The Lords Day Worship Service February 2, 2014

And one day every knee will humbly bow! And every tongue confess aloud that! chorus Jesus is the name above all names! He is worthy of all praise! Jesus is the name above all names! King of kings for endless days! Perfect wisdom in the mercy of the Cross! Still Ill never understand! Why a rebel so unworthy of such cost! Would be ransomed by Your hand How Great Is Our God Clothed in majesty ! Let all the earth rejoice Let all the earth rejoice !
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Call to Repentance & Renewal

test me and know my thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me in the path of everlasting life.

! ! Search me, O God, and know my heart;

~ Psalm 139:23-24 ~

Hearing these comforting words, if you sincerely turn from your sins by turning in trust to the Lord Jesus Christ who came to save sinners, I declare to you in the Name of Jesus Christ that you are indeed forgiven!

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.

God Calls Us To Worship

The Call to Worship

! Leader: We have gathered in the name

of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to offer up a 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.

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the words that You have spoken Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom Forgive me for my unbelief renew the fire again Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me
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! Song of Confession ! Lord, Have Mercy ! Jesus Ive forgotten

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! Unison: It is He who made us and we ! Leader: Enter His gates with thanks! Prayer of Adoration !

are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. giving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.

He wraps himself in Light And darkness tries to hide ! And trembles at His voice And trembles at His voice !
chorus:! How great is our God, sing with me ! How great is our God, and all will see ! How great, how great is our God !

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I have built an altar where Ive worshipped things of man I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowing Pardon my transgressions, help me love You again

! Unison: For the Lord is good, and His

love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.

Age to age He stands And time is in His hands ! Beginning and the end Beginning and the end The Godhead Three in One: Father, Spirit, Son ! The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb !
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! Jesus Is the Name Above All Names ! Great Creator

Of the heavens and the earth! You know every star by name! Awesome power Is revealed in all Your works! And forever You will reign! ! Righteous Sovereign Over history and time! Wholly God yet fully man! What a mystery That You left Your throne on high! To return with nail-scarred hands!

Songs of Praise & Worship

Worthy of all praise ! My heart will sing how great is our God

! Name above all names

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God Graciously Renews Us In Christ

! ! The Words of The Gospel ! ~ based on 1 Timothy 1:15 & 1 Peter 2:24 ~ ! Leader: Hear the Good News: This
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and all Your tender mercies Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end So I bow my heart before You in the goodness of Your presence Your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night

! ! I have longed to know You

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How sweet the sound! That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now I'm found! Was blind, but now I see ! 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear! And grace my fears relieved! How precious did that grace appear! The hour I first believed ! chorus! My chains are gone! I've been set free! My God, my Saviour has ransomed me! And like a flood His mercy reigns! Unending love, amazing grace! ! The Lord has promised good to me! His word my hope secures! He will my shield and portion be! As long as life endures! ! (repeat chorus)! ! The earth shall soon dissolve like snow! The sun forbear to shine! But God, Who called me here below! Will be forever mine Will be forever mine! You are forever mine

! Song of Response ! Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) ! Amazing grace!

! For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. ! !
Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Song of Preparation
Majesty of Heaven Majesty of heaven Your glory fills the skies Light of the world, You are Lord of all Humbled by Your presence Amazed by Who You are Nothing compares, You are Lord of all chorus: To You the nations bow down To You creation cries out, Majesty All things You hold together Your Name will stand forever, Majesty You are majesty Merciful and mighty My heart is overwhelmed You stand alone You are Lord of all (repeat chorus) Your name above all others High and exalted Your Kingdom shall reign forever High and exalted

God Feeds Us His Covenant Meal

Songs for Communion

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Mysterious and unknown Your boundless love unfailing In grace and mercy shown Bright seraphim in ceaseless flight Around your glorious throne They raise their voices day and night In praise to You alone Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! Helpless in the storm Surround us with Your angels Hold us in Your arms Our cold and ruthless enemy His pleasure is our harm Rise up, O Lord, and he will flee Before our sovereign God Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! And every flying bird Let every mountain, every field And valley of the earth Let all the moons and all the stars In all the universe Sing praises to the living God Who rules them by His word Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! Jesus Messiah He became sin who knew no sin ! That we might become His Righteousness ! He humbled himself and carried the cross ! ! Love so amazing ! Love so amazing ! ! chorus: ! Jesus Messiah ! Name above all names ! Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel !

! ! Eternal God, unchanging

Our Great God

! ! Lord, we are weak and frail

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! ! Let every creature in the sea

God Receives Our Offerings

Prayers of the People for the Church and City

God Gives Us His Words of Eternal Life

Todays Scripture Lesson:

saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we might be dead to sin and alive to all that is good.

! Leader: Let us pray. ! Unison: Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

! ! The Master & Commander Of The Storms Of Life ! Luke 8:22-25 ! John Ferguson

! Our Confession of Faith ! ~ The Apostles Creed ~ ! 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

The rescue for sinners ! The ransom from Heaven ! Jesus Messiah, Lord of all ! ! His body the bread, His blood the wine ! Broken and poured out all for love ! The whole earth trembled And the veil was torn ! ! Love so amazing! Love so amazing! ! (repeat chorus) ! ! All our hope is in You ! All our hope is in You ! All the glory to You, God ! The light of the world

Leader: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

Announcements
Potluck Sunday Today!

! Unison: Amen!

Thanks For Joining Us For Worship Today

Were delighted to have had you with us today. If you are looking for a place to explore Christianity and its lifechanging relevance, we hope that you will find New City Church to be a safe place to ask questions and to grow in your understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about New City Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to ask us.

On the first Sunday of every month, we celebrate a meal together after the service. We want to be intentional in building regular times in which our lives intersect as we seek to create authentic community at New City Church. So please stay around and enjoy lunch with us!

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This Wednesday:

Our friends at Faith Beyond Belief here in Calgary will be hosting Stand to Reasons Greg Koukl on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 @ 7pm on Centre Street Churchs West Campus (4120 Centre St NE). Greg Koukl is an internationally known author and speaker specializing on equipping Christians to defend their faith.

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Concert of Prayer Next Sunday 6-7pm!

Join us next Sunday evening for a time of worship and prayer training as pastor John leads us through a time of guided prayer, and Mark leads us in worship. This is a perfect time to learn how to pray and how to pray together as we seek Gods blessing on our church and on our city. Prayer Theme: Psalm 23.!

Attention Youth: Save the Date

only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at 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 Spirit, the

! ! Pastor John Ferguson / 403.991.5555 john@newcitychurch.ca ! Pastor Mike Ivancic / 403.282.3454 mike@newcitychurch.ca ! Elder Don Kitchener / 403.547.4461 don@newcitychurch.ca ! Elder Darrell Wolfe / 403.247.8332
darrell@newcitychurch.ca

Our annual youth retreat will be at Camp Evergreen this year on March 28th - 30th. The speaker will be Kris Decker. He is the Youth Pastor from Christ Covenant Church in North Carolina. Cost is $145 by February 9th / $155 after. Be sure to pick up info on the table in the foyer.

Servant Teams Need You!

If you are interested in serving on one of our various church ministries, please contact Gayle Eng (gayle@newcitychurch.ca). Current opportunities include: hospitality (coffee after service), sound, music, set-up/take down, communion table, welcome team, nursery, children's ministry, ladies ministry. If you are interested in starting a ministry, please let Gayle know as well!

Giving Updates & Servant Team Schedules

These will be sent out via email weekly, so be sure that you are receiving our emails. You can sign up at on our website or email suzanne@newcitychurch.ca.

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To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest, to all who mourn and long for comfort, to all who struggle and desire victory, to all who sin and need a Saviour, to all who are strangers and want fellowship, to all who are broken and long for healing, to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness, and to whosoever would come, New City Church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

God Sends Us Into The World With His Blessing

The Benediction
~ Numbers 6:24-26~

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