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  • Our Deliverer

    When we call upon Your name

    You will answer, You will save

    And deliver us

    In the darkness in the storm

    You are shining from the shore

    To deliver us, Deliverer

    Hallelujah, what a Savior!

    Worthy is the Lamb

    Our Deliverer

    Mighty fortress for the righteous

    Saved to glorify

    Our Deliverer

    Though the battle rages on

    We are certain You are strong

    To deliver us

    By Your perfect sacrifice

    We're made perfect in Your eyes

    You deliver us, oh Deliverer

    Hallelujah, what a Savior!

    Worthy is the Lamb

    Our Deliverer

    Mighty fortress for the righteous

    Saved to glorify

    Our Deliverer

    Our Deliverer

    Our Deliverer

    Our Deliverer

    Gratitude

    All my words fall short

    I got nothing new

    How could I express

    All my gratitude?

    I could sing these songs

    As I often do

    But every song must end

    And You never do

    So I throw up my hands

    And praise You again and again

    'Cause all that I have is a

    Hallelujah, hallelujah

    And I know it's not much

    But I've nothing else fit for a King

    Except for a heart singing

    Hallelujah, hallelujah

    I've got one response

    I've got just one move

    With my arm stretched wide

    I will worship You

    So I throw up my hands

    And praise You again and again

    'Cause all that I have is a

    Hallelujah, hallelujah

    And I know it's not much

    But I've nothing else fit for a King

    Except for a heart singing

    Hallelujah, hallelujah

    So come on my soul, oh, don't you get shy on me

    Lift up your song, 'cause you've got a lion inside of those lungs

    Get up and praise the Lord

    Oh, come on my soul, oh, don't you get shy on me

    Lift up your song, 'cause you've got a lion inside of those lungs

    Get up and praise the Lord

    Come on my soul, oh, don't you get shy on me

    Lift up your song, 'cause you've got a lion inside of those lungs

    Get up and praise the Lord

    So I throw up my hands

    And praise You again and again

    'Cause all that I have is a

    Hallelujah, hallelujah

    And I know it's not much

    But I've nothing else fit for a King

    Except for a heart singing

    Hallelujah, hallelujah

    I Surrender

    Here I am

    Down on my knees again

    Surrendering all

    Surrendering all

    Find me here

    Lord as You draw me near

    Desperate for You

    Desperate for You

    I surrender

    Drench my soul

    As mercy and grace unfold

    I hunger and thirst

    I hunger and thirst

    With arms stretched wide

    I know You hear my cry

    Speak to me now

    Speak to me now

    I surrender

    I surrender

    I wanna know You more

    I wanna know You more

    [x2]

    Like a rushing wind

    Jesus breathe within

    Lord have Your way

    Lord have Your way in me

    Like a mighty storm

    Stir within my soul

    Lord have Your way

    Lord have Your way in me

    Like a rushing wind

    Jesus breathe within

    Lord have Your way

    Lord have Your way in me

    Like a mighty storm

    Stir within my soul

    Lord have Your way

    Lord have Your way in me

    Like a rushing wind

    Jesus breathe within

    Lord have Your way

    Lord have Your way in me

    Like a mighty storm

    Stir within my soul

    Lord have Your way

    Lord have Your way in me

    Lord have Your way

    Lord have Your way in me

    I surrender

    I surrender

    I wanna know You more

    I wanna know You more

    O Come to the Altar

    Are you hurting and broken within?

    Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?

    Jesus is calling

    Have you come to the end of yourself

    Do you thirst for a drink from the well?

    Jesus is calling

    O come to the altar

    The Father's arms are open wide

    Forgiveness was bought with

    The precious blood of Jesus Christ

    Leave behind your regrets and mistakes

    Come today, there's no reason to wait

    Jesus is calling

    Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy

    From the ashes, a new life is born

    Jesus is calling

    O come to the altar

    The Father's arms are open wide

    Forgiveness was bought with

    The precious blood of Jesus Christ

    Oh what a Savior

    Isn't He wonderful?

    Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen

    Bow down before Him

    For He is Lord of all

    Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen

    Oh what a Savior

    Isn't He wonderful?

    Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen

    Bow down before Him

    For He is Lord of all

    Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen

    O come to the altar

    The Father's arms are open wide

    Forgiveness was bought with

    The precious blood of Jesus Christ

    O come to the altar

    The Father's arms are open wide

    Forgiveness was bought with

    The precious blood of Jesus Christ

    Bear your cross as you wait for the crown

    Tell the world of the treasure you found

  • Liturgical Worship Readings

    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.

    A LITURGY for Domestic Days

    Many are the things that must be daily done.

    Meet me therefore, O Lord,
    in the doing of the small, repetitive tasks, In the cleaning and ordering and maintenance and stewardship of things— of dishes, of floors, of carpets and toilets and tubs, of scrubbing and sweeping and dusting and laundering

    That by such stewardship I might bring a greater order to my own life,

    and to the lives of any I am given to serve, so that in those ordered spaces

    bright things might flourish: fellowship and companionship,

    creativity and conversation,

    learning and laughter

    and enjoyment and health.


    As I steward the small, daily tasks,

    may I remember these good ends,

    and so discover in my labors

    the promise of the eternal hopes

    that underlie them.


    High King of Heaven,

    you showed yourself among us

    as the servant of all,

    speaking stories of a kingdom to come,

    a kingdom in which those who

    spend themselves for love,

    even in the humblest of services,

    will not be forgotten,

    but whose every service lovingly rendered

    will be seen from that far vantage

    as the planting of a precious seed

    blooming into eternity.


    And so I offer this small service to you, O Lord, for you make no distinction between those acts that bring a person the wide praise of their peers and those unmarked acts that are accomplished in a quiet obedience without accolade.

    You see instead the heart, the love,

    and the faithful stewardship

    of all labors, great and small.


    And so, in your loving presence,

    I undertake this task.


    O God, grant that my heart

    might be ordered aright,

    knowing that all good service

    faithfully rendered

    is first a service rendered unto you.


    Receive then this my service,

    that even in the midst of labors that

    hold no happiness in themselves,

    I might have increasing joy.
    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 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.

 

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

Lasting Change Haiti -- Newsletter Stories

Title; “Do We Weep?”

Sermon by Nate Wells

Does my heart break for the same things God's heart breaks for?


Read Matthew 9:35–38 (NIV)

“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. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’”


The Ministry of Jesus: (v. 35) teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.

— He addressed the whole person—mind, soul, and body.


How Jesus Saw People (v. 36) “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them…”

The word Matthew uses is Splagchnizomai; it describes a deep, gut-level emotion. Deep sympathy.

Sheep Without a Shepherd — Read Ezekiel 34. “Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock?”

Jeremiah 13:17  – If you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly, overflowing with tears, because the Lord’s flock will be taken captive.



The Harvest Is Ready (vv. 37–38) “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”

“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

ACTION STEPS

  1. When you look at the crowds in your life—your workplace, your neighborhood, your church—what do you see? Does my heart break for the same things God's heart breaks for?

2. And what might God be calling you to pray… and then step into?



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.




PROVIDE EDUCATION and MEALS IN HAITI

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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