The Lords Day Worship Service

June 3, 2012 ~ New City Church Calgary

Welcome We are glad you have joined us today. Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ, or a skeptic looking for answers, or someone who is struggling to make sense of life and are looking for a caring community, you are warmly welcome here. Were glad you came. There is a nursery available for kids aged 0-2 years. Kids are always welcome in the service with us too. After the Service Please stay around for some refreshments after the service and meet someone new. If we havent met you 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 and height 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

History is going somewhere - towards God's new world of justice, healing and hope. The transition from the present world to the new one would be a matter not of the destruction of the present time-space universe but of its radical healing. ~ N.T. Wright Surprised by Hope Christ has already defeated the powers, but his reconciling rule has not yet been fully established in history. . . Indeed, this already/not yet that characterizes the unfinished story of Jesus also characterizes the unfinished story of his followers. They have already been raised with Christ, they have already died to the empire, but their life is hidden with Christ and has not yet been revealed. ~ Brian J. Walsh and Sylvia C. Keesmaat Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire It is that Christians enjoy here and now a hidden life of fellowship with the Father and the Son that nothing, not even death itself, can touch for it is the life of the world to come begun already, the life of heaven tasted here on earth. ~ J.I. Packer - Affirming the Apostles Creed

 God Calls Us To Worship Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. ~ Psalm 150:6
The Call to Worship Leader: People: ~ based on Isaiah 12:2-6

Sing praises, for the Lord has done great things. Let this be known in all the earth. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, For the Lord God is my strength and my song, And He has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name, Make known His deeds among the peoples Proclaim that His name is exalted. Sing praises to the Lord, for He has done great things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Leader: Unison:

Leader:

Hymns of Praise & Worship Come Christians Join To Sing Come Christians join to sing, Alleluia! Amen Loud praise to Christ our King, Alleluia! Amen Let all with heart and voice, before His throne rejoice Praise is His gracious choice, Alleluia! Amen Come lift your hearts on high, Alleluia! Amen Let praises fill the sky, Alleluia! Amen He is our Guide and Friend, to us Hell condescend His love shall never end, Alleluia! Amen Praise yet our Christ again, Alleluia! Amen Life shall not end the strain, Alleluia! Amen On heavens blissful shore, His goodness well adore Singing forevermore, Alleluia! Amen! Better is One Day How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty My soul longs and even faints for You For here my heart is satisfied Within Your presence I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings chorus Better is one day in Your courts / Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts / Than thousands elsewhere (repeat)

One thing I ask and I would seek To see Your beauty To find You in the place Your glory dwells (repeat chorus) My heart and flesh cry out For You, the living God Your Spirits water for my soul Ive tasted and Ive seen Come once again to me I will draw near to You I will draw near to You (repeat chorus) Agnus Dei Alleluia, alleluia For our Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia, alleluia For our Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia Holy, Holy Are You Lord God Almighty Worthy is the Lamb Worthy is the Lamb You are Holy, Holy Are You Lord God Almighty Worthy is the Lamb Worthy is the Lamb Amen

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:

~ Jeremiah 17:9

The Lord has spoken through the prophet Jeremiah saying, The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it? I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind.

Prayer of Confession Leader: Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. ~ Silent confession and reflection.

Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. ~ Silent confession and reflection. Set us free from a past we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed. ~ Silent confession and reflection. Leader: Unison: And grant us grace to grow more and more in Your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. ~ based on 1 John 1:8-2:1

The Words of the Gospel Leader:

While it is true that we have sinned, it is a greater truth that God offers forgiveness to all who turn to the Lord Jesus Christ seeking His grace and pardon. He is the Righteous Oneour Advocate, who speaks in our defense. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and for the sins of the world. To all who humbly seek the mercy of God, I say to you, that in Christ Jesus your sins are forgiven!

Songs of Response A Shield About Me Thou, O Lord are a Shield about me Youre my glory Youre the lifter of my head (repeat) Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Youre the lifter of my head

Thy Mercy, My God 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 last Hath 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 ground And 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 divine Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine

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

Todays Scripture Lesson:

Seeking Heaven on Earth for Earths and Heavens Sake Mike Ivancic, Pastor COLOSSIANS 3:1-4

1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Leader: Unison: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

(notes)

 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. For Christians, this meal is a time to receive these signs and seals of the New Covenant which Christ has established with them. Believers come to this Table to meet with their Lord and Saviour by faith, to be renewed by Him and strengthened in their callings and mission as they eat the bread and drink the wine. Therefore, all baptized Christians who trust in Christ alone as their Lord and Saviour and who are connected 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 listed below). Consider the invitation of Jesus, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirstfor my Fathers will is that everyone who looks 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 children who have not yet professed belief in the Lord Jesus also refrain from partaking until doing so. The pastor would be delighted to speak to families about what it means to participate 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 broke it, 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, you proclaim 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 to receive the bread and the wine. When finished, place your cup at the side tables and proceed to your seat via the outer isles. If you are unable to come forward we would be delighted to serve you at your seat. New City Church uses wine in serving the Lords Supper. We would encourage you to take of the wine since it is a symbol of joy and celebration in Scripture. However, juice is also provided if you 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 that no one comes to the Father except by You. If what You claim is true, please guide me and teach me. Open to me the reality of who You are. Grant that I might be undaunted in following You as I consider 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 sinful than I had ever before dared to admit. Yet You tell me that I am more loved than I ever dared to hope, 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 You for the forgiveness for my sins, and I receive from You now the eternal life that You promise to all who come to You. Amen. A Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin: Lord Jesus, You know the battle that rages within my heart. Grant that in my battles with sin, I may see in You the fulfillment of all my needs. Give me strength to turn from every false satisfaction to find my ultimate joy in You. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely to me, and fill me with Your Spirit to run with perseverance the race You 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 blessed kids like me. Help me to know who You are and to understand what You have done for me. Amen. Communion Hymns Behold the Lamb Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, slain for us, and we remember The 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 sacrifice As 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 remember The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life Paid the price to make us one So we share in this bread of life and we drink of His sacrifice As 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 remember He drank deaths cup that all may enter in to receive the life of God So we share in this bread of life and we drank of His sacrifice As 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 remember Our 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.

Youre Worthy of My Praise I will worship with all of my heart I will praise You with all of my strength I will seek You all of my days I will follow all of Your ways I will give You all my worship I will give You all my praise You alone I long to worship You alone are worthy of my praise Only Jesus Father of grace, Youve sacrificed Your only Son for us, the crucified Jesus Enlarge our hearts to love Your Son O grant to us the grace to walk with Him always To make Him our great delight Bringing worship with our lives chorus Only Jesus! Only Jesus! Give us Jesus, we cry Only Jesus! Only Jesus! The Pearl of greatest price Spirit of grace, Youve shed Your light Upon our darkened eyes, unveiling Jesus Christ Come change our hearts, conform our ways To honor Jesus Name, His glory our refrain Let His love compel our own As we worship at His throne (repeat chorus) Jesus, our great Saviour Lord of heaven, Son of God I will bow down, and I'll hail You as king I will serve You, I will give You everything I will lift up my eyes to Your throne I will trust You, I will trust You alone I will give You all my worship I will give You all my praise You alone I long to worship You alone are worthy of my praise

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 Matthew 6:20-21

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 church family and regularly benefit from her ministry and want to invest in her mission. If you are visiting with us, please feel no obligation to give. Hymn of Praise & Worship This is My Fathers World This is my Fathers world And to my listning ears All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres This is my Fathers world I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas His hand the wonders wrought This is my Fathers world The birds their carols raise The morning light, the lily white Declare their Makers praise This is my Fathers world He shines in all thats fair In the rustling grass I hear Him pass He speaks to me everywhere This is my Fathers world O let me neer forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong God is the Ruler yet This is my Fathers world The battle is not done Jesus who died shall be satisfied And earth and heavn be one

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.

Our Confession of Faith Leader: Unison: Christians, in whom do you believe?

The Apostles Creed1

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And we believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell.2 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. And we believe in the Holy Spirit The holy catholic church,3 the communion of saints, The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen.

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: People: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Corinthians 13:13) . Amen.

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 in your understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about New City Church, Christianity, or the
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The Apostles Creed is an ancient creed (that is, statement of faith) of the Church and historically has been widely used and cherished by believers. Although it was not written by the Apostles, we believe it to be a concise summary of their teachings. It may have originated as a baptismal formula around the 2nd century, and developed into its present form by the 6th or 7th century. 2 Jesus descent into hell consisted in His priestly act of offering Himself up as a sacrifice for sins, undergoing the judicial wrath of God on the Cross, and remaining under the power of death for three days before being vindicated in His resurrection. 3 The term catholic means universal and hence does not refer to any one particular church, but to Christs universal Church, wherever she may be found gathering in Christs name.

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uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to ask us. You can contact Pastor John at john@newcitychurch.ca or call 403.991.5555. If you work in the downtown area, touch base with Pastor Mike Ivancic who also works in downtown. You can contact Mike at mike@newcitychurch.ca or call 403.828.2241. Toonie Family Carnival in support of Servants Anonymous Foundation Saturday, July 7th, 10am 3pm, Confederation Park Activities Center. This promises to be a fun filled day serving our community and raising much needed funds for SAF and many volunteers are needed now and all the way leading up to this event to make it happen. We need people who can approach local businesses to ask for donations and sponsorships, people who can make phone calls from home, people who can design posters on their computer, people who can coordinate groups of volunteers, people to bake for the bake sale, people who will BBQ hotdogs to sell, people who can help set-up and take-down, people to sell raffle tickets, people who can run games, people who can paint faces or make balloon animals, etc. There is a volunteer position for everyone! Please consider how you might be involved and sign-up on the Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet beginning today! Talk with Lise Daumler (403-9789696 or lise@safoundation) or Heather Ferguson for more details. Coming this Summer: New City Dinner Clubs Looking for a way to connect with others at New City Church? Wanting to deepen friendships? Then what better way than to participate in New City Dinner Clubs? Our monthly New City Dinner Clubs are groups of 8 adults who enjoy a meal & evening together. The host provides the main meal & the participants bring the sides. The dinner clubs change monthly, so no two dinner clubs are the same or are with the same people. The first dinner club will be on June 22, so sign-up online at NewCityChurch.ca community dinner clubs. Online Summer Book Club: Knowing God ~ Begins June 3rd Join us this summer in reading J.I. Packers classic work, Knowing God. Traveling? No problem. Out of town? No problem. Well keep track of our reading on our New City Church blog where well post an outline of the chapter, key quotes, and some questions for reflection. Well also have a couple of dessert nights throughout the summer to discuss in person what we are learning. For details, go to NewCityChurch.ca & under the community tag and click on book club. There we have several options for obtaining books (including Kindle & audio options). Dont forget to sign-up to let us know you will be joining in. Proclaim Evangelism Training: Beginning June 10 Do you sense the need to understand the Gospel better? Are you equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ today? If someone were to ask you, "How do I become a Christian?" do you know what to say? Join us for the 7 week module that will help you grow in your understanding of the Gospel and the Great Commission. We'll help you identify your 'evangelism style' as well as help equip you to winsomely answer thoughtful questions and to ask thoughtful questions of others. Whether you are a seasoned Christian, need a brush up course, or have never been trained before, this module will be perfect for you. The training dates are June 10, 17, 24, & July 8, 15, 22, 29; 6:30 8pm @ the Confederation Park Activity Centre. Cost is $10 for the Proclaim Training Manual. For more info, contact Pastor John (john@newcitychurch.ca); visit our website & sign-up online.

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Giving Update

*Non-NCC are funds generously given by Christians outside the congregation of New City Church to aid in this church planting project.

Be a part of NCCs online directory! Many of you know that New City Church as a secure, online church directory where we post contact information and photos of each regular attendee of New City Church, should they wish to be included. It is a great way to ensure we continue to get connected to each other and is easily updatable online! For more information to Gayle Eng at church or email her at gayle.eng@live.ca You can get connected with the church directory a few ways: Go to newcitychurch.ca and click on community and then online directory you will be asked for a password. You can get the church directory password from Pastor John Ferguson or Gayle Eng. Here you access the contact info all of the regular attendees of new city church and their photos.

If you want to be added to the church directory or if you have contact information changes, after you click community, click update directory. Here new and changed contact information will be sent for update. You can also provide your contact information to Gayle Eng at church or email her at gayle.eng@live.ca Arrange a time when you/your family can have their photo taken at church by Gayle.

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

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