RENDER SERVICE. April 25, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Easter

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April 25, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Easter

“RENDER SERVICE”

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WELCOME

Dear friends,

We are blessed that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Thank you!

The Story of Jesus rising from the dead changed the world. It changed His followers and it has changed millions of people over the last 2000 years. It has the power to change your life too.

As we worship together, it is our hope that you connect to Jesus and know that God loves you. We are glad to have an

opportunity to share His message with you.

In Christ,

Pastor Arthur Andrews

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary limited live music, no congregational singing, Lord’s Supper will be offered as you leave the Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary and Live Stream

limited live music, no congregational singing, Lord’s Supper will be offered as you leave the Sanctuary

9:30 a.m. Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall 11:00 a.m. Live Stream Worship with Music

Curbside Communion

3^rdSunday of the month from 12-12:30 p.m.

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OUR SUNDAY 11 A.M. WORSHIP

PRESERVICE “The Way”

Through every battle through every heartbreak Through every circumstance I believe

That You are my fortress oh You are my portion You are my hiding place oh I believe You are Chorus:

The Way the Truth The Life, I believe You are The Way the Truth The Life, I believe (You are) Through every blessing through every promise Through every breath I take I believe

That You are provider You are protector You are the One I love I believe You are Chorus

It's a new horizon and I'm set on You

And You meet me here today with mercies that are new All my fears and doubts they can all come too

Because they can't stay long when I'm here with You It's a new horizon and I'm set on You

And You meet me here today with mercies that are new All my fears and doubts they can all come too

Because they can't stay long when I believe You are Chorus

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Arthur Andrews OPENING SONG “Your Love Never Fails”

Nothing can separate, Even if I ran away Your love never fails

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I know I still make mistakes but

You have new mercies for me ev'ryday Your love never fails

Chorus:

You stay the same through the ages, Your love never changes

There may be pain in the night, But joy comes in the morning And when the oceans rage, I don't have to be afraid

Because I know that You love me, Your love never fails

The wind is strong and the water's deep, But I'm not alone here in these open seas Your love never fails

The chasm is far too wide,

I never thought I'd reach the other side Your love never fails

Chorus

You make all things work together for my good You make all things work together for my good Repeat

Chorus

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INVOCATION

Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: Let us confess our sins,

People: Lord Jesus, we confess to You that we have been ungrateful for all You give us to sustain our bodies and lives. In difficult times of life, we sometimes struggle to be confident in Your presence and protection, seeking to find our own comfort. Forgive us, our Good Shepherd.

Pastor: Jesus, our Good Shepherd, hears our cries and says to us, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” Receive the forgiveness won for You through Christ’s laying down His life and rising from death in victory. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, I announce to you that all your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit People: Amen! Thanks be to God!

SONG OF PRAISE “Everlasting God”

Verse:

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,

We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord.

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,

We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord.

Our God You reign forever, Our hope our strong Deliv'rer Chorus:

You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God.

You do not faint, You won't grow weary.

Verse Chorus

You're the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need,

You lift us up on wings like eagles.

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Our God You reign forever, Our hope our strong Deliv'rer Chorus

You're the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need,

You lift us up on wings like eagles.

From Everlasting, to everlasting, God You are Everlasting.

GOSPEL READING Matthew 25:31-40

Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 25^th Chapter.

People: Glory to You, O Lord.

Pastor: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.

Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

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Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to You, O Christ.

HYMN OF PRAISE “I Will Follow”

Where You go I'll go where You stay I'll stay When You move I'll move I will follow

All Your ways are good all Your ways are sure l will trust in You alone

Higher than my sight high above my life I will trust in You alone

Chorus:

Where You go I'll go where You stay I'll stay When You move I'll move I will follow You Whom You love I'll love how You serve I'll serve If this life I lose I will follow You

Yeah, I will follow You yeah

Light into the world light into my life I will live for You alone

You're the One I seek knowing I will find All I need in You alone in You alone Chorus

In You there's life everlasting

In You there's freedom for my soul

In You there's joy unending joy, And I will follow Chorus 2Xs

Yeah I will follow You yeah

I will follow You yeah I will follow You yeah

SERMON “Render Service”

Text: Matthew 25:31–40

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INTRODUCTION:

Pay close attention to your life and your teaching;

persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers (1 Timothy 4:16).

“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will

separate them one from another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on His right and the goats on the left” (Matthew 25:31-33).

I. SERVICE CAN BE SIMPLE.

“I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a

stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you took care of Me; I was in prison and you visited Me.” (Matthew 25:35-36).

“Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or without clothes and clothe You? When did we see You sick, or in prison, and visit You?” (Matthew 25:37-39).

II. SERVICE BLESSES THE SERVER.

“If I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am compelled to preach – and woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (I Corinthians 9:16).

III. SERVICE REFLECTS THE SERVANT.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me”

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See, My servant will be successful; He will be raised and lifted up and greatly exalted. … His appearance was so disfigured that He did not look like a man ...

(Isaiah 52:13-14).

He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on Him, and we are healed by His wounds. He was oppressed and

afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. Like a lamb led to the slaughter and like a sheep silent before her shearers, He did not open His mouth” (Isaiah 53:5, 7).

CONCLUSION:

OFFERING

You can mail offering envelopes and checks to Hephatha.

PRAYER

LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth

as it is in heaven;

give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those

who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom

and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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BENEDICTION

CLOSING SONG “This is Amazing Grace”

Who breaks the power of sin and darkness Whose love is mighty and so much stronger The King of Glory the King above all kings

Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder?

And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder The King of Glory the King above all kings Chorus:

This is amazing grace this is unfailing love That You would take my place,

That You would bear my cross

You laid down Your life, That I would be set free, Whoa.

Jesus I sing for all that You've done for me Who brings our chaos back into order Who makes the orphan a son and daughter The King of Glory the King of glory

Who rules the nations with truth and justice Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance The King of Glory the King above all kings Chorus

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Worthy is the King who conquered the grave.

Repeat 2 Xs

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy, worthy, worthy.

Chorus

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PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION

All prayer requests are listed a maximum of six weeks and then removed. Should you wish to continue praying for this request, simply send us an updated Prayer Request. To place someone on the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office at [email protected] or 714-637-0887.

Those who are ill, recovering, or grieving:

Jim Frize (friend of Jef and Linda Schleiger, recovering from multiple surgeries); Ruth Levy (recovering from a fall and fractured pelvis); Brian Perry (ill with infections);

Cameron Fischer (continued prayers for strength and healing); Charles (friend of the Greene’s, cancer treatment).

Those who are serving in the armed forces:

Brandon Walker; JT Gaumer (Jan Delaney’s grandson); Sgt.

Carlos Ortiz; Ryan Armstrong; Steven & Kyle Drake (Lindsay Drake’s cousins).

GIVING

(Monthly average needed to meet budget is $53,500)

Electronic Giving for March: $19,928

Interested in electronic giving? Contact Catherine Lagaris at 714-637-0887 ext. 156 or [email protected] Date Received

4/4 $12,584 4/11 $8,058 4/18 $12,077

Budget Actual Over/

(under) Mar. $55,008 $53,216 ($1,792) YTD. $478,075 $480,099 $2,024

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TUESDAY: April 27

 9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.

WEDNESDAY: April 28

 8 a.m.—Women’s Wednesday Bible discussion online. Contact the Church office for an invite.

 7 p.m.—High School Youth Group on campus.

 7 p.m.—Old Testament Tour on Zoom.

THURSDAY: April 29

FRIDAY: April 30

 7 p.m.—Jr. High School Youth Group on campus.

SATURDAY: May 1

 8 a.m.—Men’s Breakfast in-person and live stream.

SUNDAY: May 2

 8 a.m.—Worship in the Sanctuary with limited live music, the Lord’s Supper will be offered.

 9:30 a.m.—Worship in the Sanctuary with limited live music, the Lord’s Supper will be offered.

 9:30 a.m.—Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall.

 11 a.m.—Live stream worship with music.

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