Sunday Celebration 08/01/2021
Affirmation of Faith, Affirmation Chorus, Song Lyrics and Today’s Scripture follow the Order of Worship Below:
OPENING MUSIC
WELCOME & INVOCATION
AFFIRMATION CHORUS: “IN THIS PLACE”
SING AND CELEBRATE:
1. FREE FOR ALL
2. POWER OF YOUR LOVE
3. DO IT AGAIN
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:
MATTHEW 5:17-20
MATTHEW 7:12
MATTHEW 23:23
GALATIANS 5:13-14
SPECIAL MUSIC
PRAISE AND PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
TODAY’S SERMON: “JESUS FULFILLING THE LAW”
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..
FREE FOR ALL
Rivers rich in mercy beckon, Everyone who thirsts is welcome
All who hunger freely come, Bread of life for everyone
Chorus Free for all, Free for all, Over every limitation, Free for all
Where the spirit of the Lord is, There is freedom, free for all
Where the spirit of the Lord is, There is freedom, free for all. Free for all (pause)
We’re proclaiming freedom to the nations, Stand and see your full salvation
Rivers in the desert, clouds are forming Celebrate this free out-pouring (chorus)
Free for all, Free for all, Over every limitation, Free for all
Where the spirit of the Lord is, There is freedom, free for all (repeat line)
Holy Spirit rise within us, Bring your freedom, free for all (repeat line)
Free for all… (Who the Son set free, is free indeed) (repeat ( ) 3x
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)
DO IT AGAIN
Randy: Walking around these walls
I thought by now they’d fall. But You have never failed me yet
Tammy: Waiting for change to come
Knowing the battle’s won. For You have never failed me yet
Chorus: Your promise still stands, Great is Your faithfulness, your faithfulness
I’m still in Your hands, This is my confidence, You’ve never failed me yet
(Randy) Never failed me yet
Verse: I know the night won’t last, Your Word will come to pass
My heart will sing Your praise again, God, You are still enough
Keeping me in Your love, My heart will sing Your praise again (Chorus 2x)
Bridge I’ve seen You move, You move the mountains
And I believe, I’ll see You do it again, You made a way, where there was no way
And I believe, I’ll see You do it again, I’ve seen You move, You move the mountains
And I believe, I’ll see You do it again, You made a way, where there was no way
And I believe, I’ll see You do it again, I’ve seen You move, You move the mountains
And I believe, I’ll see You do it again, You made a way, where there was no way
And I believe, I’ll see You do it again, I’ll see You do it again OOHHHHH (pause)
(Chorus 2x)
Outro: Oh, You’ve never failed me yet, And I never will forget
You’ve never failed me yet, And I never will forget
WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
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 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:
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets;
I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the
truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the
least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until
everything is accomplished. Anyone who breaks one of the least of these
commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least
in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these
commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you that
unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers
of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”
MATTHEW 5:17-20
“Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what
you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for
them. Add up God’s Law and Prophets and this is what you get.”
MATTHEW 7:12
“You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You keep
meticulous account books, tithing on every nickel and dime you get,
but on the meat of God’s Law, things like fairness and compassion and
commitment—the absolute basics!—you carelessly take it or leave it.
Careful bookkeeping is commendable, but the basics are required.”
MATTHEW 23:23
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use
your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in
love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command:
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” GALATIANS 5:13-14