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Order of Worship
June 8, 2025
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering the Family Together
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise
- Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
To his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia!
Enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia!
- There for him high triumph waits. Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates. Alleluia!
He has conquered death and sin. Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in. Alleluia!
- Highest heaven its Lord receives. Alleluia!
Yet he loves the earth he leaves. Alleluia!
Though returning to his throne. Alleluia!
Still he calls us all his own. Alleluia!
- Still for us he intercedes. Alleluia!
His atoning death he pleads. Alleluia!
Near himself prepares our place. Alleluia!
He the first fruits of our race. Alleluia!
- There we shall with you remain. Alleluia!
Partners of your endless reign. Alleluia!
See you with unclouded view. Alleluia!
Find our heaven of heavens in you. Alleluia!
Words: Charles Wesley, 1739, and Thomas Cotterill, 1820, Alt. P.D. Music (LLANFAIR: Robert Williams, 1817. P.D.
Call To Worship
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16
14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Prayer of Invocation
Declaring What We Believe
This Holy Covenant Was Made
Verse 1
This holy covenant was made: God, Our Deliverance was obeyed.
Seas were parted, freedom started. By cloud and fire we were led.
By quail and manna we were fed.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Verse 2
This holy covenant was new at table with Christ’s gathered few.
Blessing spoken; body broken. By lifted cup our God forgives.
By Jesus’ grace alone we live.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Verse 3
This holy covenant of flame sears in our hearts the saving name.
Spirit’s fire, our desire. By wind and tongue the church is sealed.
By might and power here revealed.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Words: Sylvia Dunstan (1955-1993) © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc. Music (LASST UNS ERFREUEN) : Auserlesen Cotholische Geistliche Kirchengesdnge,Cologne, 1623; adapt. and harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams,1906. P.D.
We Respond to God’s Presence
Baptized in Water
- Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit,
cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King.
Heirs of salvation, trusting his promise,
faithfully now God’s praise we sing.
- Baptized in water, sealed by the spirit,
dead in the tomb with Christ, our King.
One with his rising, freed and forgiven,
thankfully now God’s praise we sing.
- Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit,
marked with the sign of Christ, our King.
Born of one Father, we are his children,
joyfully now God’s praise we sing.
Words; Michael Saward, 1981, © 1982 The Jubilate Group, admin. Hope Publishing Company. Music (BUNESSAN): Gaelic; harm. Dale Grotenhuis (1931-2012), 1985, © 1987 Faith Alive Christian Resources
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Christ, the Sure and Steady Anchor
Verse 1
Christ, the sure and steady anchor in the fury of the storm;
When the winds of doubt blow through me
and my sails have all been torn.
In the suff’ring, in the sorrow, when my sinking hopes are few,
I will hold fast to the anchor; it shall never be removed.
Verse 2
Christ, the sure and steady anchor while the tempest rages on;
When temptation claims the battle and it seems the night has won.
Deeper still then goes the anchor, though I justly stand accused;
I will hold fast to the anchor; it shall never be removed.
Verse 3
Christ, the sure and steady anchor through the floods of unbelief;
Hopeless, somehow, O my soul now lift your eyes to calvary.
This my ballast of assurance, see His love forever proved;
I will hold fast to the anchor; it shall never be removed.
Verse 4
Christ, the sure and steady anchor, as we face the wave of death;
When these trials give way to glory and we draw our final breath.
We will cross that great horizon, clouds behind and life secured;
And the calm will be the better for the storms that we endured.
Christ, the shore of our salvation, ever faithful, ever true;
We will hold fast to the anchor; it shall never be removed.
Words and Music by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell (arranged by Paul Campbell). © 2014 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) / Messenger Hymns (BMI) / Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP) / Love Your Enemies Publishing (ASCAP / Adm by MusicSevices.org
By Faith
Verse 1: By faith we see the hand of God
In the light of creation’s grand design
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness
Who walk by faith and not by sight
Verse 2: By faith our fathers roamed the earth
With the power of His promise in their hearts
Of a holy city built by God's own hand
A place where peace and justice reign
Refrain: We will stand as children of the promise
We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward
Till the race is finished and the work is done
We’ll walk by faith and not by sight
Verse 3: By faith the prophets saw a day
When the longed-for Messiah would appear
With the power to break the chains of sin and death
And rise triumphant from the grave
Verse 4: By faith the church was called to go
In the power of the Spirit to the lost
To deliver captives and to preach good news
In every corner of the earth
Repeat Refrain
Verse 5: By faith this mountain shall be moved
And the power of the gospel shall prevail
For we know in Christ all things are possible
For all who call upon His name
Repeat Refrain
Words and Music by Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend. 2009 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Gettymusic (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
Children’s Lesson
Pastoral Prayer
The basket to receive His tithes and our offerings
is located on the left as you leave the Sanctuary.
We Worship Through Hearing
Today’s Message
Sermon Series: Route 66 – Redemption Road
“Christ is the Perfect Revelation”
Hebrews
Notes
I. The Final _________, having ____________ God Supremely.
(Hebrews 1:1-4)
II. The Perfect ___________, having _____________ Completely.
(Hebrews 9:11-14; 10:11-14)
III. Our Everlasting __________, having ____________ Us Fully.
(Hebrews 2:10-18; 4:14-16)
We Are Sent Forth in Worship
to Share the Gospel
Before the Throne
Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea.
A great High Priest whose name is “love,”
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands. My name is written on His heart.
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
When Satan tempts me to despair, And tells me of the guilt within.
Upward I look and see Him there, Who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died, My sinful soul is counted free;
For God, the Just, is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me, To look on Him and pardon me.
Behold Him there! The Risen Lamb, My perfect spotless Righteousness;
The great unchangeable I AM, The King of Glory and of Grace!
One with Himself, I cannot die, My soul is purchased by His blood;
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ my Savior and my God, With Christ my Savior and my God.
by Charitie Bancroft & Vikki Cook © 1997 PDI Worship. ARR CCLI #172212
Benediction
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