1. Welcome to

2. All Creatures of Our God and King “ “ All Creatures of Our God and King” Words by St Francis of Assisi 1182-1226 tr. William H. Draper 1855-1933 Music from Geistliche Kirchengesäng, 1623

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

4. Alleluia

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

6. O praise him Alleluia

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

8. O praise him Alleluia

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

10. O praise him Alleluia

11. Let all things their Creator bless and worship him in humbleness

12. O praise him Alleluia

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

14. O praise him Alleluia

15. Behold the Lamb of God “Behold The Lamb Of God” Words & Music by Shawn Starbuck © Shawn Starbuck Used by permission under CCLI License # 164000 All rights reserved

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

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

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

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

20. The voice that's crying out Out of the wilderness

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

22. Let heaven open up And glory fill the sky

23. This is the Son of God We sing and testify

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

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

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

27. The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord Jesus”

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

29. The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord Jesus”

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

31. The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord Jesus”

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

33. The Spirit and the Bride say “Come Lord Jesus”

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

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

36. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

51. Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name

52. Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name

53. Psalm 25: 1-10

54. Lord Have Mercy “Lord Have Mercy” Words and Music By Steve Merkel © 2000 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Used by Permission Under CCLI License # 164000 All Rights Reserved.

55. Jesus I've forgotten the words that you have spoken

56. Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim

57. With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom

58. Forgive me for my unbelief Renew the fire again

59. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

60. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

61. I have built an alter where I worship things of man

62. I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from you

63. Now I am returning to your mercies ever flowing

64. Pardon my transgressions Help me love you again

65. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

66. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

67. I have longed to know you and all your tender mercies

68. Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end

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

70. Your grace forever shining like a beacon in the night

71. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

72. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

73. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

74. Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy on me

75. Confession GatheringProclaiming the Word Thanksgiving/Sending

77. Pardon GatheringProclaiming the Word Thanksgiving/Sending

78. Jesus Lamb of God Worthy is your name

80. 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 18-20 – Holy Spirit Weekend May 18-20 – Holy Spirit Weekend

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

83. Spiritual Formation Spiritual growth Spiritual growth Spiritual maturity Spiritual maturity Christlikeness Christlikeness Discipleship Discipleship

84. Mark 1: 9-13 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 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.

85. 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

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

93. 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 # 164000 All rights reserved

94. Heavy laden weary soul bearing up a heart of stone

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

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

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

98. The sum of all my sacrifice though joyful fails to justify

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

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

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

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

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

104. And I'll stand in confidence covered by his righteousness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

112. For Christ has conquered all

114. 1 Peter 3: 18-22

115. 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 #164000 All Rights Reserved

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

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

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

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

120. Guard my life and rescue me.

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

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

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

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

125. My hope is in you

126. Live justly Love mercy Walk humbly with your God