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Third Sunday After Pentecost

Call to Worship – Psalm 145:1-14 niv Responsive Reading leader 1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. 2 Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.

Congregation 3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. 4 One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.

leader 5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. 6 They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds.

Congregation 7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. leader 8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. 9 The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

Congregation 10 All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you. leader 11 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, 12 so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

Congregation 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. leader The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. all 14 The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

My Country, ‘Tis of Thee My country ‘tis of thee Sweet land of liberty Of thee I sing Land where my fathers died Land of the pilgrims’ pride From every mountainside Let freedom ring!

My native country thee Land of the noble free Thy name I love I love thy rocks and rills Thy woods and templed hills My heart with rapture thrills Like that above

Let music swell the breeze And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom’s song Let mortal tongues awake Let all that breathe partake Let rocks their silence break The sound prolong

Our fathers’ God to Thee Author of liberty To Thee we sing Long may our land be bright With freedom’s holy light Protect us by Thy might Great God our King!

Scripture Reading Romans 4:13-25 niv 13 It was not through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who live by law are heirs, faith has no value and the promise is worthless,

15 because law brings wrath 15 because law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression. 16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations 17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were. 18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”

19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness 22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” 23 The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, 24 but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Come ye sinners poor and needy Weak and wounded sick and sore Jesus ready stands to save you Full of pity love and power I will arise and go to Jesus He will embrace me in His arms In the arms of my dear Savior O there are ten thousand charms

Come ye thirsty come and welcome God's free bounty glorify True belief and true repentance Every grace that brings you nigh I will arise and go to Jesus He will embrace me in His arms In the arms of my dear Savior O there are ten thousand charms

Let not conscience make you linger Nor of fitness fondly dream All the fitness He requireth Is to feel your need of Him I will arise and go to Jesus He will embrace me in His arms In the arms of my dear Savior O there are ten thousand charms

Come ye weary heavy-laden Lost and ruined by the fall If you tarry ‘til you're better You will never come at all I will arise and go to Jesus He will embrace me in His arms In the arms of my dear Savior O there are ten thousand charms

We are genuinely grateful that you chose to worship with us today We are genuinely grateful that you chose to worship with us today. We believe that every person who comes into Maple Park Church’s circle of fellowship was sent by God Himself. Please take time today to provide us with your contact information in the Friendship Register (found in the pew pocket). If you are a visitor for the first time we’d like to be able to welcome you personally.

Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart Wean it from earth Through all its pulses move Stoop to my weakness Mighty as Thou art And make me love Thee As I ought to love

I ask no dream No prophet ecstasies No sudden rending Of the veil of clay No angel visitant No opening skies But take the dimness Of my soul away.

Hast Thou not bid us Love Thee, God and King All, all Thine Own Soul, heart and strength and mind? I see Thy cross There teach my heart to cling O let me seek Thee and O let me find

Teach me to feel That Thou art always nigh Teach me the struggles Of the soul to bear To check the rising doubt The rebel sigh Teach me the patience Of unanswered prayer

Teach me to love Thee As Thine angels love One holy passion Filling all my frame The baptism of The heaven descended Dove My heart an altar And Thy love the flame

Sermon Text Matthew 11:25-30 niv 25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.

27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father 27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God Born of His Spirit Washed in His blood

This is my story, this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long

Perfect submission, perfect delight! Visions of rapture Now burst on my sight Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love

This is my story, this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long

Perfect submission, all is at rest I in my Savior am happy and blest Watching and waiting, looking above Filled with His goodness Lost in His love

This is my story, this is my song Praising my Savior all the day long

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise Him, all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly host Praise, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Amen