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.

  • 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 comes

    Chorus
    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 name

    You’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 find

    Chorus

    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 forevermore

    Chorus

    —

    CCLI License No. 7161130

  • 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 calling

    Chorus
    O come to the altar
    The Father's arms are open wide
    Forgiveness was bought with
    The precious blood of Jesus Christ

    Verse 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 risen

    Bear 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.

  • Amazing love, that welcomes me
    The kindness of mercy
    That bought with blood, wholeheartedly
    My soul undeserving

    Chorus
    God, You're so good
    God, You're so good
    God, You're so good
    You're so good to me

    Behold the cross, age to age
    And hour by hour
    The dead are raised, the sinner saved
    The work of Your power

    Chorus

    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 forever

    Chorus

    —

    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

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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 - Favor”

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.

  • 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 peace

    Amen (x3)

    May his favor
    Be upon you
    And a thousand generations
    And your family
    And your children
    And their children
    And their children

    May his presence
    Go before you
    And behind you
    And beside you
    All around you
    And within you
    He is with you
    He is with you

    In the morning
    In the evening
    In your coming
    And your going
    In your weeping
    And rejoicing
    He is for you
    He is for you

    He 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.