* Call to Worship: Psalm 117 Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! * Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty #249:1,4 (PH) Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name In earth, and sky, and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity. * Praise the Lord, Sing Hallelujah Praise the Lord, sing hallelujah, From the heavens praise his name; Praise the Lord, our great Creator; All his angels, praise proclaim. All his hosts, together praise him, Sun and moon and stars on high; Praise the Lord, O heavens of heavens, And the floods above the sky. Refrain:
Praise the Lord, sing hallelujah, For his name alone is high, And his glory is exalted, And his glory is exalted, And his glory is exalted, Far above the earth and sky.
All you fruitful trees and cedars, Every hill and mountain high, Creeping things and beasts and cattle, Birds that in the heavens fly, Kings of earth and all you people, Princes great, earth’s judges all; Praise his name, young men and maidens, Aged men, and children small. Refrain * indicates to stand, if able
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* Before the Throne of God Above 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.
Call to Confession: Psalm 32:1-6 1
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. 5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah 6 Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him.
Prayer of Confession He Knows My Name
I have a Maker, He formed my heart. Before even time began, my life was in His hand. Refrain:
He knows my name, He knows my every thought. He sees each tear that falls, And hears me when I call.
I have a Father, He calls me His own. He'll never leave me, no matter where I go.
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(Children ages 3 years old – 2 grade may leave for Children’s Church during the singing of this song.)
Offertory Prayer Offering: World Renew – Nepal Relief Morning Prayer * Your Word Sheds Light Upon my Path Your word sheds light upon my path; A shining light, it guides my feet. Your righteous judgments to observe, My solemn vow I now repeat. * Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31 (ESV) pg. 696 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. 27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” 30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Message: Women Who Laugh at the Future
* For the Beauty of the Earth For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, Christ, our Lord, to You we raise This, our hymn of grateful praise.
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Women Who Laugh at the Future Proverbs 31:25-31
A woman who fears the Lord laughs at the future.
For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild, Christ, our Lord, to You we raise This, our hymn of grateful praise. For Yourself, best gift divine, To the world so freely given, Agent of God’s grand design: Peace on earth and joy in heaven. Christ, our Lord, to You we raise This, our hymn of grateful praise.
A woman who fears the Lord instructs the next generation.
* God’s Blessing * Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Amen.
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A woman who fears the Lord is to be greatly praised.
Pastor: Robert Morning Prayer: Jim Offering Prayer: Jason Musicians: Shirley, Mike, Nancy Offering: World Renew aims to provide water purification tablets, water filtration systems, emergency food, cooking fuel, and tents to those most in need in Nepal. Many of these supplies will reach communities where five Christian Reformed Churches of Nepal are located. For more information, visit www.worldrenew.net. ………………………………………………………. First Christian Reformed Church 1010 Front Street, Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-4560
[email protected] Website: www.firstcrclynden.org
Mother’s Day
Worship services are broadcast live in the church basement for anyone who is unable to worship in the sanctuary.
First Christian Reformed Church Lynden, Washington May 10, 2015 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
