Sunday Celebration 07/25/2021
Affirmation of Faith, Affirmation Chorus, Song Lyrics, and Today’s Scriptures are listed after the order of worship below:
(We will be celebrating Holy Communion today, so if you wish to participate have your elements ready)
OPENING MUSIC
WELCOME & INVOCATION
AFFIRMATION CHORUS: “IN THIS PLACE”
SING AND CELEBRATE:
1. WHO YOU SAY I AM
2. I AM NOT ALONE
3. THE MORE I SEEK YOU
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
PSALM 36:7-9
MATTHEW 5:14-16
SPECIAL MUSIC
PRAISE AND PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
TODAY’S SERMON: “WE ARE LIGHTBEARERS”
HOLY COMMUNION
FINAL SONG: “WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD”
Our Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God the creator of us all, whose desire for
diversity is seen in the rainbow of humanity. With unrelenting
passion God Seeks to be in relationship with all of us.
We believe in Jesus the Christ, who is the embodiment of
God’s redeeming grace; And in the Holy Spirit through whom
that grace continues its restoring work.
We believe in the Church. It is the body of Christ on the earth
today. As ministers of this church, we are all called like Jesus,
to heal, to deliver, to teach, and to serve.
We believe that together we can change the world,
in our time and for all time Amen!
Affirmation Chorus: In This Place
In this place, There’s joy that I can’t explain
In this place, There’s healing for all my pain
There is love unlike I’ve ever known
Everybody here makes me feel at home
As we gather here, I know I’m not alone
I feel God’s presence, Moving in this place..
WHO YOU SAY I AM
Verse 1: Who am I that the highest One would welcome me
I was lost but God brought me in. Oh God’s love for me, Oh God’s love for me
Chorus 1: Who the Son sets free, Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God, Yes I am
Verse 2: Free at last, God has welcomed me, God’s grace runs deep
While I was asleep inside. Christ awakened me, Christ awakened me
Chorus 2 Who the Son sets free, Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God, Yes I am. In God’s house of love,
There’s a place for me. I’m a child of God, Yes I am
Bridge 1: (I am chosen, not forsaken, I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me, I am who You say I am) (repeat ( ))
I am who You say I am
Chorus 3 Who the Son sets free, Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God, Yes I am. In God’s house of love,
There’s a place for me. I’m a child of God, Yes I am
In God’s house of love, There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God, Yes I am [Interlude]
Bridge 2: I am chosen, not forsaken, I am who You say I am
You are for me, not against me, I am who You say I am. (repeat ( ) 3x)
For I am who You say I am, Yes, I am who You say I am! (repeat Chorus2)
I AM NOT ALONE
Verse1 When I walk through deep waters, I know that You will be with me
When I’m standing in the fire I will not be overcome
Through the valley of the shadow, I will not fear
Chorus I am not alone. I am not alone
You will go before me, You will never leave me
I am not alone, I am not alone
You will go before me, You will never leave me
Verse2 In the midst of deep sorrow, I see Your light is breaking through
The dark of night will not overtake me, I am pressing into You
Lord, You fight my every battle, Oh, and I will not fear (Chorus)
VampYou amaze me, Redeem me, You call me as Your own (repeat 3x)
You’re my strength, You’re my defender, You’re my refuge in the storm
Through these trials, You’ve always been faithful, You bring healing to my soul(Chorus3x)
THE MORE I SEEK YOU
Tammy: The more I seek you, the more I find you
The more I find you, the more I love you
Chorus: I wanna sit at your feet, drink from the cup in your hand.
Lay back against you and breathe, feel your heart beat
This love is so deep, it’s more than I can stand.
I melt in your peace, it’s overwhelming.
All: The more I seek you, the more I find you
The more I find you, the more I love you
(Repeat Chorus 2x followed by instrumental break)
Tammy: I wanna sit at your feet, drink from the cup in your hand
Lay back against you and breathe, feel your heart beat
All: This love is so deep, it’s more than I can stand.
I melt in your peace, it’s overwhelming.
Accapella: I wanna sit at your feet, drink from the cup in your hand
Lay back against you and breathe, feel your heart beat
WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Blessed are they who are poor in spirit, Theirs is the kingdom of God.
Bless us, O Lord, make us poor in spirit; Bless us, O Lord, our God
We are the light of the world; may our light shine before all,
that they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
Blessed are they who are meek and humble, They will inherit the earth
Bless us, O Lord, make us meek and humble; Bless us, O Lord, our God
We are the light of the world; may our light shine before all,
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
Blessed are they who will mourn in sorrow, They will be comforted
Bless us, O Lord, when we share their sorrow; Bless us, O Lord, our God
We are the light of the world; may our light shine before all,
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
Bless those who hunger and thirst for justice, They will be satisfied
Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for justice; Bless us, O Lord, our God
We are the light of the world; may our light shine before all,
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
Blessed are they who show others mercy, They will know mercy too
Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for mercy; Bless us, O Lord, our God
We are the light of the world; may our light shine before all,
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
Blessed are they who bring peace among us, They are the children of God
Bless us, O Lord, may your peace be with us; Bless us, O Lord, our God
We are the light of the world; may our light shine before all,
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
Bless those who suffer from persecution, Theirs is the kingdom of God.
Bless us, O Lord, when they persecute us; Bless us, O Lord, our God.
We are the light of the world; may our light shine before all,
That they may see the good that we do, and give glory to God.
And give glory to God. And give glory to God.
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
How exquisite is your love, O God! How eager we are to run
under your wings, To eat our fill at the banquet you spread as you
fill our tankards with Eden spring water. You’re a fountain of
cascading light, and you open our eyes to light. PSALM 36:7-9
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be
hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.
Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in
the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in
heaven.” MATTHEW 5:14-16