorus

Holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder

And show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me

 

Jesus, the Name above every other name

Jesus, the only One who could ever save

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You, we live for You

 

Chorus

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Bridge

And I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

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Chorus

 

PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

Gracious and Loving God,
As we open our hearts to Your Word, may Your Spirit move among us.  Illuminate our minds, that we may understand. Soften our hearts, that we may receive. Strengthen our hands, that we may embody Your truth. Amen.

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SCRIPTURE 

MATTHEW 7:24-28

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LEADER: This is the word of God for the people of God

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God

 

SERMON

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INVITATION TO THE TABLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Holy One be with you
And also with you

Open your hearts to the One who is Love
We open our hearts to you, O God

Let us give thanks to God, who welcomes the stranger
To the One who reaches across every border, we give thanks and praise

It is right, …with all the saints and angels in a chorus of thanksgiving:

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Holy, Holy, Holy One
God of justice and love
Heaven and earth are full of your wonder
Hosanna among us

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Holy are You, … we offer ourselves as a living sacrifice, proclaiming the mystery of faith:

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Christ was birthed among us.
Christ was killed among us.
Christ rises again among us. 

 

Pour out Your Holy Spirit…

 

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, fill me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Hide me within your wounds. Do not allow me to be separated from you. I may praise you for ever and ever. Amen

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RECIEVING COMMUNION ​

SONG 3

How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure,
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss –
The Father turns His face away,
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory.

 

Behold the man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders;
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished;
His dying breath has brought me life –
I know that it is finished.

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

(song 3 cont..)

I will not boast in anything,
No gifts, no power, no wisdom;
But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
His death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer;
But this I know with all my heart –
His wounds have paid my ransom.

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DISMISSAL

May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, 

so that we may live deep within our hearts.

 

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, 

so that we may work for justice, freedom, and peace.

 

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, 

so that we may reach out our hand to comfort others and turn their pain into joy.

 

And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, 

so that we can do what others claim cannot be done to bring justice and kindness to all our children and all our neighbors who are poor. Amen.

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