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Worship Service | June 14, 2020

WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIP

SCRIPTURE READING

PSALM 95:1–8A

Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!

Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.

Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!

For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts

ADORATION

BRING YOUR SICK

CONFESSION

CALL AND RESPONSE

LEADER:
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, blot out our transgressions.

TOGETHER:
Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence, or take away your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

(Based on Psalm 51:10-12)

ASSURANCE

PASTORAL ASSURANCE FROM PSALM 139:23-24

HIS MERCY IS MORE

THANKSGIVING

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

SCRIPTURE READING

GENESIS 1:26–27

26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

EPHESIANS 2:11–22

11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

SUPPLICATION

PASTORAL PRAYER

WORSHIP IN GIVING

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PROCLAMATION

THE IMAGO DEI, UNION WITH CHRIST, AND RACISM

LORD’S SUPPER

Invitation, Institution, & Consecration

Instructions & Distribution

Partaking & Post-Communion Prayer

SONGS OF RESPONSE

HOW GREAT THOU ART

ADOPTION

COMMISSIONING

PASTORAL EXHORTATION

Worship Service | May 17, 2020

CALL TO WORSHIP

SCRIPTURE READING

JOHN 1:14, 16

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.

ADORATION

SCRIPTURE READING

ROMANS 1:16–17

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”

CONFESSION

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, early in the morning I cry to You. Help me to pray And to concentrate my thoughts on You: I cannot do this alone. In me there is darkness, But with You there is light; I am lonely, but You do not leave me; I am feeble in heart, but with You there is help; I am restless, but with You there is peace. In me there is bitterness, but with You there is patience; I do not understand Your ways, But You know the way for me Restore me to liberty, And enable me to live now That I may answer before You and before me. Lord, whatever this day may bring, Your name be praised. Amen.

(Dietrich Bonhoeffer)

ASSURANCE

CALL AND RESPONSE FROM MATTHEW 5:2–12

LEADER: Jesus taught his disciples, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit,

TOGETHER: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

LEADER: "Blessed are those who mourn,

TOGETHER: for they shall be comforted.

LEADER: "Blessed are the meek,

TOGETHER: for they shall inherit the earth.

LEADER: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

TOGETHER: for they shall be satisfied.

LEADER: "Blessed are the merciful,

TOGETHER: for they shall receive mercy.

LEADER: "Blessed are the pure in heart,

TOGETHER: for they shall see God.

LEADER: "Blessed are the peacemakers,

TOGETHER: for they shall be called sons of God.

LEADER: "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,

TOGETHER: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

LEADER: "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

TOGETHER: Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

THANKSGIVING

WORSHIP IN GIVING

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PROCLAMATION

SCRIPTURE READING

MARK 7:24–37

24 And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he could not be hidden. 25 But immediately a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit heard of him and came and fell down at his feet. 26 Now the woman was a Gentile, a Syrophoenician by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. 27 And he said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” 28 But she answered him, “Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” 29 And he said to her, “For this statement you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter.” 30 And she went home and found the child lying in bed and the demon gone. 31 Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. 32 And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. 33 And taking him aside from the crowd privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and after spitting touched his tongue. 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” 35 And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. 36 And Jesus charged them to tell no one. But the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. 37 And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” (Mark 7:24–37)

PASTORAL PRAYER

“WE ARE ALL BEGGARS” | MARK 7:24–37

COMMISSIONING

PASTORAL BLESSING

May Jesus Christ our Lord continue to meet poor beggars like you and me, with His divine compassion, until the day of His return, or until the day He calls you home.

Worship Service | May 10, 2020

CALL TO WORSHIP

CALL AND RESPONSE FROM PSALM 24:1-4:

LEADER: The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?

TOGETHER: Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.

ADORATION

CORPORATE PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.

CONFESSION

SCRIPTURE READING

PSALM 139:23–24

Search me, O God, and know my heart!
Try me and know my thoughts!
And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting!

ASSURANCE

WORDS OF BLESSING

May the Father of all mercy, the God of the New Covenant, who has removed your heart of stone and given you a new heart of flesh, renew your heart today with faith in Him. May Jesus Christ, who has taken away your sin, assure you of your forgiveness, and His sacrificial love. And may the Holy Spirit, who has been sent to dwell in you, keep you in His grip, on into eternity.

THANKSGIVING

CORPORATE PRAYER

Almighty and merciful God, from whom comes all that is good, we praise you for all your mercies: For your goodness that has created us, your grace that has sustained us, your wisdom that has challenged us, your patience that has borne with us, and your love that has redeemed us. Help us to love you and all your children and to be thankful for all your gifts, by serving you and delighting to do your will. In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

WORSHIP IN GIVING

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PROCLAMATION

SCRIPTURE READING

MARK 7:14–23

And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.” And when he had entered the house and left the people, his disciples asked him about the parable. And he said to them, “Then are you also without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile him, since it enters not his heart but his stomach, and is expelled?” (Thus he declared all foods clean.) And he said, “What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.”

PASTORAL PRAYER

“OUTSIDE-IN AND INSIDE-OUT” | MARK 7:14–23

COMMISSIONING

BENEDICTION

SONGS OF RESPONSE

Worship Service | April 26, 2020

WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIP

SCRIPTURE READING

PSALM 18:1–6

I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of destruction assailed me; the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.

In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.

ADORATION

CALL AND RESPONSE FROM ROMANS 11:33-36

LEADER: Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!

TOGETHER: For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?

LEADER: For from him and through him and to him are all things.

TOGETHER: To him be glory forever. Amen.

CONFESSION

TIME OF PRIVATE PRAYER

ASSURANCE

SCRIPTURE READING

ISAIAH 43:1–5

But now thus says the LORD,
he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
For I am the LORD your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
I give Egypt as your ransom,
Cush and Seba in exchange for you.
Because you are precious in my eyes,
and honored, and I love you,
I give men in return for you,
peoples in exchange for your life.
Fear not, for I am with you;
I will bring your offspring from the east,
and from the west I will gather you.

THANKSGIVING

CALL AND RESPONSE FROM "GIVE THANKS TO GOD"

LEADER: He sent His son to die And rise again to save us

TOGETHER: His never ending love is steadfast and sure

LEADER: He's broken our chains And given us freedom

TOGETHER: Give thanks to God For He is good

LEADER: In Him we are alive And have joy everlasting

TOGETHER: His never ending love is steadfast and sure

LEADER: He casts out all fear And fills us with courage

TOGETHER: Give thanks to God For He is good

LEADER: When storms come and rage His peace overwhelms us

TOGETHER: His never ending love is steadfast and sure

LEADER: The Lord is our refuge when trouble surrounds us

TOGETHER: Give thanks to God For He is good

WORSHIP IN GIVING

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PROCLAMATION

SCRIPTURE READING

MARK 6:45–56

Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.

When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored to the shore. And when they got out of the boat, the people immediately recognized him and ran about the whole region and began to bring the sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he came, in villages, cities, or countryside, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and implored him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.

PASTORAL PRAYER

“NEAR TO THE NEEDY” | MARK 6:45–56

COMMISSIONING

BENEDICTION

2 CORINTHIANS 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

SONGS OF RESPONSE

Gospel Liturgy from Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020)

CALL TO WORSHIP

SCRIPTURE READING

1 Corinthians 15:1–4

Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,

ADORATION

CALL AND RESPONSE

LEADER: Christ the Lord is risen!

TOGETHER: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

LEADER: O sing unto the Lord, for he has done excellent things.

TOGETHER: "Alleluia!" now we cry to our King immortal, who, triumphant, burst the bars of the tomb's dark portal; "Alleluia!" with the Son, God the Father praising; "Alleluia!" yet again to the Spirit raising.

LEADER: Grace be to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the Ruler of kings on earth.

TOGETHER: Alleluia, amen!

CONFESSION

PRAYER

Almighty God, who through your Son overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life, grant that we who celebrate our Lord's resurrection may arise from the death of our sin through the renewal of your Holy Spirit and may hear and obey your living Word of truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever. Alleluia, amen!

ASSURANCE

CALL AND RESPONSE

HEIDELBERG CATECHISM Q & A 45

LEADER: How does Christ's resurrection benefit us?

TOGETHER: First, by his resurrection he has overcome death, so that he might make us share in the righteousness he won for us by his death. Second, by his power we too are already now resurrected to a new life. Third, Christ's resurrection is a guarantee of our glorious resurrection. This is our faith and hope. Alleluia, amen.

THANKSGIVING

CALL AND RESPONSE

LEADER: Lift up your hearts.

TOGETHER: We lift them up to the Lord.

LEADER: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

TOGETHER:It is right for us to give thanks, it is our joy and peace at all times and in all places to give thanks to you, almighty, everlasting God, through Christ, our Lord.

LEADER: For he is the true Lamb who has taken away the sins of the world. By his death he has destroyed death for us. By his rising again, he has restored life to us.

Therefore, with the whole company of saints—in heaven and on earth—We worship and glorify you, God most holy,

TOGETHER: Amen!

WORSHIP IN GIVING

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PROCLAMATION

SCRIPTURE READING

ROMANS 6:3–11

Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

“CONSIDER YOURSELF ALIVE TO GOD” | ROMANS 6:3–11

SUPPLICATION

PASTORAL PRAYER

COMMISSIONING

BENEDICTION

NUMBERS 6:24–26

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

SONGS OF RESPONSE

Worship Gathering Liturgy, Video, & Resources | March 29, 2020

CALL TO WORSHIP

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 49:13–16

Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth;
break forth, O mountains, into singing!
For the LORD has comforted his people
and will have compassion on his afflicted.

But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me;
my Lord has forgotten me.”

“Can a woman forget her nursing child,
that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb?
Even these may forget,
yet I will not forget you.
Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;
your walls are continually before me.

ADORATION

NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God who delivers and redeems, we have failed to live into the promise of new life. We have been afraid to enter troubled waters to help the poor and downtrodden. We have sought ease and comfort in exchange for ignoring the hungry and sick in our world.

Forgive us when we have seen our faith in such narrowness, thinking of only our own salvation.

Forgive us when we have not lived for others, when we have not been willing to risk ourselves for the sake of others.

Call us into new life, a life that is lived in the promise of Your love for the whole world. In Jesus' name. Amen.

ASSURANCE

CALL & RESPONSE

LEADER
We open our lips and confess our hearts. God hears our words and makes us new, sending us out to bring hope and joy to all the world.

TOGETHER
We hear the good news, we believe the good news, we will live out the good news.

Thanks be to God. Amen!

THANKSGIVING

WORSHIP IN GIVING

SUPPLICATION

PASTORAL PRAYER

PROCLAMATION

SCRIPTURE READING

2 Thessalonians 1:11–12

To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

"A SEASON FOR PRAYER" | 1 THESSALONIANS 1:11–12

PRAYER

COMMISSIONING

BENEDICTION

2 Thessalonians 2:16–17

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.

2PC KIDS

Today's 2PC Kids Lesson (3.29.2020)

Parents and caregivers of 2 Pillars Kids: At the link above you'll find a short video, lesson, and activities handout from The Gospel Project. This is the curriculum we use on Sunday mornings to engage your kids and we encourage you to use it at home during this season! Today's lesson will be accessible for one week. Use passcode "2PCkids" to access (pay attention to capitalization).

SONGS OF RESPONSE

Worship Gathering Liturgy, Video, & Resources | March 22, 2020

CALL TO WORSHIP

SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 146:1–7a

PRAYER

ADORATION

CALL AND RESPONSE FROM PSALM 103:1-5

TOGETHER:
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

LEADER:
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases

TOGETHER:
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

LEADER:
Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

TOGETHER:
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

CONFESSION

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

When we have fashioned idols of our own desire or worshiped the temples of our own making, Lord, have mercy.

When we have denied your invitation to the banquet of love and justice, or failed to extend that invitation to others, Christ, have mercy.

When we have adorned ourselves with worry rather than joy or failed to be gentle, knowing you are near, Lord, have mercy.

(based on Exodus 32: 1-14; Philippians 4: 1-9, Matthew 22: 1-14)

ASSURANCE

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Church, Praise be to God.

For those who call on Christ as Savior, your sins are forgiven! God’s steadfast love endures forever.

Praise God!

THANKSGIVING

WORSHIP IN GIVING

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INTERCESSION

PASTORAL PRAYER

PROCLAMATION

SCRIPTURE READING

Philippians 4:4–7

[4] Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. [5] Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; [6] do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

"THE LORD IS AT HAND" | PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7

PRAYER

COMMISSIONING

BENEDICTION FROM 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2PC KIDS

Today's 2PC Kids Lesson (3.22.2020)

Parents and caregivers of 2 Pillars Kids: At the link above you'll find a short video, lesson, and activities handout from The Gospel Project. This is the curriculum we use on Sunday mornings to engage your kids and we encourage you to use it at home during this season! Today's lesson will be accessible for one week. Use passcode "2PCkids" to access (pay attention to capitalization).

SONGS OF RESPONSE

 

TO MAKE, MATURE, AND UNLEASH MISSIONARY DISCIPLES WHO LIVE WITH GOSPEL FAITHFULNESS TO THE GLORY OF GOD