Sunday, February 1
As stewards of God’s words and works, it is with delight that we have the opportunity to gather as His people in worship by way of a reminder of the truth, power, and goodness of the sacred Scriptures. May we gather in His name and for His glory as we endeavor to make much of Christ through scripture, prayer, song, and the preaching of His Word. We look forward to gathering together this Lord’s day – For Christ, to God’s Glory, and Man’s Joy!
Order of Service
Preservice
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Welcome/Announcements
Read the Word / Pray the Word
Acts 8:14-25
(Jonathan Henthorn)
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 98:1-4
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Reading: Ephesians 2:4–9
Not In Me
Intro: 1 Corinthians 1:30-31
Christ, Our Wisdom
Preach the Word
The Gift of the Holy Spirit | Acts 8:14-25
See the Word
Communion
Hymn of Response / Closing
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
The Gift of the Holy Spirit | Acts 8:14-25 | Manny Pereira
The gospel is advancing. The church enters a redemptive-historical moment. Amid its first recorded witness outside of Jerusalem, a remarkable yet subtle witness of the Holy Spirit is put on display. It is an important scene that testifies to the richness and the representation of the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The Lord’s Table
Communion Sunday
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church, baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. We believe that the two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:41; 8:38-39; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32). All who are in Christ are invited to the table today.
Featured Song
Today’s Song Lyrics
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Verse 1
Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon His throne;
Hark, how the heavenly anthem drowns
All music but its own!
Awake my soul, and sing
Of Him who died for thee,
And hail Him as thy matchless King
Through all eternity.
Verse 2
Crown Him the Son of God,
Before the worlds began,
And ye who tread where He hath trod,
Crown Him the Son of Man.
Who every grief hath known
That wrings the human breast,
And takes and bears them for His own,
That all in Him may rest.
Verse 3
Crown Him the Lord of life,
Who triumphed o’er the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife
For those He came to save.
His glories now we sing,
Who died and rose on high,
Who died eternal life to bring,
And lives that death may die.
Verse 4
Crown Him the Lord of heav’n,
Enthroned in worlds above;
Crown Him, the King to whom is giv’n
The wondrous name of Love.
Crown Him with many crowns,
As thrones before Him fall;
Crown Him, ye kings with many crowns,
For He is King of all.
Words: St. 1, Matthew Bridges, 1851; sts. 2–4, Godfrey Thring, 1871, 1874; Music: George Elvey, 1868 © Public Domain
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Verse 1
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,
The King of creation;
O my soul, praise Him,
For He is thy health and salvation.
All ye who hear,
Now to His temple draw near:
Join me in glad adoration!
Verse 2
Praise to the Lord,
Who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings,
Yea, so gently sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen
How thy desires e'er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Verse 3
Praise to the Lord,
Who with marvelous wisdom hath made thee,
Decked thee with health, and with
Loving hand guided and stayed thee.
How oft in grief
Hath He not brought thee relief,
Spreading His wings for to shade thee!
Verse 4
Praise to the Lord,
Who doth prosper thy hand and defend thee;
Surely His goodness and mercy
Here daily attend thee.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
If with His love He befriend thee.
Verse 5
Praise to the Lord,
Oh, let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath,
Come now with praises before Him.
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again,
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
Words: Joachim Neander, 1680; tr. sts. 1–2, 4–5, Catherine Winkworth, 1863; st. 3, The Lutheran Hymnary, 1913; Music: Ander Theil des Erneuerten Gesangbuchs, pt. 2, 1665 © Public Domain
Not In Me
Verse 1
No list of sins I have not done,
No list of virtues I pursue,
No list of those I am not like
Can earn myself a place with You.
O God, be merciful to me!
I am a sinner through and through.
My only hope of righteousness
Is not in me, but only You.
Verse 2
No humble dress, no fervent prayer,
No lifted hands, no tearful song,
No recitation of the truth
Can justify a single wrong.
My righteousness is Jesus’ life.
My debt was paid by Jesus’ death.
My weary load was borne by Him,
And He alone can give me rest.
Verse 3
No separation from the world,
No work I do, no gift I give
Can cleanse my conscience, cleanse my hands,
I cannot cause my soul to live.
But Jesus died and rose again.
The pow’r of death is overthrown!
My God is merciful to me,
And merciful in Christ alone.
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My righteousness is Jesus’ life.
My debt was paid by Jesus’ death.
My weary load was borne by Him,
And He alone can give me rest.
Words & Music: Eric M. Schumacher, David L. Ward © 2012 Hymnicity (Hymnicity / www.hymni.city); UBP CCLI License #249042
Christ, Our Wisdom
Verse 1
Christ, our wisdom, we are humbled
When You hide Your ways from us;
You have purposes unnumbered,
Each one good and glorious.
Help us trust when we grow weary,
Free us from our anxious thoughts;
Give us grace to see more clearly;
You are God, and we are not.
Verse 2
Christ, our wisdom, be our gladness
When we fail to understand;
You ordain all joy and sadness
To fulfill Your perfect plan.
Help us know You rule with power
Over ev’ry raging flood;
In our most uncertain hour,
You are God, and we are loved.
Verse 3
Christ, our wisdom, we will follow
Though the way ahead is veiled;
As we journey through the shadows,
Grant us faith where sight has failed.
Help us cling to Your commandments,
Strengthened by Your faithful Word;
We will never be abandoned;
You are God, and we are Yours.
Verse 4
Christ, our wisdom, we adore You
For the beauty of the cross;
Once in foolishness we scorned You,
But Your blood has ransomed us.
Help us sing the endless mercies
Of Your humble heart to save;
Christ our wisdom, Christ our glory,
You are God, forever praised.
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Help us sing the endless mercies
Of Your humble heart to save;
Christ our wisdom, Christ our glory,
You are God, forever praised.
Words & Music: Jon Althoff, Bob Kauflin, Nathan Stiff © 2024 Sovereign Grace Worship / Sovereign Grace Praise (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com); UBP CCLI License #249042
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Verse 1
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
Verse 2
Forbid it Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God;
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
Verse 3
See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down.
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
Verse 4
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small.
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all!
Words by Isaac Watts; Tune: O Waly, Waly (Appalachian Folk melody from Scottish origin); © Public Domain
