1 2 3 Rock Creek Fellowship Nailed to a cross of wood Silent Prayer of Confession Chorus: This the power of the cross Worship Assurance of Pardon Christ became sin for us This saying is true and we should believe it: that Christ Jesus came into the November 12, 2017 He took the blame, bore the wrath world to rescue sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, that 10:30 AM We stand forgiven at the cross we might be dead to sin and alive to all that is good. To all those who repent, Prelude Song 2. Oh, to see the pain written on Your face therefore, I proclaim to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name Sing Oh Sky Bearing the awesome weight of all my sin of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Chorus: Sing oh sky, sing oh earth Repeat Chorus Every bitter thought, every evil deed Amen. Sing oh sky; sing with me (2x) 2. M: Sing you angels and birds of the sky Crowning Your bloodstained brow 1. M: My Lord Jesus has come today W: Sing you angels and birds of the sky Chorus Welcoming One Another W: My Lord Jesus has come today M: Play the music of the waves 3. Now the daylight flees, now the ground beneath Announcements M: And I am united with him W: Play the music of the waves Quakes as it's Maker bows His head W: And I am united with him M: I cannot stop my lips from singing Curtain torn in two, dead are raised to life Scripture Reading ? M: I cannot stop my lips from singing W: I cannot stop my lips from singing Finished the victory cry W: I cannot stop my lips from singing Repeat Chorus Psalm 51 Chorus 4. Oh, to see my name written in the wounds 1 Call to Worship Pastor Corby Have mercy on me, O God, For through Your suffering I am free according to your unfailing love; It is good to praise the Lord Death is crushed to death and life is mine to live and make music to your name, O Most High, according to your great compassion Won through Your selfless love blot out my transgressions. to proclaim your love in the morning Final Chorus: This the power of the cross 2 and your faithfulness at night, Wash away all my iniquity Son of God, slain for us and cleanse me from my sin. to the music of the ten-stringed lyre What a love, what a cost and the melody of the harp. 3 For I know my transgressions, We stand forgiven at, we stand forgiven at For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord ; and my sin is always before me. We stand forgiven at the cross 4 I sing for joy at the works of your hands. Against you, you only, have I sinned How great are your works, O Lord, Worship with Tithes and Offering and done what is evil in your sight; how profound your thoughts! Not What My Hands Have Done so you are right in your verdict You, O Lord , are exalted forever. 1. Not what my hands have done No other blood will do, and justified when you judge. —from Psalm 92:1-5, 8, Can save my guilty soul; No strength save that, 5 Surely I was sinful at birth, Not what my toiling flesh has borne Which is divine, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Worship in Song Can make my spirit whole. Can bear me safely through. 6 Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; Arise, My Soul, Arise Not what I feel or do 4. I bless the Christ of God; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. 1. Arise, my soul, arise, His blood atoned for every race, Can give me peace with God; I rest on love divine; shake off your guilty fears; His blood atoned for every race, 7 Not all my prayers, And with unfaltering lip and heart, Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; The bleeding sacrifice, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. And sighs and tears I call this Savior mine. wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. in my behalf appears; 3. Five bleeding wounds He bears; 8 Can bear my awful load. His cross dispels each doubt, Let me hear joy and gladness; Before the throne my Surety stands, received on Calvary; 2. Thy work alone, O Christ, I bury in His tomb let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Before the throne my Surety stands, They pour effectual prayers; 9 Can ease this weight of sin My unbelief, Hide your face from my sins My name is written on His hands. they strongly plead for me: Thy blood alone O Lamb of God, And all my fear, and blot out all my iniquity. Chorus: Arise (arise), arise (arise), arise "Forgive him, O forgive," they cry, Can give me peace within. Each lingering shade of gloom. 10 Arise, my soul, arise. "Forgive him, O forgive," they cry, Create in me a pure heart, O God, Thy love to me O God, 5. I praise the God of grace, Arise (arise), arise (arise), arise "Nor let that ransomed sinner die!" and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Not mine, O Lord, to Thee I trust His truth and might 11 Arise, my soul, arise. 4. My God is reconciled; Do not cast me from your presence Can rid me of He calls me His, I call Him mine, Shake off your guilty fears and rise His pardoning voice I hear; or take your Holy Spirit from me. This dark unrest, My God, my joy, my light 12 2. He ever lives above, He owns me for His child; Restore to me the joy of your salvation And set my spirit free! ’Tis He Who saveth me, for me to intercede; I can no longer fear and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. 3. Thy grace alone, O God, And freely pardon gives His all redeeming love, With confidence I now draw nigh, 13 To me can pardon speak; I love because Then I will teach transgressors your ways, His precious blood, to plead; With confidence I now draw nigh, Thy power alone O Son of God, He loveth me, so that sinners will turn back to you. And "Father, Abba, Father," cry. 14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, Can this sore bondage break. I live because He lives! Affirmation of Faith you who are God my Savior, No other work, save Thine, I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by Prayer of Thanksgiving Sandy Shaw 15 Open my lips, Lord, the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Join in Prayer for Neal Williams and Sasha Bondar. and my mouth will declare your praise. Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The 16 Corporate Prayer CONFESSION OF SIN You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is Confession of Sin: you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will 17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; Almighty God, eternal Father, we acknowledge and confess to you that come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the a broken and contrite heart we were born in unrighteousness. Our life is full of sin and holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of you, God, will not despise. transgression; we have not gladly believed your Word nor followed your sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 18 holy commandments. For your goodness’ sake and for your name’s May it please you to prosper Zion, The Power Of The Cross sake, be gracious unto us, we pray, and forgive us all our sin, which is to build up the walls of Jerusalem. 1. Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day very great. Amen. 19 Then you will delight in the sacrifices of the righteous, Christ on the road to Calvary Let each of us come before the face of the Lord, confessing our own faults. Tried by sinful men, torn and beaten then 4 5 in burnt offerings offered whole; Welcome Visitors: We are so glad that you have chosen to worship with us this then bulls will be offered on your altar. Lord’s Day. Reader: The grass withers and the flowers fall New Here? We welcome you to Rock Creek! Nursery is available for ages 0-5 during All: But the word of our Lord stands forever the worship service in the children’s wing beside the Sanctuary. If you prefer to be with Matthew 6:5-15 your nursing and/or crying child, please use the cry room located behind the Sanctuary. You are also more than welcome to keep your children in the service with 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in you. the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others.