The Lords Day Worship Service

September 20, 2015

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.
Unison: It is He who made us and we
are His; we are His people, the sheep of
His pasture.
Leader: Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give
thanks to Him and praise His name.
Unison: For the Lord is good, and His
love endures forever; His faithfulness
continues through all generations.

Prayer Of Adoration
Songs Of Praise & Worship
Blessed Be Your Name
Blessed be Your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be your name
When Im found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing You pour out
Ill turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in
Lord still I will say

chorus
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
Blessed be Your name
When the suns shining down on me
When the worlds all as it should be
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though theres pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
Every blessing You pour out
Ill turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in
Lord still I will say
(repeat chorus)
bridge
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord blessed be Your name
(repeat chorus)
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Come, thou fount of evry blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise
Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above
Praise the mount! Im fixed upon it
Mount of Thy redeeming love
Here I raise my Ebenezer
Hither by Thy help Im come
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home
Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wandring from the fold of God
He, to rescue me from danger
Interposed His precious blood
O, to grace how great a debtor
Daily Im constrained to be
Let that grace, Lord, like a fetter
Bind my wandring heart to Thee

Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it

Prone to leave the God I love
Heres my heart, Lord, take and seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above

The Words Of The Gospel

~ based on 1 Timothy 1:15 &
1 Peter 2:24 ~

God Graciously
Renews Us In
Christ

Leader: Hear the Good News: This

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.

Call To Repentance &

Renewal

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!

~ Psalm 139:23-24 ~
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts. Point out
anything in me that offends you, and
lead me in the path of everlasting life.

Song Of Confession
Lord, Have Mercy
Jesus Ive forgotten
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
chorus
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
(repeat)

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
(repeat chorus)
I have longed to know You
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
(repeat chorus)

Song Of Response
O Great God
O great God of highest heaven
Occupy my lowly heart
Own it all and reign supreme
Conquer every rebel power
Let no vice nor sin remain
That resists Your holy war
You have loved and purchased me
Make me Yours forevermore
I was blinded by my sin
Had no ears to hear Your voice
Did not know Your love within
Had no taste for heaven's joys
Then Your Spirit gave me life
Opened up Your Word to me
Through the gospel of Your Son
Gave me endless hope and peace
Help me now to live a life
That's dependent on Your grace
Keep my heart and guard my soul
From the evils that I face
You are worthy to be praised
With my every thought and deed
O great God of highest heaven
Glorify Your Name through me

God Receives
Our Offerings
The Prayers Of The People
For The Church And City
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.

Songs For Communion

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.

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Holy, Holy, is He
Sing a new song to Him who sits on
Heaven's Mercy Seat
(repeat)

chorus
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows of living colour

Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honour, strength and
Glory and power be
To You the Only Wise King

(repeat chorus)

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder

At the mention of Your Name
Jesus, Your Name is Power
Breath, and Living Water
Such a marvellous mystery

(repeat chorus)

For the kingdom, the power, and the

glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Presentation Of Our Tithes

& Offerings
Song Of Preparation
Your Love, O Lord
Your love, O Lord
Reaches to the heavens
Your faithfulness
Stretches to the sky
Your righteousness
Is like the mighty mountains
Your justice flows
Like the ocean's tide
chorus
I will lift my voice
To worship You, my King
I will find my strength
In the shadow of Your wings
ending
Your love, O Lord
Reaches to the heavens
Your faithfulness
Stretches to the sky

God Gives Us
His Words
Of Eternal Life
Todays Scripture Lesson:
The Question of Divorce
Matthew 19:1-12
Pastor John Ferguson

God Feeds Us His

Covenant Meal

Revelation Song

Lord, I Need You

Lord, I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
chorus
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defence, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
(repeat chorus)
bridge
Teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus, You're my hope and stay
(repeat chorus)

You're my one defence

My righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
My one defence, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Revive Us Again
We praise Thee, O God
For the Son of Thy love
For Jesus, who died
And is now gone above
chorus
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Revive us again
We praise Thee, O God
For Thy Spirit of light
Who has shown us our Saviour
And scattered our night

God Sends Us
Into The World
With His Blessing

(repeat chorus)
Revive us again
Fill each heart with Thy love
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above
(repeat chorus)

Our Confession Of Faith

~ The Apostles Creed ~

The Benediction
~ Numbers 6:24-26 ~

Ministry Opportunity: Kids Sunday School

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.

Calgary, Alberta
September 20, 2015

We will be kicking off our Sunday School program at the end of the month. We are
offering 2 classes from kindergarten to Grade 6 for 30-40 minutes after church. We
are looking for a teacher and a few helpers for the Grade 3-6 class. Teachers must be
members of NCC. If anyone (including the youth!!) is interested in helping, please
email Lana Bottomley at the-bottomleys@shaw.net. Teachers and helpers alternate
months and there is no Sunday School on potluck Sundays, therefore it is a
commitment of 3 of 4 Sundays every other month!

Community Groups are starting up!

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.

The Gospel brings us into relationship with God, but it also brings us into relationship with one another as well. Together we apprentice in a new way of being human
as we learn from Jesus and follow him on mission.
At New City Church, we value community, and one of the primary ways we do this
is through our community groups. Learn more about our community groups by
visiting our website and click on the community tab.

Pastor John Ferguson / 403.991.5555

john@newcitychurch.ca
Pastor Mike Ivancic / 403.828.2241
mike@newcitychurch.ca

Unison: We believe in God the Father

Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

Pastoral Assistant David Fletcher

403.606.7536
david@newcitychurch.ca

And 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.

New City Church

Unison: Amen!

Leader: Christians, in whom do you

believe?

And we believe in Jesus Christ, His

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.

New City Centre For Urban Discipleship & Mission: Next Sunday, 6pm

Our Leadership / Ministry Training Course continues next Sunday, September 27th
at 6pm. This course is open to anyone wanting to think through ministry &
discipleship in the context of our great city. More info is available on the table in the
foyer & available on our website www.newcitychurch.ca.

(repeat chorus)
All glory and praise
To the Lamb that was slain
Who has borne all our sins
And has cleansed every stain

Announcements

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.

Elder Don Kitchener / 403.547.4461

don@newcitychurch.ca
Elder Darrell Wolfe / 403.247.8332
darrell@newcitychurch.ca

All songs used by permission. CCLI

license #273300. Parts of the worship
service are adapted from or reprinted by
permission from The Worship
Sourcebook, c. 2004, CRC Publications.
Please recycle.

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