1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

epiphany, week 2
11 january 2015
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Reflection
We've wanted to be, trusty and true
But feathers fell from our wings
And we've wanted to be, worthy of you
But weather rained on our dreams
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And we can't take back what is done, what is past
So fellas, lay down your fears
'Cause we can't take back what is done, what is past
So let us start from here
We never wanted to be, lusty or lewd
Nor tethered to prudish strings
We never wanted to be, jealously tuned
Nor withered into ugly things
And if all that you are, is not all you desire
Then come…
Come, come along
Come with fears, come with love
Come however you are, just come, come along
Come with friends, come with faults
Come however you are
Just come, come along
Come with me, and let go
Come however you are
Just come, come along, come so carefully close
Come however you are, just come
Come, come along
Come with sorrows and songs
Come however you are
Just come, come along
Come with yourself
Come however you are
• Damien Rice, “Trusty and True” (2014)
Preparation
Use the time before the service as an opportunity to prepare for worship, quiet your heart, and receive Christ. Feel free
to read the reflections above. As a courtesy, please turn off your cell phone, beeper, iPod, or other noisemaker at this time.
Welcome
The ancient Celts believed that there were “thin places” on this earth; places where you could experience the
very presence of God. Worship is a “thin place” between heaven and earth where we meet with God. When we gather
for congregational worship we enter into the very presence of the Living God. No matter who you are or what you have
done, God, by his grace, is able to change your life forever. Meet with him at this “thin place”: worship.
Credits
All Scripture references taken from the New International Version (NIV), unless otherwise noted.
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Call to Worship
Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
See, darkness covers the earth
and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the Lord rises upon you
and his glory appears over you.
Nations will come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
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The Call to Worship is an
invitation into the unique activity of
worship. Our primary activity in
the worship service is to participate
in the gift exchange of worship
itself, by hearing God’s Word, by
offering prayers and praise, and by
receiving spiritual nourishment
offered at the Lord’s table.
Prayer of Invocation
“Be Thou My Vision” *
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light
The term invocation implies that
the congregation invokes, or “calls
upon,” God. In it, we express our
longing for God as well as deep
dependence and humility.
Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true Word
I ever with thee, and thou with me Lord
Thou my great Father, I thy true son
Thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise
Thou mine inheritance, now and always
Thou and thou only, be first in my heart
High King of heaven, my treasure thou art
High King of heaven, when victory is won
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all
• Words: Ancient Irish Hymn (8th century)
• Translated to English by Mary E. Byrne (1905)
• Music: Slane, of Irish folk origin
*Indicates congregation standing
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“Fall Afresh” *
Awaken my soul, come awake
To hunger, to seek, to thirst
Awaken first love, come awake
And do as you did, at first
CHORUS
Spirit of the living God come fall afresh on me
Come wake me from my sleep
Blow through the caverns of my soul
Pour in me to overflow
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Why do we sing in church? As
God's people gather for worship, we
focus our attention on God and
away from ourselves by singing
together. We respond with
thanksgiving to God, because we
have hope. And we sing because it is
the best and most complete
response that we can utter.
Spirit come and fill this place
Let your glory now invade
• Words + Music: Jeremy Riddle (2001)
First Reading *
Psalm 29:1-4, 10-11 (ESV)
1 Ascribe
to the Lord, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the Lord, over many waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful;
the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
10 The
Lord sits enthroned over the flood;
the Lord sits enthroned as king forever.
11 May the Lord give strength to his people!
May the Lord bless his people with peace!
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As the Bible is the primary means
by which God speaks to and edifies
his people, we read and listen to
the Scriptures together in worship.
In ancient Israel and the early
church, services of worship were
organized for the public reading of
scripture – a practice vital to
building up the community of faith.
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Call to Confession
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We cannot come before God unless we are first honest with ourselves about
who we are, about the mistakes we make, and about how well or poorly we
care for others. In this spirit, let us offer our prayers to God. Because sin is so pervasive in both
our corporate and individual lives,
Christians and non-Christians are
called to come before the Father
with honesty and transparency,
confessing our brokenness and
asking for both forgiveness and
healing through Jesus Christ…
Corporate Confession
…we confess corporately to show
our unity even in our brokenness.
O God, our guide,
who once used a star to lead people to Christ,
we confess our poor sense of direction.
We let ourselves become confused,
easily distracted, and lose our way.
We fail to follow the signs you provide.
Forgive our waywardness, O God.
Lead us to the Christ so that we may follow his way to you. Amen. Private Confession
Assurance of Forgiveness
From John 1:9, 12
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. To all
who have received him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to
become children of God.
We confess individually in order
to own our failing toward God and
toward humankind in thought,
word and deed.
Christ has given the Church
authority to declare forgiveness
of sins in his name. Because of
this, when the liturgist proclaims
that your sins are forgiven, you can
know that Christ agrees.
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“Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” *
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take him at his word;
Just to rest upon his promise, and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
CHORUS
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I've proved him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood;
And in simple faith to plunge me, neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking, life and rest, and joy and peace
I'm so glad I learned to trust thee, precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
And I know that thou art with me, wilt be with me to the end
• Words + Music: Louisa M. R. Stead and William J. Kirkpatrick (1882)
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer Based on Matthew 6:9-13
In response to God's having
gathered us in worship, we offer
our petitions to him for the
church, the nation, the world, the
city and those who are suffering.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us
today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from the evil one. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
Community Updates
At this time children grades K-5th are dismissed for CityKids children's church.
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Second Reading
Luke 5:27-39 (ESV)
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this Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow
me.” 28 And leaving everything, he rose and followed him.
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And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining
at table with them. 30 And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and
drink with tax collectors and sinners?” 31 And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician,
but those who are sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”
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And they said to him, “The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees,
but yours eat and drink.” 34 And Jesus said to them, “Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is
with them? 35 The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those
days.” 36 He also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece from a new garment and puts it on an old garment. If he
does, he will tear the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one puts new wine into old
wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins and it will be spilled, and the skins will be destroyed. 38 But
new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. 39 And no one after drinking old wine desires new, for he says, ‘The old is
good.’”
Prayer of Illumination
The prayer of illumination
acknowledges the Spirit’s work in
this part of worship by requesting
God’s Spirit to act through the
reading and preaching of Scripture.
The prayer is offered for both the
preacher and the listener, for both
the speaking and the hearing of the
Word.
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Meals with Jesus, Part 1
“A Meal of Grace” – Luke 5:27-39 (ESV)
Rev. Brad Jones, Lead Pastor
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A sermon is not just teaching for
living; it is mainly a time when
Christ encounters his people
through his Word.
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Affirmation of Faith *
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy
Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
dead, and buried. He descended to the dead. The third day he rose again from
the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God
the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the
dead.
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When we affirm our
faith together, it reminds us that
we are part of an ancient and
global faith. This basic creed of
Christian churches, as most
familiarly known, is called the
Apostles' Creed. It has received this
title because of its great antiquity;
it dates from very early times in the
Church, a half century or so from
the last writings of the New
Testament.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Invitation to the Table
Words of Institution
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
On the night on which Jesus was betrayed, he sat at supper with his disciples. While they were eating, he took a
piece of bread, said a blessing, broke it, and gave it to them with the words, “This is my body. It is broken for you.
Do this to remember me.” Later he took the cup, saying, “This cup is God’s covenant, sealed with my blood. Drink
from it, all of you, to remember me.”
For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
*The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Distribution of the Bread + Cup
CityChurch welcomes all baptized Christians – those who are trusting in Jesus
Christ for salvation and who are members of congregations that proclaim the
gospel – to receive the Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper, or
the Eucharist) with us. We will be coming forward to receive Communion.
When you come forward, tear a piece of the bread, and then dip it into the
cup.
Please note that we use wine in Communion. If you cannot receive wine, nonalcoholic white grape juice is also available. If you are not able to receive The
Lord’s Supper, please use this time to meditate on one of the prayers below.
“The Eucharist is the definitive
action practiced in the Christian
community that keeps Jesus Christ
before us as the Savior of the world
and our Savior, and ourselves as
sinners in need of being saved. The
Eucharist is the sacramental act
that pulls us into actual material
participation with Christ (eating
and drinking bread and wine) as he
gives his very life “for us and for
our salvation” (cf., the Nicene
Creed)... The Eucharist puts Jesus
in his place: dying on the cross and
giving us that sacrificed life. And it
puts us in our place: opening our
hands and receiving the remission
of our sins, which is our salvation.”
• Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays
in Ten Thousand Places
Prayers of Meditation for Those Not Communing
Prayer for Those Searching for Truth
Prayer of Belief
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and
the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost
of following you as I consider the reasons for doing
so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach
me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give
me an understanding of you that is coherent,
convincing, and that leads to the life that you
promise. Amen.
Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful
than I ever before believed, but through you I am
more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I
thank you for paying my debt, bearing my
punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness
and new life. Knowing that you have been raised
from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you
as Savior and Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Those Overcome with Sin
Lord Jesus Christ, grant that I may see in you the
fulfillment of all my need and may turn from every
false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living
bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so
closely and run with perseverance the race set before
me, looking to you, the pioneer and perfecter of my
faith. Amen.
Prayer for Renewal
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Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in
baptism, to love God and neighbor, and to a life of
committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I
may take the necessary steps to be one with your
people, to pursue forgiveness, reconciliation, and
peace, and to live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.
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Communion Song – “Christ Is Risen” *
Let no one caught in sin remain, inside the lie of inward shame
We fix our eyes upon the cross, and run to him who showed great love
And bled for us, freely you bled, for us
CHORUS
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake! Come and rise up from the grave!
Christ is risen from the dead, we are one with him again
Come awake, come awake! Come and rise up from the grave!
Beneath the weight of all our sin, you bow to none but heavens will
No scheme of hell, no scoffer's crown, no burden great can hold you down
In strength you reign, forever let your church proclaim
Oh death! Where is your sting? Oh hell! Where is your victory?
Oh Church! Come stand in the light! The glory of God has defeated the night!
Oh death! Where is your sting? Oh hell! Where is your victory?
Oh Church! Come stand in the light! Our God is not dead, he's alive! he's alive!
• Words + Music: Matt Maher (2009)
“Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery” *
Come behold the wondrous mystery, in the dawning of the King
He the theme of heaven’s praises, robed in frail humanity
In our longing, in our darkness, now the light of life has come
Look to Christ, who condescended, took on flesh to ransom us
Come behold the wondrous mystery, he the perfect Son of Man
In his living,n his suffering, never trace nor stain of sin
See the true and better Adam, come to save the hell-bound man
Christ the great and sure fulfillment, of the law; in him we stand
Come behold the wondrous mystery, Christ the Lord upon the tree
In the stead of ruined sinners, hangs the Lamb in victory
See the price of our redemption, see the Father’s plan unfold
Bringing many sons to glory, grace unmeasured, love untold
Come behold the wondrous mystery, slain by death the God of life
But no grave could ever restrain him, praise the Lord; he is alive!
What a foretaste of deliverance, how unwavering our hope
Christ in power resurrected, as we will be when he comes
• Words + Music: Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker and Matt Papa (2013)
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Gifts + Offerings
Christ calls us to give generously as a sign of gratitude for how much he has given us. Our response to his grace
enables us to give sacrificially of ourselves to one another and the work of Christ’s Kingdom. Your gift is an act
of personal worship to God in response to his grace in your life. The allocation of your time and money to God’s
service should be a byproduct of prayer and consultation with other Christians to whom you are accountable.
If you’re new to CityChurch, or are exploring Christianity, you’re under no obligation to give. However, if you call
CityChurch your “home church,” consider allocating a significant portion of your tithe and offering to the
community where you invest most of your time, and where others are investing in you.
The offering box is located on the table as you exit. For your convenience, one-time or recurring gifts can be
made online at: citychurchpb.com/giving (select account CityChurch Pompano Beach). You may also give via
text message by simply texting a dollar amount to 954.320.0092 and following the instructions.
Benediction *
May the light of the glorious gospel of Christ shine in our hearts, transform
our lives, and brighten the world. And the blessing of God almighty, Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit, rest upon you always.
Amen.
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Just as we ordain new ministers
and send them into the world to
serve, in the Benediction, Christ
ordains you with a blessing that
equips you for service.
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VISION
THE VISION OF CITYCHURCH is the Spiritual, Social, and Cultural renewal of Pompano Beach.
MISSION
WE SEEK TO BE the very presence of Christ in Pompano Beach by cultivating a community of Faith, Hope + Love
VALUES
Faith
Hope
Love
Because we are a Community
of Faith we value:
Because we are a Community
of Hope we value:
Because we are a Community
of Love we value:
The Gospel. The Gospel is the only
hope for humankind. The message
of the Gospel is that Christ has done
what is necessary to bring us into a
relationship with God. We keep it at
the center of everything.
The City. Christianity has always
thrived in an urban context. We love
Pompano Beach, and want to live,
work, celebrate, raise our families,
enjoy, and serve this great city.
Life in Community. The Trinity is at
the core of Christian truth; namely
that God himself has always been in
community – the Father and Son
and Spirit all loving, giving and
sharing with one another. We
acknowledge that we need each
other, and that the life Jesus offers
works only in connection with a
community of faith.
Mission & Movement. Because God
is the one who initiates relationships,
and sent his Son to seek and save
people, we will pursue relationships
with people in hope that they will be
restored to their Father. CityChurch
does not exist as an end in itself –
we desire to be an incubator for
church planting throughout South
Florida, in that when we grow, we
will be very intentional about
spinning off and beginning new
congregations throughout our city.
Each of these churches will partner
with us in pursuing the goal of
spiritual, social, and cultural renewal.
Arts & Industries. We believe that
the good news of the Gospel is
about God’s redemption of this
fallen world and its cultural
expressions. We are a church that
welcomes, encourages, and equips
artists of every medium... and
therefore we will seek to offer artists
opportunities to show or perform
their work, providing
encouragement for them to grow
and develop as artists. We also
believe that the good news of the
Gospel impacts work and the
marketplace. We will encourage
men and women to use their
positions, talents, and gifts to the
best of their abilities, and to the
betterment of our city.
Social Healing. The Gospel is the
good news of Christ’s kingdom.
CityChurch seeks to partner with
local social service agencies that
assist the suffering in our own local
community. Furthermore, we will
pray for sensitivity to the mercy
needs of our community and will
seek to serve our neighbors out of
Christ’s love.
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CityGroups
CityGroups are mid-sized gatherings of 15-20 people who exist to rehearse
the Gospel together, live it out to one another, and to be an extension of
God's love to our neighbors while serving the community around us. Tuesdays
6p - Hosted by Brad and Mandi Jones (kid-friendly)
Meets in South Pompano Neighborhood
6p - Hosted by John and Vanessa Thompson (kid-friendly)
Meets in Central (Old) Pompano Neighborhood
Fridays
8:30p - Hosted by Nathan and Lauren Hable; Fabio and Michelle Dias
Meets in East Pompano Neighborhood
“We who follow Jesus are a sent
people, even as Jesus was sent into
the world by His Heavenly Father.
We are a community sent on a
mission together: to keep on doing
the ministry of Jesus so that all
people and all creation might
experience the reconciliation of
God. God has designed the church
of Jesus Christ to be a ‘missional’
fellowship. The word ‘mission’
comes from the Latin word ‘missio’,
which means ‘having been sent.’
Since we have been sent to do God's
work, we are a ‘missional’
community together.”
• Mark D. Roberts
For more information or to join a CityGroup, email: [email protected].
DNA Groups
DNA (Discipleship, Nurture, Accountability) groups usually consist of 3-4 people—men with men, women with women—
who meet together weekly to be known and to bring the gospel to bear on each others lives so that they grow in and
live out our identity in Christ. If you are interested in being a part of a DNA group, email [email protected].
CityKids Check-In System
Parents, please note that we have a new wristband check-in system for our CityKids ministry. Upon signing in your
child to CityKids, the child will receive a green numbered wristband and you will receive a tear off tab with the same
number. The tab is to be presented to the classroom leader during pick up. If the tab is misplaced, a photo ID from
the person who signed the child in must be presented. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive for a fun and safe
environment for our CityKids. For any questions, email us at [email protected].
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Upcoming Events (Mark Your Calendar!)
Jan 11 & 18 – Water Fundraiser for World Vision
Our Team World Vision runners will be selling
cold water bottles before and after service to raise funds
for clean water projects in Africa through our partnership
with World Vision. Stop by their table in the back and give
a donation for an ice cold water on these hot Florida
(winter) days! All proceeds will be donated to World Vision.
Sat, Jan. 17, 9a-noon – Fruitful Field Work Day
The Fruitful Field (100 NE 44 St, Pompano Beach)
Join us on the third Saturday of the month to cultivate and
work the Fruitful Field Community Garden. For info on
volunteering, email: [email protected].
Weds, Jan 21, 12-12:30p – Faith + Work Lunch
Upper Room Art Gallery at Riverfront (300 SW 1 Ave #123, FTL)
If you work in downtown Fort Lauderdale, join us on
your lunch break for a brief time of teaching, discussion,
and community. Lunch provided. To RSVP, contact Brad
Schmidt ([email protected]).
Weds, Jan 28, 5-7p – Community Dinner
Parkway United Methodist Church (100 NE 44 St, Pompano Bch)
CityChurch will be serving at the Wednesday dinner for
the homeless and underserved in our community
hosted by Parkway United Methodist Church and the
Fruitful Field Community Garden. If you would like to
help with cooking, serving or clean-up, email:
[email protected] or call: 954-543-1142.
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Web ✦ citychurchpb.com | Email ✦ [email protected]
CityChurch has no formal affiliation with the Pompano Beach Civic Center.
We are grateful to them for allowing us rental space at their facility.
CityChurch Pompano is a Baptist congregation affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention