First Evangelical Church PENTECOST SUNDAY, June 9, 2019 The Helper Has Come “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.” – John 14:16
ORGAN PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP Romans 5:5 SONG OF WORSHIP (all, standing) How great the chasm that lay between us, How high the mountain I could not climb. In desperation I turned to heaven And spoke Your name into the night. Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness Tore through the shadows of my soul. The work is finished, the end is written. Jesus Christ, my living hope. Who could imagine so great a mercy? What heart could fathom such boundless grace? The God of ages stepped down from glory To wear my sin and bear my shame. The cross has spoken, I am forgiven. The King of kings calls me His own. Beautiful Savior, I’m Yours forever. Jesus Christ, my living hope. Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free! Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me! You have broken every chain, there’s salvation in Your name. Jesus Christ, my living hope! (repeat) Then came the morning that sealed the promise, Your buried body began to breathe. Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion Declared the grave has no claim on me. (repeat) Jesus, Yours is the victory! Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free! Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me! You have broken every chain, there’s salvation in Your name. Jesus Christ, my living hope! (repeat) Jesus Christ, my living hope! God, You are my living hope! SCRIPTURE READING John 14:16-17, Acts 2:1-6 SONG OF INVOCATION
There’s nothing worth more that will ever come close. No thing can compare; You’re our living hope. Your presence, Lord. I’ve tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves, Where my heart becomes free and my shame is undone. Your presence, Lord. Holy Spirit, You are welcome here; come flood this place and fill the atmosphere; Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for, to be overcome by Your presence, Lord. Your presence, Lord. There’s nothing worth more that will ever come close. No thing can compare; You’re our living hope. Your presence, Lord. I’ve tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves, Where my heart becomes free and my shame is undone. Your presence, Lord. (chorus) Let us become more aware of Your presence; Let us experience the glory of Your goodness. Let us become more aware of Your presence; Let us experience the glory of Your goodness, Lord. Holy Spirit, You are welcome here; come flood this place and fill the atmosphere; Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for, to be overcome by Your presence, Lord. Your presence, Lord.
(please be seated)
WELCOME Cole Huffman, Senior Pastor GOD AT WORK Nepal Team Video
PASTORAL PRAYER
SONG OF THANKSGIVING (all, standing) For Your gift of God the Spirit, power to make our lives anew, Pledge of life and hope of glory, Savior, we would worship You. Crowning gift of resurrection sent from Your ascended throne; Fullness of the very Godhead, come to make Your life our own. He, who in creation’s dawning brooded on the lifeless deep, Still across our nature’s darkness moves to wake our souls from sleep; Moves to stir, to draw, to quicken, thrusts us through with sense of sin; Brings to birth and seals and fills us—saving Advocate within. He, the mighty God, indwells us; His to strengthen, help, empower; His to overcome the tempter—ours to call in danger’s hour. In His strength we dare to battle all the raging hosts of sin, And by Him alone we conquer foes without and foes within. Father, grant Your Holy Spirit in our hearts may rule today, Grieved not, quenched not, but unhindered, work in us His sovereign way. Fill us with Your holy fullness, God the Father, Spirit, Son; In us, through us, then, forever shall Your perfect will be done!
RESPONSIVE READING Ephesians 6:10-18 Leader: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. People: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Leader: Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. People: Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Leader: In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; People: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. (please be seated)
CHORAL EXHORTATION (choir) O church, arise, and put your armor on; hear the call of Christ our captain. For now the weak can say that they are strong in the strength that God has given. With shield of faith and belt of truth, we’ll stand against the devil’s lies. An army bold, whose battle cry is love, reaching out to those in darkness.
Our call to war, to love the captive soul, but to rage against the captor; And with the sword that makes the wounded whole, we will fight with faith and valor. When faced with trials on every side, we know the outcome is secure. And Christ will have the prize for which He died: an inheritance of nations. O church arise! O church, arise!
Come, see the cross, where love and mercy meet, as the Son of God is stricken; Then see His foes lie crushed beneath His feet, for the Conqueror has risen! And as the stone is rolled away, and Christ emerges from the grave, This victory march continues till the day every eye and heart shall see Him.
So Spirit, come, put strength in every stride; give grace for every hurdle. That we may run with faith to win the prize of a servant good and faithful. As saints of old, still line the way, retelling triumphs of His grace, We hear their calls, and hunger for the day when with Christ we stand in glory. O church arise! O church, arise! Arise! DISMISSAL OF CHILDREN (K–3rd grade)
SUNG PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (asking the Holy Spirit to instruct us) (seated) Holy Spirit, Truth Divine, dawn upon this soul of mine; Voice of God, and inward Light, wake my spirit, clear my sight. Holy Spirit, Love Divine, glow within this heart of mine; Kindle every high desire, purify me with Your fire.
Holy Spirit, Power Divine, fill and nerve this will of mine; Boldly may I always live, bravely serve, and gladly give. Holy Spirit, Law Divine, reign within this heart of mine; Be my law, and I shall be firmly bound, forever free.
Holy Spirit, Peace Divine, still this restless heart of mine; Speak to calm this tossing sea, grant me Your tranquility. Holy Spirit, Joy Divine, gladden now this heart of mine; In the desert ways I sing, “Spring, O Living Water, spring!”
SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 13:8-10 Rachel Weatherly MEDITATION
SERMON Cole Huffman, Senior Pastor Easily Edified: Why the Doctrine of Love Matters (Romans 12-16) The Church in the State Romans 13:8–10
SONG OF RESPONSE BENEDICTION
Worship Leaders: The Worship Choir; Trent England, organ; Jamie Scholik, piano; Mark Erickson, keys; Caleb Park, acoustic guitar/vocals; Robert Griffin, bass guitar; Jeremy Conner, drums; Lynn Huffman, Zuzu Pierce, vocalists; Ken Boer, Pastor of Worship
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“Living Hope” by Phil Wickham and Brian Johnson © 2018 Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs, Bethel Music Publishing. “Holy Spirit” by Bryan and Katie Torwalt © 2011 Capitol CMG Genesis, Jesus Culture Music. “For Your Gift of God the Spirit” by Margaret Clarkson © 1984 Hope Publishing Co. “O Church Arise” by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty arr. Russell Mauldin, © 2005 Thankyou Music. “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” by Samuel Longfellow and George Elvey. CCLI #47316