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Thanks for giving towards our mission to serve our brothers and sisters in Haiti! We have heard some of the progress of the work on the school that is being expanded and teachers are getting paid monthly to continue teaching. God is at work in beautiful ways!
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Jesus at the Center
Written by: Israel Houghton, Micah Massey, Adam RanneyJesus at the center of it all
Jesus at the center of it all
From beginning to the end
It will always be, it's always been You,
Jesus, JesusJesus at the center of it all
Jesus at the center of it all
From beginning to the end
It will always be, it's always been You,
Jesus, JesusNothing else matters
Nothing in this world will do
Jesus You're the center
And everything revolves around You
Jesus, YouJesus be the center of my life
Jesus be the center of my life
From beginning to the end
It will always be, it's always been You,
Jesus, JesusNothing else matters
Nothing in this world will do
Jesus You're the center
And everything revolves around You
Jesus, YouFrom my heart to the Heavens
Jesus be the center
It's all about You
Yes it's all about YouFrom my heart to the Heavens
Jesus be the center
It's all about You
Yes it's all about YouFrom my heart to the Heavens
Jesus be the center
It's all about You
Yes it's all about YouFrom my heart to the Heavens
Jesus be the center
It's all about You
Yes it's all about YouJesus be the center of your church
Jesus be the center of your church
And every knee will bow
And every tongue shall confess you
Jesus, JesusAnd every knee will bow
And every tongue shall confess you
Jesus, JesusEnough
Written by: Chris Tomlin / Louie GiglioAll of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in you is more than enoughYou are my supply, my breath of life
And still more awesome than I know
You are my reward, worth living for
And still more awesome than I knowAnd all of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in you is more than enoughYou're my sacrifice of greatest price
And still more awesome than I know
You're the coming king, you are everything
And still more awesome than I knowAnd all of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in you is more than enoughMore than all I want
More than all I need
You are more than enough for meMore than all I know
More than all I can say
You are more than enoughMore than all I want
More than all I need
You are more than enough for meMore than all I know
More than all I can say
You are more than enoughAnd all of you is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with your love
And all I have in you is more than enoughGod of This City
Written by: Aaron Boyd, Andrew McCann, Ian Jordan, Peter Comfort, Peter Kernaghan, and Richard BleakleyYou're the God of this city
You're the King of these people
You're the Lord of this nation
You areYou're the light in this darkness
You're the hope to the hopeless
You're the peace to the restless
You areThere is no one like our God
There is no one like our GodFor greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this cityYou’re the Lord of creation
The creator of all things
Your’re the king above all kings
You areYou’re the strength in the weakness
You’re the love to the broken
You’re the joy in the sadness
You areThere is no one like our God
There is no one like our GodFor greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this cityFor greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done hereThere is no one like our God
There is no one like you, GodFor greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this cityFor greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this city
Greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done here10,000 Reasons
Written by: Jonas Myrin, Matt RedmanBless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy nameThe sun comes up, 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 comesBless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy nameYou'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 findSo 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 nameAnd on that day 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 forevermoreBless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy nameBless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy nameJesus, I will worship Your holy name
Lord, I'll worship Your holy nameHoly Forever
Written by: Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil WickhamA thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who've gone before us and all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the LambYour name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them allAnd the angels cry: "Ho-o-ly"
All creation cries: "Ho-o-ly"
You are lifted high, ho-o-ly
Holy foreverIf you've been forgiven and if you've been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
If you walk in freedom and if you bear His name
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
We'll sing the song forever and amenAnd the angels cry: "Ho-o-ly"
All creation cries: "Ho-o-ly"
You are lifted high, ho-o-ly
Holy fore - verHear your people sing: "Ho-o-ly"
To the King of Kings: "Ho-o-ly"
You will always be ho-o-ly
Holy foreverYour name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them allJesus, Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them allAnd the angels cry: "Ho-o-ly"
All creation cries: "Ho-o-ly"
You are lifted high, ho-o-ly
Holy fore - verHear your people sing: "Ho-o-ly"
To the King of Kings: "Ho-o-ly"
You will always be ho-o-ly
Holy foreverYearn
Written by: Shane BarnardLord, I want to Yearn for you
I want to burn with passion
Over you, and only youI want to Yearn for you
I want to burn with passion
Over you, and only youLord, I want to yearn for you
I want to burn with passion
Over you, and only youLord, I want to yearn for you
I want to burn with passion
Over you, and only youLord, I want to yearn
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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.
What word or phrase stands out for you today? What do you think God is saying to you?
Meet Me Prayer
Meet me, O Christ, in this stillness of morning.
Move me, O Spirit, to quiet my heart.
Mend me, O Father,
from yesterday's harms.
From the discords of yesterday, resurrect my peace.
From the discouragements of yesterday,
resurrect my hope.
From the weariness of yesterday, resurrect my strength.
From the doubts of yesterday,
resurrect my faith.
From the wounds of yesterday, resurrect my love.
Let me enter this new day,
aware of my need,
and awake to your grace, O Lord.
Amen.
Offertory Prayer
Faithful Father, thank you that you give the gift of abundant, eternal life. You have said that you are a Good Father who gives us good gifts. Your generosity overflows to us. Everything we have is a gift from you. As we bring our offerings to you, we give back to you from the abundant blessings you have given us. May our gifts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our God. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, 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 lives.
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
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
Preaching/Teaching; We typically preach through the weekly passages of Revised Common Lectionary
Title: Grace & Peace
Sermon by Nate Wells
Who are you becoming?
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
How the church began — Acts 17:1–9
Why is “Grace and Peace” is so significant?
Grace — Greek: charis
Grace speaks of God’s undeserved favor, generosity, and loving initiative toward humanity. This signaled that Jew and Gentile were united and equal under God
Peace — Greek: eirēnē
Peace is connected to the Hebrew concept of shalom. —- meaning wholeness, reconciliation, and well-being.
QUESTION; If your peace disappears every time your circumstances change, is your peace rooted in Christ or in your circumstances?
What does Paul celebrate about the church?
VS 2–3 “Your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”
FAITH. HOPE. LOVE.
Question; Are we measuring the health of our churches by attendance and activities or by spiritual transformation?
Thought: The greatest measure of a church’s health isn’t what it builds, but who its people are becoming.
Who are you becoming?
The gospel is meant to be lived, not merely heard. VS 4–8 — “Our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” “You know how we lived among you for your sake.”
The influence of a faithful Christian community MUST extend far beyond the place where it gathers.
Action Step Questions;
If someone imitated the way I follow Jesus, what kind of disciple would they become?
Who is experiencing the grace and peace of Jesus because of the way I live?
What does it look like to serve God faithfully in this particular season of life?
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
Lasting Change Haiti
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 God allowed our team to accomplish this past week through your support and generosity.
Successful crops from all the beans that went out to churches and families
New roof for a church in need in Fond Lantanier
Bibles for Pastor Wilson’s Church
Microfinance loans for widows to start small business
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.
Bible Study Resources
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.
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