Sunday Worship (May 19)
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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.
“Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.” — Psalm 96:1-6
Order of Worship
*Please stand as you are able
Welcome and Preparation
Call to Worship*
LEADER: The Lord Jesus who calls us to worship him today is the same Jesus who refused the temptation to worship the evil one.
PEOPLE: Rather than receive the glorious kingdoms of this world, he endured the shame of the cross, and today is Lord of lords and King of kings.
LEADER: Now are gathered in him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, glory, and power.
PEOPLE: With the saints of all ages we say,
ALL: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”
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Words And Music By Brenton Brown And Glenn Robertson
Verse
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Just come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deepChorus
We sing, come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus, comeVerse
Chorus
Come Lord Jesus, come
Come Lord Jesus, come
Come Lord Jesus, come
Holy Spirit, come
Holy Spirit, comeVerse
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Just come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life—
CCLI License No. 7161130
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Words and Music by Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kable, Pat Barrett, and Matt Redman
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for YouJesus the name above every other name
Jesus the only one who could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh we live for YouChorus
Holy there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are and fill me
With Your heart and lead me
In Your love to those around meWorthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh we live for YouChorus
Bridge
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shakenChorus
Bridge
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CCLI License No. 7161130
Corporate Confession
Righteous Father, we who own more than we use, proclaim more than we experience, and request more than we need, come asking your forgiveness. We seek your salvation, then act like we save ourselves. We beg your forgiveness, then repeat our errors. We experience your grace, then act defeated. We rely on your power, but only in hard times. We have become confused and misguided. Forgive our every defection. Bring us to an unbroken commitment and a steady trust, through Jesus Christ, who is the way of hope, the truth of God, and the life of love, now and always. Amen.
Personal Confession
Receiving of Grace
Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant; I formed you, you are my servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.
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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Words and Music by Alex Nifong, Elvina M. Hall, and John Thomas Grape
I hear the Savior say,
”Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
find in Me thine all in all.”Lord, now indeed I find,
Thy power and Thine alone,
Can change the leper’s spots,
and melt the heart of stone.Chorus
Jesus paid it all,
All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.And when before the throne,
I stand in Him complete,
Jesus died my soul to save
My lips shall still repeatChorus
Oh praise the One, who paid my debt,
and raised this life up from the dead!Chorus
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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.
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 Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
2 Preserve my life, for I am godly;
save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.
3 Be gracious to me, O Lord,
for to you do I cry all the day.
4 Gladden the soul of your servant,
for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
5 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,
abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
6 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;
listen to my plea for grace.
7 In the day of my trouble I call upon you,
for you answer me.
8 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord,
nor are there any works like yours.
9 All the nations you have made shall come
and worship before you, O Lord,
and shall glorify your name.
10 For you are great and do wondrous things;
you alone are God.
11 Teach me your way, O Lord,
that I may walk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name.
12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,
and I will glorify your name forever.
13 For great is your steadfast love toward me;
you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
14 O God, insolent men have risen up against me;
a band of ruthless men seeks my life,
and they do not set you before them.
15 But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
16 Turn to me and be gracious to me;
give your strength to your servant,
and save the son of your maidservant.
17 Show me a sign of your favor,
that those who hate me may see and be put to shame
because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
Psalm 86, ESV
READER: This is the Word of God.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“Supplication — Help”
Series: Prayers of the People
Rev. Daniel Paik
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:
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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.
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Words and Music by Adam Skatula, Brian Eichelberger, Nathan Furtado, Spencer Abbott, and Zach Bolen
Mothers come adore His name
Sisters raise your hands in praise
Lift your heads, taste and see all He's done
Heaven and earth has comeFathers shout the victor's cry
Brothers feast upon His life
Joy has dawned, death has been overthrown
Mercy is on its throneChorus
O Lord our Lord, how majestic is
Your name in all the earth
O Lord our Lord, how majestic is
Your name in all the earthSinners come behold your king
Sufferers rise with hope and sing
All is well, mercies are new this day
Burdens all met with graceChorus
All helpless, all secure
All hopeful and all broken
All thankless and all poor
All peaceful and all violent
All fearless, all afraid
All angry, all rejoicing
All doubting, all assured
All joyful and all mourning
Come gaze upon His glory
Come receive His love and mercy
His grace declares His glory
You are loved, forever whollyChorus
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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
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.
WORSHIP & PRAYER NIGHT! Come join us for a gathering of worship and prayer on Tuesday, 6/4, at 7pm at Silver Ballroom 1-2. This will be a chance for us to come together as a church community to worship and pray together on a weeknight as we near the end of our current sermon series on prayer.
Justice & Mercy
Cancelled: Hygiene Kit Sunday. Please note that Hygiene Kit Sunday on 5/19 is canceled, as we have a CG signed up to donate this month's hygiene kits. Please do continue to sign up to make these as a CG or family activity, or contact Nam Hee if you would like to participate in a future Hygiene Kit Sunday.
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!
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: 6/1. Next Youth Sunday School meets: 5/26.