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The Lords Day Worship ServiceOctober 27, 2013 ~ New City Church Calgary

WelcomeWe are glad you have joined us today. Whether you are a Christian seeking to grow in your relationshipwith Jesus Christ, or a skeptic looking for answers, or someone who is struggling to make sense of lifeand are looking for a caring community, you are warmly welcome here. Were glad you came. There isa nursery available for kids aged 0-2 years. Kids are always welcome in the service with us too.

After the ServicePlease stay around for some refreshments after the service and meet someone new. If we havent metyou before, please come say Hello. Wed like to make that connection.

Pastors John Ferguson & Mike Ivancic

Reflections & Preparation for Worship O God, by your power may we, together with all the saints, comprehend the breadth and length and

height and depth of the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with your

fullness. Amen. ~ based on Ephesians 3:18-19

The great problem for mostis that they are strangers to themselves. The live with an unwholesome

unconsciousness of their own sin. The fact is, no one is in a position to understand Christ andChristianity who is not acquainted with his own evil nature.

~ R. Kent Hughes

Let not conscience make you linger,Nor of fitness fondly dream;

All the fitness He requires

Is to feel your need of Him.~ Jospeh Hart, Come Ye Sinners (1759)

How do you see Jesus, and how do you see yourself? The two questions are connected, because whenwe see Jesus as he really isin all his splendorwe also see our true spiritual need This is not

poisonous pessimism, but a healthy realism that helps us breath the fresh air of the gospel.

Phillip Ryken

The more you know about Christ the less will you be satisfied with superficial views of him; and themore deeply you study his transactions in the eternal covenant, his engagements on your behalf as the

eternal Surety, and the fulness of his grace which shines in all his offices, the more truly will you see theKing in his beauty. Be much in such outlooks. Long more and more to see Jesus.

~ Charles Spurgeon

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God Calls Us To Worship Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. ~ Psalm 150:6

The Call to Worship ~ based on Psalm 84:1-2, 10-12

Leader: Show us Your steadfast love, O God, and grant us Your salvation.

Unison: How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!Our souls long, yes, faint for the courts of the Lord.Our hearts and our flesh will sing for joy to the living God,for a single day in Your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else!

Leader: For the Lord God is our Light and our Shield;the Lord bestows favor and honor.No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Unison: O Lord Almighty, blessed are those who trust in You!

Hymns of Praise & Worship

Better is One Day

How lovely is Your dwelling placeO Lord Almighty

My soul longs and even faints for YouFor here my heart is satisfied

Within Your presence

I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings

chorusBetter is one day in Your courtsBetter is one day in Your houseBetter is one day in Your courts

Than thousands elsewhere(repeat)

One thing I ask and I would seekTo see Your beauty

To find You in the place Your glory dwells

(repeat chorus)

My heart and flesh cry outFor You, the living God

Your Spirits water for my soulIve tasted and Ive seenCome once again to meI will draw near to YouI will draw near to You

Our Great God

Eternal God, unchanging, mysterious and unknownYour boundless love unfailing, in grace and mercy shown

Bright seraphim in ceaseless flight around your glorious throneThey raise their voices day and night in praise to You alone

Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God!Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God!

Seraphim are angels. Cf. Isaiah 6:2, Above [the Lord] stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his

face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.

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Lord, we are weak and frail, helpless in the stormSurround us with Your angels, hold us in Your arms

Our cold and ruthless enemy, his pleasure is our harmRise up, O Lord, and he will flee before our sovereign God


Let every creature in the sea and every flying birdLet every mountain, every field and valley of the earthLet all the moons and all the stars in all the universe

Sing praises to the living God, who rules them by His word


God Graciously Renews Us in Christ

Have mercy on me, O God, in your faithful love, in your great tenderness wipe away my offenses; washme thoroughly from my guilt, purify me from my sin. ~ Psalm 51:1-2

Call to Confession ~ based on Psalm 32:3-4, NLT

Leader: Listen to the testimony of the psalmist,

When I refused to confess my sin,my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me.

My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat.Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt.I said to myself, I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

Prayer of Confession

~ Silent confession and reflection.

The Words of the Gospel ~ Psalm 145:14; based on 1 John 1:8-9

Leader: Hear the Good News:

The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.If we confess our sins, He is faithful and justTo forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Songs of ResponseMajesty

Here I am, humbled by Your majestyCovered by Your grace so free

Here I am, knowing Im a sinful manCovered by the blood of the Lamb

Now Ive found the greatest love of all is mineSince You laid down Your life

The greatest sacrifice

chorusMajesty, majesty

Your grace has found me just as I amEmpty handed but alive in Your hands

Here I am, humbled by the love that You giveForgiven so that I can forgive

Here I stand knowing that Im Your desireSanctified by glory and fire

Now Ive found the greatest love of all is mine

Since You laid down Your lifeThe greatest sacrifice

Majesty, majestyYour grace has found me just as I amEmpty handed but alive in Your hands

Majesty, majestyForever I am changed by Your love

In the presence of Your majesty, majesty

Jesus Paid It All (O Praise the One)

I hear the Savior sayThy strength indeed is small

Child of weakness, watch and prayFind in Me thine all in all

chorusJesus paid it all

All to Him I owe

Sin had left a crimson stainHe washed it white as snow

Lord, now indeed I findThy power and Thine alone

Can change the lepers spots

And melt the heart of stone

(repeat chorus)

And when before the throneI stand in Him complete

Jesus died my soul to saveMy lips shall still repeat

(repeat chorus)

Oh, praise the One who paid my debtAnd raised this life up from the dead

God Gives Us His Words of Eternal Life Lord Jesus, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life! Let your word dwell in us richly,

that whatever we do, in word or deed, we may do everything in Your name, giving thanks to the Fatherthrough You. ~ based on John 6:68, Colossians 3:16-17

Todays Scripture Lesson: Amazing FaithJohn Ferguson, Lead Pastor

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LUKE 7:1-10

7:1 After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2Now a

centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. 3 Whenthe centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his

servant. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, He is worthy to have

you do this for him, 5 for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue. 6 And

Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him,Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. 7 Therefore I did

not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed. 8 For I too am a man set

under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, andhe comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it. 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at

him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, said, I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such

faith. 10 And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well.

(notes)

God Feeds Us His Covenant Meal From the east and the west, from the north and the south, people will come

and take their places at the banquet in the Kingdom of God. ~ based on Luke 13:29

A Word About Participating in The Sacrament of The Lords Supper

The Lords Supper is a special family meal that Christ gave to His Bride, the Church. ForChristians, this meal is a time to receive these signs and seals of the New Covenant which Christhas established with them. Believers come to this Table to meet with their Lord and Saviour byfaith, to be renewed by Him and strengthened in their callings and mission as they eat the breadand drink the wine.

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Therefore, all baptized Christians who trust in Christ alone as their Lord and Saviour and who areconnected to a church that proclaims his Gospel are invited to come to the Table.

If you are not yet a Christian, or if for whatever reason you are not prepared to share in this meal,we would encourage you to spend this time in prayer (perhaps using one of the prayers listedbelow). Consider the invitation of Jesus, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall nothunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirstfor my Fathers will is that everyone who

looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day(John 6:35, 40).

We would ask that childrenwho have not yet professed belief in the Lord Jesus also refrain frompartaking until doing so. The pastor would be delighted to speak to families about what it means toparticipate in the Lords Supper.

The Words of Institution

The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke

it, and said, This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same way

also he took the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this as often

as you drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, youproclaim the Lords death until he comes. ~ 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The Sacrament of The Lords Supper

Please come forward by rows to the center aisle and form a semi-circle in front of the Table toreceive the bread and the wine. When finished, place your cup at the side tables and proceed toyour seat via the outer isles. If you are unable to come forward we would be delighted to serveyou at your seat.

New City Church uses wine in serving the Lords Supper. We would encourage you to take ofthe wine since it is a symbol of joy and celebration in Scripture. However,juice is also provided if

you cannot drink wine due to health reasons or issues of conscience.

Prayers for Those Not Communing

A Prayer Searching for the Truth: Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life, and thatno one comes to the Father except by you. If what you claim is true, please guide me and teachme. Open to me the reality of who you are. Grant that I might be undaunted in following you as Iconsider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing,and leads to the eternal life that you promise. Amen.

A Prayer of Trust in the Lord Jesus: Jesus, I confess that I am more broken, flawed, and sinful

than I had ever before dared to admit. Yet you tell me that I am more loved than I ever dared tohope, and that you accept all who turn to you in simple faith. I am doing that right now. I thank youfor taking the justice that my sins deserved when you died on the Cross. I eagerly trust you for theforgiveness for my sins, and I receive from you now the eternal life that you promise to all whocome to you. Amen.

A Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin: Lord Jesus, you know the battle that rages within myheart. Grant that in my battles with sin, I may see in you the fulfillment of all my needs. Give mestrength to turn from every false satisfaction to find my ultimate joy in you. Enable me to lay aside

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the sin that clings so closely to me, and fill me with your Spirit to run with perseverance the race youhave set before me, looking to you, the pioneer and champion of my faith. Amen.

A Prayer for Children (who have yet to profess faith): Jesus, the Bible tells me that you blessedkids like me. Help me to know who you are and to understand what you have done for me. Amen.

Communion Hymns

"Amazing Love (You Are My King)"

I'm forgiven because you were forsakenI'm accepted, You were condemned

I'm alive and wellYour spirit is within me

Because you died and rose again

chorusAmazing love, how can it be?

That You, my King, would die for meAmazing love, I know it's true

Its my joy to honor YouIn all I do Ill honor you

I'm forgiven because you were forsakenI'm accepted, you were condemned

I'm alive and wellYour spirit is within me

Because you died and rose again

(repeat chorus)

You are my king

You are my kingJesus, You are my kingJesus, You are my king

Lord, I Need You

Lord, I come, I confessBowing here I find my rest

Without You I fall apartYou're the One that guides my heart

chorusLord, I need You, oh, I need YouEvery hour I need You

My one defense, my righteousnessOh God, how I need You

Where sin runs deep Your grace is moreWhere grace is found is where You areAnd where You are, Lord, I am free

Holiness is Christ in me

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(repeat chorus)

Teach my song to rise to YouWhen temptation comes my way

And when I cannot stand I'll fall on YouJesus, You're my hope and stay

(repeat chorus)

You're my one defense, my righteousnessOh God, how I need You

My one defense, my righteousnessOh God, how I need You

Only Jesus

Father of grace, Youve sacrificedYour only Son for us, the crucified Jesus

Enlarge our hearts to love Your SonO grant to us the grace to walk with Him alwaysTo make Him our great delightBringing worship with our lives

chorus:Only Jesus! Only Jesus!Give us Jesus, we cry

Only Jesus! Only Jesus!The Pearl of greatest price

Spirit of grace, Youve shed Your light

Upon our darkened eyes, unveiling Jesus ChristCome change our hearts, conform our waysTo honor Jesus Name, His glory our refrain

Let His love compel our ownAs we worship at His throne

(repeat chorus)

Jesus, our great SaviourLord of heaven, Son of God

God Receives Our Offerings lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do

not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~ Jesus, in Matthew6:20-21

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The Prayers of the People

Leader: Let us pray(The leader prays for specific requests as the assembly prays along with him).

Unison: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come, Your will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,And forgive us our debts

As we also have forgiven our debtors

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,Now and forever. Amen.

The Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings

This collection of our tithes and offerings is for those who consider New City Church their churchfamily and regularly benefit from her ministry and want to invest in her mission. If you are visitingwith us, please feel no obligation to give.

Hymn of Praise & Worship

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take him at His word,Just to rest upon His promise, just to know, Thus saith the Lord.Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How Ive proved Him oer and oer.

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more!

O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust His cleansing blood;Just in simple faith to plunge me neath the healing, cleansing flood!Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How Ive proved Him oer and oer.


Yes, tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease;Just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace.

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How Ive proved Him oer and oer.Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more!

Im so glad I learned to trust Thee, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;And I know that Thou art with me, wilt be with me to the end.Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How Ive proved Him oer and oer.


Our Confession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism #1

The language of debt/debtor is not to be understood primarily in a financial sense but in the moral/ theological sense of our

indebtedness due to our sins against God and others, or the sins others may have committed against us.

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Leader: Christian, what is your only comfort in life and in death?

Unison: That I belongbody and soul, in life and in deathnot to myself but to my faithfulSaviour Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his own blood has fully paid for all mysins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil

that he protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven, not ahair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for mysalvation.

Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes mewholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him!

God Sends Us Out Into The World With His Blessing God has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. ~ from Micah 6:8

Leader: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of

the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope (Romans 15:13).People: Amen.

Community Life

Thanks for visiting New City Church!

Were delighted to have had you with us today. If you are looking for a place to explore Christianity and its life-changing relevance, we hope that you will find New City Church a safe place to ask questions and to grow inyour understanding of the person and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about NewCity Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont hesitate to ask us. You cancontact Pastor John at [email protected] or call 403.991.5555. If you work in the downtown area, touchbase with Pastor Mike Ivancic who also works in downtown. You can contact Mike at [email protected] call 403.828.2241.

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Premise: A Christianity Worth Thinking About

Our Premise meetings are designed to answer yourquestions and to help you articulate and defend thetruth of Christianity in the market place of ideas. We willbe continuing our series Are there good reasons tobelieve that God exists? How can I know?

Join us next Sunday evening as we look at theexistence of God from the case for morality. Do weneed God to be good, or can morality be grounded insomething else? Come and bring your questions alongwith your thinking caps as Pastor John presents thiscase using examples from culture and film.

Next Meeting: Sunday, October 27 @ 6pm.

Join a Community Group This Fall!

Make it a priority to fellowship with others at New City Church as we continue on our journey of becoming afamily of faith seeking to live out our Christianity with one another. This fall, New City Church is sponsoring ahandful of community groups. If youd like, sign up for a particular group online at NewCityChurch.ca

Tuscany Community Group (NW) / Open to everyoneHosts: Don & Ina KitchenerWhen: Mondays, starting 6pm with a meal togetherWhere: 159 Tuscany Hills Circle NWContact: Mike Ivancic / c. 403.828-2241Contact: Don or Ina / h. 403.547-4461

Citadel Community Group (NW) / Open to everyoneHosts: John & Heather Ferguson

When: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pmWhere: 331 Citadel Drive NWContact: John or Heather / h. 403.208.6644

Chestermere Community Group (E)Open to Young AdultsHosts: David & Christine FletcherWhen: Sundays for lunch & early afternoonWhere: 136 West Creek Close, ChestermereContact: David or Christine / 403.277.5700** See Young Adults Welcome below

Saddle Ridge Community Group (NE)Open to everyoneHosts: Grant & Carol GalpinWhen: Monday evenings. 7-9pmWhere: 824 Saddlecreek Way NEContact: Grant / 403.615.7597

Renfrew Community Group (NE)Open to everyone.Hosts: Richard & Marie LeBlanc/ Led by: Darrell WolfeWhen: 4th Friday of each month, starting at 6:30-ish with a potluck meal togetherWhere: 1127 Rupert Road NEContact: Richard & Marie/ h.403.338.0707Contact: Darrell & Twyla/ h.403.247.8332

All songs used by permission.

CCLI license # 273300. Parts of the worship service are adapted from or reprinted by permission fromThe Worship Sourcebook, c. 2004, CRC Publications.

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Young Adults Community Group!

Meets today after church at David & Christine Fletchers house. Lunch provided.136 West Creek Close, Chestermere. (403) 277.5700.

Young Adults Movie Night & Pizza

Join us on Friday, November 1st for pizza and a movie. Well be watching the film,

Luther, and chowing down on some pizza. Starts Friday night at 6:30pm at theFletchers (403) 277.5700.136 West Creek Close, Chestermere T1X 1M2

Junior High Girls Bible Study Group

All girls aged 12 to teens are invited to join us for a time of bible study and fellowship twice a month, onFriday evenings from 7-9pm. Danielle Beatty and Sharon Peters will be leading the group though a studyof Godly characteristics for young women, using the book, Polished Cornerstones by Pam Forrester. Formore information, contact Danielle Beatty at 403-366-7336 [email protected] Sharon Peters at 403-274-9200 [email protected] .

Meeting dates and locations for 2013:

November 1- The Beatty House November 15- The Peters House

November 29- The Beatty House

December 13- Christmas event, location TBA

Weekly Servants Schedule

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Giving Update

*Non-NCC indicates funds raised outside the congregation of New City Church to aid in this church planting project.

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