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  • Glorious Day

    I was buried beneath my shame

    Who could carry that kind of weight?

    It was my tomb

    'Til I met You

    I was breathing, but not alive

    All my failures I tried to hide

    It was my tomb

    'Til I met You

    You called my name

    Then I ran out of that grave

    Out of the darkness

    Into Your glorious day

    You called my name

    And I ran out of that grave

    Out of the darkness

    Into Your glorious day

    Now Your mercy has saved my soul

    Now Your freedom is all that I know

    The old made new

    Jesus, when I met You, whoa, what a day

    When you called my name

    And I ran out of that grave

    Out of the darkness

    Into Your glorious day

    You called my name

    Then I ran out of that grave

    Out of the darkness

    Into Your glorious day

    I needed rescue

    My sin was heavy

    But chains break at the weight of Your glory

    I needed shelter

    I was an orphan

    But You call me a citizen of Heaven

    When I was broken

    You were my healing

    Now Your love is the air that I'm breathing

    I have a future

    My eyes are open

    'Cause when you called my name

    I ran out of that grave

    Out of the darkness

    Into Your glorious day

    You called my name

    And I ran out of that grave

    Out of the darkness

    Into Your glorious day

    Everlasting God

    Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

    We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord

    Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

    We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord

    Our God, You reign forever

    Our hope, our Strong Deliverer

    You are the everlasting God

    The everlasting God

    You do not faint

    You won't grow weary

    Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

    We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord

    Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

    We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord

    Our God, You reign forever

    Our hope, our Strong Deliverer

    You are the everlasting God

    The everlasting God

    You do not faint

    You won't grow weary

    You're the defender of the weak

    You comfort those in need

    You lift us up on the wings

    Like eagles

    Our God, You reign forever

    Our hope, our Strong Deliverer

    'Cause You are, You are the everlasting God

    The everlasting God

    You do not faint

    You won't grow weary

    You're the defender of the weak

    You comfort those in need

    You lift us up on the wings

    Like eagles

    From everlasting to everlasting

    God, You are everlasting

    Lord I Need You

    Lord I come, I confess

    Bowing here, I find my rest

    Without You, I fall apart

    You're the one that guides my heart

    Lord, I need You, oh, I need You

    Every hour, I need You

    My one defense, my righteousness

    Oh God, how I need You

    Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more

    Where grace is found is where You are

    And where You are, Lord, I am free

    Holiness is Christ in me

    Lord, I need You, oh, I need You

    Every hour, I need You

    My one defense, my righteousness

    Oh God, how I need You

    So teach my song to rise to You

    When temptation comes my way

    And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on You

    Jesus, You're my hope and stay

    Lord, I need You, oh, I need You

    Every hour, I need You

    My one defense, my righteousness

    Oh God, how I need You

    You're my one defense, my righteousness

    Oh God, how I need You

    My one defense, my righteousness

    Oh God, how I need You

    Build My Life

    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, oh, 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

    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, oh, we live for You

    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

    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

    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

    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

    I will build my life upon You

    Lead me in Your love

  • 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; “One Church”

Sermon by Nate Wells


Epiphany - contemplating the truth that God is with us.

 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 (NIV)

A Church Divided Over Leaders

10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,[a] in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas (Peter)”; still another, “I follow Christ.”

13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Unity is rooted in Christ, not personalities.

“That all of you agree with one another… and that there be no divisions among you.” (1 Corinthians 1:10, NIV)


“In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” — Rupertus Meldenius

“Do we not have the right to eat and drink?” (1 Cor. 9:4). The implied answer is, “Yes, Paul, you have liberty!” Yet, Paul chose to forgo his liberty for the sake of unity, saying, “Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ” (1 Cor. 9:12).

John 13:35 — “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

The Cross is Essential in Unifying

“For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (1 Corinthians 1:17, NIV)


Paul essentially says:

If the gospel depends on my skill, then the power shifts from the cross/Jesus, to me.


 When Jesus is central, our pride shrinks and unity grows.


Live like Norbert

ACTION STEPS

1. What voices or preferences am I tempted to elevate above Christ in shaping my faith?

(A leader, a style, a tradition, or even my own opinions)

2. What would change in my relationships—and in our church—if the cross truly defined how I speak, listen, and disagree?




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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