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All Creatures of Our God and King “ “ All Creatures of Our God and King” Words by St Francis of Assisi tr. William H. Draper Music from Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623

All creatures of our God and King lift up your voice and with us sing

Alleluia

Thou burning sun with golden beam. Thou silver moon with softer gleam

O praise him Alleluia

Thou rushing wind that art so strong. Ye clouds that sail in heaven along

O praise him Alleluia

Thou rising morn in praise rejoice. Ye lights of evening find a voice

O praise him Alleluia

Let all things their Creator bless and worship him in humbleness

O praise him Alleluia

Praise praise the Father Praise the Son. And praise the Spirit three in one

O praise him Alleluia

Behold the Lamb of God “Behold The Lamb Of God” Words & Music by Shawn Starbuck © Shawn Starbuck Used by permission under CCLI License # All rights reserved

We come to bear the witness. The witness of the Light. That all believe in him In him who is the Christ

He is the true Light Gives light to everyone He's come into the world He's coming back again

Behold the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world

Behold the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world

The voice that's crying out Out of the wilderness

Prepare the way of the Lord. Prepare the way for him

Let heaven open up And glory fill the sky

This is the Son of God We sing and testify

Behold the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world

Behold the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world

The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord come Lord”

The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord Jesus”

The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord come Lord”

The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord Jesus”

The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord come Lord”

The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord Jesus”

The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord come Lord”

The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord Jesus”

Behold the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world

Behold the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world

All In All “You Are My All In All” Words and Music by Dennis Jernigan © 1991 Shepherd's Heart Music, Inc. Used by permission under CCLI License # All rights reserved

You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek You are my all in all

Seeking you as a precious jewel. Lord to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all

Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame, rising again I bless your name. You are my all in all

When I fall down you pick me up. When I am dry you fill my cup You are my all in all

Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name

Men Jesus Lamb of God Women You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek

Men Worthy is your name Women You are my all in all

Men Jesus Lamb of God Women Seeking you as a precious jewel. Lord to give up I'd be a fool

Men Worthy is your name Women You are my all in all

Men Taking my sin my cross my shame, rising again I bless your name Women Jesus Lamb of God

Men You are my all in all Women Worthy is your name

Men When I fall down you pick me up. When I am dry you fill my cup Women Jesus Lamb of God

Men You are my all in all Women Worthy is your name

Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name

Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name

Psalm 25: 1-10

Lord Have Mercy “Lord Have Mercy” Words and Music By Steve Merkel © 2000 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Used by Permission Under CCLI License # All Rights Reserved.

Jesus I've forgotten the words that you have spoken

Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim

With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom

Forgive me for my unbelief Renew the fire again

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

I have built an alter where I worship things of man

I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from you

Now I am returning to your mercies ever flowing

Pardon my transgressions Help me love you again

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

I have longed to know you and all your tender mercies

Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end

I bow my heart before you in the goodness of your presence

Your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

Confession GatheringProclaiming the Word Thanksgiving/Sending

Pardon GatheringProclaiming the Word Thanksgiving/Sending

Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name

March 18 – Congregational March 18 – Congregational Meeting Meeting April 1 – Evening Service, 7pm April 1 – Evening Service, 7pm April 6 – Good Friday Service April 6 – Good Friday Service April 26 – Congregational Meeting April 26 – Congregational Meeting May – Holy Spirit Weekend May – Holy Spirit Weekend

SERIES: Rebuilding the Foundation of Faith Next Steps in Spiritual Formation Mark 1:9-13 Dr. Martin Sanders Living Christ Church March 2012

Spiritual Formation Spiritual growth Spiritual growth Spiritual maturity Spiritual maturity Christlikeness Christlikeness Discipleship Discipleship

Mark 1: At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” 12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, 13 and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was withthe wild animals, and angels attended him. 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” 12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, 13 and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.

I. Hearing the Voice of the Father Clear, concise, affirming Clear, concise, affirming Normative in the Life of Faith Normative in the Life of Faith Expanding your ability to hear Expanding your ability to hear Possible connection to parents Possible connection to parents

The Voice(s) you hear The Voice(s) you hear The clutter in your head The clutter in your head Your response to the Voice(s) Your response to the Voice(s) What you say to yourself, about yourself What you say to yourself, about yourself

II. Embracing the Power of Affirmation Voice of the Father = Affirmation Voice of the Father = Affirmation Voice of the Spirit = Affirmation (Rev. 2-3) Voice of the Spirit = Affirmation (Rev. 2-3) Challenges the Voice of your Culture or Family Challenges the Voice of your Culture or Family Again, distinguishing which part is about You and which about Him Again, distinguishing which part is about You and which about Him

Receiving Affirmation From the Father, His Spirit From the Father, His Spirit Being in a place to receive it Being in a place to receive it From the Community of Faith From the Community of Faith As a Spiritual Building Block As a Spiritual Building Block

Offering Direct Affirmation Costly to offer it Costly to offer it Necessary to be believable Necessary to be believable General is “nice” General is “nice” Specific builds character Specific builds character

A Benchmark of LCC? A marked contrast to critical analysis A marked contrast to critical analysis A counterpoint to the Religious Spirit A counterpoint to the Religious Spirit A character quality of the Spirit A character quality of the Spirit An effective discipleship tool An effective discipleship tool

III. Dealing With Your Dark(er) Side Face your temptations Face your temptations Identifying your “issues” Identifying your “issues” Small Group – did you yield or overcome? Small Group – did you yield or overcome? Managing & Controlling vs. Freedom Managing & Controlling vs. Freedom Learning to walk in step with the Spirit Learning to walk in step with the Spirit

Conclusion Hear the Voice of the Father Hear the Voice of the Father Embrace His affirmation Embrace His affirmation Pass direct affirmation to those closest to you Pass direct affirmation to those closest to you

Christ Has Conquered All “Christ Has Conquered All” Words & Music by Kristie Braselton Arr. By Bruce Greer © 2006 Beldon Street Music Publishing/Kristie Braselton/ASCAP Used by permission under CCLI License # All rights reserved

Heavy laden weary soul bearing up a heart of stone

His spirit comes to dwell in you and Christ the weight of sin assume

All my guilt is cast on Christ and his righteousness is mine

What guilt should lay upon my head for Christ has cleared it all

The sum of all my sacrifice though joyful fails to justify

I cannot pay for grace that's free nor add to work that is complete

Jesus paid it all for me This my ransom and my plea

What debt I labor to repay for Christ has paid it all

Through the law comes sin and death but faith is counted righteousness

So I will trust in Christ alone my debt to pay my sin atone

And I'll stand in confidence covered by his righteousness

What shall become of boasting tongues for Christ has done it all

Where O Death is now thy sting? Swallowed up in victory

The Lord of glory reigns on high. Sovereign over earth and sky

Y es he triumphed o'er the grave and he comes again one day

What lesser name shall draw our praise for Christ has conquered all

Yes he triumphed o'er the grave and he comes again one day

What lesser name shall draw our praise for Christ has conquered all

For Christ has conquered all

1 Peter 3: 18-22

My Hope Is In You “My Hope Is in You” Words by Mac Powell, Music by Third Day © 1997 New Spring Publishing Used By Permission Under CCLI License # All Rights Reserved

To you O Lord I lift my soul In you O God I place my trust

Do not let me be put to shame nor let my enemies triumph over me My hope is in you

Show me your ways Guide me in truth in all my days. My hope is in you

I am O Lord filled with your love. You are O God my salvation

Guard my life and rescue me.

My broken spirit shouts My mended heart cries out My hope is in you

Show me your ways Guide me in truth in all my days. My hope is in you

Show me your ways Guide me in truth in all my days. My hope is in you

Show me your ways Guide me in truth in all my days

My hope is in you

Live justly Love mercy Walk humbly with your God