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Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship: Psalm 23
Worship Song "It Is You"
Verse
As we lift up our hands
Will You meet us here
As we call on Your name
Will You meet us here
We have come to this place
To worship You
God of mercy and grace
Pre-Chorus
It is You we adore
It is You praises are for
Only You the heavens declare
It is You it is You
Chorus
And holy holy is our God almighty
And holy holy is His name alone yeah
And holy holy is our God almighty
And holy holy is His name alone
It is You we adore
It is You only You
Bridge
As we lift up our hands
As we call on Your name
Will You visit this place
By Your mercy and grace
As we lift up our hands
As we call on Your name
Will You meet us in this place
By Your mercy and grace
It is You we adore
It is You it is You
Peter Furler
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Opening Prayer
Passing the Peace (Internet Edition)
NT Reading: 1 John 3:16-24
Prayer Time
Gospel Reading: Acts 4:5-12
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Meditation, “Love in Action”
Hymn, "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus"
Verse 1
Alleluia sing to Jesus
His the sceptre his the throne
Alleluia his the triumph
His the victory alone
Hear the songs of holy Zion
Thunder like a mighty flood
Jesus out of every nation
Has redeemed us by his blood
Verse 2
Alleluia not as orphans
Are we left in sorrow now
Alleluia he is near us
Faith believes, nor questions how
Though the clouds from sight received him
When the forty days were o’er
Shall our hearts forget his promise
I am with you evermore
Verse 3
Alleluia bread of heaven
Here on earth our food our stay
Alleluia here the sinful
Flee to you from day to day
Intercessor friend of sinners
Earth's redeemer plead for me
Where the songs of all the sinless
Sweep across the crystal sea
William Chatterton Dix
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Benediction
April Benevolence - Mission to Chinese Seamen
Our Vision
John Stott challenges all Christians who live in the 21st century. He says, “it is always very important to find new and effective ways to preach the Gospel.”
The Mission to Chinese Seamen fits this new globalized context in the 21st century. We can contribute to world mission through seamen’s ministry. Dr. Kverndal, who is a prestigious maritime missionary, said “Seamen’s mission is the frontier of all mission. If seafarers participate in world mission, world mission can be advanced.”
The souls of over one million seafarers in the waving seas are agonizing under the chain of sins. Yet the church bells do not sound loud enough to reach the last frontier of the sea. Those people of the sea should not be deprived of the gospel. The sea is a mission field.
In light of this, we appeal to churches and committed Christians everywhere to respond to the urgent need and providential opportunity offered by today’s maritime fields. We must remember that the whole Gospel can never be brought to the whole world, so long as the world of seafarers is not reached. We have pledged ourselves to “proclaim Christ until He comes.” But only by enlisting the unique witness of the Church maritime can we expect the glory of the Lord to completely” cover the earth – as the waters cover the sea!”
Wellness Hour
Drop in for a time of connection, prayer, and an occasional devotion. Dates and time can be found on the website calendar.
Saturday, May 15, 11-Noon
Saturday, June 12, 11-Noon