Sunday, May 3
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
Come, Christians Join to Sing
Welcome/Announcements
Read the Word / Pray the Word
Philippians 1:18–20
(Noe Legaspi)
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 100:1-5
All People that On Earth Do Dwell (1 verse)
Rejoice
Reading: Titus 3:4-7
We Are Yours Forever
Reading: Philippians 3:12-14
All of Our Tomorrows
Preach the Word
A Joyful Christian Life | Philippians 1:18–20
(Premend Choy)
See the Word
Communion
Hymn of Response / Closing
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
A Joyful Christian Life | Philippians 1:18–20 | Premend Choy
There are two types of Christian believers: those who marvel and those who are marveled at. True greatness in the Christian life comes when one is fully surrendered to Christ. Genuine greatness requires sacrificing everything. Apostle Paul’s resilient, joyful approach to ministry amid trials and hostility is exceptionally attractive. The church can derive substantial benefits today by adhering to his exemplary missionary motto. While it is easy to settle for a marginal life, every Christian must put the priorities of the gospel at the center of their prayer life. Resolving this vital shift in perspective can radically refine the church’s vision, spark renewed passion, and reinforce its mission.
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
Come, Christians Join to Sing
Verse 1
Come, Christians, join to sing,
Alleluia, Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King,
Alleluia, Amen!
Let all, with heart and voice,
Before His throne rejoice;
Praise is His gracious choice,
Alleluia, Amen!
Verse 2
Come, lift your hearts on high,
Alleluia, Amen!
Let praises fill the sky,
Alleluia, Amen!
He who made all things well
Formed us His praise to tell;
Hear now the anthem swell,
Alleluia, Amen!
Verse 3
Sing this salvation song,
Alleluia, Amen!
Christ on the cross has won,
Alleluia, Amen!
Praise we the risen Lord;
Come, run through mercy’s door;
Loved, rescued, and restored,
Alleluia, Amen!
Verse 4
Lift high the Savior’s name,
Alleluia, Amen!
Till all the earth proclaims,
Alleluia, Amen!
Let now the gospel ring,
Christ for the world we sing;
The world to Christ we bring,
Alleluia, Amen!
Words: C. H. Bateman, 1843; alt. Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Matt Papa © 2025 Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Love Your Enemies Publishing / Messenger Hymns (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)
Music: European melody; UBP CCLI License #249042
All People that On Earth Do Dwell
Verse 1
All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with fear, His praise forthtell;
Come ye before Him, and rejoice!
Words: Sts. 1–4, William Kethe, 1561; st. 5, Thomas Ken, 1692, rev. 1709 | Music: Louis Bourgeois, 1551; harm. Lowell Mason, 1833, rev. 1839 © Public Domain
Rejoice
Verse 1
Rejoice in the Lord, now and always;
Sing it again we rejoice.
Delight in the love He has shown us,
Gratefully lift up your voice.
His gentleness among us
Will join our hearts with praise.
We gather in His goodness,
A family of grace.
(Chorus)
With each breath He’s given,
Praise the Lord
In these times we live in,
We will praise the Lord.
Throughout every season,
I am sure
We have every reason
To praise the Lord.
Verse 2
Rejoice and be anxious for nothing,
Praying for all that you need,
Come with a song of thanksgiving;
Lay your requests at His feet.
His peace will fall upon us
To guard our hearts and minds
In Christ, who reigns eternal,
The Shepherd of our lives.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
Rejoice in the Lord, now and always;
Tell of the good He has done.
Worship the Lord to remember
All of the joy yet to come.
The hope that burns within us
The dark cannot destroy.
With praise that’s never ending,
We say again, “Rejoice!”
(Repeat Chorus)
Words & Music: Bryan Fowler, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Skye Peterson, Ben Shive © 2022 Be Essential Songs / bryanfowlersongs / Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Junkbox Music; UBP CCLI License #249042
We Are Yours Forever
Verse 1
God, when You spoke into darkness
And said, “Let there be,” and it was,
You made us the crown of creation
To share in Your love.
And when we rejected Your goodness
To follow our foolish desire,
You knew that one day You’d redeem us
Through one sacrifice.
(Chorus)
Oh, what a love You have lavished on us
To call us Your children, daughters and sons;
One with the Savior, bought by His blood,
We are Yours forever.
Verse 2
By grace, You have made us Your family;
We’re kept in Your kindness and care;
With boldness we know we can bring You
Each burden we bear.
And though we are longing to see You,
Your Spirit within testifies
That we are adopted and treasured
Till faith becomes sight.
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge)
What now can separate us from
The hope you gave us?
We will be like Christ our King,
We are Yours forever.
(Chorus 2)
Oh, what a love You have lavished on us
To call us Your children, daughters and sons;
One with the Savior, bought by His blood,
We are Yours forever.
Music & Words: Keaton Bunting, Bob Kauflin, and David Zimmer © 2024 Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (adm. by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org; UBP CCLI License #249042
All of Our Tomorrows
Verse 1
This spinning world by Your own hand
Hurls ever on around the sun.
The seasons march at Your command;
The old departs, the new year comes.
And though celestial is Your gaze,
You search and care for all our ways;
We offer up to You this day
And all of our tomorrows.
Verse 2
May zealous youth and cautious age
Determine not the steps we choose;
Great Shepherd, guide us through each day,
Oh, how we want to follow You.
Come, Living Way, our way make clear;
Let perfect love drive out our fear;
Be Thou our vision, now and here
And all of our tomorrows.
Verse 3
When winter makes us reminisce
Of warmer days so distant now,
Of cherished saints the sun once kissed
Whose beauty passed behind the clouds,
Let all our fond and longing tears
Remind us we are pilgrims here;
We trust You, Sovereign of our years,
With all of our tomorrows.
Verse 4
Hands to the plow, we’re pressing on,
And running hard to win the prize,
Empowered by the love of God
With grace before and grace behind.
For lo, what hope before us stands:
You finish all that You began;
Eternal joy is in Your hands,
And all of our tomorrows.
Words & Music: Dave Fournier & Ryan Foglesong © 2020 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP, Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (administrated by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. www.sovereigngracemusic.org; UBP CCLI License #249042
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Verse 1
Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall, His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore
Verse 2
Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me
Verse 3
Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
But mine is armor for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
(Refrain)
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
(Bridge)
Come rejoice now, O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore!
Words & Music: Jonny Robinson & Rich Thompson © 2016 CityAlight Music (admin. Integrity Music); UBP CCLI License #249042
