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  • Set a Fire

    Set a fire down in my soul

    That I can't contain, I can't control

    I want more of You, God

    I want more of You, God

    Set a fire down in my soul

    That I can't contain, I can't control

    'Cause I want more of You, God

    I want more of You, God (sing)

    I set a fire down in my soul

    That I can't contain, I can't control

    'Cause I want more of You, God

    I want more of You, God

    sing

    Set a fire down in my soul

    That I can't contain, I can't control

    'Cause I want more of You, God

    (I want more of You, God)

    Set a fire down in my soul

    That I can't contain, I can't control

    'Cause I want more of You, God

    (I want more of You, God)

    sing it!

    we want more

    (That I can't contain, and I can't control)

    ('Cause I want more of You, God) come on, lift your voice and declare it

    (I want more of You, God) sing

    Set a fire down in my soul

    That I can't contain, I can't control

    'Cause I want more of You, God

    I want more of You, God

    Set a fire down in my soul

    That I can't contain, I can't control

    'Cause I want more of You, God (we want more!)

    I want more of You, God (we want more!)

    Sing!

    'Cause we want more of You, Lord

    'Cause we want more, one more time

    Set a fire down in my soul

    That I can't contain, I can't control

    'Cause I want more of You, God (just so powerful)

    (I want more of You, God)

    Set a fire (down in my soul)

    (That I can't contain, and I can't control)

    ('Cause I want more of You, God)

    (I want more of You, God)

    Trust in God

    Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine

    He's been my fourth man in the fire, time after time

    Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood

    And what He did for me on Calvary is more than enough

    I trust in God, my Savior

    The one who will never fail

    He will never fail

    I trust in God, my Savior

    The one who will never fail

    He will never fail

    Perfect submission, all is at rest

    I know the author of tomorrow has ordered my steps

    So this is my story and this is my song

    I'm praising my risen King and Savior all the day long

    I trust in God, my Savior

    The one who will never fail

    He will never fail

    I trust in God, my Savior

    The one who will never fail

    He will never fail

    He didn't fail you then

    He won't fail you now

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    That's why I trust Him

    That's why I trust in God, my Savior

    The one who will never fail

    He will never fail

    Oh, I trust in God, my Savior

    The one who will never fail

    He will never fail

    I sought the Lord

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord (and He delivered me from all my fears)

    I sought the Lord (from everything)

    And He heard and He answered, oh

    That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

    That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust in God

    Lion and the Lamb

    He's coming on the clouds

    He's coming on the clouds

    Kings and kingdoms will bow down

    And every chain will break

    As broken hearts declare His praise

    For who can stop the Lord Almighty

    And our God is the lion

    The Lion of Judah

    He's roaring with power

    And fighting our battles

    And every knee will bow before Him

    Our God is the lamb

    The lamb that was slain

    For the sins of the world

    His blood breaks the chains

    And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb

    Every knee will bow before Him (yeah)

    So, open up the gates

    So, open up the gates

    Make way before the King of Kings

    The God who comes to save

    Is here to set the captives free

    For who can stop the Lord Almighty

    Our God is the lion

    The Lion of Judah

    He's roaring with power

    And fighting our battles

    And every knee will bow before Him

    Our God is the lamb

    The lamb that was slain

    For the sin of the world

    His blood breaks the chains

    And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb

    Every knee will bow before Him

    "How many here believe

    Every knee will bow

    Every tongue will confess

    And then"

    For who can stop the Lord Almighty

    Who can stop the Lord Almighty

    Who can stop the Lord Almighty

    No one

    Who can stop

    Sing it over the battle

    "Yeah, that's it"

    Who can stop the Lord Almighty

    There is no one

    Who can stop the Lord Almighty

    Who can stop the Lord (yeah)

    And our God is the lion

    The Lion of Judah

    He's roaring with power

    And fighting our battles

    And every knee will bow before Him

    Our God is the lamb

    The lamb that was slain

    For the sins of the world

    His blood breaks the chains

    And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb

    Every knee will bow before Him (yeah)

    Every knee will bow

    Tongue confess

    At the foot of the cross

    At the foot of the cross

    Where grace and suffering meet

    You have shown me Your love

    Through the judgment You received

    And You've won my heart

    And You've won my heart

    Now I can

    Trade these ashes in for beauty

    And wear forgiveness like a crown

    Coming to kiss the feet of mercy

    I lay every burden down

    At the foot of the cross

    At the foot of the cross

    Where I am made complete (Where I am made complete)

    You have given me life

    Through the death You bore for me

    And You've won my heart (You've won my heart)

    And You've won my heart (And You've won my heart)

    Now I can

    Cannons

    It's falling from the clouds

    A strange and lovely sound

    I hear it in the thunder and rain

    It's ringing in the skies

    Like cannons in the night

    The music of the universe plays

    You are holy great and mighty

    The moon and the stars declare who You are

    I'm so unworthy, but still You love me

    Forever my heart will sing of how great You are

    Beautiful and free

    Song of Galaxies

    It's reaching far beyond the milky way

    Lets join in with the sound

    C'mon let's sing it loud

    As the music of the universe plays

    All glory, honor, power is Yours amen

    All glory, honor, power is Yours amen

    All glory, honor, power is Yours forever amen

  • Liturgical Worship Readings

    Daily Prayer

    Help me pay attention today.

    I want to be so acutely aware of Your presence in every space.

    Help me notice beauty that doesn't beg for applause, conversations that carry Your kindness, and the still, small ways You're working beneath the surface.

    Let my feet be rooted, not rushed.

    Let my heart be soft, not guarded.

    And let my soul remember that You waste nothing—not even times of slowing down.

    A LITURGY for Domestic Days

    Many are the things that must be daily done.

    Meet me therefore, O Lord,
    in the doing of the small, repetitive tasks, In the cleaning and ordering and maintenance and stewardship of things— of dishes, of floors, of carpets and toilets and tubs, of scrubbing and sweeping and dusting and laundering

    That by such stewardship I might bring a greater order to my own life,

    and to the lives of any I am given to serve, so that in those ordered spaces

    bright things might flourish: fellowship and companionship,

    creativity and conversation,

    learning and laughter

    and enjoyment and health.


    As I steward the small, daily tasks,

    may I remember these good ends,

    and so discover in my labors

    the promise of the eternal hopes

    that underlie them.


    High King of Heaven,

    you showed yourself among us

    as the servant of all,

    speaking stories of a kingdom to come,

    a kingdom in which those who

    spend themselves for love,

    even in the humblest of services,

    will not be forgotten,

    but whose every service lovingly rendered

    will be seen from that far vantage

    as the planting of a precious seed

    blooming into eternity.


    And so I offer this small service to you, O Lord, for you make no distinction between those acts that bring a person the wide praise of their peers and those unmarked acts that are accomplished in a quiet obedience without accolade.

    You see instead the heart, the love,

    and the faithful stewardship

    of all labors, great and small.


    And so, in your loving presence,

    I undertake this task.


    O God, grant that my heart

    might be ordered aright,

    knowing that all good service

    faithfully rendered

    is first a service rendered unto you.


    Receive then this my service,

    that even in the midst of labors that

    hold no happiness in themselves,

    I might have increasing joy.
    Amen.


    Offertory Prayer
    Lord Jesus Christ, thank you that, by you, all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible. You warned us not to store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal, but to store up treasures in heaven. Guard our hearts and may we, in bringing our offerings to you now, store up treasure in your kingdom. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. In your powerful name, Amen.

    THE LORDS PRAYER

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

    THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    Offer Prayers of Intercessions, Petitions, or Thanksgivings to the Lord either silently or aloud. After each person shares we simply acknowledge by saying “Lord hear our prayer.”

    Prayer of Gratitude

    Heavenly Father, We come before you today with hearts full of gratitude. Thank you for your countless blessings and your unwavering love. Thank you for the gift of life, for the air we breathe, and for the strength you give us each day. Your grace and mercy sustain us, and we  are deeply grateful for your presence in our lifes.

    Thank you for our family, friends, and the community you have surrounded us with. Thank you for providing for our needs and for guiding us with your wisdom. Even in times of trial, we thank you for the lessons and the growth that come from trusting in you.

    Lord, may we never take your blessings for granted. Help us to remain mindful of your goodness and to share your love and kindness with others. We praise your name and give thanks for all that you are and all that you do.

    In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

SERMON NOTES & RESOURCES

We typically preach through the LECTIONARY READINGS — For further reading of all the passages click here https://wordtoworship.com/lectionary/acna

GP Mission;  We are a community established on experiencing the life-giving grace and peace found in knowing Christ.

"We participate in God's mission as a people. There's individual actions, there's individual moments, but ultimately, this is a symphony." -- MARK SAYERS

Lasting Change Haiti -- Newsletter Stories

Title; “Blessed: The world does it one way, we do it different.”

Sermon by Nate Wells

Matthew 5:1–12 (NIV)

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,

    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are those who mourn,

    for they will be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek,

    for they will inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

    for they will be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful,

    for they will be shown mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart,

    for they will see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers,

    for they will be called children of God.

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.


”Jesus does not begin with rules, but with blessings—because obedience flows from identity, not the other way around.” — M. Henry Commentary

Jesus goes on to say over and over “you have heard it said… but I say…”

What does a blessed life really look like? #blessed

Luke 11:28 But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”

1. Poor in Spirit

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)

We don’t enter God’s kingdom by impressing Him— We enter by admitting our need.

2. Those Who Mourn – Grief That Leads to Healing

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

3. The Meek – Strength Under Control

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)

Greek; Praus – controlled power, like a trained horse
Meekness is not weakness—it’s strength submitted to God.

4. Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)

This is intense language—hunger and thirst are survival needs.

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.” (Psalm 42:1)

5. The Merciful – Taking action

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)

Mercy is forgiveness, patience, generosity, kindness.

“He has shown you, O mortal, 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.” (Micah 6:8)


6. Pure in Heart – Undivided Devotion

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

This is not sinless perfection—it’s single-hearted devotion.

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)

“Blessed: The world does it one way, we do it different”


7. Peacemakers – Reflecting the Father

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

Greek; Eirēnopoios – one who actively creates peace

Not peacekeepers. Peace-makers.

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18)

8. Persecuted for Righteousness – Faith Under Fire

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10–12)

Jesus ends with suffering—not worldly success.

“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (2 Timothy 3:12)


ACTION STEPS

1. Which Beatitude is God currently shaping in your life?

2. What would change if you trusted Jesus’ definition of blessing more than the world’s?





Blessing…

Rejoice in knowing that we never walk alone.

Know the grace and peace of Christ walking beside us, guiding and protecting us.

Share this comfort with one another and feel his presence each moment of each day.

Amen






The option to give toward the ministry we partner with in Haiti is always available…

God is at work in Haiti, and we’re grateful to share just a few of the wonderful things He allowed our team to accomplish this past week through your support and generosity.

New Savings Group Started (last photo of all women)

The Outreach Mission – A Week of Transformation

Care Packs for families fleeing from violent gangs who currently pushing to gain more control over cities.

Thanks to the funds you sent, the outreach was a huge blessing. We were able to purchase gas, water, and supplies—and most meaningfully, we bought Bibles. With support from LCH and the local church, they are now walking in new obedience and joy.




PROVIDE EDUCATION and MEALS IN HAITI

Number one task of a Christ follower; Stay in that rhythm of receiving nourishment. A tree doesn’t work to receive but we choose what soil and if it’s near water source or in the care of a constant gardener. Here are a few more resources to study further.

We use Lectio Divina Journals as a guide for our daily spiritual formation. If you would like to journey with us you can order a journal here (link below) or pick one up at the welcome table at church.
https://www.lectiodivinajournal.com/buy/lectiojournal-nodates

If you’re looking for a great simple way to study the Bible check out this resource; https://throughtheword.org

 

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