Bulletin - February 6th, 2022
NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service
February 6, 2022
Grace Alone
I was an orphan, lost at the fall, running away when I'd hear You call, but, Father, You worked Your will. I had no righteousness of my own. I had no right to draw near Your throne, but, Father, You loved me still.
Chorus: And in love before You laid the world’s foundation, You predestined to adopt me as Your own. You have raised me up so high above my station; I'm a child of God by grace and grace alone.
You left Your home to seek out the lost. You knew the great and terrible cost, but, Jesus, Your face was set. I worked my fingers down to the bone, but nothing I did could ever atone. But, Jesus, You paid my debt.
By Your blood I have redemption and salvation. Lord, You died that I might reap what You have sown, and You rose that I might be a new creation. I am born again by grace and grace alone.
Bridge: I was in darkness all of my life. I never knew the day from the night, but, Spirit, You made me see. I swore I knew the way on my own, head full of rocks, a heart made of stone; but, Spirit, You moved in me.
And at Your touch my sleeping spirit was awakened; on my darkened heart the light of Christ has shone. Called into a kingdom that cannot be shaken, heaven's citizen by grace and grace alone.
So I’ll stand in faith by grace and grace alone. I will run the race by grace and grace alone. I will slay my sin by grace and grace alone. I will reach the end by grace and grace alone.
Words and music by Dustin Kensrue; 2013, Dead Bird Theology, It's All About Jesus Music, and We Are Younger We Are Faster Music; CCLI License # 387777
Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation
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
He Will hold Me Fast
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!
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. Chorus
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! Chorus
Words and music by Ada Ruth Habershon; Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777
Corporate Confession of Sin
Pastor Jeff Elliott
Holy Father, You see us as we are, and know our inmost thoughts. We confess that we are unworthy of Your gracious care. We forget that all life comes from You and that to You all life returns. We have not sought to do Your will with our whole hearts. We have not lived as grateful children, nor loved as Christ loved us. Apart from You, we are nothing. Only Your grace can sustain us. Lord, in Your mercy, forgive us, heal us, and make us whole. Set us free from our sin, and restore us to the joy of Your salvation now and forever. Amen.
Morning Prayer
(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)
Offertory
King of Kings
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Hymn No. 731
Doxology
Scripture Reading
John 6:22-40 (Pew Bible pg. 891)
Sermon
Do You Have the Response God Wants to His Sign?
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. The elements will be passed through the rows in the sanctuary and in the fellowship hall. We wait to eat together as a family meal. Gluten free bread is provided.
Lord, Have Mercy (During Communion)
His Love Can Never Fail
I do not ask to see the way my feet will have to tread; but only that my soul may feed upon the living Bread. ’Tis better far that I should walk by faith close to His side; I may not know the way I go, but oh, I know my Guide.
Chorus: His love can never fail, His love can never fail. My soul is satisfied to know His love can never fail; my soul is satisfied to know His love can never fail.
And if my feet would go astray, they cannot, for I know that Jesus guides my falt’ring steps as joyfully I go. And tho’ I may not see His face, my faith is strong and clear, that in each hour of sore distress my Savior will be near. Chorus
I will not fear, tho’ darkness come abroad o’er all the land, if I may only feel the touch of His own loving hand. And tho’ I tremble when I think how weak I am and frail, my soul is satisfied to know His love can never fail. Chorus
Words and music by Edwin Othello Excell, E. S. Hall, and Christopher Miner; 2004, Christopher Miner Music; CCLI License # 387777
Postlude
His Love Can Never Fail
Announcements
** Congratulations to the Morrises and the Essmanns!!! They are proud grandparents of Stella Imogen Morris who was born on January 31; she weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. Her parents are Brandon and Meredith Morris.
** Inquirers’ Class Beginning Next Sunday, February 13. If you are curious about New Covenant or the PCA (our denomination), this is a great chance to learn about us, what we believe and why we do what we do. If you are interested in joining the church, we ask that you take the class as well. It will be taught by Pastor Elliott in the Conference Room during the SS hour starting next Sunday.
** Crisis Pregnancy Center LifeChange Baby Bottles: As part of Sanctity of Life we have a display in the narthex where you can pick up a baby bottle(s). The LifeChange baby bottle campaign is a great way to get rid of your change sitting in a jar at home. You also can fill up your bottle(s) with cash or checks (checks are made out to Crisis Pregnancy Center). All bottles will be collected from the church on Sunday, February 13th. Questions? Contact Jackie Kenney (630-596-6857).
** Singtime Immediately After Worship TODAY, Preschool Through 5th grade, Learning Center in Children’s Ministry Wing.
** Sunday School Classes TODAY. Preschool through 5th grade in the Children’s Ministry Wing; Middle & High School Class in the Green Room; The Spiritual Gifts in Classroom B; and The Life and Psalms of David in the Fellowship Hall.
** Men’s Mondays! Join us for sports and fellowship at 7pm on Monday nights! It’s also a great chance to get to know our brothers at Evergreen Korean Presbyterian. Sports include basketball, soccer, and foot tennis. Questions? Contact Josh Escamilla (josh.escamilla@newcovenantpca.org).
** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – if you want to plug in at the church, you can do so through New Covenant Connect on the site.