Sunday Worship - June 15

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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: The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it;

PEOPLE: for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.

Leader: Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place?

ALL: Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.

  • Come out of sadness from wherever you've been
    Come broken-hearted let rescue begin
    Come find your mercy O sinner come kneel
    Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal
    Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal

    Chorus
    Lay down your burdens lay down your shame
    All who are broken lift up your face
    O wanderer come home
    You're not too far
    So lay down your hurt lay down your heart
    Come as you are

    There's hope for the hopeless
    And all those who've strayed
    Come sit at the table come taste the grace
    There's rest for the weary
    Rest that endures
    Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't cure

    Chorus

    Come as you are
    Fall in His arms
    Come as you are

    There's joy for the morning
    O sinner be still
    Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal
    Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal

    Chorus

    Come as you are
    Come as you are
    Come as you are

    —

    CCLI License No. 2051446

  • by Mack Brock, Wade Joye, Christopher Brown, and Steven Furtick

    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

    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

    Chorus

    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

    Chorus

    —

    CCLI License No. 2051446

Corporate Confession

God of everlasting love, we confess that we have been unfaithful to our covenant with you and with one another. We have worshiped other gods: money, power, greed, and convenience. We have served our own self interest instead of serving only you and your people. We have not loved our neighbor as you have commanded, nor have we rightly loved ourselves. Forgive us, gracious God, and bring us back into the fullness of our covenant with you and one another. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Personal Confession

Receiving of Grace

He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

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.

  • by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Aaron Keys, James Tealy

    For what we have done and left undone
    We fall on Your countless mercies
    For sins that are known and those unknown
    We call on Your name so holy

    For envy and pride, for closing our eyes
    For scorning our very neighbor
    In thought, word, and deed, we’ve failed You our King
    How deeply we need a Savior

    Chorus
    Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy
    Lord have mercy on us
    Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy
    Lord have mercy on us

    For what You have done, Your life of love
    You perfectly lived, we praise You
    Though tempted and tried, You fixed Your eyes
    You finished the work God gave You

    And there on the tree, a King among thieves
    You bled for a world’s betrayal
    You loved to the end, our merciful friend
    How pure and forever faithful

    Chorus

    For hearts that are cold, for seizing control
    For scorning our very Maker
    In thought, word, and deed, we’ve failed You our King
    How deeply we need a Savior

    Chorus

    —

    CCLI License No. 2051446

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.

Confirmation

Jeremiah Robert Buie
Simeon Joseph Buie
Abigail Grace Jeong
Ashley Elizabeth Yuhan
Andrew James Yuhan

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*

10 Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them. 11 And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought an opportunity to betray him. 12 And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?” 13 And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him, 14 and wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 15 And he will show you a large upper room furnished and ready; there prepare for us.” 16 And the disciples set out and went to the city and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover. 17 And when it was evening, he came with the twelve. 18 And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” 19 They began to be sorrowful and to say to him one after another, “Is it I?” 20 He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, one who is dipping bread into the dish with me. 21 For the Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.”

Mark 14:10-21 ESV

READER: This is the Word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

Sermon

“Betrayal”

Sermon Series: More Like Jesus

Rev. Benjamin Bae

The Sacrament of Communion

Confession of Faith

MINISTER: Let us boldly proclaim the mystery of faith.

ALL: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

MINISTER: Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.

ALL: Therefore, let us keep the feast.

MINISTER: The gifts of God for the people of God.

Distribution of the Bread and Cup

Citylife welcomes all Christians, who profess faith in Jesus Christ for their salvation, who are baptized members of a congregation that proclaim the gospel, and are at peace with God and neighbor (1 Cor. 11:17, Matt. 5:21-26), to participate and to receive Communion. If you are unable to receive Communion today, we welcome you to reflect on one of the following prayers:

  • Prayer for Those Searching for the Truth

    Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open me to the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life you promise. Amen.

    Prayer of Belief

    Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared admit, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in order to off er me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Amen.*

    Prayer of Commitment

    Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism and in a life of committed discipleship through membership in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.

    *If you are saying this prayer for the first time today, please share with a church leader up front, or let one of the pastors know.

Prayer of Thanksgiving

ALL: Lord of all mercy, we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace. By our communion, keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel, preserve us from all sin and strengthen us for life as your ambassadors in the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer 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.

Online Giving Here

  • by Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, and Matt Papa

    What is our hope in life and death
    Christ alone Christ alone
    What is our only confidence
    That our souls to Him belong
    Who holds our days within His hand
    What comes apart from His command
    And what will keep us to the end
    The love of Christ in which we stand

    Chorus
    O sing hallelujah
    Our hope springs eternal
    O sing hallelujah
    Now and ever we confess
    Christ our hope in life and death

    What truth can calm the troubled soul
    God is good God is good
    Where is His grace and goodness known
    In our great Redeemer's blood
    Who holds our faith when fears arise
    Who stands above the stormy trial
    Who sends the waves that bring us nigh
    Unto the shore the rock of Christ

    Chorus

    Unto the grave what shall we sing
    Christ He lives Christ He lives
    And what reward will heaven bring
    Everlasting life with Him
    There we will rise to meet the Lord
    Then sin and death will be destroyed
    And we will feast in endless joy
    When Christ is ours forevermore

    Chorus (x2)

    —

    CCLI License No. 2051446

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

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Community

Please save the date for a Congregational Meeting on 6/29 immediately after service. The meeting will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. Please email media@citylifeboston.org to request a link for the congregational meeting.

Volunteer for the 4th of July Picnic! Citylife's annual July 4th picnic will be at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline. Invite your friends and neighbors! Volunteer signup is now available. Please sign up to bring food, drinks, and equipment as well as volunteer for various shifts on the day of. Reach out to Avis (avis@citylifeboston.org) and Karen (karen@citylifeboston.org) if you have any questions.

Mens Ministry Camping Weekend. Citylife Men, we’re excited to invite you to our very first Men’s Ministry Camping Weekend! Join us 7/11-13 in Andover at Loraine Campground in Harold Parker State Forest for a time of rest, connection, and fellowship with other fathers, brothers, and sons from our church family. Register here.

University Ministry

Summer University Ministry. If you are a student staying in Boston through the Summer, we would love to get connected with you. We gather weekly at Northeastern University (Centennial Common) at 6pm to explore how Jesus taught us to pray. Please sign up via the link in the newsletter or contact Tyler (tyler@citylifeboston.org) to let us know you're coming!

Kids & Youth

Next Youth Sunday School meets: 6/22

Saturday Youth Group at Ruggles is paused for the summer and will resume in September. Please check the Family Ministry Newsletter for updates on summer youth group events!

Justice & Mercy

Info and Planning Session: Justice and Mercy in the City. Curious about how Citylife approaches justice and mercy in the city? Have you or your CG been wanting to serve more? Join us for an information and planning session at 1:00 p.m. on 6/22, to hear about our philosophy of ministry and help shape our efforts in the coming year. Please be sure to have at least one person from each CG attend! Contact Nam Hee with questions.

Volunteers needed to serve dinner at Pine St Inn in the South End on Saturday, 6/21 from 4:30-6 pm. Please email Charlotte (charlotte@citylifeboston.org) if you are able to help!

Committed Volunteers Needed for Yearwood House. A group of Citylife volunteers visit the residents at one of Pine Street Inn's group homes for men at Park Drive on the third Thursday of each month. For the sake of relationships, the group is looking to add more volunteers committed to participating regularly. Contact Charlene Saji (charlene.kwan@gmail.com) or Nam Hee for more info.

Citylife Foster Family. A big thank you to all who have pitched in to wrap around the Van Meerbeke family as they welcome 2 more foster kiddos! They received a HUGE Amazon shipment recently and are so grateful for the support from our community! Please continue to sign up for their meal train and pick up the last few things on their Amazon registry. Contact Laura, Andrew, or Nam Hee (namhee@citylifeboston.org) to volunteer to help with childcare (background check required).

We are at Somerville Homeless Coalition on the 1st Saturday of the month, L Street Mission on the 2nd Saturday, and Pine Street Inn on the 3rd Saturday. Sign up to purchase for and assemble hygiene kits every 3rd Sunday.