The Lords Day Worship Service April 27, 2014

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Call to Repentance & Renewal

test me and know my thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me in the path of everlasting life.

! ~ Psalm 139:23-24 ~ ! Search me, O God, and know my heart; ! Song of Confession ! Lord, Have Mercy ! Jesus Ive forgotten

Hearing these comforting words, if you sincerely turn from your sins by 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!

The Prayers of the People for the Church and City

Leader: Let us pray.

God Calls Us To Worship

The Call to Worship ! Leader: We have gathered in the name

of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to offer up a sacrifice of praise!

! Unison: May His great Name be praised forever. ! ~ Psalm 100 ~ ! Leader: Shout for joy to the Lord all the
earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Lift up your voice and with us sing Sun, moon, and stars rejoice on high Praise to the Lord of light divine Sing alleluia, sing alleluia Praise the Father above Sing alleluia Sing alleluia, sing alleluia For His infinite love Sing alleluia

! We will worship You We will worship You ! Sing Alleluia! ! All creatures of our God and King ! chorus

the words that You have spoken Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom Forgive me for my unbelief renew the fire again chorus Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me (repeat) I have built an altar where Ive worshipped things of man I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowing Pardon my transgressions, help me love You again

In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow Blessed be Your name When Im found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed be Your name Every blessing You pour out Ill turn back to praise When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say chorus Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name When the suns shining down on me When the worlds all as it should be Blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Though theres pain in the offering Blessed be Your name

! Song of Response ! Blessed Be Your Name ! Blessed be Your name ! Blessed be your name ! !

! Unison: Our Father in Heaven, hallow-

God Gives Us His Words of Eternal Life

Todays Scripture Lesson:
Being Filled With The Spirit Pastor John Ferguson

ed 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 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. !
Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings

! ! Ephesians 5:15-21

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! Song of Preparation ! His Name is Jesus ! All hail the power of Jesus name
Let angels prostrate fall Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all

God Feeds Us His Covenant Meal

Songs for Communion
"Amazing Love (You Are My King)"! I'm forgiven because you were forsaken! I'm accepted, You were condemned! I'm alive and well! Your spirit is within me! Because you died and rose again! chorus Amazing love, how can it be?! That You, my King, would die for me! Amazing love, I know it's true! Its my joy to honour You In all I do Ill honour you! I'm forgiven because you were forsaken! I'm accepted, you were condemned! I'm alive and well! Your spirit is within me! Because you died and rose again! (repeat chorus)! bridge! You are my king, You are my king! Jesus, You are my king! Jesus, You are my king Ten Thousand Reasons It's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes
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! Unison: It is He who made us and we ! Leader: Enter His gates with thanks! Unison: For the Lord is good, and His
love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. giving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.

Merciful Father, Holy King Join with the angels sing out loud Praise Him who reigns above the clouds

! Praise to the Giver of good things ! Sing alleluia, sing alleluia

Praise the Father above Sing alleluia Sing alleluia, sing alleluia For His infinite love Sing alleluia

! Blessed be Your name !

Songs of Praise & Worship

! Prayer of Adoration ! ! O Lord, our Lord ! chorus

"Majestic"

How majestic is Your name in all the earth O Lord, our Lord How majestic is Your name in"all the earth! The heavens declare Your greatness The oceans cry out to You The mountains They bow down before You So I'll join with the earth And I'll give my praise to You

Women: O praise Him Alleluia O praise Him Alleluia O praise Him Alleluia

Men: when the morning comes for the rising sun when the day is done praise the Lord of love alleluia alleluia

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All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing (repeat chorus)

! (repeat chorus) ! The Words of The Gospel ! ~ from 1Timothy 1:15 & 1Peter 2:24 ~ ! Leader: Hear the Good News: This !

and all Your tender mercies Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end So I bow my heart before You in the goodness of Your presence Your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night

! (repeat chorus) ! I have longed to know You

Ye chosen seed of Israels race Ye ransomed from the fall Hail Him who saves you by His grace And crown Him Lord of all Hail Him who saves you by His grace And crown Him Lord of all chorus His name is Jesus Risen Lamb, for sinners slain His name is Jesus All creation sings the praise Of Jesus name Let every kindred, every tribe On this terrestrial ball To Him all majesty ascribe And crown Him Lord of all To Him all majesty ascribe And crown Him Lord of all (repeat chorus)

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! Every blessing You pour out

Ill turn back to praise When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say

You give and take away My heart will choose to say Lord blessed be Your name (repeat chorus)

! ! You give and take away

(repeat chorus)

God Graciously Renews Us In Christ

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.

! ! O that with yonder sacred throng

We at His feet may fall Well join the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all Well join the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all (repeat chorus)

! ! The sun comes up

God Receives Our Offerings

chorus Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name You're rich in love And You're slow to anger Your name is great And Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find

God Sends Us Into The World With His Blessing

Announcements
Potluck Sunday: Next Sunday!

! (repeat chorus) ! Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name ! Our Confession of Faith ! ~ The Apostles Creed ~ ! Leader: Christians, in whom do you
believe? Lord, I'll worship Your holy name

When my strength is failing The end draws near And my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years And then forevermore

! ! And on that day

(repeat chorus)

! ! ! Spring Tea: Leader: The Lord bless you and keep

~ Numbers 6:24-26 ~ you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

The Benediction

On the first Sunday of every month, we celebrate a meal together after the service. These are intentional times of meeting new friends and catching up with old friend. We want to be intentional in seeking to build relationships and our monthly potluck luncheons are a perfect opportunity to do so. Please bring food for yourself / your family plus extra to share with our guests.

New City Church Calgary, Alberta !

April 27, 2014

! Unison: Amen!

The Girls Group have been learning about serving, planning and organizing. They would like to invite the little girls aged 5 and up to a "spring tea". It will be held on Friday, May 9th from 6-8PM at the Beatty House. Snacks will be provided. Come for a fun evening of "girl activities". Questions can be directed to any of the Girls Group young ladies. You will need to RSVP, and a formal invitation will be given to you with details.

Last Weeks Givings: $ 9,373.55!

Thanks For Joining Us For Worship Today

Were delighted to have had you with us today. If you are looking for a place to explore Christianity and its lifechanging relevance, we hope that you will find New City Church to be a safe place to ask questions and to grow in your understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about New City Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to ask us. Pastor John Ferguson / 403.991.5555 john@newcitychurch.ca

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! Unison: We believe in God the Father

Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

! And we believe in Jesus Christ, His

only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at 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 Spirit, the !

! ! Pastor Mike Ivancic / 403.282.3454 mike@newcitychurch.ca ! Elder Don Kitchener / 403.547.4461 don@newcitychurch.ca ! Elder Darrell Wolfe / 403.247.8332
darrell@newcitychurch.ca

To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest, to all who mourn and long for comfort, to all who struggle and desire victory, to all who sin and need a Saviour, to all who are strangers and want fellowship, to all who are broken and long for healing, to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness, and to whosoever would come, New City Church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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

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