May 5, 2013 Worship Service

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The Lords Day Worship ServiceMay 5, 2013 ~ 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 to make sense of lifeand are looking for a caring community, you are warmly welcome here. Were glad you came. There isa nursery available for kids aged 0-2 years. Kids are always welcome in the service with us too.

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

Of Mans First disobedience, and the Fruit

Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tasteBrought Death into the World, and all our woe.

~ John Milton (1608-1647),Paradise Lost

Recoverd Paradise to all mankind

By one mans firm obedience fully trid

Through all temptation, and the Tempter foildIn all his wiles, defeated and repulst,

And Eden raisd in the waste Wilderness.

~ John Milton (1608-1647),Paradise Regained

If is fitting that it be recorded that the first Adam was cast out of Paradise into the desert (Gen 3), that

you may observe how the second Adam returned from the desert to Paradise.... Adam brought deaththrough the tree. Christ brought life through the cross. With their error canceled, he could recall them

to Paradise...So Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, is led into the desert for a purpose, on order the challenge

the devil. If he had not fought, he would not have conquered him for me.~ Ambrose (c. 340-397AD),Exposition of the Gospel of Luke

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

The Call to Worship

Leader: We have gathered in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to offer upa sacrifice of praise.

Unison: May His great Name be praised forever!~ Psalm 100

Leader: Shout for joy to the LORD all the earth.Worship the LORD with gladness;Come before Him with joyful songs.Know that the LORD is God.

People: It is He who made us and we are His;We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Leader: Enter His gates with thanksgiving

And His courts with praise;Give thanks to Him and praise His name.

Unison: For the LORD is good and His love endures forever;His faithfulness continues through all generations.

Hymns of Praise & Worship

Immortal, Invisible

Immortal, invisible, God only wiseIn light inaccessible hid from our eyes

Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of DaysAlmighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise

Unresting, unhasting and silent as lightNor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in mightThy justice like mountains high soaring above

Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love

Great Father of glory, pure Father of lightThine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sightAll praise we would render; O help us to see

Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee

Sing to the King

Sing to the King Who is coming to reignGlory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slainLife and salvation His empire shall bring

And joy to the nations when Jesus is King

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chorusCome, let us sing a song

A song declaring that we belong to JesusHe is all we need

Lift up a heart of praiseSing now with voices raised to Jesus

Sing to the King

For His returning we watch and we prayWe will be ready the dawn of that day

We'll join in singing with all the redeemed'Cause Satan is vanquished and Jesus is King

(repeat chorus)

His Name is Jesus

All hail the power of Jesus name

Let angels prostrate fallBring forth the royal diademAnd crown Him Lord of allBring forth the royal diademAnd crown Him Lord of all

Ye chosen seed of Israels raceYe ransomed from the fall

Hail Him who saves us by His graceAnd crown Him Lord of all

Hail Him who saves you by His graceAnd crown Him Lord of all

chorusHis name is Jesus

Risen Lamb, for sinners slainHis name is Jesus

All creation sings the praise

Of Jesus name

Let every kindred, every tribeOn this terrestrial ball

To Him all majesty ascribeAnd crown Him Lord of allTo Him all majesty ascribeAnd crown Him Lord of all

(repeat chorus)

O that with yonder sacred throng

We at His feet may fallWell join the everlasting song

And crown Him Lord of allWell join the everlasting song

And crown Him Lord of all

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 ~ Psalm 130:4-5

Leader: If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with Youthere is forgiveness, that you may be feared.

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Prayerful Song of Confession

Psalm 130 (From the Depths of Woe)

1. From the depths of woe I raise to TheeThe voice of lamentation;

Lord, turn a gracious ear to me

And hear my supplication;If Thou iniquities dost mark,

Our secret sins and misdeeds dark,O who shall stand before Thee?(Who shall stand before Thee?)O who shall stand before Thee?(Who shall stand before Thee?)

2. To wash away the crimson stain,Grace, grace alone availeth;

Our works, alas! Are all in vain;

In much the best life faileth;No man can glory in Thy sight,

All must alike confess Thy might,And live alone by mercy

(Live alone by mercy)And live alone by mercy

(Live alone by mercy)

The Words of the Gospel ~ based on Romans 5:8; 8:1; Acts 10:43

Leader: God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ

died for us. There is, therefore, now no condemnation for those who are in ChristJesus because, as all the prophets testify about Christ, everyone who believes inHim receives the forgiveness of sins through His name.

To all who humbly seek the mercy of God,I say to you, that in Christ Jesus your sins are forgiven!

Song of Response

3. Therefore my trust is in the Lord,And not in mine own merit;

On Him my soul shall rest, His word

Upholds my fainting spirit;His promised mercy is my fort,

My comfort and my sweet support;I wait for it with patience(Wait for it with patience)I wait for it with patience(Wait for it with patience)

4. What though I wait the live-long night,And til the dawn appeareth,

My heart still trusteth in His might;It doubteth not nor feareth;

Do thus, O ye of Israels seed,

Ye of the Spirit born indeed;And wait til God appeareth

(Wait til God appeareth)

And wait til God appeareth(Wait til God appeareth)

5. Though great our sins and sore our woesHis grace much more aboundeth;His helping love no limit knows,Our upmost need it soundeth.

Our Shepherd good and true is He,Who will at last His Israel freeFrom all their sin and sorrow

(All their sin and sorrow)From all their sin and sorrow

(All their sin and sorrow)

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: The Temptation of Jesus

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John Ferguson, Lead Pastor

Luke 4:1-13

4 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were

ended, he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, If you are the Son of God, command this stone tobecome bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone. 5 And

the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, 6 and said tohim, To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it towhom I will. 7 If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours. 8 And Jesus answered him, It is

written,

You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.

9 And he took him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, If you are

the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10 for it is written,

He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,

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On their hands they will bear you up,lest you strike your foot against a stone.

12 And Jesus answered him, It is said, You shall not put the Lord your God to the test. 13 And when

the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.

(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. ForChristians, 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 prayers listedbelow). Consider the invitation of Jesus, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall nothunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirstfor my Fathers will is that everyone wholooks 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 childrenwho have not yet professed belief in the Lord Jesus also refrain frompartaking until doing so. The pastor would be delighted to speak to families about what it means toparticipate 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 wayalso 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 toyour seat via the outer isles. If you are unable to come forward, we would be delighted to serve youat your seat.

New City Church uses wine in serving the Lords Supper. We would encourage you to take ofthe wine since it is a symbol of joy and celebration in Scripture. However,juice is also provided ifyou cannot drink wine due to health reasons or issues of conscience.

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Prayers for Those Not Communing

A Prayer Searching for the Truth: Jesus, You claim to be the way, the truth, and the life, and thatno one comes to the Father except by You. If what you claim is true, please guide me and teachme. Open to me the reality of who You are. Grant that I might be undaunted in following You as Iconsider 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 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 Youblessed kids like me. Help me to know who You are and to understand what You have done forme. Amen.

Communion Hymns

Be Unto Your Name

We are a moment, You are foreverLord of all ages, God before time

We are a vapor, You are eternalLove everlasting reigning on high

Holy, holy, Lord God AlmightyWorthy is the Lamb who was slainHighest praises, honour and glory

Be unto Your nameBe unto Your name

We are the broken, You are the healerJesus Redeemer, mighty to save

You are the love song well sing foreverBowing before You blessing Your name

Holy, holy, Lord God AlmightyWorthy is the Lamb who was slainHighest praises, honour and glory

Be unto Your nameBe unto Your name

Majesty of Heaven

Majesty of heavenYour glory fills the skies

Light of the worldYou are Lord of all

Humbled by Your presenceAmazed by Who You are

Nothing comparesYou are Lord of all

chorusTo You the nations bow down

To You creation cries out: Majesty

All things You hold togetherYour Name will stand forever

Majesty: You are majesty

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Merciful and mightyMy heart is overwhelmed

You stand aloneYou are Lord of all

(repeat chorus)

bridgeYour name above all others

High and exaltedYour Kingdom shall reign forever

High and exalted

Be Exalted

I will give thanks to TheeO Lord, among the peoplesI will sing praises to Thee

Among the nations

For Thy steadfast love is greatIs great to the heavensAnd Thy faithfulness

Thy faithfulness to the clouds

Be exalted, O God, above the heavensLet Thy glory be over all the earth

(repeat)

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 Matthew6:20-21

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 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.

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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 obligation togive.

Hymn of Praise & Worship

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;There is no shadow of turning with Thee;

Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

(chorus)Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see.All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;

Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,Sun, moon and stars in their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witnessTo Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

(repeat chorus)

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth

Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,

Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Our Confession of Faith The Apostles Creed1

Leader: Christians, in whom do you believe?

Unison: 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 Spiritborn of the virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, dead, and buried;He descended into hell.2

1The 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 6 th 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

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The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended to heaven and is seatedat 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 SpiritThe 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: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and begracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace(Numbers 6:24-26).

People: Amen!

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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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 inyour understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about NewCity Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to ask us. You cancontact Pastor John at [email protected] or call 403.991.5555. If you work in the downtown area, touchbase with Pastor Mike Ivancic who also works in downtown. You can contact Mike at [email protected] call 403.828.2241.

Potluck Today

Once a month we stay after church for a lunch together. Why not join us and get to know some people?

Last Kids Clubof the SchoolYear: Saturday,May 25, 3:00pm-5:00pm (note: timechange).

Kids aged 4-11 are welcome to join us for our last event of the year as we learn about showing forth the fruit

of the Spirit. Parents and volunteers please RSVP to Lori Blakeley by May 19th at [email protected].

Save the Date:

New City Church Retreat will be on the September long weekend!August 30-September 1

Everyone is invited! Details to come soon.

ESL Bible Study At The LeBlancs HouseEvery third Friday of the month at 7:00pm at the LeBlancs house. All are welcome. For more information,contact Richard or Marie ([email protected]). Next meeting is on April 19th!

Weekly Servants Schedule

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

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