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Seventh Sunday of Easter + Mother’s Day | 1 John 1:1-10

May 12, 2024

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Liturgy is an ancient word for worship that is usually translated as “the work of the people.” You’ll hear the voices of our pastoral staff and our community each week, and we are so grateful that this is the work we get to do together. We prayerfully plan our worship services trusting that the Spirit will use each element to shape us and our desires as we pursue the path of Christ. To listen to previous liturgies, you can visit our Soundcloud page below to browse the archives.

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Lyrics*

The Joy of the Lord

Chris Llewellyn | Ed Cash | Gareth Gilkeson

Though the tears may fall my song will rise
My song will rise to You
Though my heart may fail my song will rise
My song will rise to You
While there’s breath in my lungs
I will praise You Lord

In the dead of night I’ll lift my eyes
I’ll lift my eyes to You
When the waters rise I’ll lift my eyes
I’ll lift my eyes to You
While there’s hope in this heart
I will praise You Lord

The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
In the darkness I’ll dance
In the shadows I’ll sing
The joy of the Lord is my strength

When I cannot see You with my eyes
Let faith arise to You
When I cannot feel Your hand in mine
Let faith arise to You
God of mercy and love I will praise You Lord

Oh You shine with glory Lord of light
I feel alive with You
In Your presence now I come alive
I am alive with You
There is strength when I say
I will praise You Lord

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
The joy of the Lord is my strength

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Joseph Medlicott Scriven | Pete James

What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
And what a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
Oh what peace we often forfeit
Oh what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer

Have we trials and temptations
Is there trouble anywhere
We should never be discouraged
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share
Jesus knows our every weakness
Take it to the Lord in prayer

Precious Jesus Lord and friend
I give everything to You
Shelter Shepherd Savior King
I give everything to You

Are we weak and heavy-laden
Cumbered with a load of care
Precious Savior still our refuge
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Do thy friends despise forsake thee
Take it to the Lord in prayer
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee
Thou wilt find a solace there

Come Ye Sinners

Joseph Hart

Come ye sinners, poor and needy
Weak and wounded sick and sore
Jesus ready stands to save you
Full of pity love and power

Come ye thirsty come and welcome
God’s free bounty glorify
True belief and true repentance
Every grace that brings you nigh

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms
In the arms of my dear Savior
Oh there are ten thousand charms

Come ye weary heavy laden
Lost and ruined by the fall
If you tarry till you're better
You will never come at all

Let not conscience make you linger
Not of fitness fondly dream
All the fitness He requireth
Is to feel your need of Him

Doxology

Thomas Ken

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* CCLI # 108970

Credits

What a wonderful group of friends we had for this week’s service! John Jay welcomed us. John Jay, Tilli and Gus invited us into a communal practice of gratitude. Lindsay called us into worship. Saskia led us in communal prayer. Edwin read scripture. John Jay provided us with a teaching and offered up the benediction. John Jay and Chip welcomed new members. Warren invited us into a time of generosity through our offering. Paul and Nat provided our offertory. Our other musicians this morning were Leslie, Warren, Jonathan, Sally, Rick, Scott and the FBCP Choir. Chip reminded us of the different ways we are invited to participate in communal life together. Leslie oversaw the production while Michael worked his technical magic to mix this special collaborative worship experience.