Sunday Worship - July 27
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.
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: Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty!
PEOPLE: Just and true are your ways, King of the ages.
LEADER: Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name?
People: For you alone are holy.
ALL: All nations will come and worship you!
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Corporate Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Personal Confession
Receiving of Grace
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the offenses of your people? You do not stay angry forever, but delight to show your mercy. Once again you have compassion on us. You tread our sins underfoot and hurl our transgressions into the depths of the sea.
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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Stories of Grace
Timothy Py
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 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. 8 Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 8:5-8 ESV
READER: This is the Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“The Christian Mindset”
Cullen Buie
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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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.
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Community
You are invited to join Citylife's session for a Congregational Meeting TODAY to review the FY2025-26 budget. The meeting will take place immediately after service in Liberty Hall, and will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. Please email media@citylifeboston to request a meeting link.
Kids & Youth
Next Youth Sunday School meets: 8/10
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!
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 (Ryder Hall #267) at 6pm to explore how Jesus taught us to pray. We have a sign-up sheet in our newsletter - please fill it out to let us know you're coming!
Justice & Mercy
If you missed the June session of Justice & Mercy in the City, or would like to be more involved in the ways Citylife is present in the City, 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.