Sunday Worship (May 12)
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Citylife strives to be a diverse community of grace that forms disciples of Jesus for the renewal of Boston and our neighbors.
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God, it is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”
Psalms 100:2-3
Order of Worship
*Please stand as you are able
Welcome and Preparation
Call to Worship*
LEADER: Praise the LORD, O my soul;
PEOPLE: all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
LEADER: Praise the LORD, O my soul,
PEOPLE: and forget not all his benefits.
LEADER: Praise the LORD, you his angels,
PEOPLE: you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word.
LEADER: Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts,
PEOPLE: you his servants who do his will.
LEADER: Praise the LORD, all his works everywhere in his dominion.
ALL: Praise the LORD, O my soul.
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Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin
The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
When the evening comesChorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship Your holy nameYou’re rich in love, and You’re slow to anger
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to findChorus
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near, and my time has come
Still my soul will sing
Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermoreChorus
—
CCLI License No. 7161130
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by Mack Brock, Wade Joye, Christopher Brown, and Steven Furtick
Verse 1
Are you hurting and broken within
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin
Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself
Do you thirst for a drink from the well
Jesus is callingChorus
O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus ChristVerse 2
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there's no reason to wait
Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes a new life is born
Jesus is calling(Bridge)
Oh what a Savior
Isn't he wonderful
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bow down before him
For he is Lord of all
Sing alleluia Christ is risenBear your cross as you wait for the crown
And tell the world of the treasure you found—
CCLI License No. 4903820
Corporate Confession
ALL: Almighty and merciful God, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare those who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to the world in Christ Jesus, our Lord. And grant, O merciful God, for his sake, that we may live a holy, just, and humble life to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Personal Confession
Receiving of Grace
There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Doxology*
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
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Amazing love, that welcomes me
The kindness of mercy
That bought with blood, wholeheartedly
My soul undeservingChorus
God, You're so good
God, You're so good
God, You're so good
You're so good to meBehold the cross, age to age
And hour by hour
The dead are raised, the sinner saved
The work of Your powerChorus
Bridge
I am blessed, I am called
I am healed, I am whole
I am saved in Jesus' name
Highly favored, anointed
Filled with Your power
For the glory of Jesus' name
And should this life bring suffering
Lord, I will remember
What Calvary has bought for me
Both now and foreverChorus
—
CCLI License No. 4903820
Prayer of Intercession* (concluded by The Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Sacrament of Baptism
Angela Li
Member Installation
Aaron Petty, Angela Li, Eddy Lee, Ethan Kita, Ji Yung Lee, Samuel Woo, Lisa Beppu
Prayer for Children
Extending Peace
MINISTER: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
ALL: And also with you.
Announcements
Gospel Lesson
Scripture Reading*
1 O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices,
and in your salvation how greatly he exults!
2 You have given him his heart's desire
and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
3 For you meet him with rich blessings;
you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.
4 He asked life of you; you gave it to him,
length of days forever and ever.
5 His glory is great through your salvation;
splendor and majesty you bestow on him.
6 For you make him most blessed forever;
you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
7 For the king trusts in the Lord,
and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.
— Psalm 21:1-7, ESV
READER: This is the Word of God.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“Supplication - Blessing”
Series: Prayers of the People
Rev. Benjamin Bae
Prayers for Tithes and Offerings
ALL: Merciful Father, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - our selves, our time, and our possessions - signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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Verse
The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make his face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn his
Face toward you
And give you peaceAmen (x3)
May his favor
Be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family
And your children
And their children
And their childrenMay his presence
Go before you
And behind you
And beside you
All around you
And within you
He is with you
He is with youIn the morning
In the evening
In your coming
And your going
In your weeping
And rejoicing
He is for you
He is for youHe is for you
He is for you—
CCLI License No. 7105729
Benediction & Dismissal*
MINISTER: Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Announcements
Connect with Citylife. We’re happy you’re here! If you are new, the easiest way to get in touch with us is by filling out the Connect Card HERE.
All services back to Liberty Hall next week, 5/19.
University Ministry
Wellesley Fundraiser. Our friends at Wellesley CG love to attend at CityLife, but their means of transportation are more restricted than others due to their location. They will be hosting a fundraiser to help cover the cost of their transportation over this past year, and will be selling fun “Wellesley CG Mugs,” TODAY in Liberty Hall.
Justice & Mercy
Hygiene Kit Sunday. Sign up to donate items for and assemble hygiene kits for L Street Mission right after Sunday service! Every second Saturday of each month, Citylife and our sister church, Grace Fellowship, throw a pizza party for our unhoused and chronically impoverished friends at L Street Mission in Brockton. Support the community of believers that gathers every Saturday to share the good news of the gospel and offer friendship, a meal, and hygiene kits(!) to the guests at L Street.
Soccer Nights. Sign up to help out with Soccer Nights for 5 evenings in June (6/24-6/28 )! Volunteers from area churches will participate in a soccer clinic for 200+ children, with the hope of building community with families in the Cambridge area. No soccer skills are necessary, and volunteers do not have to be present the whole week (although they ask that volunteers come at the beginning of the week if there is uncertainty as to level of commitment). The deadline to SIGN UP is May 19th and there will be a mandatory in-person training for volunteers. FREE PARKING!
Pine Street Inn. We are at Pine Street Inn this Saturday! Learn more about ways to serve the city HERE.
Help Needed to Support a Citylife Foster Family. Join our community’s effort to wrap around the Van Meerbeke family as they care for their foster baby and their daughter while she undergoes cancer treatment. Contact namhee@citylifeboston.org to join a rotation of childcare volunteers.
Kids & Youth
VBS. Join Citylife Kids, Grace Fellowship, and CTK Newton for VBS 2024! It will be a week of memorable games, music, activities, and most importantly, celebrating God’s greatness and love! WHO: Children ages 4.5-11 years. To volunteer (12yrs+) please register separately HERE. WHEN: August 5th- August 9th, 9am-Noon HOW: $50 per child, max $100 per family. Email cecily@citylifeboston.org for scholarship info.
Youth Ministry. We meet every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 6:30-8:30pm at Ruggles Baptist Church and every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 9:15-10:25am in the Toddlers classroom. Hope to see you there! Next Saturday Youth Group meets: 5/18. Next Youth Sunday School meets: 5/26.