07/31/2011
Proverbs: Get Wisdom – Wisdom and The Friend
Proverbs 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” May the same be said of all of us, by God’s grace.  This is a startling statement and one that encourages my heart.  I know that in Christ I am called to serve my brothers and sisters in Christ even more so that I might serve my own family.  God, when He saves us, calls us to a high standard of service.  And being a friend who sticks closer than a brother is just that, Godly service and love rooted in the Cross.

Heavenly Father, Beautiful Son (A)
Praise the Lord (A to B)
All I Have Is Christ (D)
Scripture Reading:
In the Shadow of the Glorious Cross (G) ***NEW (Amazon | BandCamp | iTunes)
Invitation to Give
Before the Throne (D)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – I Will Glory (piano only)
Response – TBD
Benediction

08/07/2011
Proverbs: Get Wisdom – Wisdom and Words
Proverbs 18:4 “The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.” One could write a book unpacking this thunderous statement.  The deep waters of our words are murky, laced with hidden meaning and questionable motives.  It says elsewhere in Proverbs that transgression is not lacking where many words are present.  Our sin is often just under the surface of our words.  But wisdom is like a bubbling brook: clear, pure, refreshing, and sustaining.  God’s Word is wisdom.  Let us run to it as our source, not the murky, deep waters of fallible men.

Nothing But The Blood (Redman) (A)
Jesus Messiah (A)
In the Shadow of the Glorious Cross (D)
Scripture Reading:
Amazing Grace (E)
Invitation to Give
Oh the Deep Deep Love (E)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – Behold the Lamb (C) mod to D?
Response – Behold the Lamb (verse 4)
Benediction

Music Lineup:
Gary: drums
Nick: bass, piano
Geri: vox (7/31)
Becky: vox
Jacob: acoustic, vox

Tech Lineup:
Jing: viz
Matt: sound
Keith: trailer

For rehearsal date: Monday July 11, 2011 at 7pm.

07/17/2011
Proverbs: Get Wisdom – Wisdom and the Fool
Proverbs 12:15 “The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” There are many characteristics of a fool wrapped up within the book of Proverbs, and this example cuts to the quick. How often, in the blindness of our sin and the pride of our hearts, do we assume we are right? Those who are wise assume the opposite and seek advice. Let us assess our hearts and look to Scripture and fellow believers in the pursuit of wisdom.

The Glories of Calvary (G)
The Father’s Love (G to A)
Scripture Reading:
How Deep the Father’s Love For Us (E)
Completely Done (E)
Invitation to Give
I Stand In Awe (G)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – The Power of the Cross (instrumental)
Response – TBD
Benediction

07/24/2011
Proverbs: Get Wisdom – The Sluggard
Proverbs 6:10-11 “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.” The life of the wise is not one characterized by rest, relaxation, or leisure. No, the Bible teaches that the wise are to toil, labor, and always be vigilant. Whether we are laboring for the sake of the gospel or the sake of our families, we should take note of the ant (v. 5), not the sluggard.

Greater Than We Can Imagine (A)
How Great Thou Art (A)
The Wonderful Cross (E)
Scripture Reading:
Blessed Is The One (A)
Invitation to Give
What A Savior (A)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – Great Is Thy Faithfulness (instrumental)
Response – Greater Than We Can Imagine (A)
Benediction

Music Lineup:
Ben- drums (7/17)
Gary- drums, vox (7/24)
Tanis- piano
Julie- vox
Jacob- acoustic, vox

Tech Lineup:
Bear- viz
Matt- sound
Paul- trailer

Backlog as follows…

07/03/2011
Service in the Park – Fourth of July Weekend
Evangelistic Message from Psalm 51

Doxology (He Reigns) (E)
The Wonderful Cross (E)
You Gave Your Life Away (G)
In Christ Alone (E)

Rehearsal List:
Doxology (E)
Jesus Paid It All (B)
Blessed Is The One (A)
Rock of Ages (D)

07/10/2011 – Nate Leads
Proverbs: Get Wisdom – Wisdom and the Fear of God
Proverbs 1:7a “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…”

My Hope Is Built
Jesus Thank You
Before the Throne
Scripture Reading:
All I Have Is Christ
Invitation to Give
Here I Am To Worship
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – TBD
Response – TBD
Benediction

End post, whew!

06/19/2011 – Ken Legan preaches
Genesis 43-47 – God Creates, God Redeems: The Gospel According to Joseph, Pt. 4
Gen. 46:3 “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation.” It is astounding to think that God, in His infinite wisdom and knowledge, can use slavery for good.  But, we learn in Scripture that the slavery of the sons of Israel is certainly God’s plan, and he uses it for His glory and to bless His people (Deut. 10:22).

The Saving One (C)
I Will Glory In My Redeemer (C)
Scripture Reading:
My Lord I Did Not Choose You (E)
Invitation to Give
All I Have Is Yours (E)
Amazing Grace (E)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion –
Response –
Benediction

06/26/2011
Genesis 48-50 – God Creates, God Redeems: Final Thoughts
Gen. 50:20 “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good…” What man intends for evil, God intends for good.  We should take great comfort in this truth.  No matter the circumstances that come against us, as a result of our sin or the sin of others, God intends all for the good of those who are His children.

Your Love O Lord (G)
The Father’s Love (G to A)
The Lord Is (A)
Scripture Reading:
Oh The Deep, Deep Love (E)
Invitation to Give
Blessed Is The One (A)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion –
Response –
Benediction

Music Lineup:
Shonna – djembe, percussion
Sarah – acoustic, vox
Julie – vox
Tanis – piano (6/19 only)
Jacob – acoustic, vox

Tech Lineup:
Christi- viz
Matt- sound
Daryl- trailer

06/05/2011
Genesis 42 – God Creates, God Redeems: The Gospel According to Joseph, Pt. 3

Jesus Messiah (E)
Lord You Are Gracious (E)
Amazing Grace (My Chains) (D)
Scripture Reading:
How Deep the Father’s Love (D)
You Gave Your Life Away – E
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – TBD
Response – TBD
Benediction

06/05/2011
Genesis 39-41 – God Creates, God Redeems: The Gospel According to Joseph, Pt. 2
Gen. 41:38 “And Pharaoh said to his servants, ‘Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?’” God dwelt with Joseph and, according to Scripture, in Joseph, through both slavery and success.  Our god is faithful and in Christ we find all the same blessings and more, for in Him we find salvation and from the fountain of His blood flows life eternal.

There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood (A)
It Is Well (A)
Before the Throne (D)
Scripture Reading:
Nothing But The Blood (E)
Invitation to Give
Rock of Ages (A)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – Nothing But The Blood (instrumental)
Response – TBD
Benediction

Music lineup:
Sarah – piano, vocal
Mitzi – vocal
Jacob – acoustic, vocal

Tech lineup:
Jing – viz
Chad – sound
Keith – trailer

The truth of the matter, however, is that God’s wrath is not extreme. It is just. What is extreme is His grace. One of the clearest pictures of this in the Old Testament is found in Exodus 33 where we read:

18 Moses said, “Please show me your glory.” 19 And he said, “I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The Lord.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 20 But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for man shall not see me and live.” 21 And the Lord said, “Behold, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock, 22 and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

We cannot see God’s glory and live because we are sinners. But God, in the extremity of His grace makes a way for us to not only glimpse His glory as Moses did, but to approach His throne, be in His presence, and even to dwell within us. He hides us in the cleft of the rock and protects us from His wrath. The name of that Rock is Jesus.

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee;
Let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure; safe from wrath and make me pure.

These lyrics come from Rock of Ages, the 1750 hymn written by Augustus Toplady, and they carry some of the most striking images of God’s extreme grace towards sinners. The song expresses rich doctrinal truth using rich and beautiful imagery. It clearly communicates our desperate need for salvation, and it makes plain that our only hope is Jesus Christ, the Rock of Ages, who was wounded for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities.

I would encourage you to read through the lyrics below. You can also buy and listen to the song here.

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee;
Let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure.

Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law’s commands;
Could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone.

Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling;
Naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die.

While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee.

For rehearsal date: Monday May 16, 2011 at 7pm.

We will be spending most of our time that night on the first week’s set, with a particular focus on the new song, Rock of Ages.  This hymn from 1725 is a tour de force of Christ-centered doctrine, poetic imagery, and heart-wrenching dependence upon God.  I am looking forward to working through this song together.  If you would please make time to listen to the song, review the lyrics.  Additionally, it would be beneficial to meditate on Ex. 33:12-23 and reflect on how Christ is our rock.

For the service in the park, Sarah and I will carry that ourselves.  That will free up you all to be with your families, fellowship with invited guests, and celebrate our Creator’s goodness that can be seen all around us!

05/22/2011
Genesis 37-39 – God Creates, God Redeems: The Gospel According to Joseph, Pt. 1
Gen. 40:23b “And whatever he did, the LORD made it succeed with him.” Reading this one might think Joseph led a comfortable life, but his was a life characterized by great suffering and persecution.  However, the circumstances of his life did not define his level of trust in the Lord.  Joseph’s faith was steadfast, and his trust in God did not waver, at least not that we know.  God blessed everything that Joseph put his hand to, and in his being sold into slavery and sent to prison we see God’s sovereign hand at work.  It is comforting to us to know that the faithfulness God shows to Joseph is also the faithfulness He shows us, for our God never changes.

God Over All (G)
My Hope is Built on Nothing Less (E)
Scripture/Teaching
Rock of Ages (A) ***new  (listen  |  buy on Bandcamp)
Mighty Is The Power of the Cross (G)
Invitation to Give
Blessed Be Your Name (B)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – Rock of Ages (reprise)
Response – Blessed Be Your Name?
Benediction

Grooveshark playlist – 5.22.2011

05/29/2011
Service in the Park – Memorial Day Weekend

Jesus Messiah (A)
My Hope Is You (G)
Here I Am To Worship (E)
Gospel Song (C)

Grooveshark playlist – 5.29.2011

Music Lineup (Sunday 5/22):
Ben – drums
Tanis – piano
Julie – BVG
Sarah – acoustic/BVG
Jacob – acoustic/vocals

Music Lineup (Sunday 5/29):
Sarah – acoustic/vocal
Jacob – acoustic/vocal

Tech Lineup:
Bear – viz (5/22 ONLY)
Matt – sound
??? – trailer

For rehearsal date: Monday May 2, 2011 at 7pm

05/08/2011 – Nate leads
Genesis 30:25-31 – God Creates, God Redeems: The Gospel According to Jacob, Pt. 3

What A Savior (E)
Nothing But the Blood (A)
Before the Throne (D)
Scripture Reading:
All I have Is Christ (B)
Invitation to Give
The Glories of Calvary (E or D)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion –
Response -
Benediction

05/15/2011
Genesis 32-36 – God Creates, God Redeems: The Gospel According to Jacob, Pt. 4
Gen. 33:10b “For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted me.” Jacob draws a parallel here between his brother Esau and God, both of whom have cause to mete out punishment upon Jacob for his sin. However, both show him unmerited favor. I don’t believe that Jacob is seeing his brother like God, but rather he is seeing the grace of God more clearly, for not long after he clearly identifies the God of his father Isaac as his own (v. 20). We also have received grace from God in that he poured out his just wrath for our sins upon His own Son.

Greater Than We Can Imagine (A)
The Saving One (C)
Blessed Is The One (A)
Scripture Reading:
The Lord Is (E)
Invitation to Give
Doxology (He Reigns) (E)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – How Deep the Father’s Love For Us (E)
Response – finish How Deep…
Benediction

Music Lineup:
Nick – bass/piano
Gary – drums
Becky – BVG
Geri – BVG
Nate – acoustic, vocals (5/8)
Jacob – acoustic, vocals (5/15)

Tech Lineup:
David – visuals (5/8)
Christi – visuals (5/15)
Chris – sound and trailer

05/01/2001
Genesis 28-30:24 – God Creates, God Redeems: The Gospel According to Jacob, Pt. 2
Gen 28:14a “Your offspring will be like the dust of the earth…” We’ve heard that before. God, in His covenant with Abraham and Isaac, made the same statement, and now he makes it to Jacob in a dream. As this story plays out, though, we see countless failures of men. But out of this apparent mess, God brings Jacob many children and we begin to see the fulfillment of God’s promise. So, even in the midst of chaos and confusion, deception and deceit, God is faithful to fulfill His covenant.

God Over All (G)
Your Love O Lord (G)
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (D)
Scripture Reading:
Come Thou Fount (D)
Invitation to Give
How Great Is Our God (A)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – Before the Throne (D)
Response – How Great…
Benediction

Music Lineup:
Shonna – percussion
Tanis – piano
Julie – BVG
Sarah – acoustic, BVG
Jacob – acoustic, vocals

Tech Lineup:
Christi – viz
Matt – sound
Daryl – trailer

For rehearsal date: 4/18/2011 at 7pm

Please note: You will need to download the new chart for “In Christ Alone” and the new song, “The Saving One.” In addition, we will be doing an added bridge at the end of “Jesus Paid it All.”  The chord chart for that is also available.  Also, please take the time to listen to the playlist in advance to familiarize yourself with the new material.  We will only be doing the end of “Christ Is Risen” which starts at approximately 1:54.

Pray for God’s grace that we might be excellent for His glory, not our own!

04/24/2011
Resurrection Sunday
God’s glory is seen clearly in the resurrection of His Son, Jesus,a s well as the resurrections of His saints.  Romans 6:4 says “We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”  We have been brought from death to life, just like Jesus.  By the power and the glory of God, we have been redeemed and redemption is glorious!

Glorious (C)
The Saving One (C) ***new*** (chord chart coming soon)
Scripture Reading:
Jesus Paid it All (Christ Is Risen) (B) (for guitar key only, click here)
Invitation to Give
In Christ Alone (D to E)
His Name Is Jesus (E)
Welcome/Announcements
Sermon
Communion – Jesus Thank You (A)
Response –
Benediction

Grooveshark Playlist – Sunday 4.24.2011

Music Lineup:
Gary – drums
Tanis – piano
Nick – bass/keys
Jacob – acoustic/vocals
Sarah – vocals
Geri – vocals

Tech Lineup:
Chris  – sound
Christi – viz
Daryl – trailer/setup