june 23, 2013 worship service

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The Lords Day Worship ServiceJune 23, 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 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

What is your sense of identity and what is the purpose of your existence? The answerdepends

on what story you think you are part of. We all live the little stories of our own liveson the assumption of some larger story that makes sense to us, or that makes enough

senseto all us to think it is probably, on balance, worth going on living. That is true even if you

have tomake such a story up for yourself rather than seeing yourself within a grand story that

transcendsyour own life, and transcends even the material universe.

~ Christopher Wright, The Mission of Gods People

I find in your Bible a unique interpretation of universal history, the history of the whole ofcreation and the history of the human race. And therefore a unique interpretation of the

human personas a responsible actor in history. That is unique. There is nothing else in the whole

religious literature of the world to put alongside it.~ Badrinath, Hindu scholar, qtd. in Lesslie NewbiginsA Walk Through the Bible

The whole point of Christianity is that it offers a story which is the storyof the whole world. It is public truth.

~ NT Wright, New Testament & the People of God

I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen,not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.

~ CS Lewis, The Weight of Glory

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Maybe redemption has stories to tell / Maybe forgiveness is right where you fellWhere can you run to escape from yourself? / Where you gonna go?

Where you gonna go? / Salvation is here.~ Switchfoot, Dare You To Move

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

The Call to Worship ~ based on Isaiah 12:2-6

Leader: Sing praises, for the Lord has done great things.Let this be known in all the earth.

People: Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid,For the Lord God is my strength and my song,And He has become my salvation.

Leader: With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.Unison: Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name,

Make known His deeds among the peoplesProclaim that His name is exalted.

Leader: Sing praises to the Lord, for He has done great things.Let this be known in all the earth.

Hymns of Praise & Worship

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Come, thou fount of evry blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy graceStreams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise

Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues abovePraise the mount! Im fixed upon it, mount of Gods unchanging love

Here I raise my Ebenezer; hither by Thy help Im comeAnd I hope, by Thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home

Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandring from the fold of GodHe to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood

O to grace how great a debtor daily Im constrained to beLet that grace now, like a fetter, bind my wandring heart to Thee

Prone to wanderLord I feel itprone to leave the God I loveHeres my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above

Come Praise and Glorify

Come praise and glorify our GodThe Father of our Lord

The word Ebenezer means stone of help and comes from a story found in 1 Samuel 7, where the prophet Samuel

erected a stone memorial to commemorate the Lords protection & blessing in the life of Gods people.

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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

chorusTo the praise of Your gloryTo the praise of Your mercy and grace

To the praise of Your gloryYou are the God who saves

Come praise and glorify our GodWho gives His grace in Christ

In Him our sins are washed awayRedeemed through sacrifice

In Him God has made known to usThe mystry of His will

That Christ should be the head of allHis purpose to fulfill

(repeat chorus)

Come praise and glorify our GodFor weve believed the Word

And through our faith we have a sealThe Spirit of the Lord

The Spirit guarantees our hopeUntil redemptions done

Until we join in endless praiseTo God, the Three in One

(repeat chorus)

King of Glory

Lift up your gaze, be lifted upTell everyone how great the love

The love come down from heavens gate

To kiss the earth with hope and grace

Sing, Who is this King of glory?The Lord, strong and mighty!

(repeat)

Lift up your hands, be lifted upLet the redeemed declare the love

And we bow down at heavens gateTo kiss the feet of hope and grace

Sing, Who is this King of glory?The Lord, strong and mighty!

(repeat)

There is one God, He is holyThere is one Lord over everything

There is one King, He is JesusKing of glory, strong and mighty!

(repeat)

You are the King of gloryThe Lord, strong and mighty!

(repeat 4x)

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 ~ Psalm 130:4-5

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Leader: If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there isforgiveness, that you may be feared.

Prayerful Song of Confession

1. From the depths of woe I raise to TheeThe voice of lamentation;

Lord, turn a gracious ear to meAnd hear my supplication;If Thou iniquities dost mark,

Our secret sins and misdeeds dark,O who shall stand before Thee?(Who shall stand before Thee?)O who shall stand before Thee?(Who shall stand before Thee?)

2. To wash away the crimson stain,Grace, grace alone availeth;

Our works, alas! Are all in vain;In much the best life faileth;

No man can glory in Thy sight,All must alike confess Thy might,

And live alone by mercy(Live alone by mercy)

And live alone by mercy(Live alone by mercy)

The Words of the Gospel ~ based on Romans 5:8; 8:1; Acts 10:43

Leader: God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ diedfor us. There is, therefore, now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesusbecause, as all the prophets testify about Christ, everyone who believes in Himreceives the forgiveness of sins through His name.

To all who humbly seek the mercy of God,I say to you, that in Christ Jesus your sins are forgiven!

Song of Response

3. Therefore my trust is in the Lord,And not in mine own merit;

On Him my soul shall rest, His wordUpholds my fainting spirit;

His promised mercy is my fort,My comfort and my sweet support;

I wait for it with patience(Wait for it with patience)I wait for it with patience(Wait for it with patience)

4. What though I wait the live-long night,And til the dawn appeareth,

My heart still trusteth in His might;It doubteth not nor feareth;

Do thus, O ye of Israels seed,Ye of the Spirit born indeed;And wait til God appeareth

(Wait til God appeareth)And wait til God appeareth

(Wait til God appeareth)

5. Though great our sins and sore our woesHis grace much more aboundeth;His helping love no limit knows,Our upmost need it soundeth.

Our Shepherd good and true is He,Who will at last His Israel freeFrom all their sin and sorrow

(All their sin and sorrow)From all their sin and sorrow

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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 whichChrist has established with them. Believers come to this Table to meet with their Lord andSaviour by faith, to be renewed by Him and strengthened in their callings and mission as theyeat the bread and drink the wine.

Therefore, all baptized Christians who trust in Christ alone as their Lord and Saviour and whoare connected 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 thismeal, we would encourage you to spend this time in prayer (perhaps using one of the prayerslisted below). Consider the invitation of Jesus, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to meshall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirstfor my Fathers will is thateveryone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him upat the last day (John 6:35, 40).

We would ask that childrenwho have not yet professed beliefin the Lord Jesus also refrainfrom partaking until doing so. The pastor would be delighted to speak to families about what itmeans to participate 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

broke it, and said, This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the

same way also 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 isle 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 proceedto your seat via the outer isles. If you are unable to come forward we would be delighted toserve you at your seat.

New City Church uses wine in serving the Lords Supper. We would encourage you to takeof the wine since it is a symbol of joy and celebration in Scripture. However, juice is alsoprovided if you 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, andthat no one comes to the Father except by You. If what You claim is true, please guide me andteach me. Open to me the reality of who You are. Grant that I might be undaunted in followingYou as I consider 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, andsinful than I had ever before dared to admit. Yet You tell me that I am more loved than I everdared to hope, and that You accept all who turn to you in simple faith. I am doing that right now.I thank You for taking the justice that my sins deserved when You died on the Cross. I eagerlytrust You for the forgiveness for my sins, and I receive from You now the eternal life that Youpromise to all who come to You. Amen.

A Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin: Lord Jesus, You know the battle that rages withinmy heart. Grant that in my battles with sin, I may see in You the fulfillment of all my needs. Giveme strength to turn from every false satisfaction to find my ultimate joy in You. Enable me to layaside the 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 Youblessed kids like me. Help me to know who You are and to understand what You have done forme. 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 wellYour 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 forsaken

I'm accepted, you were condemnedI'm alive and wellYour spirit is within me

Because you died and rose again

(repeat chorus)

You are my kingYou are my king

Jesus, You are my king

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Jesus, You are my king

(repeat chorus)

Mighty to Save

Everyone needs compassionA love thats never failingLet mercy fall on me

Everyone needs forgivenessThe kindness of a Saviour

The Hope of Nations

chorusSaviour, He can move the mountains

My God is mighty to saveHe is mighty to save

Forever, Author of Salvation

He rose and conquered the graveJesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find meAll my fears and failures

Fill my life againI give my life to followEverything I believe in

Now I surrender

Shine your light and let the world seeWere sining for the glory of the risen KingJesus!

Shine your light and let the whole world seeWere singing for the glory of the risen King

How High And How Wide

No eye has seenAnd no ear has heard

And no mind has ever conceivedThe glorious things

That You have prepared for everyoneWho has believed

You brought us nearAnd You called us Your own

And made us joint heirsWith Your Son

chorus:How high and how wideHow deep and how long

How sweet and how strong

Is Your loveHow lavish Your graceHow faithful Your ways

How great is Your love O Lord

Objects of mercyWho should have known wrath

We're filled with unspeakable joyRiches of wisdom unsearchable wealthAnd the wonder of knowing Your voice

You are our treasureAnd our great reward

Our hope and our glorious King

(repeat chorus)

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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,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 and want to invest in her mission. If you arevisiting with us, please feel no obligation to give.

Hymn of Praise & Worship The Churchs One Foundation

1. The churchs one foundationIs Jesus Christ her LordShe is His new creationBy water and the Word

From heaven He came and sought herTo be His holy bride

With His own blood He bought herAnd for her life He died

2. Elect from every nationYet one oer all the earthHer charter of salvation

On Lord on faith, one birthOne holy Name she blesses

Partakes on holy food

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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And to one hope she presses / With every grace endued

3. The church shall never perishHer dear Lord to defend

To guide, sustain and cherishIs with her to the end

Though there be those that hate her

And false sons in her paleAgainst a foe or traitorShe ever shall prevail

4. Mid toil and tribulationAnd tumult of her war

She waits the consummationOf peace forevermore

Til, with the vision gloriousHer longing eyes are blessed

And the great church victoriousShall be the church at rest

5. Yet she on earth unionWith God the Three in OneAnd mystic sweet communionWith those whose rest is won

O happy ones and holyLord, give us grace that we

Like them, the meek and lowlyOn high may dwell with Thee

Our Confession of Faith ~ Philippians 2:5-11

Leader: Let us confess our faith together

Unison: We believe in our hearts and confess with our lips thatChrist Jesus, being in very nature Goddid not consider equality with God something to be grasped,but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant,being made in human likeness.

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himselfand became obedient to deatheven death on a cross!

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place

and gave Him the name that is above every name,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. 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 grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of theHoly Spirit be with you all (2 Corinthians 13:13).

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 itslife-changing relevance, we hope that you will find New City Church a safe place to ask questions and togrow in your understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questionsabout New City Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to askus. You can contact Pastor John at [email protected] or call 403.991.5555. If you work in thedowntown area, touch base with Pastor Mike Ivancic who also works in downtown. You can contact Mikeat [email protected] or call 403.828.2241.

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.)

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

Premise: A Christianity Worth Thinking About (June 23)

DUE TO THE RECENT FLOODING IN CALGARY, WE ARE POSTPONING TONIGHTS MEETING.INSTEAD, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE THIS DAY TO HELP CLEAN UP OUR CITY.

Giving Update

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

All songs used by permission.CCLI license # 273300. Parts of the worship service are adapted from or reprinted by permission fromThe Worship Sourcebook, c. 2004, CRC Publications.

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