CALL TO WORSHIP Leader
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ROMANS 11:33-36
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His
ways!
For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His
counselor?
Or who has given a gift to Him that He might be repaid?
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be
glory forever. Amen.
OPENING SONG: Grace And Peace
Grace and peace
Grace and peace
Grace and peace to you
From God our Father
QUESTIONS FOR BAPTISM
COMMUNION
• Do you acknowledge Micah’s need of Jesus and the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit?
• Do you claim God’s covenant promises on his behalf, and do you look in faith to the Lord
Jesus Christ for his salvation, as you do your own?
• Do you promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before
Micah a godly example, that you will pray with and for him, that you will teach him the
doctrines of our faith, and that you will strive, by all the means of God’s provision, to bring
him up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord?
To the Congregation
• Do you as a congregation undertake the responsibility of assisting these parents in the
Christian nurture of Micah?
Guidelines: The sacrament of Communion is also called the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist.
It is the family meal of Christians. It is for all who are willing to forsake their sin and trust
in Jesus Christ for salvation. The invitation to take the bread and drink from the cup is
from Jesus Christ alone, not from this church or any minister. As such, to partake in this
sacrament there is only one requirement: you must be able to call yourself a Christian.
That is all, nothing more.
Gluten Free: For those of you wishing to partake in Communion with gluten free bread,
it will be available in the small dish as you come forward.
OFFERING OF PEACE
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PRAYER OF ADORATION
So beautiful, no name is higher
So wonderful, is Jesus’ name
Is Jesus’ name
MORNING MESSAGE: Looking To Jesus
Micah 震宇 Stafford
Covenant Child of Chase and Helen Stafford
Prayer for Micah Stafford:
That Micah would know God’s love and become a person who acts justly, loves mercy and
walks humbly with God.
And the Lord Jesus Christ
And the Lord Jesus Christ
And the Lord Jesus Christ
SONGS OF PRAISE: Jesus’ Name
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
RYAN DELMORE
Holy is Your name
Holy is Your name
And every knee will bow
In heaven and the earth
And every eye will see
The measure of Your worth
There is no one like You
Risen Son of God
> At this time, children attending children’s church are dismissed.
Moms, Dads & Guardians today
It is our great joy that you and your family are with us today! We want you to know that all
children, no matter their age, are welcome in our worship service. However, some may want
to take advantage of Grace Pasadena’s Children’s Church or Nursery Care. If you would like
to have your child in Children’s Church, please make sure to sign them in before leading
them towards the back doors so that our Children’s Church leaders may escort them.
Welcome Pads are located on the welcome table
Please take a moment to fill out your information on the visitor pads so that we can better
inform you of upcoming events and ministries at Grace Pasadena.
MINISTRY MOMENT
Dan & Kerstin Myers
PCA Church Planting in North Hollywood
My Soul Finds Rest
OUR OFFERING
My soul finds rest
In God alone
He only is my foundation
My rock, my peace
My fortress strong
I will ever love and adore Him
At Grace Pasadena, we do not pass a collection plate; rather we use this time of reflection
to consider all that we have and all that God may be asking us to give. Please take this time
to reflect on what God may be asking of you with regard to your financial gifts, personal
time and even vocational calling. For our regular attendees and those wishing to help Grace
Pasadena financially, there is a box located near the main entrance under the cross in which
you may privately place your offering after the worship service concludes or during the time
of communion. You may also mail your offering to our address: 56 E. Holly Street, Suite 200,
Pasadena, CA 91103.
Great God of love
Jesus His name
He only is my salvation
And on the cross
He bled and died
And He took my sorrows forever
SCRIPTURE READING
All Your Works Are Good
SANDRA MCCRACKEN
The moon it marks the seasons,
The sun knows when to go down
The ocean holds its creatures,
The river knows its bounds
He makes the clouds his chariot,
He wraps himself in light
He stretches out the heavens,
Like a tent across the sky
The birds, the trees, the cattle,
And all things great and small
We find our place in creation,
Your hand sustains it all
He knows our every burden,
When darkness veils our eyes
He comes with spring returning,
Bringing death to life
All your works are good
All your works are good
From everlasting, to everlasting
All your works are good
As we labor until evening,
There’s a message on the wind
Be still and know your maker,
Be satisfied in Him
MAVIS STAPLES
Every step of the way
I found grace
If I lead or follow, change my pace
I get tired, lose my way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
May the peace of the Lord be with you always
And also with you!
GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SONG OF COMMUNION: Every Step
Justin Bailey
Hebrews 11:32-12:3
11 32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak,
Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
34
quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out
of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. 35 Women received
back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so
that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and
even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were
killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted,
mistreated— 38 of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and
mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
39
And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was
promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they
should not be made perfect.
12 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also
lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance
the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith,
who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is
seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
3
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you
may not grow weary or fainthearted.
Every step of the way
I found grace
If I lead or follow, change my pace
I get tired, lonely, lose my way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
Every step of the way
I found grace
If I lead or follow
Change my pace
I get tired and lonely, lose my way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
Every step of the way
I found grace
If I lead or follow, change my pace
I get tired and lonely, lose my way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
My Lord, He knows me every step of the way
CLOSING HYMN: Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen
BENEDICTION
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1 THESSALONIANS 3:12-13
May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one
another and for all, as we do for you, so that He may establish
your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at
the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints.
Thanks be to God! Amen.
G R A C E P A S A D E N A’ S V I S I O N S TAT E M E N T
Grace Pasadena exists to Experience & Extend the life-giving grace of God
• As we grow in the knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ
• In every sphere of life
• For our neighborhoods, city and the world
G R A C E P A S A D E N A’ S C O R E VA L U E S
God Centered Worship – We seek to be transformed in worship as we
experience the wonder of God and respond appropriately
Gospel Driven Identity – We seek a personal experience of the gospel
that both humbles us, and assures us that we are more deeply valued
and loved by God than we can possibly imagine
Outward Facing Community – We seek the betterment of our city as we
extend God’s grace by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Kingdom Minded Movement – We seek to extend the Kingdom of Jesus
Christ by creating community and global partnerships that can reach
and serve those in need
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check out our new website at www.gracepasadena.org!
Global Church Mercy Ministries Newsletter
Pick up a copy of the latest Global Church Mercy Ministries newsletter at the Welcome
Table or find a copy in our e-newsletter.
Women of Grace Sunday Morning Bible Study
Meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month at the church office. Gathering begins at
8 am and the study begins at 8:30 am. They will begin studying the book of Romans on May
17th. Contact Kj Brockington at [email protected] for additional information.
Friday, 5/8, 7:30-9:30 pm - Lebanon Benefit Coffee Shop Concert at Jameson Brown
Coffee Roasters
The Global Church Mercy Ministry would like to invite you to a coffee shop concert
highlighting the ways Nathan Freemyer, Cori Page and Kevin Narramore are supporting
the Lebanese church leaders who serve Syrian refugees in their communities this summer.
Updates on the Middle East church, Syrian refugee crisis and Witness As Ministry will be
shared. Complimentary coffee and tea menu. Live music from Art Bamford.
Saturday, 5/23, at 5:30 pm - Door of Hope Benefit Concert
Support our community partner ending the cycle of homelessness for families in Pasadena.
Door of Hope presents: John Mark McMillan and Urban Rescue Benefit Concert with food
trucks and group ticket discounts. Information found at www.doorofhope.us.
Children’s Ministry
VBS Playdate in the Park will take place every Wednesday from 10a-12p in June and July
at the Pirate Park behind the Aquatic Center in Pasadena. Come fellowship with other
parents, let your children play at the park and participate in a mad-science themed snack,
experiment and Bible story. Cost is free. Register online to attend just one week or every
week! Contact Stephanie Freemyer for more information:[email protected]
Register online for VBS in the Park:
Online via Facebook: GracePasadena or visit http://www.123contactform.com/form1389689/Mad-Science-VBS-Playdate-In-The-Park
Would you like to help prepare snacks or tell the Bible Story for one or two Wednesdays
for VBS in the Park? Please let Stephanie Freemyer know! She would welcome your help!
[email protected].
Meal Ministry
Sign up to bring Sarah Hamlin a meal as she recovers from surgery: http://vols.pt/axvvTy
Sign up to bring the Greenways a meal once their baby arrives! http://vols.pt/WaGMAt
Seeking not to understand but strength to do Your will
Seeking not to be heard but to hear the still small voice
Seeking not the answers but to trust the Solid Rock
Seeking not to feel Your touch but to know that You are
near
Seeking not to work and do but rest in who You are
Seeking not Your movement but the movement of my
heart
Seeking not to suffer less but to suffer more like You
Seeking not escape but to walk along the way
Seeking not to see the end but to see me as You do
Seeking not to help myself but help for what You’ve called
me to
Seeking not to grasp but to be held.
ANNA LENARDSON
Evil’s cause is never more in danger than when a human,
no longer desiring, but still intending, to do God’s will,
looks round upon a universe from which every trace of
Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been
forsaken, and still obeys.
CS LEWIS
Mailing/Office Address:
65 N. Raymond Ave., Suite 260
Pasadena, CA 91103
(888) 909-7218
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Music lyrics printed by permission: CCLI #2816052
Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version
© 2001 Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
GIVING & BUDGET
JAN-MAR
APR 2014
OFFERINGS & CONTRIBUTIONS $81,803
MERCY MINISTRY SUPPORT 12,500
BUDGETED EXPENSE
-105,651
SURPLUS OR DEFICIT -11,348
$28,076
4,167
-40,292
-$8,049
M AY 3 , 2 0 1 5
F I F T H S U N D AY O F E A S T E R