The End of Family

The family is an institution established by God, full of beauty, full of value. It is of great importance, but it is not of ultimate importance. The Scriptures teach that family as we know it will one day end. Of course, we should not take that to mean that family will cease to be. What Jesus taught us is that family ends because it reaches its end, it’s purpose, in Christ. This final week of the family series we look ahead to what all creation has been leading toward from the beginning: a wedding. 

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TCC Order of Worship, 10.17.21

WELCOME 

CALL TO WORSHIP

Psalm 148 

CONFESSION

Almighty and most merciful Father,

we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.

We have followed too much the devices and desires

of our own hearts.

We have offended against your holy laws.

We have left undone those things which we ought to have done,

and we have done those things which we ought not

to have done;

and apart from your grace, there is no health in us.

O Lord, have mercy upon us.

Spare all those who confess their faults.

Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises

declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord.

And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake,

that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life,

to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

CONFESSION OF FAITH (Nicene Creed)

We believe in one God,

      the Father almighty,

      maker of heaven and earth,

      of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ,

      the only Son of God,

      begotten from the Father before all ages,

           God from God,

           Light from Light,

           true God from true God,

      begotten, not made;

      of the same essence as the Father.

      Through him all things were made.

      For us and for our salvation

           he came down from heaven;

           he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,

           and was made human.

           He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate;

           he suffered and was buried.

           The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures.

           He ascended to heaven

           and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

           He will come again with glory

           to judge the living and the dead.

           His kingdom will never end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit,

      the Lord, the giver of life.

      He proceeds from the Father and the Son,

      and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.

      He spoke through the prophets.

      We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.

      We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

      We look forward to the resurrection of the dead,

      and to life in the world to come. Amen.

The Lion & the Lamb

Leeland

He's coming on the clouds, kings and kingdoms will bow down

And every chain will break as broken hearts declare His praise

Who can stop the Lord Almighty

Our God is the Lion the Lion of Judah

He's roaring in power and fighting our battles

And every knee will bow before Him

Our God is the Lamb the Lamb that was slain

For the sins of the world His blood breaks the chains

And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb

Every knee will bow before Him

So open up the gates make way before the King of Kings

The God who comes to save is here to set the captives free

For who can stop the Lord Almighty

Who can stop the Lord Almighty

Who can stop the Lord Almighty

Jesus Is Better

Austin Stone Worship

There is no other so sure and steady

My hope is held in Your hand

When castles crumble and breath is fleeting

Upon this rock I will stand

upon this rock I will stand

Glory Glory we have no other King

But Jesus Lord of All

We raise the anthem, our loudest praises ring

We crown Him Lord of All

Your kindly rule has shattered and broken

The curse of sin's tyranny

My life is hidden 'neath Heaven's shadow

Your crimson flood covers me

Your crimson flood covers me

In all my sorrows Jesus is better make my heart believe

In every victory Jesus is better make my heart believe

Than any comfort Jesus is better make my heart believe

More than all riches Jesus is better make my heart believe

Our souls declaring Jesus is better make my heart believe

And our song eternal Jesus is better make my heart believe

SCRIPTURE READING

 

SERMON

 

Be Still My Soul

Traditional Hymn

 

Be still my soul, the Lord is on your side

Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain

Leave to your God to order and provide

In every change he faithful will remain

Be still my soul, your best, your heavenly friend

Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end

 

Be still my soul, your God will undertake

To guide the future as he has the past

Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake

All now mysterious shall be bright at last

Be still my soul, the waves and winds still know

His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below

 

In You I rest, in You I found my hope 

In You I trust, You never let me go 

I place my life within Your hands alone 

Be still, my soul

 

Be still my soul, when dearest friends depart

And all is darkened in the vale of tears

Then shall you better know his love, his heart

Who comes to soothe your sorrow and your fears

Be still my soul, your Jesus can repay

From his own fullness all he takes away

 

Be still my soul, the hour is hast'ning on

When we shall be forever with the Lord

When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone

Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored

Be still my soul, when change and tears are past

All safe and blessed we shall meet at last

 

COMMUNION

 

Is He Worthy?

Andrew peterson

 

Do you feel the world is broken? (We do)

Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do)

But do you know that all the dark

Won't stop the light from getting through? (We do)

Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do)

 

Is all creation groaning? (It is)

Is a new creation coming? (It is)

Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst? (It is)

Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is)

 

Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?

Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?

The Lion of Judah, who conquered the grave

He is David's Root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave

 

Is he worthy? Is he worthy?

Of all blessing and honor and glory?

Is he worthy of this? (He is)

 

Does the Father truly love us? (He does)

Does the Spirit move among us? (He does)

And does Jesus our Messiah hold forever those he loves? (He does)

Does our God intend to dwell again with us? (He does)

 

Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?

Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?

The Lion of Judah, who conquered the grave

He is David's Root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave

From every people and tribe, every nation and tongue

He has made us a kingdom and priests to God to reign with his Son

 

Is He worthy? Is He worthy?

Of all blessing and honor and glory?

Is He wor - thy? Is He wor - thy?

Hold & Build!!!!

Is He worthy of this?

 

He is! He is! He is! He is!

He is worthy, He is worthy

Of all blessing and honor and glory

He is worthy of this He is

Agnus Dei

Michael W. Smith

 

Alleluia, alleluia

For our Lord God Almighty reigns

Alleluia, alleluia

For our Lord God Almighty reigns

Alleluia Alleluia

 

Holy, holy are You Lord, God Almighty

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

You are holy

 

We Fall Down

Chris Tomlin

 

We fall down We lay our crowns

At the feet of Jesus

The greatness of mercy and love

At the feet of Jesus

 

We cry holy holy holy

We cry holy holy holy

We cry holy holy holy is the Lamb

Doxology

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

BENEDICTION