March 10, 2013 Worship Service

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The Lords Day Worship ServiceMarch 10, 2013 ~ The Fourth Sunday of Lent ~ New City Church Calgary

WelcomeWe 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 tomake sense of life and are looking for a caring community, you are warmly welcome here. Wereglad you came. There is a nursery available for kids aged 0-2 years. Kids are always welcome in theservice with us too.

After the ServicePlease stay around for some refreshments after the service and meet someone new. If we haventmet 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

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy;at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

~ Psalm 16, a psalm of David

We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy isoffered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot

imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.~ CS Lewis, The Weight of Glory

Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it.~ Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States

By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, choosingto be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.

~ Hebrews 11:24-26

How sweet all at once it was for me to be rid of those fruitless joys I had once feared to lose! Youdrove them from me, you who are the true, the sovereign joy. You drove them from me and took their

place, you who are sweeter than all pleasure.~ Augustine, Confessions

We were meant to live for so much more / Have we lost ourselves?~ The rock band, Switchfoot, Meant to Live

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

The Call to Worship ~ from Revelation 15:3-4; Psalm 9:1-2

Leader: Great and marvelous are Your deeds, Lord God Almighty!Just and true are Your ways, King of the ages.Who will not fear You, O Lord, and bring glory to Your name?

For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship You!

Unison: We will give thanks to You, O Lord, with our whole heart;We will tell of all Your wonderful deeds.

We will be glad and exult in You.We will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

Hymns of Praise & Worship

"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 forever Our hope, our Strong Deliverer

You are the everlasting GodThe everlasting God

You do not faint

You won't grow weary

You're the defender of the weakYou comfort those in need

You lift us up on wings like eagles

King of Grace

We have come to a throne of graceWhere our mighty Saviour perfects our praise

Where wrath and judgment have been put awayWhere not a trace of all our sins remains

Youre the King of grace unendingTo Your open arms we run

Youre the King of grace unending And we rest in Your unfailing love And we rest in Your unfailing love

We have come to a throne of graceWhere our Prince of Peace ever lives to pray

For those His sacrifice has bought and savedWhere saints and angels sing eternal praise

Youre the King of grace unendingTo Your open arms we run

Youre the King of grace unending And we rest in Your unfailing love And we rest in Your unfailing love

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Lord Most High

From the ends of the earth (echo)From the depths of the sea (echo)

From the heights of the heavens (echo)Your name be praised

From the hearts of the weak (echo)From the shouts of the strong (echo)

From the lips of all people (echo)This song we raise, Lord

Throughout the endless agesYou will be crowned with praises

Lord Most HighExalted in every nation

Sovereign of all creationLord Most High, be magnified

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 ~ from the Prophet Isaiah 55:6-7

Leader: The Prophet Isaiah declared, Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him whileHe is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let himturn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for He will freelypardon (Isaiah 55:6-7).

Prayer of Confession

Leader: Most holy and gracious Father, we acknowledge and confess before You that our sinfulnatures are prone to evil and slow to do good. You alone know how often we havesinned in wandering from Your ways, in wasting Your gifts, and in forgetting Your love.We are ashamed and sorry of all the ways in which we have displeased You.

~ Silent confession & reflection

Unison: Merciful Lord, teach us to hate our errors. Cleanse us from our wandering waysand forgive our sins through Jesus Christ our Savior. Grant us Your power that we might live in Your light and walk in Your ways, according to thecommandments of Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.

The Words of the Gospel

Leader: I declare this sure promise: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger,abounding in love.For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is Hislove for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removedour transgressions from us (Psalm 103:8, 12).

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Song of ResponseCompletely Done

What reason have I to doubtWhy would I dwell in fear

When all I have known is graceMy future in Christ is clear

My sins have been paid in fullThere's no condemnation here

I live in the good of thisMy Father has brought me near

I'm leaving my fears behind me now

chorusThe old is gone, the new has come

What You complete is completely doneWe're heirs with Christ, the victory wonWhat You complete is completely done

I don't know what lies aheadWhat if I fail again

You are my confidenceYou'll keep me to the end

I'm leaving my fears behind me now

(repeat chorus)

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: Let Me Hear Joy & GladnessJohn Ferguson, Pastor

PSALM 51

1 Have mercy on me, O God,according to your steadfast love;

according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,and cleanse me from my sin!

3 For I know my transgressions,and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against you, you only, have I sinnedand done what is evil in your sight,

so that you may be justified in your wordsand blameless in your judgment.

5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,

and in sin did my mother conceive me.Behold, you delight in truth in the inward

being,and you teach me wisdom in the secretheart.

7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall beclean;

wash me, and I shall be whiter thansnow.

8 Let me hear joy and gladness;let the bones that you have broken rejoice.

9 Hide your face from my sins,and blot out all my iniquities.

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,

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and renew a right spirit within me.11 Cast me not away from your presence,

and take not your Holy Spirit from me.12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,

and uphold me with a willing spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,

and sinners will return to you.14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,

O God of my salvation,and my tongue will sing aloud of your

righteousness.15 O Lord, open my lips,

and my mouth will declare your praise.16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I

would give it; you will not be pleasedwith a burnt offering.

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;a broken and contrite heart, O God, you

will not despise.

18 Do good to Zion in your good pleasure; build up the walls of Jerusalem;

19 then will you delight in right sacrifices,in burnt offerings and whole burnt

offerings; then bulls will be offered onyour altar.

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

Unison: Thanks be to God!(notes)

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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. For Christians , 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, and who are at peace with their fellow believers,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 prayerslisted below). Consider the invitation of Jesus, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shallnot hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirstfor my Fathers will is that everyonewho looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the lastday (John 6:35, 40).

We would ask that children who have not yet professed belief in the Lord Jesus also refrainfrom partaking until doing so. The pastor would be delighted to speak to families about what itmeans 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 brokeit, and said, This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same wayalso he took the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this asoften 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 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 serveyou 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, andthat no one comes to the Father except by You. If what you claim is true, please guide me and

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teach me. Open to me the reality of who You are. Grant that I might be undaunted in followingYou 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 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 thankYou 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 Youblessed kids like me. Help me to know who You are and to understand what You have done for me. Amen.

Communion Hymns All Who Are Thirsty

All who are thirsty All who are weak

Come to the fountainDip your heart in the stream of life

Let the pain and the sorrowBe washed away

In the waves of his mercy As deep cries out to deep we sing

Come, Lord Jesus, come(repeat 3x)

Holy Spirit, come(repeat 3x)

As deep cries out to deep(repeat 2x)

How Deep the Fathers Love For Us

How deep the Fathers love for usHow vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only SonTo make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing lossThe Father turns His face away

As wounds which mar the Chosen OneBring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a crossMy sin upon His shoulders

Ashamed I hear my mocking voiceCall out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him thereUntil it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me lifeI know that it is finished

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I will not boast in anythingNo gifts, no powr, no wisdomBut I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heartHis wounds have paid my ransom

Hail the Day

Hail the day that Christ aroseThrough the skies to worlds unknown

Glorious there He ever reignsObject of all Heavens praise

See Him lift His hands aboveSee the scars of His great love

He has conquered death and sinSaving all who hope in Him

chorusHallelujah, hallelujah

The King of Love is on His throneHallelujah, hallelujah

His grace will lead us safely home

Though He dwells beyond the starsHis redeemed are on His heart

Even now He intercedesJesus cares for all our needs

(repeat chorus)

God Receives Our Offerings

lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thievesdo not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~ Jesus, inMatthew 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 debtsAs 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.

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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. If you are visiting with us, please feel no obligationto give.

Hymn of Praise & Worship

Take My Life and Let It Be

Take my life and let it beConsecrated, Lord, to Thee

Take my moments and my daysLet them flow in ceaseless praiseLet them flow in ceaseless praise

Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of Thy love

Take my feet and let them beSwift and beautiful for TheeSwift and beautiful for Thee

Take my voice and let me sing Always only for my King

Take my lips and let them beFilled with messages from TheeFilled with messages from Thee

Take my silver and my goldNot a mite would I withholdTake my intellect and use

Every power as Thou shalt chooseEvery power as Thou shalt choose

Take my will and make it ThineIt shall be no longer mine

Take my heart, it is Thine ownIt shall be Thy royal throneIt shall be Thy royal throne

Take my love, my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure-store

Take my self and I will beEver, only, all for TheeEver, only, all for Thee

Our Confession of Faith ~ Philippians 2:5-11

Leader: Let us confess our faith together

Unison: We believe in our hearts and confess with our lips thatChrist Jesus, being in very nature Goddid not consider equality with God something to be grasped,but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant,being made in human likeness.

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to deatheven death on a cross!

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest placeand gave Him the name that is above every name,that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,in heaven and on earth and under the earth,and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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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 the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the

great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you witheverything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in Hissight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever (Hebrews 13:20-21).

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 itslife-changing relevance, we hope that you will find New City Church a safe place to ask questions and togrow in your understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questionsabout New City Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to askus. You can contact Pastor John at [email protected] or call 403.991.5555. If you work in thedowntown area, touch base with Pastor Mike Ivancic who also works in downtown. You can contact Mike [email protected] or call 403.828.2241.

Join us Sunday evenings for the life changing video series by well-known author & speaker, RC Sproul

As a part of our focus on spiritual growth and renewal during the season of Lent,we are embarking on a 6 week study of he video series, The Holiness of God, byDr. RC Sproul. Pastor John has this to say:

This video series and book by Dr. RC Sproul greatly enlarged my vision of our holyGod and revolutionized my spiritual life by giving me a deeper understanding of theCross of Jesus Christ. I have literally not been the same since I encountered this as auniversity student. I cannot commend it highly enough.

Sunday evenings from 6-7pm @ New City Church Each video is approximately 30 minutes long; discussion to follow Childcare provided from toddler to age 10

Question # 11 : What does God require in the sixth, seventh, andeighth commandments?

Answer: Sixth, that we do not hurt, or hate, or be hostile to ourneighbor, but be patient and peaceful, pursuing even our enemies.

Seventh, that we abstain from sexual immorality and live purely and faithfully, whether in marriage or insingle life, avoiding all impure actions, looks, words, thoughts, or desires, and whatever might lead tothem. Eighth, that we do not take without permission that which belongs to someone else, nor withholdany good from someone that we might benefit.

Designed to be used by individuals, families, & churches to learn the basic beliefs of Christianity. Check it out: http://www.newcitycatechism.com or http://newcitychurch.ca resources

Kid's Club Easter Celebration: Saturday, March 16, 4-6pm @ New City ChurchChildren ages 4-11 are invited to join us in celebrating what Jesus has done for us. Parent's are asked tobring an Easter snack to share. New friends welcome! For more information or to register your kid(s) withLori or to sign up to volunteer at [email protected] .

Servants Anonymous Spring BlingPleae join us for a Ladies Night out including dessert, raffles, door prizes, a silent auction and the unveilingof our Global Wonders spring jewelry line. Tickets are $20 per person or $160 for a table of 8. Thursday,March 14, 2013 at 7pm at the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre Ballroom (3015 15 St. NE, Calgary). For

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tickets, contact Lise Daumler at 403.978.9696 / [email protected] ). Lise has tickets today.

Attention all Junior & Senior High YouthThe annual spring Alberta Youth Retreat is coming up on April 5-7 at Gull Lake. New City Churchs ownPastor John will be speaking on the issue of Thinking About Some of the Toughest Questions ChristiansFace. Cost is $115 per person before March 23, & $125 after that. $105 for multiple youth from the samefamily. Scholarships are available if needed to attend. See Pastor John for more details. Registration forms

are available in the foyer, and will be online at www.NewCityChurch.ca later in the week.Western Canada Presbytery Retreat

There will be retreat in Canmore from May 2 - 4 this spring. The retreat is being organized by Presbytery butis for church members from all of the Western Canadian churches. The speaker is Jerram Barrs who is afaculty member at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. The retreat theme is "Learning Evangelism from Jesus".More information, be sure to pick up a brochure in the foyer, or speak to Don Kitchener ([email protected]). For those wishing to attend you need to register for the retreat separately from booking your stay in thehotel. The deadline for the reduced early bird rate for the retreat registration is March 1. The hotel bookingshould be made before April 1.

Intro to New City ChurchDo you want to learn more about Christianity? Do you want aclearer idea of the beliefs & mission of New City Church?

Are you interested in potentially joining NCC? Then join usfor this class exploring who NCC is as a community of faith.Come, join others & bring your questions. The next class willbe held on Saturday, April 15 th from 9:00-2:00pm. Lunch &snacks are provided. Be sure to sign up online atwww.NewCityChurch.ca. Link will be up later this week.Speak to Pastor John for more details.

ESL Bible Study At The LeBlancs House

Every third Sunday of the month at 2:30 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 alsoon Facebook & have a blog for those who are not on Facebook as well. All isaccessible via www.NewCityChurch.ca.

Weekly Servants Schedule

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