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PRELUDE – “Jesus Is My Rock” by Gerald Thompson
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 93:1-4
LEADER:
The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty;
the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
CONGREGATION:
Your throne is established from of old;
you are from everlasting.
CONGREGATION:
The floods have lifted up, O Lord,
the floods have lifted up their voice;
the floods lift up their roaring.
LEADER:
Mightier than the thunders of many waters,
mightier than the waves of the sea,
the Lord on high is mighty!
Song –
“Revelation Song” by Jennie Lee Riddle
CONFESSION OF SIN
ASSURANCE OF PARDON – Titus 3:4-7
But when the goodness
and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,
he saved us,
not because of works done by us in righteousness,
but according to his own mercy,
by the washing of regeneration
and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
whom he poured out on us richly
through Jesus Christ our Savior,
so that being justified by his grace
we might become heirs
according to the hope of eternal life.
Song –
“Kindness” by Chris Tomlin
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – New Hampshire Confession Article II
CONGREGATION:
We believe that there is one,
and only one,
living and true God,
an infinite, intelligent Spirit,
whose name is JEHOVAH,
the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth;
inexpressibly glorious in holiness,
and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love;
that in the unity of the Godhead
there are three persons,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost;
equal in every divine perfection,
and executing distinct but harmonious offices
in the great work of redemption.
PRAYER
CHILDREN’S BLESSING & DISMISSAL – New City Catechism Q17
What is idolatry?
Idolatry is trusting in
created things
rather than the Creator.
Song –
“Center” by Charlie Hall
SCRIPTURE READING – Ezekiel 1:1 – 2:5
SERMON – “Terrifyingly Beautiful”
LORD’S TABLE
Songs –
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts
“Be Unto Your Name” by Sadler and DeShazo
OFFERING
Song –
“Be Thou My Vision” by Eleanor Henrietta Hull, Mary Elizabeth Byrne
BENEDICTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTLUDE – “The Lightning Strike” by Snow Patrol
The Mercy Team scheduled four events for this year to gather people for discussion of topics that relate to the kinds of ministry we hope to be part of in the city.
The next event is Friday, June 9th. In preparation for that, please read the first chapter of the book Disunity in Christ by Christena Cleveland and come ready to discuss…
Summer Volleyball in the park starts back up this Sunday. It will be every 2nd and 4th Sunday (unless it’s raining or under 50 degrees). It starts at 4:00 PM. This week it will be at the lot to the south of Arrigo Park just west of Racine. Invite friends and neighbors!
IBC Women,
Saturday, June 3rd, at 10:00 AM we will begin a summer Women’s Bible Study! Madie will be hosting and leading! Please consider joining us as we study God’s Word together this summer.
PRELUDE – “Brethren We Have Met To Worship” by Bart Millard
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP – Philippians 2:5-11
Christ Jesus,
though he was in the form of God,
did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
but emptied himself,
by taking the form of a servant,
being born in the likeness of men.
And being found in human form,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to the point of death,
even death on a cross.
Therefore God has highly exalted him
and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,
so 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.
Song –
“No Other Name” by Doug Engquist, Freddy Rodriguez, Laurie Engquist
CONFESSION OF SIN –
CONGREGATION:
Merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you
with our whole heart and mind and strength.
We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
In your mercy forgive what we have been,
help us amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be,
so that we may delight in your will
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your holy name.
Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON – Colossians 1:21-22
You,
who once were alienated and hostile in mind,
doing evil deeds,
he has now reconciled in his body of flesh
by his death,
in order to present you holy
and blameless
and above reproach before him.
GREETING ONE ANOTHER
Song –
PRAYER
CHILDREN’S BLESSING & DISMISSAL – New City Catechism Q16
What is sin?
Sin is rejecting or ignoring God
in the world he created
not being or doing
what he requires in his law.
Song –
“Make Us One” by Twila Paris
SCRIPTURE READING – Romans 1:8-17
SERMON – “Gospel Ministry”
LORD’S TABLE
Songs –
“Nothing But the Blood” by Robert Lowry
“All I Have is Christ” by Jordan Kauflin
OFFERING
Song –
“Let Your Kingdom Come” by Bob Kauflin
BENEDICTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTLUDE – “Withholding Nothing” by William McDowell
This Sunday is the third Sunday of May, which means – Table Talk!
Lunch will be provided after the service and then Mike E. will be presenting a biographical sketch of J.I. Packer.
“Remember your leaders,
those who spoke to you the word of God.
Consider the outcome of their way of life,
and imitate their faith” (Heb. 13:7).
PRELUDE – “Trinity Song” by Sandra McCracken
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!
For the Lord is good;
his steadfast love endures forever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
Song –
“Come Praise and Glorify” by Bob Kauflin and Tim Chester
CONFESSION OF SIN
ASSURANCE OF PARDON – John 1:29
Behold, the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sin of the world!
Song –
“Worthy is the Lamb” by Darlene Zschech
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostle’s Creed
We believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of Heaven and Earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell
and on the third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
PRAYER
CHILDREN’S BLESSING & DISMISSAL – New City Catechism Q15
Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?
That we may know the holy nature of God,
and the sinful nature of our hearts;
and thus our need of a Savior.
Song –
“Speak, O Lord” by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
SCRIPTURE READING – Romans 1:1-7
SERMON – “More on the Gospel of God”
LORD’S TABLE
Songs –
“Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Michael Bleecker
“O the Love of My Redeemer” by Josh Caterer
OFFERING
Song –
“Not To Us” by Chris Tomlin
BENEDICTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTLUDE – “How Great Is Your Love” by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
PRELUDE – “O God” by Citizens
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP – 1 Chronicles 16:23-27
Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and joy are in his place.
Song –
“How Great Is Our God” by Chris Tomlin
CONFESSION OF SIN – Psalm 51:1-5
CONGREGATION:
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you may be justified in your words
and blameless in your judgment.
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Song –
“Have Mercy on Me” by Dale Bischof and Pat Sczebel
ASSURANCE OF PARDON – Ephesians 2:1, 4-5
You were dead in… trespasses and sins.
But God,
being rich in mercy,
because of the great love with which he loved us,
even when we were dead in our trespasses,
made us alive together with Christ
by grace you have been saved.
Song –
“But God” by Michael Bleecker, Hunter Hall, and Lauren Chandler
PRAYER
CHILDREN’S BLESSING & DISMISSAL – New City Catechism Q14
Did God create us unable to keep his law?
No,
but because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve
we are all born in sin and guilt,
unable to keep God’s law.
Song –
“O Great God” by Bob Kauflin
SCRIPTURE READING – Romans 1:1-7
SERMON – “The Gospel of God”
LORD’S TABLE
Songs –
“How Deep the Father’s Love” by Stuart Townend
“Jesus Paid It All” by Alex Nifong, Elvina M. Hall, John Thomas Grape
OFFERING
Song –
“Doxology”
BENEDICTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POSTLUDE – “The Gospel” by Shai Linne
Just a reminder to make sure August 18-20 is on your calendar for the annual Immanuel Summer Retreat!
This year we will again be in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, but at a different site. It should be nice.
And our special guest speaker will be Paul Alexander, co-author of The Deliberate Church and a pastor in the Chicago suburbs
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