Prepare (April 8, 2018)

This blog gives you a glimpse into the upcoming Sunday Gathering. It's an opportunity to read through the passage we'll be studying together, pray through some of the liturgy we'll be using, and listen to a selection of the songs we’ll be singing

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THE FINAL DAYS OF JESUS - The Mountain

SERMON

As we come to the end of our series in the Final Days of Jesus, Oli Simmons will be preaching to us from Matthew 28:16-20. 

LITURGY

CALL TO WORSHIP

People of God, worship the living God today! Remember that out of nothing God created the heavens and earth. Remember that God raised Jesus from the powerlessness of death to the power of his right hand. 

We give you thanks, great God, for the hope we have in Jesus, who died but is risen and rules over all. Because he lives, we look for eternal life, knowing that nothing past, present, or yet to come can separate us from your great love made known in Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Behold your God, who reigns now and forever!

(adapted from the Worship Sourcebook)

MUSIC

• Lamb of God (Vertical Church Band): A new song to us at Redeemer that reflects on Jesus, the Lamb of God, slain for our sin. 

• Jesus (Citizens and Saints):  A celebration of Jesus our King, who rules over all, yet came down as a servant to seek and save the lost. 

Reflect (April 1, 2018)

Welcome to the Sunday Gathering recap (songs, hymns, liturgy and sermon). This blog gives you an opportunity to reflect on what you heard in the gathering or catch up if you weren’t able to be with us.

*The indented sections are responses read aloud by the congregation during the Gathering

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THE FINAL DAYS OF JESUS - The Tomb

READING

Now after the Sabbath, towards the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshipped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

(Matthew 28:1-10)

Song: It is Finished

CALL TO WORSHIP

Hallelujah! Christ is risen!

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

This is the good news— the grave is empty! Hallelujah! Christ is risen.

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

This is the good news— by His death, Christ has conquered sin; by His resurrection, Christ has given us His righteousness! Hallelujah! Christ is risen.

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

This is the good news— Christ has risen from the grave and given us the promise and hope of resurrection, so that we might also rise with Him in new life everlasting! Hallelujah! Christ is risen.

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

Song: Christ is Risen

Song: Saviour of the World

PASSING OF THE PEACE

PREACHING OF THE WORD

Gary Aston preached to us on the power of the resurrection from Matthew 28:1-10, listen to that sermon here.  

Song: Man of Sorrows 

Song: In Christ Alone

COMMITMENT READING

Jesus came and stood among [his disciples] and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit" (John 20:19-22)

BENEDICTION

Let us know the peace of the Risen Jesus The power of His Spirit at work in us. And the joy of experiencing the resurrection

Peace be with you.

And also with you. 

Amen.

Prepare (April 1, 2018)

This blog gives you a glimpse into the upcoming Sunday Gathering. It's an opportunity to read through the passage we'll be studying together, pray through some of the liturgy we'll be using, and listen to a selection of the songs we’ll be singing

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THE FINAL DAYS OF JESUS - The Tomb

SERMON

As we celebrate Jesus' resurrection together, Gary Aston will be preaching to us from Matthew 28:1-10, showing us the power the resurrection has in our lives. 

LITURGY

CALL TO WORSHIP

Hallelujah! Christ is risen! 

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

This is the good news— the grave is empty! Hallelujah! Christ is risen.

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

This is the good news— by His death, Christ has conquered sin; by His resurrection, Christ has given us His righteousness! Hallelujah! Christ is risen. 

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

This is the good news— Christ has risen from the grave and given us the promise and hope of resurrection, so that we might also rise with Him in new life everlasting! Hallelujah! Christ is risen. 

He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

MUSIC

• Christ is Risen (Matt Maher): A celebration of the good news that Jesus is alive, he has defeated death and conquered sin!

• It is Finished (Dustin Kensrue):  A reminder that our sin has been dealt with in Jesus' death and resurrection, our redemption has been accomplished.  

Reflect (March 25, 2018)

Welcome to the Sunday Gathering recap (songs, hymns, liturgy and sermon). This blog gives you an opportunity to reflect on what you heard in the gathering or catch up if you weren’t able to be with us.

*The indented sections are responses read aloud by the congregation during the Gathering

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THE FINAL DAYS OF JESUS - The Garden

CALL TO WORSHIP

Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.

And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

(Philippians 2:6-11)

Song: O For A Thousand Tongues

Song: Jesus is The Lord of All 

CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE

Before a Holy God, we’re small, we’re weak, and we know we’re in need of mercy.We’re far from holy, far from perfect, and we’re burdened with uncountable flaws and weaknesses. Let’s ask the Lord to open our eyes and see the sin in our lives, let's read these words from Psalm 139 together now:

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

(Psalm 139:23-24)

Take a moment and ask the Lord to search your heart. Let your sins, fears, and anxiety come before him, and let his presence remind you that grace abounds in Jesus Christ – that he is all we really need. God invites us to come to him, in the midst of our weakness and frailty and find rest for our souls.

Song: Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy

PASSING OF THE PEACE

TESTIMONY

PREACHING OF THE WORD

Gary Aston preached to us this week from Matthew 26:36-46. To listen to that sermon click here.

COMMUNION

Every week we want to respond to what God has done for us in Jesus. One of the great ways he has provided for us to remember the truth of the gospel is giving us communion. As we take the bread and wine we remember what Jesus has done for us.

POST COMMUNION READING

Jesus’ death brings us life and this meal reminds us that we are fed by Jesus and forgiven because of Jesus.

We rejoice that You have died, rose again, and are now with the Father advocating for us. Amen.

With our money, time, and talent we give generously, knowing that through Your Son, Jesus, You have generously given to us.

We rejoice that You have given everything and we joyfully give everything back to Your care. Amen.

Song: The Power of the Cross

Song: Jesus Paid it All

COMMITMENT READING

Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds we have been healed.”

(1 Peter 2:21-24)

Song: Lamb of God

BENEDICTION

To Christ, our Lord, who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever.

Peace be with you.

And also with you. 

Amen.