Bulletin - August 8th, 2021
NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service
August 8, 2021
On Jordan’s Stormy Banks
On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand and cast a wishful eye to Canaan’s fair and happy land, where my possessions lie.
All o’er those wide extended plains, shines one eternal day. There God the Son forever reigns, and scatters night away.
Chorus: I am bound, (I am bound), I am bound, (I am bound), I am bound for the Promised Land.
No chilling winds nor poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore; sickness, sorrow, pain, and death are felt and feared no more. Chorus
When shall I reach that happy place and be forever blessed, when shall I see my Father’s face and in His bosom rest? Chorus
Words by Samuel Stenett and music by Christopher Miner (arr. by Belmont RUF); 1997, Christopher Miner Music, CCLI License #387777
Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation
I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130)
Lord, from the depths I call to You. Lord, hear me from on high and give attention to my voice when I for mercy cry.
Lord, in Your presence who can stand if You our sins record? But yet forgiveness is with You that we may fear You, Lord.
Out of the depths I cry to You, in darkest places I will call. Incline Your ear to me anew, and hear my cry for mercy, Lord.
Were You to count my sinful ways, how could I come before Your throne? Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze, I stand redeemed by grace alone.
Chorus: I will wait for You, I will wait for You, on Your word I will rely. I will wait for You, surely wait for You, till my soul is satisfied.
So, put Your hope in God alone, take courage in His power to save, completely and forever won by Christ emerging from the grave.
His steadfast love has made a way, and God Himself has paid the price, that all who trust in Him today find healing in His sacrifice.
I will wait for You, I will wait for You, through the storm and through the night. I will wait for You, surely wait for You, for Your love is my delight.
Words and music by Jordan Kauflin, Matthew Merker, Keith Getty, and Stuart Townend; 2018, Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music, Matthew Merker Music, and Townend Songs; CCLI License # 387777
Death Was Arrested
Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin, lost without hope with no place to begin; Your love made a way to let mercy come in, when death was arrested and my life began.
Ash was redeemed, only beauty remains; my orphan heart was given a name. My mourning grew quiet, my feet rose to dance, when death was arrested and my life began.
Chorus: Oh, Your grace, so free, washes over me. You have made me new, now life begins with You. It’s Your endless love pouring down on us. You have made us new, now life begins with You.
Released from my chains, I’m a pris’ner no more. My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore. He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend, when death was arrested and my life began.
Our Savior displayed on a criminal’s cross. Darkness rejoiced as though heaven had lost. But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand. That’s when death was arrested and my life began.
Bridge: Oh, we’re free, free; forever we’re free. Come join the song of all the redeemed. Yes, we’re free, free; forever, amen. When death was arrested and my life began.
Words and music by Heath Balltzglier, Brandon Coker, Adam Kersh, and Paul Taylor; 2015, Music at North Point, Paul Taylor Smith Publishing, Seems Like Music, and remaining portion is unaffiliated; CCLI License # 387777
Corporate Confession of Sin
Pastor Tim Dryden
Blessed Lord Jesus, no human mind could conceive or invent the gospel. Acting in eternal love, You are both its message and its Messenger. Thank You for contriving this way to rescue me. It is fitting that You should not regard me, for I am sinful and selfish, but when I seek You and find You there is no wrath to devour me, but only Your sweet love. It is Your will that I should love You with heart, soul, mind, and strength and my neighbor as myself. But I am not sufficient for these things. Order all my ways by Your Holy Word, and make Your commandments the joy of my heart. May I grow in Your love and manifest it to others. For Your glory, Amen.
Morning Prayer
Living Hope
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.
Chorus: 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.
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. Jesus, Yours is the victory!
Jesus Christ, my living hope. Oh God, You are my living hope.
Words and music by Phil Wickham and Brian Johnson; 2017, Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs, Bethel Music Publishing; CCLI License # 387777
Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below: alleluia, alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Words and music by Gilbert H. Vieira and Ralph Vaughan Williams; 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House; CCLI License # 387777
Scripture Reading
Mark 12:28, 29 (Pew Bible pg. 848)
Sermon
Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
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 Can I Keep from Singing (Sung During Communion)
My life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real though far-off hymn that hails a new creation.
Chorus: No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?
Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; it sounds and echoes in my soul; how can I keep from singing?
What, though the joys and comforts die, the Lord, my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather ’round? Songs in the night it giveth.
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am His; how can I keep from singing?
Words and music by Robert Lowry; words and music are public domain; CCLI License # 387777
I Surrender All (Hymn No. 562)
All to Jesus I surrender; all to Him I freely give; may I ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.
Chorus: I surrender all, I surrender all; all to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender; Lord, I give myself to Thee; fill me with Thy love and power; let Thy blessing fall on me.
All to Jesus I surrender; now I feel the sacred flame. O the joy of full salvation; glory, glory to His name.
It is well with my soul. It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Words by Judson W. VanDeVenter and music by Winfield S. Weeden; Public Domain; Info for “It Is Well with My Soul”: words and music by Philip Paul Bliss and Horatio G. Spafford; Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777
Postlude
On Jordan’s Stormy Banks
Announcements
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Sunday School Classes: Preschool through 5th grade meet in the Children’s Ministry Wing; Middle & High School meet in Classroom B; Adult Class meets in the Fellowship Hall (and also virtually).
Ladies, another Summer Fun Tuesday is scheduled for this Tuesday, August 10, at 10 a.m. at Kate Johnson’s HOA Community Pool. An RSVP to Kate Johnson is required (254-716-6153). See info table in the narthex for more details.
Talent Show/Comedy Night: Mark your calendars! 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.
If You Can Speak English, You Can Help! ESL Classes Begin Again on September 14. New Covenant’s English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry is needing volunteers to teach, assist our teachers, assist with registration, and help with childcare. NO previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language is needed! If you would like to minister in a tangible way to recent immigrants, seasonal workers, and international visitors, please contact Mark Leech (703-338-3951, mjleech@hotmail.com) for more info. Classes are Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m.