Digital Liturgy 7/5/20
Invitation to Worship
To all who are weary and need rest
To all who mourn and long for comfort
To all those who wander and are looking for a story
To all who feel isolated and miss community
To all who are broken and want healing
To all who feel worthless and wonder if God cares
To all who are oppressed and yearn for justice
To all who fail and desire strength
To all who sin and need a Savior
To all who hunger and thirst for righteousness
And to whomever will come–
This church opens wide her doors and offers welcome
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
Scripture Reading
Psalm 27
[1] The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
[2] When evildoers assail me
to eat up my flesh,
my adversaries and foes,
it is they who stumble and fall.
[3] Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident.
[4] One thing have I asked of the LORD,
that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to inquire in his temple.
[5] For he will hide me in his shelter
in the day of trouble;
he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;
he will lift me high upon a rock.
[6] And now my head shall be lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the LORD.
[7] Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud;
be gracious to me and answer me!
[8] You have said, “Seek my face.”
My heart says to you,
“Your face, LORD, do I seek.”
[9] Hide not your face from me.
Turn not your servant away in anger,
O you who have been my help.
Cast me not off; forsake me not,
O God of my salvation!
[10] For my father and my mother have forsaken me,
but the LORD will take me in.
[11] Teach me your way, O LORD,
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.
[12] Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they breathe out violence.
[13] I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living!
[14] Wait for the LORD;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the LORD!
Opening Prayer
Make a joyful noise to God,
all the earth;
sing the glory of his name;
give to him glorious praise.
All the earth worships you;
they sing praises to you,
sing praises to your name.
Amen.
Songs
Church Planting Video
Learn about our brothers and sisters at Grace Point Church Northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are glad to support Grace Point Church Northwest through our partnership with Acts 29. Learn more about the churches we are supporting through Acts 29 in 2020.
Family Prayer
Take a few moments to pray together for Grace Point Church Northwest. They have asked that we we pray for their growing relationship with the school where they gather on Sunday. Their volunteering and service at the school has made an impact on the head of the PTO, someone who currently does not believe in God. Please be praying for her and others that they serve at the school. Pray also for God’s favor as they focus on sharing the Gospel in neighborhoods and communities in 2020!
Please also pray for your brothers and sisters in The Town Church family, for our Leadership Advisory Team, and for a smooth reopening process.
Reopening Announcement & sermon Introduction
Please watch this video for an announcement about our reopening and an introduction to the sermon for today.
Sermon “How to Deal with Dark Times”
A sermon from Psalm 88, preached by our guest speaker, Dr. Timothy Keller. Please be praying for Dr. Keller as he is being treated for pancreatic cancer.
Response
In response to God’s goodness and faithfulness, let’s respond through giving, communion, and singing.
Give
If you are part of the Town Church family, you can give online or text any dollar amount to 84321 to give.
Communion
If you follow Jesus, we invite you to share in communion in your home. As Jesus taught, take some bread and wine or juice and remember his sacrificial death for us. Take communion together and then respond through singing along with the songs below.
Sing
Benediction
Say this together:
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
Amen