Worship Service Resources

In Every Way

As the sun begins to rise
In that moment You are God
In the darkness of the night
Even then You are God
In the depths in the heights, You remain
You are God
Give me breath, and give me life
And I will say You are God

It's who You are, You never change
You never change, You never change
It's who You are, In every way
In every way, In every way

You've shown me Your goodness
I have seen it with my eyes
In my greatest disappointment
You have never left my side
You are lifting every battle, in my weakness
You are strong
In every step, You are faithful
In every season, You are God

It's who You are, You never change
You never change, You never change
It's who You are, In every way
In every way, In every way

I know, You do all things well
I know, You do all things well
I know, You do all things well
I know, You do all things well

So Will I

God of creation, there at the start
Before the beginning of time
With no point of ref'rence, You spoke to the dark
And fleshed out the wonder of light

And as You speak, a hundred billion galaxies are born
In the vapour of Your breath the planets form
If the starts were made to worship, so will I
I can see Your heart in ev'rything You've made
Ev'ry burning star, a signal fire of grace
If creation sings Your praises, so will I

God of Your promise, You don't speak in vain
No syllable empty of void
For once You have spoken, all nature and science
Follow the sound of Your voice

And as You speak, a hundred billion creatures catch Your breath
Evolving in pursuit of what You said
If it all reveals Your nature, so will I
I can see Your heart in ev'rything You say
Ev'ry painted sky, a canvas of Your grace
If creation sings still obeys, so will I

So will I, so will I
Ooh

If the stars were made to worship, so will I
If the mountains bow in rev'rence, so will I
If the oceans roar Your greatness, so will I
For if ev'rything exists to lift You high, so will I
If the wind goes where You send it, so will I
If the rocks cry out in silence, so will I
If the sum of all our praises still falls shy
Then we'll sing again a hundred billion times
Oh

God of salvation, You chased down my heart
Through all of my failure and pride
On a hill You created, the light of the world
Abandoned in darkness to die

And as You speak, a hundred billion failures disappear
Where You lost Your life so I could find it here
If You left the grave behind You, so will I
I can see Your heart in ev'rything You've done
Ev'ry part designed in a work of art called love
If You gladly chose surrender, so will I
I can see Your heart eight billion diff'rent ways
Ev'ry precious one, a child You died to save
If You gave Your life to love them, so will I

Like You would again a hundred billion times
But what measure could amount to Your desire
You're the One who never leaves the one behind

No Longer Slaves

I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

You unravel me, with a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance, from my enemies
Till all my fears are gone

I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

From my mother's womb, You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I've been born again, into your family
Your blood flows through my veins

I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

And I am surrounded, by the arms of the Father
And I am surrounded, by songs of deliverance
We're delivered, from our bondage
We're the sons and the daughters, let us sing our freedom

You split the sea so I could walk right through it.
You drowned my fears in perfect love.
You rescued me and I will stand and sing.

I am a child of God
I am a child of God

Prayers of the People

(from the New Zealand Prayer Book)

Leader:
Arise O Lord God and lift up Your Hand; do not forget the poor in their need; the poor commit themselves to You; for You are the Helper of the orphaned. (Psalm 10:13,16)

All:
Almighty God
You teach us in The Scriptures
That love is the fulfilling of the law:
Grant that we may love You with all our heart
And our neighbors as ourselves
Through Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Save us Jesus, from hurrying away.
Because we do not wish to help,
Because we do not know how to help,
Because we dare not.
Inspire us to use our lives
Serving one another.

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us
That what we do to each other, we do to You.
Make us quick to help and slow to hurt.
Knowing that in our neighbor it is You
Who receive our love or our neglect.

Holy Spirit breathe life and hope into us and
Fill us with Yourself.
In this moment of silence please hear prayers of our
Hearts and minds.
(Moment of Silent Prayer)

The Lord's 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
Forever and ever. Amen.

The Apostles' Creed

LEADER :
Christians, what do you believe?

ALL :
I believe in God
the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth

LEADER :
Do you believe in Jesus?

ALL :
I believe in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to 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.

LEADER :
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?

ALL :
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.

Jesus What a Savior

Jesus, what a Savior
What a brother, what a friend
Lifter of the lowly
God You meet me where I am

Your heart, it knows no borders
Knows no walls
You're constantly moving towards me
With open arms

I've never known a love like Yours
I've never known a love like Yours, no
I've never known a love like Yours
I've never known a love like Yours

Your heart, it knows no borders
Knows no walls
You're constantly moving towards me
With open arms

I've never known a love like Yours
I've never known a love like Yours, no
I've never known a love like Yours
I've never known a love like Yours, no

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
What a beautiful way You've shown us
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
What a wonderful Savior

I've never known a love like Yours
I've never known a love like Yours
I've never known a love like Yours
I've never known a love like Yours

Jesus, what a Savior
What a brother, what a friend
Lifter of the lowly
God You meet me where I am

Scripture

John 8:27-59 NRSV

They did not understand that he was speaking to them about the Father. So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak these things as the Father instructed me. And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.” As he was saying these things, many believed in him.

Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?”

Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. I know that you are descendants of Abraham, yet you look for an opportunity to kill me because there is no place in you for my word. I declare what I have seen in the Father’s presence; as for you, you should do what you have heard from the Father.”

They answered him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you are Abraham’s children, you would do what Abraham did, but now you are trying to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. This is not what Abraham did. You are indeed doing what your father does.” They said to him, “We are not illegitimate children; we have one Father, God himself.” Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God, and now I am here. I did not come on my own, but he sent me. Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot accept my word. You are from your father the devil, and you choose to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. Which of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? Whoever is from God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear them is that you are not from God.”

The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet you say, ‘Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.’ Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets also died. Who do you claim to be?” Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, he of whom you say, ‘He is our God,’ though you do not know him. But I know him; if I would say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him, and I keep his word. Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; he saw it and was glad.” Then the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.” So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.

Sermon

Mercy & Mayhem, Part 2
The Toughest People to Love (People of the Lie)

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen

Eucharist

Now to Him

Now to Him who is able,
to keep you from falling,
To Him who will keep you to the end

To Him be the glory,
the honor and power,
forever and ever amen.

Forever and ever amen,
forever and ever amen.

Benediction

Go with God, everyone!