Welcome Please switch off your cell phone or turn it to silent mode. 请关闭手机或调至无声 Please take care of your children to ensure solemnity in worship. 请在神圣崇拜中照顾您的孩子

WELCOME TO ENGLISH WORSHIP 欢迎来到英文崇拜 Connect! Please take time before or after worship to greet those around you. If this is your first time, please introduce yourself to the pastor or other volunteers so that we can help you connect.

WELCOME TO ENGLISH WORSHIP 欢迎来到英文崇拜 Grow! In the new year we will start a Bible Reading plan. Are you ready to Join the Journey? Go! Invite a friend, family member, neighbor, classmate or coworker to English Worship next Sunday.

In View of God's Mercy (Romans 11:32-12:8) God has been merciful to us. He has added us into His family even though we did not deserve it. While we were still His enemies God sent us His Son, Jesus Christ, to take responsibility for us and to die for our sins. And in view of His mercy, Paul shows us three proper responses. First, he gives us the example of worship. Second, he calls us to have hearts, minds, and lives that are transformed for the sake of the Christ.

In View of God's Mercy (Romans 11:32-12:8) Third, he calls us to humbly use our gifts and vocations to serve God and to serve others. These are the holy responses of a people who have received the mercy of God.

WELCOME

CALL to WORSHIP: (Psalm 37:4-7 / 诗篇 37:4-7) A: Delight yourself in the LORD  C: and he will give you the desires of your heart.   A: Commit your way to the LORD;  C: trust in him and he will do this

CALL to WORSHIP: A: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,  C: the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.  A: Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;  C: do not fret when men succeed in their ways,  when they carry out their wicked schemes. 

CALL to WORSHIP: A: Glory be to the Father and to the + Son and to the Holy Spirit, C: as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen. A: Delight yourself in the LORD  C: and he will give you the desires of your heart.

CONNECT TIME! (交流时段) P: For the next few minutes, find one or two people that you can talk with. This could be a friend or someone you are meeting for the first time. Introduce yourself and share an answer to one of the following questions with each other: What was the best part of your week? What was the hardest part of your week? Where did you see God at work this week?

#028 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 1 Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, Mount of God’s unchanging love!

#028 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 2 Here I find my greatest treasure, Hither by Thy help I’m come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood.

#028 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 3 O to grace how great a debtor Daily I’m constrained to be! Let that grace now, like a fetter, Bind my wand’ring heart to Thee. Prone wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here’s my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. Amen.

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS P: In the name of the Father and the Son + and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 C: Amen

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS P: Dear Saints, we gather here in the name of the Triune God, knowing that He is rich in mercy. His mercy has been shown to us through the life, death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. And His Word teaches us that we should worship, live and serve in view of God’s mercy. We should keep His mercy at the forefront of all that we do and say together.

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS P: His mercy is the heart of our life as His people. And so today, we come in view of His mercy. We come confessing our sins, and calling upon Him to show us His mercy and to forgive us, so that by His mercy we can walk in His ways and give glory to His holy name. (silence for personal confession)

P Most merciful God, C …we confess that we have sinned against You. We have not perfectly followed all of Your commands. We have failed to love You with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. We have failed, also, to love our neighbors as ourselves. We know that the wages of sin is death, but we come to You in view of Your mercy. We come knowing that You have sent Jesus Christ to have mercy on us. And so we call upon You to show us that mercy by forgiving us for the sake of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

P: Dear saints, Let us give thanks to the Lord for His great mercy! He has had mercy on you and has sent His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for you. And for His sake, God forgives the sins of all who look to Him in faith. I therefore declare God’s grace to you and announce that upon this, your confession, and according to your faith in Christ, all of your sins are forgiven, in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen!

PRAYER OF THE DAY(今日祷告) P: Let us pray: Almighty God, to know You is to have everlasting life. Grant us to also know Your Son, Jesus, to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may boldly confess Him to be the Christ and steadfastly walk in the way that leads to eternal life; this we pray through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

Musical Offering 诗班献诗 Fully Trusting

All my doubts I give to Jesus! I’ve His gracious promise heard I “shall never be confounded”-I am trusting in that word. I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word; I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word.

All my sin I lay on Jesus! He doth wash me in His blood; He will keep me pure and holy, He will bring me home to God! I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word; I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word.

All my fears I give to Jesus! Rests my weary soul on Him; Tho’ my way be hid in darkness, Never can His light grow dim. I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word; I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word.

All my joys I give to Jesus! He is all I want of bliss; He of all the worlds is Master, He has all I need in His. I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word; I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word.

All I am I give to Jesus! All my body, all my soul, All I have, and all I hope for, While eternal ages roll. I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word; I am trusting, fully trusting, Sweetly trusting in His word. Amen.

READINGS 读经 Isaiah 51:1-6 (P1193 OT) (以赛亚书51:1-6) A: The first reading for today comes from Isaiah chapter 51 , verses 1-6 found on page 1193 in the Old Testament. (Reading) A: This is the word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

READINGS 读经 Romans 11:32-12:8 (p283 NT) (罗马书11:11-24) A: The second reading for today comes from Romans chapter 11, verse 32 to chapter 12,verse 8, found on page 283 in the New Testament. (Reading) A: This is the word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

Matthew 16:13-20 (P31 NT)(马太福音 16:13-20) P: Please rise for the reading of the Gospel. P: The Holy Gospel for today is from the book of Matthew chapter 16, verse 13-20 found on page 31 in the New Testament. P: Let us read God’s Word together:

13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?"  14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."  15"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" 

16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."  17Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." 20Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ. A: This is the word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God

Pastor Shaun Daugherty SERMON 讲道 In View of God's Mercy Pastor Shaun Daugherty

# 327 A Mighty Fortress is our God 1 A mighty Fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow’r are great, And armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.

# 327 A Mighty Fortress is our God 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth His name. From age to age the same, And He must win the battle.

# 327 A Mighty Fortress is our God 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo, his doom is sure: One little word shall fell him.

# 327 A Mighty Fortress is our God 4 That word above all earthly pow’rs, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill, God’s truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever. Amen.

APOSTLES' CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. 我信上帝，全能的父，创造天地的主。 我信耶稣基督，上帝的独生子，我们的主，因着圣灵成孕，从童女马利亚所生，在本丢彼拉多手下遇难，被钉在十字架上，死了，葬了。下到地狱。

APOSTLES' CREED He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. 第三天从死人里复活。后升天，坐在无所不能的父上帝的右边。将来必从那里降临，审判活人、死人。

APOSTLES' CREED I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 我信圣灵，一圣基督教会，圣徒一体相通，罪得赦免、肉身复活、并且永生。阿们。

PRAYERS of the CHURCH 教会的祷告 Each week we collect prayer requests from the congregation through the prayer cards. If you would like a prayer card, please raise your hand as the volunteers are coming down the aisles. Return the prayer cards to the pastor or volunteers following the service.

A: Hear my prayer, O Lord; C: listen to my cry. A: Keep me as the apple of Your eye; C: hide me in the shadow of Your wings.

A: In righteousness I shall see You; C: when I awake, Your presence will give me joy. A: Lord, have mercy upon us. C: Christ, have mercy upon us. A: Lord, have mercy upon us! C: Amen!

P: Almighty God, we thank You for Your great mercy, shown to us through Jesus Christ and His Cross. We ask that You would help us to live in view of Your mercy. Help us first to worship You, declaring the riches of Your wisdom and knowledge and proclaiming Your loving kindness and glory, now and forever. C: Teach us to worship You, O God!

P: In view of Your mercy and with Your Spirit’s work within us, help us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Give us hearts that are focused on You and teach us to know and live according to Your good, pleasing and perfect will. C: Transform us by Your Grace, O God!

P: Loving Father, we know that You have given us to one another to be brothers and sisters in Christ. You have done this so that we would love and serve one another in Jesus’ name. Now, God, in view of Your mercy, give us courage, wisdom, and sacrificial love, so that we would, indeed, give our lives in service to You, to Your Church and to all those whom You have called us to share Your love with. C: Use us to bring glory to Your name!

P: For the next few minutes, I invite you to find one or two people nearby you. Each of you should share one brief prayer request and then pray together. After a few minutes I will conclude our prayer time by praying for the petitions listed in the bulletin insert. (Pray with each other for the next few minutes!)

A: Gracious Father in Heaven, we thank you for hearing our prayers A: Gracious Father in Heaven, we thank you for hearing our prayers. Today, we pray for all of those special prayer requests from members of the congregation, especially … (The pastor/assistant will pray for the special prayer requests at this time) A: For all these and all the other prayers in our hearts and minds, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.

LORD’S PRAYER 主祷文 A: Into your hands we entrust all for whom we pray, and we pray together the prayer that Jesus taught us, saying, 

Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. C: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. 我们在天上的父， 愿人都尊你的名为圣。 愿你的国降临，愿你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。 我们日用的饮食，今日赐给我们。

As we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, C: Forgive us our sins As we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. 免我们的债， 如同我们免了人的债。 不叫我们遇见试探， 救我们脱离凶恶。 因为国度、权柄、荣耀，全是你的，直到永远，阿们。

ANNOUNCEMENTS 公告 Following the worship service, please greet those around you. The pastor will be available to talk or pray with you in the lobby area.

BENEDICTION 祝福 P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-26 愿耶和华赐福给你，保护你。 愿耶和华使他的脸光照你， 赐恩给你。 愿耶和华向你仰脸， 赐你平安。 C: Amen.

#Amazing Grace That saved a wretch like me! 1: Amazing grace how sweet the sound! That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now I am found, Was blind, but now I see.

#Amazing Grace 2: The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures.

#Amazing Grace 3: Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; His grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.

#Amazing Grace 4: Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail And mortal life shall cease, Amazing grace shall then prevail In heaven's joy and peace.

#Amazing Grace 5: When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we'd first begun.

DISMISSAL A: Go in Peace. Serve the Lord! C: Thanks be to God!

Go in Peace and Serve the Lord 平安散去，服侍上帝 English Bible and hymnals are for use in the service only. Please bring the Bible and Hymnal to the collection points at the hall entrance.. 请把圣经和赞美诗集放到副堂门口的回收点

Website for English Worship Service www.szchurch.net www.szworship.org Connect: Pastor Shaun Daugherty shaun.daugherty@gmail.com 135-3770-6348