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  • Announcements;

    Sunday June 22nd; NO CHURCH GATHERING… at the building.

    Plan is to go and connect with your neighbor or friends who don’t know Jesus and share the love of Christ. However you feel the Spirit leading you to do so. Take them to breakfast/lunch/dinner and bless and encourage them.

    Simple yet deeply significant.

    BEACH BBQ at BEECH Ave. Carlsbad

    A collaboration with Las Flores Church — July August 6-8pm 2nd Wednesdays. Bring snacks and a chair. Great time to enjoy fellowship between churches!

    Thanks for giving towards our mission to serve our brothers and sisters in Haiti! We have heard some of the progress of the work on the school that is being expanded and teachers are getting paid monthly to continue teaching. God is at work in beautiful ways!

  • Lasting Change Haiti

    Pray for Absolu and his leadership team as they serve.

    Pray for the witness of love as they serve the community.

    Pray for the small business loan to help Kecheline and that she is able to help others in the process.

  • House of the Lord

    We worship the God who was

    We worship the God who is

    We worship the God who evermore will be

    He opened the prison doors

    He parted the raging sea

    My God, He holds the victory

    There's joy in the house of the Lord

    There's joy in the house of the Lord today

    And we won't be quiet

    We shout out Your praise

    There's joy in the house of the Lord

    Our God is surely in this place

    And we won't be quiet

    We shout out Your praise

    (Oh-oh, oh) we shout out Your praise

    (Oh-oh, oh)

    We sing to the God who heals

    We sing to the God who saves

    We sing to the God who always makes a way

    'Cause He hung up on that cross

    Then He rose up from that grave

    My God's still rolling stones away

    There's joy in the house of the Lord

    There's joy in the house of the Lord today

    And we won't be quiet

    We shout out Your praise

    There's joy in the house of the Lord

    Our God is surely in this place

    And we won't be quiet

    We shout out Your praise

    We were the beggars

    Now we're royalty

    We were the prisoners

    Now we're running free

    We are forgiven, accepted

    Redeemed by His grace

    Let the house of the Lord sing praise

    'Cause we were the beggars

    Now we're royalty

    We were the prisoners

    Now we're running free

    We are forgiven, accepted

    Redeemed by His grace

    Let the house of the Lord sing praise

    There's joy in the house of the Lord (there is joy in the house)

    There's joy in the house of the Lord today

    And we won't be quiet (oh, yeah)

    We shout out Your praise (I wanna shout out Your praise)

    There's joy in the house of the Lord (there is joy)

    Our God is surely in this place (there is joy)

    And we won't be quiet

    We shout out Your praise (we gonna shout out Your praise)

    There's joy in the house of the Lord

    There's joy in the house of the Lord today

    And we won't be quiet

    We shout out Your praise (we gonna shout out Your praise)

    There's joy in the house of the Lord (there is joy)

    Our God is surely in this place (there is joy, joy in this place)

    And we won't be quiet (we won't be quiet)

    We shout out Your praise

    We shout out Your praise

    There is joy in the house, there is joy in the house today

    We shout out Your praise

    We shout out Your praise

    Stand in Your Love

    When darkness tries to roll over my bones

    When sorrow comes to steal the joy I own

    When brokenness and pain is all I know

    I won't be shaken, no, I won't be shaken

    'Cause my fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    Shame no longer has a place to hide

    And I am not a captive to the lies

    I'm not afraid to leave my past behind

    Oh, I won't be shaken, no, I won't be shaken

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    Oh, I'm standing

    There's power that can break off every chain

    There's power that can empty out a grave

    There's resurrection power that can save

    There's power in Your name, power in Your name

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    Oh, when, when I'm standing in Your love

    Oh, my fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    My fear doesn't stand a chance

    When I stand in Your love

    Oh, I standing in Your love

    Oh, standing on the rock

    Oh, I am standing, standing in Your love

    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

    What a Beautiful Name

    You were the Word at the beginning

    One with God the Lord Most High

    Your hidden glory in creation

    Now revealed in You our Christ

    What a beautiful name it is

    What a beautiful name it is

    The name of Jesus Christ my King

    What a beautiful name it is

    Nothing compares to this

    What a beautiful name it is

    The name of Jesus

    You didn't want heaven without us

    So Jesus, You brought heaven down

    My sin was great, Your love was greater

    What could separate us now

    What a wonderful name it is

    What a wonderful name it is

    The name of Jesus Christ my King

    What a wonderful name it is

    Nothing compares to this

    What a wonderful name it is

    The name of Jesus

    Death could not hold You

    The veil tore before You

    You silenced the boast, of sin and grave

    The heavens are roaring the praise of Your glory

    For You are raised to life again

    You have no rival

    You have no equal

    Now and forever, God You reign

    Yours is the Kingdom

    Yours is the Glory

    Yours is the name, above all names

    What a powerful name it is

    What a powerful name it is

    The name of Jesus Christ my King

    What a powerful name it is

    Nothing can stand against

    What a powerful name it is

    The name of Jesus

    What a powerful name it is

    The name of Jesus

    What a powerful name it is

    The name of Jesus

    Holy Forever

    A thousand generations falling down in worship

    To sing the song of ages to the Lamb

    And all who've gone before us and all who will believe

    Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb

    Your name is the highest

    Your name is the greatest

    Your name stands above them all

    All thrones and dominions

    All powers and positions

    Your name stands above them all

    And the angels cry holy

    All creation cries holy

    You are lifted high, holy

    Holy forever

    If you've been forgiven and if you've been redeemed

    Sing the song forever to the Lamb

    If you walk in freedom and if you bear His name

    Sing the song forever to the Lamb

    We'll sing the song forever and amen

    And the angels cry holy

    All creation cries holy

    You are lifted high, holy

    Holy forever

    Hear Your people sing holy

    To the King of kings, holy

    You will always be holy

    Holy forever

    Your name is the highest

    Your name is the greatest

    Your name stands above them all

    All thrones and dominions

    All powers and positions

    Your name stands above them all

    Jesus

    Your name is the highest

    Your name is the greatest

    Your name stands above them all (oh, stands above)

    All thrones and dominions

    All powers and positions

    Your name stands above them all

    And the angels cry holy

    All creation cries holy

    You are lifted high, holy

    Holy forever (we cry holy, holy, holy)

    Hear Your people sing (we will sing) holy

    To the King of kings (holy), holy (holy is the Lord)

    You will always be holy

    Holy forever

    You will always be holy

    Holy forever

  • Liturgical Worship Readings

    Pentecost Prayers

    God of All Power,
    Open our ears, our eyes, and our hearts with a spirit of wisdom and revelation.
    Help us to hear your voice, to see your ways, and to receive with joy your truth.
    In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Psalm 1

    Blessed is the one
        who does not walk in step with the wicked
    or stand in the way that sinners take
        or sit in the company of mockers,
    but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
        and who meditates on his law day and night.
    That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
        which yields its fruit in season
    and whose leaf does not wither—
        whatever they do prospers.

    Not so the wicked!
        They are like chaff
        that the wind blows away.
    Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
        nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

    For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
        but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

    The Apostles Creed

    I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
    I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
    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.

    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 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, I come before you today with a heart full of gratitude. Thank you for your countless blessings and your unwavering love. Thank you for the gift of life, for the air I breathe, and for the strength you give me each day. Your grace and mercy sustain me, and I am deeply grateful for your presence in my life.

    Thank you for my family, friends, and the community you have surrounded me with. Thank you for providing for my needs and for guiding me with your wisdom. Even in times of trial, I thank you for the lessons and the growth that come from trusting in you.

    Lord, may I never take your blessings for granted. Help me to remain mindful of your goodness and to share your love and kindness with others. I praise your name and give thanks for all that you are and all that you do.

    In Jesus’ name, I 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

Sermon “BECOME”

1 in 4 kids is growing up without a dad in the home.

The Heart of this Message: The best model for fatherhood isn’t found in culture — it’s found in Jesus. As we follow Christ, we become the kind of fathers or mentors our families and future generations need.

Question: “What makes a great dad?”

Ephesians 6:4  “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”

Deuteronomy 6:6-7  Shema - “These words… you shall teach them diligently to your children…” 

Psalm 103:13 — “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.”

Matthew 7:11  — “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.”

Psalm 68:5 — “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”

Isaiah 64:8 — “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter…”

Luke 15:20-24 (Parable of the Prodigal Son) — “…while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion…”

Psalm 103:13-14  —“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed.”

John 1:12-13 — “But to all who did receive him… he gave the right to become children of God…”

Our heart is to become more like Jesus.

Let’s Become Compassionate Like Jesus

Matthew 9:35-38 — 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

What do you think it means to see someones heart?

Let’s Become Servant Leaders

John 13:14-15  —  “ Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”

Let’s Become People who Love Sacrificially

John 15:12-14 “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command”

ACTION STEP

 So what’s the takeaway? “A great man plants a tree knowing he’ll never sit in its shade.”

Challenge: What might God be asking you to sacrifice for your family?

Isaiah 40:29-31 says this: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint." 

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.

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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