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Let It Rise “Let It Rise” Words & Music by Holland Davis © 1997, 1999 Maranatha Praise, Inc. All rights reserved Used by permission under CCLI License # 164000

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us

Let the praises of the King rise among us Let it rise

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us

Let the praises of the King rise among us Let it rise

Let the songs of the Lord Let the songs of the lord rise among us Let the songs of the lord

Let the joy of the King rise among us Let it rise

Oh let it rise

Let the songs of the Lord Let the songs of the lord rise among us Let the songs of the lord

Let the joy of the King rise among us Let it rise

Oh let it rise

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us

Let the praises of the King rise among us Let it rise

Oh let it rise

Oh let it rise

Better Is One Day “Better Is One Day” Words & Music by Matt Redman © 1996 Kingsway Thankyou Music/Admin. By EMI Christian Music Publications Used by permission under CCLI License #164000 All rights reserved.

How lovely is your dwelling place O Lord Almighty

My soul longs and even faints for you

For here my heart is satisfied within your presence

I sing beneath the shadow of your wings

Better is one day in your courts. Better is one day in your house

Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere

Better is one day in your courts. Better is one day in your house

Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere.

Than thousands elsewhere

One thing I ask and I would seek, to see your beauty

To find you in the place your glory dwells

One thing I ask and I would seek, to see your beauty

To find you in the place your glory dwells

Better is one day in your courts. Better is one day in your house

Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere

Better is one day in your courts. Better is one day in your house

Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere.

Than thousands elsewhere

My heart and flesh cry out for you the living God

Your Spirit's water to my soul

I've tasted and I've seen. Come once again to me

I will draw near to you

Better is one day in your courts. Better is one day in your house

Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere

Better is one day in your courts. Better is one day in your house

Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere.

Than thousands elsewhere

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 # 164000 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 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

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

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

Seeking you as a precious jewel. Lord to give up I'd be a fool 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

Taking my sin my cross my shame, rising again I bless your name 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

When I fall down you pick me up. When I am dry you fill my cup 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 72:1-7; 18-19

Hallelujah I Am Free “Hallelujah, I'm Free” Words & Music by Trent Smith © 2009 Trent Smith HPP Music/ASCAP Used by permission under CCLI License #164000 All rights reserved

We stand before you broken and weak We stand before you broken and weak. We stand with nothing to lay at your feet

The cross where you're righteousness and mercy meet offers hope offers peace

Healing compassion gives sight to the blind Healing compassion gives sight to the blind. Reaches the dying and brings them to life

Leaving the darkness for your perfect light Lord we come. Lord we come

Hallelujah this sacrifice The blood of Christ covers me

Hallelujah love paid the price. Hallelujah I am free I am free I am free

All the abandoned and all the oppressed run to the Father and enter his rest

All of the orphans who long to be blessed won't you come All of the orphans who long to be blessed won't you come. Won't you come

Hallelujah this sacrifice The blood of Christ covers me

Hallelujah love paid the price. Hallelujah I am free I am free I am free

Hallelujah this sacrifice The blood of Christ covers me

Hallelujah love paid the price. Hallelujah I am free I am free I am free

Great is Thy Faithfulness “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Words by Thomas Chisholm Music by William Runyan © 1923, ren. 1951 Hope Publishing Company Used By Permission Under CCLI License # 164000 All Rights Reserved

Great is thy faithfulness There is no shadow of turning with thee O God my Father There is no shadow of turning with thee

Thou changest not thy compassions they fail not As thou have been thou forever will be

Great is thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see

Great is thy faithfulness All I have needed thy hand hath provided Great is thy faithfulness Lord unto me

Summer and Winter and Springtime and Harvest Sun moon and stars in their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witness To thy great faithfulness mercy and love

Great is thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see

Great is thy faithfulness All I have needed thy hand hath provided Great is thy faithfulness Lord unto me

Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside

Great is thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see

Great is thy faithfulness All I have needed thy hand hath provided Great is thy faithfulness Lord unto me

Great is thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see

Great is thy faithfulness All I have needed thy hand hath provided Great is thy faithfulness Lord unto me

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May 18-20 Holy Spirit Weekend

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE LIFE TRANSFORMATION Matthew 3:1-12 Rev. Martin Sanders Living Christ Church April 2012

MOMENTS IN LIFE THAT DEFINE YOU & DESERVE CELEBRATION Listen to People’s Stories Events, Moments, Connections, Experiences Divine Moments: Conversion, Baptism, Call, Baptism of the Spirit

BACKGROUND John THE BAPTIST John’s Partnership with Jesus

IT’S TIME TO BE BAPTIZED A Cleansing (ceremonial) A New Start A Reflection of Conversion; New Life, “A Change of Heart and Life” A Celebration

IMAGES OF BAPTISM Clean Being Free (from old ties) Fresh Start Next Step  Moving Ahead (unfettered)

BAPTIZED IN THE SPIRIT Parallels Why the Terminology? Engulfed, Surrounded, Encased Empowered: New Strength, Courage, Hope, Gifting

TERMINOLOGY Start with what the Spirit does Baptized, Filled, Received In, With, By, Into Holy Spirit, Spirit, Spirit of God, Holy Ghost

V. 11-12 (The Message) "I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a kingdom life. The real action comes next: The main character in this drama—compared to him I'm a mere stagehand—will ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out. He's going to clean house—make a clean sweep of your lives. He'll place everything true in its proper place before God; everything false he'll put out with the trash to be burned.”

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!

Revelation 7:9-10; 13-17

Trading My Sorrows “Trading My Sorrow” Words & Music by Darrell Evans © 1998 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Admin. By Integrity Music, Inc. Used by permission under CCLI License #164000 All rights reserved

I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sorrow I'm trading my shame I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

I’m saying yes Lord Yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord Yes yes Lord

Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

I'm pressed but not crushed Persecuted not abandoned Struck down but not destroyed

I'm blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure

And his joy's gonna be my strength

Though sorrow may last for the night his joy comes in the morning

I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sorrow I'm trading my shame I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord

I’m saying yes Lord Yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord Yes yes Lord

Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

I’m saying say yes Lord Yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord Yes yes Lord

Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

I’m saying yes Lord Yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord Yes yes Lord

Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Amen

Yes yes Lord Amen

Blessed Be Your Name “Blessed Be Your Name” Words and Music by Beth Redman & Matt Redman © 2002 King’s Ways/Thank you Music Used By Permission Under CCLI License # 164000 All Rights Reserved

Blessed be your name in the land that is plentiful

Where your streams of abundance flow Blessed be your name

Blessed be your name when I'm found in the desert place

Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed be your name

Every blessing you pour out I'll turn back to praise

When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be your glorious name

Blessed be your name when the sun's shining down on me

When the world's all as it should be Blessed be your name

Blessed be your name on the road marked with suffering

Though there's pain in the offering Blessed be your name

Every blessing you pour out I'll turn back to praise

When the darkness closes in Lord still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be your glorious name

You give and take away

My heart will choose to say Lord blessed be your name

You give and take away

My heart will choose to say Lord blessed be your name

You give and take away

My heart will choose to say Lord blessed be your name

You give and take away

My heart will choose to say Lord blessed be your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be your glorious name

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be your glorious name

Live justly Love mercy Walk humbly with your God