June 8, 2025

Hebrews

  • Order of Worship

    June 8, 2025

     

    Welcome and Announcements

     

     

    Gathering the Family Together

     

     

    Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise

    1. 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!

     

    1. 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!

     

    1. 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!

     

    1. 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!

     

    1. 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

    1. 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.

     

    1. 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.

     

    1. 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

     

  • 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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