Bulletin - November 7th, 2021
NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service
November 7, 2021
Victory Chant
Hail, Jesus, You’re my King, (echo). Your life frees me to sing (echo). I will praise You all my days (echo). Perfect in all Your ways (echo).
Hail, Jesus, You’re my Lord (echo). I will obey Your Word (echo). I want to see Your kingdom come (echo). Not my will but Yours be done (echo).
Glory, glory to the Lamb (echo). You take me into the land (echo). We will conquer in Your name, (echo) and proclaim that Jesus reigns (echo).
Hail, Hail, Lion of Judah (echo). How wonderful You are (echo). Hail, Hail, Lion of Judah (echo). How wonderful You are (echo). How wonderful You are (echo). (All) How wonderful You are.
Words and music by Joseph Vogels; 1985, Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, CCLI License #387777
Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation
Psalm 62 (My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone)
My soul finds rest in God alone, my rock and my salvation, a fortress strong against my foes, and I will not be shaken. Though lips may bless, and hearts may curse, and lies, like arrows, pierce me, I’ll fix my heart on righteousness; I’ll look to Him who hears me.
Chorus: O praise Him, hallelujah, my Delight and my Reward. Everlasting, never failing; my Redeemer, my God.
Find rest, my soul, in God alone amid the world’s temptations. When evil seeks to take a hold, I’ll cling to my salvation. Though riches, come and riches go, don’t set your heart upon them. The fields of hope in which I sow are harvested in heaven. Chorus
I’ll set my gaze on God alone, and trust in Him completely; with ev’ry day pour out my soul, and He will prove His mercy. Though life is but a fleeting breath, a sigh too deep to measure, my King has crushed the curse of death, and I am His forever. Chorus
Bridge: O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! Chorus
Words and music by Aaron Keyes and Stuart Townend; 2007, Thankyou Music; CCLI License # 387777
Blessed Assurance
Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Chorus: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending, bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Chorus
Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; watching and waiting, looking above, filled with His goodness, lost in His love. Chorus
Words by Fanny J. Crosby and music by Phoebe P. Knapp; public domain; CCLI License # 387777
Corporate Confession of Sin
Bob Essmann, Ruling Elder
Our Father, save us entirely from sin. Enable us to recognize our death to sin. When it tempts, may we be deaf to its voice. Deliver us from the invasion as well as the dominion of sin. Forgive, and kill our vices of laziness, envy, and pride. Have mercy on our unbelief, on our corrupt and wandering hearts. When Your blessings come we begin to idolize them and set our affections on some other beloved object – children, friends, success, wealth, honor; cleanse this spiritual adultery and give us purity of heart; close our hearts to all but You. Help us to be always devoted, confident, obedient, resigned, childlike in our trust of You. Fill us with Your grace daily. We ask in the name of Your Son. Amen.
Morning Prayer
(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)
As Long as You Are Glorified (** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. **)
Shall I take from Your hand Your blessings, yet not welcome any pain? Shall I thank You for days of sunshine yet grumble in days of rain? Shall I love You in times of plenty, then leave You in days of drought? Shall I trust when I reap a harvest, but when winter winds blow, then doubt?
Chorus: Oh, let Your will be done in me, in Your love I will abide; oh, I long for nothing else as long as You are glorified.
Are You good only when I prosper, and true only when I’m filled? Are You King only when I’m carefree, and God only when I’m well? You are good when I’m poor and needy; You are true when I’m parched and dry; You still reign in the deepest valley; You’re still God in the darkest night.
Bridge: So, quiet my restless heart; quiet my restless heart; quiet my restless heart in You.
Words and music by Mark Altrogge; 2008, Sovereign Grace Praise and Integrity’s Praise! Music; CCLI License # 387777
Hymn No. 735
Gloria Patri
Scripture Reading
John 3:1-15 (Pew Bible pg. 887)
Sermon
The New Birth – A Work of God
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.
Jesus, Thank You (During Communion)
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, living Breath of God, breathe new life into my willing soul. Let the presence of the risen Lord come renew my heart and make me whole. Cause Your word to come alive in me; give me faith for what I cannot see, give me passion for Your purity; Holy Spirit breathe new life in me.
Holy Spirit, come abide within, may Your joy be seen in all I do. Love enough to cover ev’ry sin, in each thought and deed and attitude. Kindness to the greatest and the least, gentleness that sows the path of peace. Turn my strivings into works of grace; Breath of God, show Christ in all I do.
Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth, giving life to all that God has made, show Your power once again on earth, cause Your church to hunger for Your ways. Let the fragrance of our pray’rs arise; lead us on the road of sacrifice, that in unity the face of Christ may be clear for all the world to see.
Words and music by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty; 2006, Thankyou Music; CCLI License # 387777
Postlude
Blessed Assurance (Hymn No. 693)
Announcements
** There is a Church-wide Fellowship Brunch TODAY after the worship service outdoors. Food is in the Fellowship Hall with tables for seating behind the building. Visitors, please join us!
** You can build an Operation Christmas Child box online (www.samaritanspurse.org) OR pick up an empty shoebox in the narthex to participate (“How to Pack Your Shoebox” instructions are in each box). Absolutely no liquids, toothpaste, or candy, as these items will not clear customs. Please note the donation are $9 per box. Return shoeboxes to the church by Sunday morning, November 21. Questions? Contact Nicole White (757-761-2677).
** Weekly Prayer Group meets each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.
** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.
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** Our ESL ministry needs volunteers to teach, to assist our teachers, to assist with registration, and to help with childcare. NO previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language is needed! Please contact Mark Leech (703-338-3951, mjleech@hotmail.com) for more info. Classes are Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m.
** Upcoming Events: Wednesday, November 24, Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m.