Sunday Celebration 07/04/2021 – Happy 4th
Affirmation of Faith, Affirmation Chorus, Song Lyrics and Today’s Scripture follow the Order of Worship Below:
OPENING MUSIC
WELCOME & INVOCATION & AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
AFFIRMATION CHORUS: “IN THIS PLACE”
SING AND CELEBRATE:
1. LORD YOU ARE GOOD
2. POWER OF YOUR LOVE
3. I WON’T GO BACK
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
MATTHEW 5:9
JAMES 3:13-18
1 PETER 3:8-11
SPECIAL MUSIC
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE AND PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
TODAY’S SERMON: “WHAT DID HE SAY? PEACEMAKERS?”
FINAL SONG
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..
YOU ARE GOOD
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever.
Lord, You are good and Your mercy endureth forever.
People from every nation and tongue,
From generation to generation
We worship You! Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
We worship You for who You are
We worship You! Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
We worship You for who You are. You are good!
You are good all the time, all the time You are good
POWER OF YOUR LOVE
Lord I come to You, let my heart be changed, renewed
Flowing from the grace, That I found in You
Lord I’ve come to know the weakness I see in me
Will be stripped away by the power of Your love
Chorus: Hold me close, let Your love surround me
Bring me near, draw me to Your side
As I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagles
And I will soar with You,
Your spirit leads me on
Through the power of Your love
Lord unveil my eyes, let me see You face to face
The Knowledge of Your love As You live in me
Lord renew my mind as Your will unfolds in my life
In living everyday By the power of Your love (chorus)
Tag: And I will soar with You, Your spirit leads me on
Through the power of Your love
And I will soar with You. Your spirit leads me on
Through the power of Your love (Chorus A cap pel la)
I WON’T GO BACK
I’ve been changed, healed, freed, delivered, I’ve found joy, peace, grace and favor
I’ve been changed, healed, freed, delivered, I’ve found joy, peace, grace and favor
Bridge: Right now is the moment, today is the day,
I’ve been changed, I’ve been changed
I have waited for this moment to come, And I won’t let it pass me by
Chorus: I won’t go back, can’t go back to the way it used to be
Before your presence came and changed me
I won’t go back, can’t go back to the way it used to be
Before your presence came and changed me
All my shame, guilt, sins, forgiven, No more chains, fear, my past is over
REPEAT BRIDGE THEN CHORUS (4X)
I won’t go back, can’t go back to the way it used to be
Before your presence came and changed me
I won’t go back, can’t go back to the way it used to be
Before your presence came and changed me
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God
MATTHEW 5:9
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good
life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But
if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not
be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come
down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, and devilish. For where
there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and
wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure,
then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits,
without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. Peacemakers who sow in
peace raise a harvest of righteousness. JAMES 3:13-18
Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate,
be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation.
No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless – that’s your job, to bless.
You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to
embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what you do:
Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after
peace for all you’re worth. 1 PETER 3:8-11