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Your Love Never Fails
Nothing can separate
Even if I ran away
Your love never fails
I know I still make mistakes
But, You have new mercy for me everyday
Cause Your love never fails
You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night
But joy comes in the morning
When the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
And Your love never fails
The wind is strong and the water's deep
But, I’m not alone here in these open seas
Cause Your love never fails
The chasm is far too wide
I never thought I'd reach the other side
But Your love never fails
You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night
But joy comes in the morning
When the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
And Your love never fails
You make all things
work together for my good
You make all things
work together for my good
You make all things
work together for my good
You make all things
work together for my good
You stay the same through the ages
Your love never changes
There may be pain in the night
But joy comes in the morning
When the oceans rage
I don't have to be afraid
Because I know that You love me
And Your love never fails
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
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
Show me who You are and fill me
With Your heart and lead me
In Your love to those around me
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
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
Show me who You are and fill me
With Your heart and lead me
In Your love to those around me
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder
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 Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
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
Show me who You are and fill me
With Your heart and lead me
In Your love to those around me
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder
Show me who You are and fill me
With Your heart and lead me
In Your love to those around me
Great Are You Lord
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You onlyYou give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You onlyIt’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord (x3)It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You onlyIt’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You onlyHoly Spirit/Set a Fire
There's nothing worth more, that will ever come close
No thing can compare, You're our living hope
Your Presence Lord
I've tasted and seen, of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free, and my shame is und one
In Your Presence Lord
Holy Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the
atmosphere
Your Glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your Presence Lord
Your Presence Lord
No place I would rather be
No place I would rather be
No place I would rather be
Than here in Your love, here in Your love
No place I would rather be
No place I would rather be
No place I would rather be
Than here in Your love, here in Your love
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, that 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, that I can't control
I want more of You God
I want more of You God
No place I would rather be
No place I would rather be
No place I would rather be
Than here in Your love, here in Your love
No place I would rather be
No place I would rather be
No place I would rather be
Than here in Your love, here in Your love
Set a fire down in my soul
That I can't contain, that 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, that I can't control
I want more of You God
I want more of You
Holy Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the
atmosphere
Your Glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your Presence Lord
Your Presence Lord
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Liturgical Worship Readings
A Prayer for Lent
Gracious God, guide us in this season of prayer, fasting, and reflection.
As these days of Lent stretch out before me, draw me inward to a quiet, sacred space where I can meet You in the stillness, see the truth through Christ's eyes, and know the depth of Your boundless love.
Lead me through this season of anticipation with a heart open to Your presence.
May Your gentle mercy flow into the corners of my heart and fill me with renewed hope.
I ask this in Jesus' name.
Amen
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world As it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right If I surrender to His Will; So that I may be reasonably happy in this life And supremely happy with Him Forever and ever in the next. Amen.
(prayer attributed to Reinhold Neibuhr, 1892-1971)
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 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.
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.
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
We typically preach through the weekly passages of Revised Common Lectionary
Title: “New Way to be Human”
Sermon by Nate Wells
Text: 1 Peter 2:1–12 (NIV)
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
The Living Stone and a Chosen People
4 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says:
“See, I lay a stone in Zion,
a chosen and precious cornerstone,
and the one who trusts in him
will never be put to shame.”
7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,
“The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone,”
8 and, “A stone that causes people to stumble
and a rock that makes them fall.”
They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.
9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
1. Prioritize Spiritual Growth (vv. 1–3)
“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation…” (v. 2)
Our Spiritual maturity requires both subtraction (sin) and addition (God’s Word).
John Mark Comer: “You are always being formed—just not always by Jesus.”
Question; What’s your game plan to grow in freedom of Christ?
2. The New way to be human. New identity. Embrace Your Identity as God’s People (vv. 4–10)
“You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house…” (v. 5)
“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…” (v. 9)
Dallas Willard: “The most important thing about you is not what you do, but who you become.”
A NEW WAY TO BE HUMAN - Name the band?
Everyday it's the same thing, another trend has begun
Hey kids, this might be the one
It's a race to be noticed, and it's leaving us numb
Hey kids, we can't be the ones
With all of our fashion, we're still incomplete
The God of redemption could break our routine
There's a new way to be human
It's nothing we've ever been
There's a new way to be human
New way to be human
And where is our inspiration, when all the heroes are gone?
Hey kids, could we be the ones?
'Cause nobody's famous, and nobody's fine
We all need forgiveness; we're longing inside
There's a new way to be human
It's nothing we've ever been
Jon Tyson (“The burden is light”) “We are not just saved from something—we are saved into a people.”
Application;
What’s your part in building the spiritual house of God?
What part of the body of Christ are you?
How are you serving others?
3. Live Distinctively Among the World (vv. 11–12)
“Live such good lives among the pagans that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God…” (v. 12)
Christians live within culture, not outside it
But they operate with different values and allegiances
Your life is a visible testimony that points others to God.
ACTION STEPS
Where have you lost your spiritual appetite?
2. Are you living from your identity or trying to earn it?
3. What does your life say about Jesus to those around you?
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.
New roof for a church in need in Fond Lantanier
Bibles for Pastor Wilson’s Church
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.
Lectio Divina Journals
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Through the Word
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GP Bible Study
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