March 11, 2018 Opening Song / Canción de Apertura + Final Words from the Cross Love Divine, All Love Excelling In life and in death, Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down! Jesus’ words were Fix in us Thy humble dwelling; All Thy faithful mercies crown. powerful and Jesus, Thou art all compassion; Pure, unbounded love Thou art; meaningful. Despite visit us with Thy salvation; Enter ev'ry trembling heart. the serious effort and increased pain Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit, Into ev'ry troubled breast! required for Jesus Let us all in Thee inherit; Let us find the promised rest. to speak as he hung Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; on the cross, Jesus End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. spoke seven “final words”—statements Come, Almighty, to deliver; Let us all Thy life receive; that have much Suddenly return and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave. to teach us about Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Jesus, his Father, and Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy precious love. ourselves: Finish then Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; February 14 Let us see Thy great salvation, Perfectly restored in Thee. Them Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. February 18 Today by Sandy Wilkinson and John Zundel © 2004 Van Ness Press, Inc., CCLI# 4365774 February 25 Here March 04 Abandoned March 11 Thirst Our Community Gathers / Nuestra Communidad Se Reúne Rev. Vickey Gibbs March 18 Finished March 25 Hands March 29 (Maundy Thursday) Last Supper Announcements / Anuncios Angela Whorton March 30 (Good Friday) Gospel Mass March 31 (Easter Vigil & Baptism) Burial + Exchange of Peace / Saludo de la Paz Rev. Vickey Gibbs April 1 Easter Sunday Garden + You are invited to rise in body or spirit. / Usted está invitado a levantarse en cuerpo o espíritu. + Gathering Song / Canción de Reunión Lamb of God My name upon Your heart. My shame upon Your shoulders. The power of hate undone. The cross for my salvation. The Lamb of God in my place, Your love poured out, my shame erased It was my death You died, I am raised to life, Hallelujah, the lamb of God There is no greater love. There is no greater love. The Savior lifted up. There is no greater love. There is no greater love. There is no greater love. The Savior lifted up. There is no greater love. The Lamb of God in my place, Your Love poured out, my shame erased It was my death You died, I am raised to life, Hallelujah, the Lamb of God. The Lamb of God in my place, Your Love poured out, my shame erased It was my death You died, I am raised to life, Hallelujah, the Lamb of God. by Andi Rozier, Jason Ingram, and Meredith Andrews 2014 © Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), Sony/ATV Timber Publishing (Admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated, CCLI# 7032328 Children's Blessing / Benedición de los Ninós (11 am) Debbie Mansfield + Scripture Lesson / Lectura Bíblica Desiré Koenig Juan 19:28-29 Después de esto, como Jesús sabía que ya todo había terminado, y para que se cumpliera la Escritura, dijo: Tengo sed. Había allí una vasija llena de vinagre; así que empaparon una esponja en el vinagre, la pusieron en una caña y se la acercaron a la boca. One: This is the word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. Special Music / Música Especial Sandy Solis Captivate Us by Charlie Hall, Christy Nockels, and Nathan Nockels © 2004 Word Music, LLC, worshiptogether.com songs, and sixsteps Music, CCLI# 4348021 2 Contemporary Word / Lectura Contemporanea Marion Kirby Final Words From the Cross by Adam Hamilton "I thirst." This simple statement that Jesus made before he died almost seems out of place among the other more dramatic statements he made from the cross. Yet this seemingly insignificant statement is recorded by John alone, and with John, almost every seemingly insignificant statement is a clue to a deeper meaning of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Let us consider how these words may speak to each of us on a personal level. One: In these human words, God's voice is heard. All: Amen Anthem / Selección Musical Sanctuary Choir I Thirst by Beverly Lowry © 1993 © Homeward Bound Music (Admin. by Integrated Copyright Group, Inc.), CCLI# 1422181 Sermon / Sermón Rev. Troy Treash Final Words from the Cross: Thirst Moment of Reflection / Momento de Reflexión Mark C. Brown We Offer Ourselves / Nos Ofrecemos Diona Evers Invitation to Give / Invitación a Dar Georgette L. Monaghan You may also give by credit or debit card at the Welcome Center Kiosk or by texting GOTLOVE to 73256. Offertory / Ofrenda Sanctuary Choir He Was Wounded Isaiah 53: 3-6 and Words by Craig Courtney © Copyright 1986 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Prayer of Receiving / Oración de Recepcíon Georgette L. Monaghan 3 Communion / Comunión Desiré, Wendy, Jacob, Robert, Zachary, Jennifer Communion As we gather, break bread, and tell stories of hope through prayer, song and ritual in the practice we call "communion," we bear witness that "Life is Communion Songs / Cantos de Comunión stronger than death. People can change with God’s help. And God is All Who Are Thirsty worthy of our thanks and by Brenton Brown and Glenn Robertson praise." All are welcome © 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire), CCLI# 2489542 at the table: you do not need to be a member of this or any church to Extravagant gather as God's children by Amanda Cook, Ran Jackson, Sean Feucht, and Steffany Gretzinger at the table of Life. 2016 © Heritage Music Publishing (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing), Heritage Worship Music Publishing (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing), Richmond Park Publishing (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing), and Bethel Music Publishing, CCLI# 7082461 A brief blessing is offered with bread and unfermented juice, What A Beautiful Name available to all. Gluten- by Ben Fielding and Brooke Ligertwood free bread is offered at © 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing, CCLI# 7068424 the far right; Spanish blessing offered at the far left. Please honor this time of Prayer of Thanksgiving / Acción de Gracias Desiré Koenig sacred community with singing, quiet meditation or prayer that we might each receive the spiritual nourishment we seek ... Comunión + Closing Song / Canto de Salida Al reunirnos, partir el pan, y contar historias de esperanza a través de la oración, el canto y el Put Your Hand in the Hand ritual en la práctica que llamamos "comunión", Put your hand in the hand of the one damos testimonio de Who stilled the water que "la vida es más Put your hand in the hand of the one fuerte que la muerte. Las personas pueden Who calmed the sea cambiar con la ayuda de Take a look at yourself Dios. Y Dios es digno de And you can look at others differently nuestro agradecimiento Put your hand in the hand of the one y alabanza. "Todos están From Galilee invitados a la mesa: no es necesario ser by Gene MacLellan miembro de esta iglesia © Copyright 1970 Beachwood Music of Canada. Don Mills, Ontario, Canada o cualquier reunir como hijos de Dios en la mesa de la Vida. Una breve bendición se ofrece con el pan y el + Benediction / Bendición Rev. Troy Treash jugo, al alcance de todos. Pan sin gluten se ofrece en el extremo derecho; bendición españoles ofrecen en el extremo izquierdo. Por favor respetar este tiempo de comunidad sagrada con canto, + Postlude / Postludio la meditación o la oración silenciosa para que podamos recibir cada uno el alimento Put Your Hand in the Hand espiritual que buscamos. 4 Executive Team Rev. Troy Treash Senior Pastor Welcome! [email protected] (x101) If you are attending Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church for the first time, we are glad to have you here! We invite you to join us each week as we worship God Rev. Vickey Gibbs and learn more about Christian living in an inclusive way. All are welcome. Associate Pastor [email protected] (x107) Make sure to visit the Concierge Desk, located in our Welcome Area, to receive a gift from us. You will find friendly volunteer hosts waiting to greet you. Mark C. Brown Director of Worship Arts Worship Services [email protected] (x109) Resurrection MCC is proud to offer variety in our worship services. Our two Sunday services, at 9 & 11 am, are identical in form, however they contain different elements from diverse religious traditions each week. Anthony Casiano Director of Operations [email protected] (x102) A Special Welcome to First-Time Families! Our nursery staff would love to meet you and your infants & children aged one month Mark Eggleston through three years! The nursery is located to the right of the Sanctuary entrance and Director of Communications is open during both the 9 & 11 am services. [email protected] (x106) Children and youth aged 4 - 12 years are invited to join our Youth Ministries Program during the 11 am service in the Activities Building (located across the breezeway from Angela Whorton our Sanctuary building). During the 11 am Worship service, children will be invited to Director of Connections the front of the Sanctuary for a brief blessing, and volunteers will then escort them to [email protected] (x105) the Activities Building. About Us… Professional Stipend & Volunteers Resurrection MCC is a Christian church that follows God's call to justice for all people.