The Lord’s Day

November 17, 2019

A Service of Renewal Worship WELCOME TO CORNERSTONE !

To Our Guests: Visiting a church can be an intimidating experience. We are glad you are here, and we hope to remove as much of that awkwardness as we can from your visit to Cornerstone. Our Sunday service usually lasts about 75 minutes, and the following is designed to help you navigate it, whether you have been to church before or this is your first time. The goal of the service is to help each of us to see God’s glory in Jesus Christ more clearly and understand more fully how He makes a difference in our lives. Please sign our guestbook in foyer so we can get to know you more!

The Sequence of Worship: The flow of the worship service at Cornerstone follows a Biblical pattern that is very purposeful. It matches the story of God’s work in our lives:

Called by God God invites us to come into His presence, so we enter with joy and praise.

Cleansed by God When God calls us, He also wants us to admit our need for Him. We confess our sins together and God cleanses us by His forgiveness.

Consecrated by God To be “consecrated” means to be set apart for a purpose. We are consecrated by God’s Word as we then read from the Scriptures and hear a sermon based on the . One way we respond to God’s Word is by giving to God’s mission in the world through His church.

Communion with God Having heard God’s Word to us, we now speak our requests back to God in our prayer together. We also have the Lord’s Supper at this time, a meal that seals God’s communion with us.

Commissioned by God The end of the worship service is God sending us back into the world to be His witnesses with His blessing (benediction).

Childcare: Children of all ages are welcome in the service. We love to have children participating with the whole church in worship – even if they are a bit squirmy! However, should parents want assistance with their young children, we do have a nursery available. Please do not hesitate to ask someone, and we will grab volunteers to staff the nursery. We are ready to serve you and your children in any way we can!

*Note that we also have devices for the hearing impaired, if needed. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastor: “The Lord be with you!” Church: “And also with you!”

†CALL TO WORSHIP

†PRAYER OF PRAISE AND INVOCATION

†ENTRANCE SONG: “GOD OF WONDERS” (NEXT PAGE)

CONFESSION OF SIN

ALMIGHTY GOD, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all people: we acknowledge and confess our many transgressions that we have committed against You. We admit our wrongdoing before You, even those sins that we cannot name and of which we are only dimly aware. Accept our repentance and have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. Forgive us of all that is past, and grant that from now on we may serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

†ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

†DOXOLOGY (#731) Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise Him, all creatures here below! Praise Him above, ye heavenly host! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen!

†GREETING OF GRACE AND PEACE OF CHRIST

†SONG OF ASCENT: “GLORIOUS DAY - LIVING HE LOVED ME” (NEXT PAGE)

† Congregation stands as they are able God of Wonders

1. Lord of all creation of water, earth, and sky The heavens are Your tabernacle Glory to the Lord on high!

Chorus God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy! The universe declares Your majesty You are holy, holy! Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of heaven and earth!

2. Early in the morning I will celebrate the light When I stumble in the darkness I will call Your name by night!

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Bridge Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth! Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth! Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth!

Chorus Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)

1. One day when heaven was filled with His praises One day when sin was as black as could be Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin Dwelt among men, my example is He Word became flesh and the Light shined among us His glory revealed!

Chorus Living He loved me! Dying He saved me! Buried He carried my sins far away! Rising He justified freely forever! One day He's coming! O glorious Day, O glorious Day!

2. One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain One day they nailed Him to die on a tree Suffering anguish, despised and rejected Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree And took the nails for me!

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3. One day the grave could conceal Him no longer One day the stone rolled away from the door Then He arose over death He had conquered Now is ascended, my Lord evermore Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him From rising again!

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Bridge One day the trumpet will sound for His coming One day the skies with His glories will shine Wonderful Day, my Beloved One bringing! My Savior Jesus is mine!

Chorus †RESPONSIVE PSALM: PSALM 92

1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High!

2 To declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night,

3 to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre!

4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy!

5 How great are your works, O LORD, how profound are your thoughts!

6 The senseless man cannot know; neither does the fool understand this:

7 that though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish,

8 they are doomed to destruction forever; but you, O LORD, are on high forever!

9 For behold, your enemies, O LORD, for behold, your enemies shall perish; all evildoers shall be scattered!

10 But you have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; you have poured fresh oil over me!

11 My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil foes!

12 The righteous will flourish like the palm tree and will grow like a cedar in Lebanon! 13 They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God!

14 They still bear fruit in old age; they will ever stay fresh and green,

15 to declare that the LORD is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him!

†GLORIA PATRI (#735) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen, Amen!

SCRIPTURE READINGS : Leviticus 19:9–18 New Testament: Philippians 1:1–11

Leviticus 19:9–18 9 “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, neither shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. 10 And you shall not strip your vineyard bare, neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the LORD your God.

11 You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another. 12 You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.

13 You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired worker shall not remain with you all night until the morning. 14 You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the LORD. 15 You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. 16 You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand up against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

17 You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of him. 18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.”

Philippians 1:1–11 1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 8 For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

SERMON – WES LAUVER Paul’s Supernatural Love COLLECTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

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SONG OF RESPONSE: “WE ARE GOD’S PEOPLE” (#355)

1. We are God’s people, the chosen of the Lord, born of His Spirit, established by His Word; our cornerstone is Christ alone and strong in Him we stand; O let us live transparently, and walk heart to heart and hand in hand!

2. We are God’s loved ones, the Bride of Christ our Lord, for we have known it, the love of God outpoured; now let us learn how to return the gift of love once given; O let us share each joy and care, and live with a zeal that pleases heaven!

3. We are the Body of which the Lord is Head, called to obey Him, now risen from the dead; He wills us be a family, diverse yet truly one: O let us give our gifts to God, and so shall His work on earth be done!

4. We are the Temple, the Spirit’s dwelling place, formed in great weakness, a cup to hold God’s grace; we die alone, for on its own each member loses fire: yet joined in one the flame burns on to give warmth and light and to inspire! PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE FOR CHURCH AND WORLD

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. Amen!

†CONFESSION OF FAITH – APOSTLES CREED I believe in GOD, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our LORD, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen!

THE LORD’S SUPPER*

*Communion is for baptized believers who are in good standing with their church (not under any church discipline) and are seeking to obey their Lord. The bread is gluten-free. Grape juice is in the outer ring, and wine is in the inner rings. Please wait to eat and drink together.*

COMMUNION SONGS (NEXT PAGE) THE BREAD: “He Will Hold Me Fast” (verses 1–2) THE CUP: “He Will Hold Me Fast” (verse 3) He Will Hold Me Fast

1. When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast; When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast. I could never keep my hold through life’s fearful path; For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast!

Chorus He will hold me fast! He will hold me fast! For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast!

2. Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast; Precious in His holy sight, He will hold me fast. He’ll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last; Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast!

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3. For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast; Justice has been satisfied, He will hold me fast. Raised with Him to endless life, He will hold me fast ‘til our faith is turned to sight, when He comes at last!

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Pastor: As often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes! Church: Amen! Come Lord Jesus! He Will Hold Me Fast