THE APPROACH TO GOD
Introduction Rev. Don Van Antwerpen
Call to Worship Psalm 139
Hymn "Abide With Me"
Prayer of Confession
THE WORD OF GOD IN CONVERSATION
First Reading Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Second Reading Mark 2:23-3:6
Homily “Unfair Wages”
Discussion Everyone!
Q1: Have you ever felt like rules, laws, or even the Bible was holding you back, instead of helping you?
Q2: How can we use our rules – both social and Biblical – as tools, rather than as chains?
RESPONDING TO GOD
Communion
Prayers of the People
Hymn “Blest are They”
Benediction Rev. Don Van Antwerpen
Song Lyrics for Today's Worship
"Abide With Me"
1. Abide with me: fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
2. I need thy presence every passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like thyself my guide and strength can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
3. I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless,
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me.
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“Blest Are They"
1. Blest are they, the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow, they shall be consoled.
CHORUS: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you; holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
3. Blest are they, who show mercy, mercy shall be theirs. Blest are they, the pure of heart, they shall see God.
CHORUS: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you; holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
4. Blest are you who suffer hate, all because of me. Rejoice, be glad; yours is the kingdom; shine for all to see.
CHORUS (2x): Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you; holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
Serving in Worship Today
Presiding Pastors
Rev. Musubi Tabuchi, Ashiya Christian Church
Rev. Don Van Antwerpen (RCA), Unfinished Community
Ministers
All The People of God's Community