Sunday Worship - August 10
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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, for he made it:
PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him.
LEADER: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness:
PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him.
LEADER: The mercy of the Lord is everlasting:
PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him.
LEADER: Lord, open our lips.
ALL: And our mouths shall proclaim your praise.
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by Brenton Brown And Glenn Robertson
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Just come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of lifeLet the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deepWe sing, come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus, come
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Just come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of lifeLet the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deepCome Lord Jesus, come
Come Lord Jesus, come
Come Lord Jesus, come
Holy Spirit, come
Holy Spirit, comeAll who are thirsty
All who are weak
Just come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life—
CCLI License No. 2051446
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by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
In Christ alone, my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I standIn Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I liveThere in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of ChristNo guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand—
CCLI License No. 2051446
Corporate Confession
ALL: Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence, or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Personal Confession
Receiving of Grace
If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem. It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
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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by Philip P. Bliss, Citylife Music
Man of Sorrows! What a name
For the Son of God who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim
Ruined sinners to reclaim
Bearing shame and scoffing rude
In my place condemned He stood
Sealed my pardon with His blood
Sealed my pardon with His bloodChorus
Hallelujah, hallelujah, what a Savior,
Hallelujah, hallelujah, what a SaviorGuilty vile and helpless we
Spotless Lamb of God was He
Full atonement, can it be?
Full atonement, can it be?
Lifted up was He to die
“It is finished” was His cry
Now in heav’n exalted high
Now in heav’n exalted highChorus
When He comes, our glorious King
All His ransomed home to bring
Then anew His song we’ll sing,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, O HallelujahChorus
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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.
Member Installation
Dan Jin
Jasmine Jin
Amanda Steckels
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*
5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 6:5-15, ESV
READER: This is the Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“A Life of Prayer”
Rev. Derek Baker
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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Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee, and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou artHigh King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'ns Son!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my vision, O ruler of all.—
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
Citylife strives to be a diverse community of grace that forms disciples of Jesus for the renewal of Boston and our neighbors.
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.
Community
Leadership Summit. Citylife officers, staff, and lay leaders of various teams, committees, cohorts, and community groups are invited to participate in our annual Church-wide Leadership Summit and Luncheon on Saturday, 9/6 from 9am - 1pm, at Ruggles Baptist Church. Lunch will be provided. Click HERE to RSVP before 8/29.
The next Community Meals are August 30th and 31st. Community Meals are casual potlucks where you have the chance to meet people you might not otherwise cross paths with. There will be a brunch and dinner option; people will sign up ahead of time and be randomly assigned a location. Sign ups close on August 25th! Sign up HERE. More information about Community Meals may be found HERE.
Congregational Budget Meeting Follow Up. If you are a member of Citylife who missed our last budget congregational meeting and would like access to the slides and the link to our livestream, please email office@citylifeboston.org.
Kids & Youth
Next Youth Sunday School meets: 8/24
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
Volunteers Needed for Pine Street Inn. On the third Saturday of each month, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., Citylife volunteers help to serve dinner to guests of the men's shelter. Registration on their volunteer database is required 12 hours in advance. More info HERE.
Get More Involved with Justice and Mercy Ministries. An important part of Citylife's vision is to be for the flourishing of Boston and our neighbors. Will you join us? If you missed the June session of Justice & Mercy in the City, or would like to be more involved in the ways Citylife serves the most vulnerable in our communities, please fill out this form. Please make sure each CG is represented!
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.