Bulletin - August 15th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

August 15, 2021

Lion of Judah

You’re the Lion of Judah, the Lamb Who was slain, You ascended to Heaven, and evermore will reign; at the end of the age when the earth you reclaim, You will gather the nations before You. And the eyes of all men will be fixed on the Lamb Who was crucified; with wisdom and mercy and justice You’ll reign at Your Father’s side.

Chorus: And the angels will cry, “Hail the Lamb Who was slain for the world, rule in pow’r.” And the earth will reply, “You shall reign as the King of all Kings, and the Lord of all lords.”

There’s a shield in our hand, and a sword at our side, there’s a fire in our spirits that cannot be denied; ’cause the Father has told us, for these You have died, for the nations who gather before You. And the ears of all men need to hear of the Lamb Who was crucified; Who descended to hell, yet was raised up to reign at His Father’s side.

Chorus

Words and music by Mark Robin; 1997, Daybreak Music, Ltd. and Song Solutions Daybreak; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

The Solid Rock

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

Chorus: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand, all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace; in ev’ry high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood support me in the whelming flood; when all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound, oh may I then in Him be found; dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne.

Words and music by Edward Mote, William B. Bradbury, Charlie Hall, Trent Austin, and Kendall Combs; 2004, worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music; CCLI License # 387777

All I Have Is Christ

I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way; the sin that promised joy and life had led me to the grave. I had no hope that You would own a rebel to Your will, and if You had not loved me first I would refuse You still.

But as I ran my hell-bound race, indifferent to the cost, You looked upon my helpless state and led me to the cross. And I beheld God’s love displayed, You suffered in my place; You bore the wrath reserved for me; now all I know is grace!

Chorus: Hallelujah! All I have is Christ! Hallelujah! Jesus is my life!

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone and live so all might see the strength to follow Your commands could never come from me. O Father, use my ransomed life in any way You choose, and let my song forever be: my only boast is You. Chorus

Words and music by Jordan Kauflin; 2008,  Sovereign Grace Praise; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Jeff Brauch, Ruling Elder

Our Father, we confess that we often do not live as if we were raised to new life as we have been through the resurrection of Your Son, living in the certain knowledge of Your great mercy and love. Distracted by the world around us we fail to hear Your voice or hide when faith is challenged as we wander off the path. Forgive us, we pray; restore the love that we first had, a faith that will endure. Keep our eyes fixed on You, Lord, and with You at our right hand we shall not be shaken. We ask in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Morning Prayer

God, Be Merciful to Me

God, be merciful to me; on Thy grace I rest my plea. Plenteous in compassion Thou, blot out my transgressions now. Wash me, make me pure within; cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.

My transgressions I confess; grief and guilt my soul oppress. I have sinned against Thy grace and provoked Thee to Thy face. I confess Thy judgment just; speechless, I Thy mercy trust.

Gracious God, my heart renew; make my spirit right and true. Cast me not away from Thee; let Thy Spirit dwell in me. Thy salvation’s joy impart; steadfast make my willing heart.

Sinners then shall learn from me, and return, O God, to Thee. Savior, all my guilt remove; and my tongue shall sing Thy love. Touch my silent lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall praise accord.

Words by Richard Redhead and music by Christopher Miner; 1997, Christopher Miner Music; CCLI License # 387777

Doxology

Scripture Reading

James 3:13-4:10 (Pew Bible pg. 1012)

Sermon

The Repentance J-Curve – A Sweet Renewal

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

New Covenant welcomes all baptized Christians who have forsaken their sin and trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, and who are members of congregations that proclaim the Gospel, to receive the Lord’s Supper with us. Individuals pick up their elements from the tables in the sanctuary or in the fellowship hall and wait to eat together as a family meal. Gluten free bread is provided.

How Deep the Father’s Love for Us (Sung During Communion)

Before the Throne of God Above

Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea; a great High Priest whose name is Love, Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on His hands; my name is written on His heart. I know that while in heav’n He stands, no tongue can bid me thence depart; no tongue can bid me thence depart.

When Satan tempts me to despair and tells me of the guilt within, upward I look and see Him there Who made an end of all my sin. Because the sinless Savior died, my sinful soul is counted free; for God, the Just, is satisfied to look on Him and pardon me; to look on Him and pardon me.

I bow before the cross of Christ, and marvel at this love divine, God’s perfect Son was sacrificed to make me righteous in God’s eyes. This river’s depths I cannot know, but I can glory in its flood; the Lord Most High has bowed down low, and poured on me His glorious love, and poured on me His glorious love.

Behold Him there, the Risen Lamb, my perfect, spotless Righteousness; the great unchangeable I AM, the King of Glory and of grace. One with Himself I cannot die; my soul is purchased by His blood. My life is hid with Christ on high; with Christ, my Savior and my God; with Christ, my Savior and my God.

Words and Music by Charitie Lees Bancroft and Vikki Cook; 1997, Sovereign Grace Worship; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Now Unto the King Eternal

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Ladies, Summer Fun Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m., Herr Family Pool. See info table in the narthex for more details.

Talent Show/Comedy Night: Friday, August 27 at 7pm the youth will organize a church-wide talent and comedy show. All admission donations will go towards youth missions and ministry. If interested in performing, contact youth.group@newcovenantpca.org.

Community Group Yard Cleaning, Sat, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Langford Barrett’s home, 1185 Lord Dunmore Dr, VB 23464.

Our Preschool Has a 2 Year Old Teacher Opening, Mon-Th, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Contact Murlene Leech at 571-296-8762.

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