CALL TO WORSHIP
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Leader
All
Leader
All
Sing a new song to the Lord.
Sing to the Lord all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless His name.
Proclaim His salvation day by day,
Tell His glory among the nations
OPENING SONG: Sing To The Lord A New Song (Psalm 96)
Sing to the Lord a new song,
Sing to the Lord, all the earth
Sing to the Lord a new song,
Sing to the Lord, all the earth
For great is our God
Most worthy of praise
Let the whole earth sing
To the Name above all names
PRAYER OF ADORATION
SONGS OF PRAISE: Immortal, Invisible
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small,
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all,
We blossom and flourish as leaves on a tree,
And wither and perish, but naught changeth Thee.
Thou reignest in glory, Thou dwellest in light,
Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight,
All laud we would render, O help us to see
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth thee.
At The Cross
Alas and did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?
Well might the sun in darkness hide
And shut His glories in.
When Christ the mighty maker died
For man the creature’s sin.
Was it for crimes that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
But drops of grief can ne’er repay
The debt of love I owe:
Here Lord, I give myself away,
‘Tis all that I can do.
Hallelujah, I’m forgiven.
Glory In The Highest
Apart from You, there is no god
Light of the world, the bright and morning star
Your works on high, for all to see
The starry hosts declare Your glory
And no one else could ever compare
To You, Lord
All the earth together declares
Glory in the highest (3x)
To You, Lord
HEIDELBERG CATECHISM, QUESTION 1
What is your only comfort in life and in death?
That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in
death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all
my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the
tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not
a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven;
in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I
belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life
and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to
live for him.
COMMUNION
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.
Oh to grace how great a debtor, daily I’m constrained to be
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to Thee
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love
Here’s my heart, oh take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above
Leader
All
Leader
All
SONGS OF COMMUNION: Holy Spirit, Light Divine
Remember The Cleansing Of His Precious Blood
FROM 1 JOHN 3
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be
called children of God.
And that is what we are. Thanks be to God!
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you!
GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
> 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.
OUR OFFERING
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: 65 N. Raymond Ave., Suite
260, Pasadena, CA 91103.
READING OF SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 12:18-29
For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and
gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made
the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not
endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be
stoned.” 21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.” 22
But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly of the
firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits
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Brannin Pitre
Spring Series: Hebrews: Christ Our Treasure
Here I raise my Ebenezer; hither by Thy help I’m come
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home
Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God
He, to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood
OFFERING OF PEACE
of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant,
and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
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See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape
when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if
we reject him who warns from heaven. 26 At that time his voice shook the earth,
but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also
the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things
that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things
that cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving
a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.
MORNING MESSAGE: A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
SONG OF AFFIRMATION: Come Thou Fount
Come Thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise
Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above
Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, mount of Thy redeeming love
For great is the Lord
Most worthy of praise
Glory in the highest (3x)
BRAD COLEMAN
Let us come together
To the table of the Lord
And break bread together
As the family of God
Let us come together
To the table of the Lord
And remember the cleansing
Of His precious blood
We remember, we remember
You brought us out of darkness
And gave us life
We remember, we remember
We remember the cleansing
Of His precious blood
BENEDICTION
Leader
All
FROM ROMANS 15
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
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
We’ve moved!
Please update your address books to reflect our new office and mailing address: 65 N.
Raymond Ave., Suite 260, Pasadena, CA 91103
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.
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.
Sunday, 5/31 - CicLAvia in Pasadena
On Sunday, May 31st, from 9:00am-4:00pm, the 3.5 mile route of
CicLAvia streets will be closed to all cars. CicLAvia produces
temporary car-free days that transform streets into safe spaces for
thousands of people to bike and walk. It is free for all participants.
Read more about the event and find out which Pasadena streets
will be closed by downloading the flyer and route map found in
our weekly newsletter.
Children’s Ministry
VBS Playdate in the Park
Don’t forget to register for VBS Playdate in the Park! We will meet every Wednesday in
June and July from 10a-12p. Come whenever you are free! No need to commit to every
Wednesday! Kids will play and adults can chat; then we will all gather for a snack, science
experiment, and Bible story that demonstrates what God’s plan for us is. You can email
Stephanie Freemyer for more information or you can register online. Registration is free!
Register online for VBS in the Park:
http://www.123contactform.com/form-1389689/Mad-Science-VBS-Playdate-In-The-Park
Volunteers needed for September 2015 - August 2016
Stephanie Freemyer is looking for volunteers to serve the children at Grace Pasadena. If
you have never served in the Children’s Ministry, please prayerfully consider sharing with
the next generation in this way. Most volunteers commit to serving either 10 Sundays out
of a year or 6 Sundays, depending on their availability and flexibility. Contact Stephanie for
more information: [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 as they transition into life with their new little one!
http://vols.pt/WaGMAt
The kingdom of heaven is worth infinitely more than
the cost of discipleship, and those who know where the
treasure lies joyfully abandon everything else to secure it.
D.A. CARSON
It is a kingdom which is to come, yes. But it is also a
kingdom which has come. “The kingdom of God is
among you” and “within you.” The kingdom of God is
in every true Christian. He reigns in the Church when
she acknowledges Him truly. The kingdom has come, the
kingdom is coming, the kingdom is yet to come. Now
we must always bear that in mind. Whenever Christ is
enthroned as King, the kingdom of God is come, so that,
while we cannot say that He is ruling over all in the world
at the present time, He is certainly ruling in that way in
the hearts and lives of all His people.
MARTYN LLOYD-JONES
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-APR
MAY 2014
OFFERINGS & CONTRIBUTIONS $109,879
MERCY MINISTRY SUPPORT 16,667
BUDGETED EXPENSE
-145,943
SURPLUS OR DEFICIT -19,398
$13,704
4,167
-36,921
-$19,051
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