june 16, 2013 worship service

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The Lords Day Worship ServiceJune 16, 2013 ~ New City Church Calgary

WelcomeWe are glad you have joined us today. Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your relationshipwith Jesus Christ, or a skeptic looking for answers, or someone who is struggling to make sense of lifeand are looking for a caring community, you are warmly welcome here. Were glad you came. There isa nursery available for kids aged 0-2 years. Kids are always welcome in the service with us too.

After the ServicePlease stay around for some refreshments after the service and meet someone new. If we havent metyou before, please come say Hello. Wed like to make that connection.

Pastors John Ferguson & Mike Ivancic

Reflections & Preparation for Worship O God, by Your power may we, together with all the saints, comprehend the breadth and length andheight and depth of the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with Your

fullness. Amen. ~ based on Ephesians 3:18-19

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

James 5:11

Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song

The joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongue

Thy free grace alone, from the first to the lastHath won my affection and bound my soul fast

Without Thy sweet mercy, I could not live here

Sin would reduce me to utter despair

But through Thy free goodness,

my spirit's revived

And He that first made me still keeps me alive

Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart

Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart

Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the groundAnd weep for the praise of the mercy I've found

Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own

In the covenant love of Thy crucified Son

All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divineSeals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine

~ John Stocker, They Mercy, My God

"I found grace, it's all that I found

And I can breathe, breathe now"

-U2, "Breathe"

in the end you cant simply like anybody who makes claims like those of Jesus.Either hes a wicked liar or a crazy person and you should have nothing to do with him,

or he is who he says he is and your whole life has to revolve around him

and you have to throw everything at his feet and say, Command me.~ Tim Keller,Kings Cross: The Story of the world in the Life of Jesus

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God Calls Us To Worship Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. ~ Psalm 150:6

The Call to Worship ~ based on Psalm 95

Leader: Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving;Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.We have gathered to worship and enjoy our gracious God.

Unison: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!

Hymns of Praise & WorshipAll Creatures of our God and King

1. All creatures of our God and KingLift up your voice and with us sing

Alleluia, Alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beamThou silver moon with softer gleam

O praise Him, O praise HimAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia

2. Thou rushing wind that art so strongYe clouds that sail in heavn along

O praise Him, Alleluia!

Thou rising morn in praise rejoiceYe lights of evening find a voice

O praise Him, O praise HimAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia

3. Thou flowing water, pure and clearMake music for thy Lord to hear

Alleluia, Alleluia!Thou fire so masterful and bright

That givest man both warmth and lightO praise Him, O praise HimAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia

4. And all ye men of tender heartForgiving others take your part

O sing ye, Alleluia!Ye who long pain and sorrow bear

Praise God and on Him cast your careO praise Him, O praise HimAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia

5. Let all things their Creator blessAnd worship Him in humbleness,

O praise Him, Alleluia!Praise, praise the Father

Praise the Son,And praise the Spirit, Three in One

O praise Him, O praise Him,Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

"Everlasting God"

Strength will rise as we wait upon the LordWe will wait upon the LordWe will wait upon the Lord

Our God, You reign foreverOur hope, our Strong Deliverer

You are the everlasting GodThe everlasting God

You do not faint

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You won't grow wearyYou're the defender of the weak

You comfort those in needYou lift us up on wings like eagles

Thy Mercy, My God

Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my songThe joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongueThy free grace alone, from the first to the last

Hath won my affection and bound my soul fast

Without Thy sweet mercy, I could not live hereSin would reduce me to utter despair

But through Thy free goodness, my spirit's revivedAnd He that first made me still keeps me alive

Thy mercy is more than a match for my heartWhich wonders to feel its own hardness depart

Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the groundAnd weep for the praise of the mercy I've found

Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I ownIn the covenant love of Thy crucified Son

All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divineSeals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine

God Graciously Renews Us in Christ Have mercy on me, O God, in Your faithful love, in Your great tenderness wipe away my offenses; wash

me thoroughly from my guilt, purify me from my sin. ~ Psalm 51:1-2

Call to Confession

Leader: Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet,they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.~ Isaiah 1:18

Prayer of Confession

Unison: Almighty and merciful God,We have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep.We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts.We have offended against Your holy laws.We have left undone those things which we ought to have done;And we have done those things that we ought not to have done.

Silent Confession and Reflection

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Unison: O Lord, have mercy upon us.Spare those who confess their faults.Restore those who are repentant, according to Your promisesDeclared to the world in Christ Jesus, our Lord.And grant, O merciful God, for His sake,That we might live a holy, just, and humble life

To the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

The Words of the Gospel ~ from Romans 8:1; 5:1

Leader: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Since wehave been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Song of Response Majesty

Here I am, humbled by Your majestyCovered by Your grace so free

Here I am, knowing Im a sinful man

Covered by the blood of the Lamb

Now Ive found the greatest love of all is mineSince You laid down Your life

The greatest sacrifice

chorusMajesty, majesty

Your grace has found me just as I amEmpty handed but alive in Your hands

Here I am, humbled by the love that You give

Forgiven so that I can forgiveHere I stand knowing that Im Your desireSanctified by glory and fire

Now Ive found the greatest love of all is mineSince You laid down Your life

The greatest sacrifice

Majesty, majestyYour grace has found me just as I amEmpty handed but alive in Your hands

Majesty, majestyForever I am changed by Your loveIn the presence of Your majesty, majesty

God Gives Us His Words of Eternal Life Lord Jesus, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life! Let your word dwell in us richly,

that whatever we do, in word or deed, we may do everything in Your name, giving thanks to the Father

through You. ~ based on John 6:68, Colossians 3:16-17

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Todays Scripture Lesson: Excuse Me, But Your Meanness Is ShowingJohn Ferguson, Lead Pastor

LKE 6:1-11

6:1 On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some headsof grain, rubbing them in their hands. 2 But some of the Pharisees said, Why are you doing what is not

lawful to do on the Sabbath? 3 And Jesus answered them, Have you not read what David did when he

was hungry, he and those who were with him: 4 how he entered the house of God and took and ate thebread of the Presence, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with

him? 5 And he said to them, The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.

6 On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right

hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on

the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and he said tothe man with the withered hand, Comeand stand here. And he rose and stood there. 9 And Jesus saidto them, I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it? 10And after looking around at them all he said to him, Stretch out your hand. And he did so, and his

hand was restored. 11 But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might doto Jesus.

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God Feeds Us His Covenant Meal From the east and the west, from the north and the south, people will come

and take their places at the banquet in the Kingdom of God. ~ based on Luke 13:29

A Word About Participating in The Sacrament of The Lords Supper

The Lords Supper is a special family meal that Christ gave to His Bride, the Church. ForChristians, this meal is a time to receive these signs and seals of the New Covenant which Christhas established with them. Believers come to this Table to meet with their Lord and Saviour byfaith, to be renewed by Him and strengthened in their callings and mission as they eat the breadand drink the wine.

Therefore, all baptized Christians who trust in Christ alone as their Lord and Saviour, who areconnected to a church that proclaims His Gospel are invited to come to the Table.

If you are not yet a Christian, or if for whatever reason you are not prepared to share in this meal,

we would encourage you to spend this time in prayer (perhaps using one of the prayers listedbelow). Consider the invitation of Jesus, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall nothunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirstfor my Fathers will is that everyone wholooks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day(John 6:35, 40).

We would ask that childrenwho have not yet professed belief in the Lord Jesus also refrain frompartaking until doing so. The pastor would be delighted to speak to families about what it means toparticipate in the Lords Supper.

The Words of Institution

The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brokeit, and said, This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same way

also he took the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this as often

as you drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, youproclaim the Lords death until he comes. ~ 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The Sacrament of The Lords Supper

Please come forward by rows to the center aisle and form a semi-circle in front of the Table toreceive the bread and the wine. When finished, place your cup at the side tables and proceed toyour seat via the outer isles. If you are unable to come forward we would be delighted to serve youat your seat.

New City Church uses wine in serving the Lords Supper. We would encourage you to take ofthe wine since it is a symbol of joy and celebration in Scripture. However,juice is also provided ifyou cannot drink wine due to health reasons or issues of conscience.

Prayers for Those Not Communing

A Prayer Searching for the Truth: Jesus, You claim to be the way, the truth, and the life, and thatno one comes to the Father except by You. If what You claim is true, please guide me and teach

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me. Open to me the reality of who You are. Grant that I might be undaunted in following You as Iconsider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding of You that is coherent, convincing,and leads to the eternal life that You promise. Amen.

A Prayer of Trust in the Lord Jesus: Jesus, I confess that I am more broken, flawed, and sinfulthan I had ever before dared to admit. Yet you tell me that I am more loved than I ever dared tohope, and that You accept all who turn to You in simple faith. I am doing that right now. I thank

You for taking the justice that my sins deserved when You died on the Cross. I eagerly trust Youfor the forgiveness for my sins, and I receive from You now the eternal life that You promise to allwho come to You. Amen.

A Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin: Lord Jesus, You know the battle that rages within myheart. Grant that in my battles with sin, I may see in You the fulfillment of all my needs. Give mestrength to turn from every false satisfaction to find my ultimate joy in You. Enable me to lay asidethe sin that clings so closely to me, and fill me with your Spirit to run with perseverance the raceYou have set before me, looking to You, the pioneer and champion of my faith. Amen.

A Prayer for Children (who have yet to profess faith): Jesus, the Bible tells me that you blessedkids like me. Help me to know who You are and to understand what You have done for me. Amen.

Communion HymnsBehold the Lamb

Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, slain for us, and we rememberThe promise made that all who come in faith find forgiveness at the cross

So we share in this bread of life, and we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of peace, around the table of the King

The body of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, torn for you: eat and rememberThe wounds that heal, the death that brings us life

Paid the price to make us oneSo we share in this bread of life and we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of love around the table of the king

The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, shed for you: drink and rememberHe drank deaths cup that all may enter in to receive the life of God

So we share in this bread of life and we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of grace around the table of the king

And so with thankfulness and faith we rise to respond and to rememberOur call to follow in the steps of Christ as His body here on earth

As we share in His suffering, we proclaim: Christ will come again!

And well join in the feast of heaven around the table of the King

Revelation Song

Worthy is the Lamb who was slainHoly, Holy, is He

Sing a new song to Him who sits onHeaven's Mercy Seat

(repeat)

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chorusHoly, Holy, Holy

Is the Lord God AlmightyWho was, and is, and is to come

With all creation I singPraise to the King of Kings

You are my everythingAnd I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows of living colorFlashes of lightning, rolls of thunderBlessing and honor, strength and

Glory and power beTo You the Only Wise King

(repeat chorus)

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder

At the mention of Your NameJesus, Your Name is PowerBreath, and Living Water

Such a marvelous mystery

How Deep

You were broken that I might be healedYou were cast off that I might draw nearYou were thirsty that I might come drink

Cried out in anguish that I might sing

How deep is Your loveHow high and how wide is Your mercy

How deep is Your graceOur hearts overflow with praise

To You

You knew darkness that I might know lightWept great tears that mine might be driedStripped of glory that I might be clothed

Crushed by Your Father to call me Your own

God Receives Our Offerings lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do

not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~ Jesus, in Matthew6:20-21

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The Prayers of the People

Leader: Let us pray(The leader prays for specific requests as the assembly prays along with him).

Unison: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,And forgive us our debts

As we also have forgiven our debtors

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,Now and forever. Amen.

The Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings

This collection of our tithes and offerings is for those who consider New City Church their churchfamily and regularly benefit from her ministry and want to invest in her mission. If you are visitingwith us, please feel no obligation to give.

Hymn of Praise & Worship

I Will Glory In My Redeemer

I will glory in my RedeemerWhose priceless blood has ransomed meMine was the sin that drove the bitter nails

And hung Him on that judgment tree

I will glory in my RedeemerWho crushed the power of sin and deathMy only Saviour before the Holy JudgeThe Lamb who is my RighteousnessThe Lamb who is my Righteousness

I will glory in my RedeemerMy life He bought, my love He owns

I have no longings for anotherIm satisfied in Him alone

I will glory in my RedeemerHis faithfulness my standing place

Though foes are mighty and rush upon meMy feet are firm held by His graceMy feet are firm held by His grace

The language of debt/debtor is not to be understood primarily in a financial sense but in the moral/ theological sense of our

indebtedness due to our sins against God and others, or the sins others may have committed against us.

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I will glory in my RedeemerWho carries me on eagles wings

He crowns my life with loving kindnessHis triumph song Ill ever sing

I will glory in my RedeemerWho waits for me at gates of gold

And when He calls me it will be paradiseHis face forever to beholdHis face forever to behold

Our Confession of Faith ~Colossians 1:15-20

Leader: Let us confess our faith

Unison: Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;For by Him all things were created,

in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,

whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesAll things were created through Him and for Him.

And He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.And He is the head of the body, the church.He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead,

that in everything he might be preeminent.

For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,and through Him to reconcile to Himself all thingswhether on earth or in heaven,making peace by the blood of His cross.

God Sends Us Out Into The World With His Blessing God has shown you 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. ~ from Micah 6:8

Leader: Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave useternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them inevery good work and word (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).

People: Amen!

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Community Life

Thanks for visiting New City Church!

Were delighted to have had you with us today. If you are looking for a place to explore Christianity and its life-

changing relevance, we hope that you will find New City Church a safe place to ask questions and to grow inyour understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about NewCity Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to ask us. You cancontact Pastor John at [email protected] or call 403.991.5555. If you work in the downtown area, touchbase with Pastor Mike Ivancic who also works in downtown. You can contact Mike at [email protected] call 403.828.2241.

Save the Date: Aug 30-Sept 1

New City Church Fellowship Retreat will be on the September long weekend!Everyone is invited!

We have many hopes for this retreat, preeminent among which is the desire to get to know each otherbetter and grow deeper in fellowship. A perfect opportunity to get away one last weekend before

everything starts back up in September. And its a perfect opportunity to connect with your extendedfamily at New City Church.

Sign up by completing a registration form off the table in the foyer.(You can turn it in to Shannon de Jong or Gayle Eng or Pastor John.)

New City Church is underwriting a portion of this retreat in order to make it affordable.Some limited scholarships based on need are available.

Premise: A Christianity Worth Thinking About (June 23)

Premise: Our Premise meetings are designed to help you think more deeply about the Christian faithwhether you are a disciple of Jesus or if you are merely curious and wanting to learn more. At this nextmeeting well be asking and answering the question, What is a worldview? Everyone has one, even if it isnot fully developed. And well be asking the question, Why should anyone believe anything at all?

Designed for anyone who wants to learn more, we especially invite out our youth and young adults. The nextmeeting will be on June 23. Pastor John will be presenting.

Giving Update

*Non-NCC indicates funds raised outside the congregation of New City Church to aid in this church planting project.

All songs used by permission.CCLI license # 273300. Parts of the worship service are adapted from or reprinted by permission from TheWorship Sourcebook, c. 2004, CRC Publications.

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Upcoming Series: Life Together

Life in Calgary can be busy. Toobusy. And if we are honest, it canbe a little depersonalizing. Sur-rounded by nearly 1.2 millionpeople, many Calgarians are alltoo familiar with what sociologists

call, crowded loneliness. Are wereally meant to be surrounded byso many people and still be sounconnected? Sounknown? Theshort answer is no. This is simply

just another way life is broken. Andit is supposed to be so different.

We are told that the early followers of Jesus devoted themselves to fellowship (Acts 2:42), that is, theydevoted themselves to a new way of being human that they learned from Jesusa new way of doing lifetogether. During the months of July & August, well be looking into the New Testament teaching about oneanother-ing, and well see that maybe, just maybe, we have been missing out on something vital to ourhumanity, to our Christianity, and to the mission that weve been sent on to this city.

Weekly Servants Schedule

ESL Bible Study At The LeBlancs House

Every third Friday of the month at 7:00pm at the LeBlancs house. All are welcome. For more information,contact Richard or Marie ([email protected]).

New City Church Online.

Visit us NCC online at www.NewCityChurch.ca. Here, you can find our sermons &

sermon notes posted. You can also subscribe to our sermons via iTunes. Justsearch for New City Church Calgary and you can find us on iTunes. Were also onFacebook & have a blog for those who are not on Facebook as well. All is accessiblevia our website at www.NewCityChurch.ca.

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