The Lords Day Worship Service

Third Sunday Of Lent

God Calls Us
To Worship
The Call To Worship

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Leader: Oh sing to the Lord a new song,
~ based on Psalm 98 ~

for He has done marvellous things! His

right hand and His holy arm have
worked salvation for Him.

!Unison: The Lord has made known His

salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations. He

has remembered His steadfast love and
faithfulness to the house of Israel, and
the ends of the earth have seen the
salvation of our God.

!Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord,

all the earth; break forth into joyous
song and sing praises!

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Prayer Of Adoration
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& Worship
!Songs OfAtPraise
Your Name
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At Your name
The mountains shake and crumble
At Your name
The oceans roar and tumble
At Your name angels will bow
The earth will rejoice
Your people cry out

chorus
Lord of all the earth
We shout Your name
Shout Your name
Filling up the skies,
With endless praise, endless praise
Yahweh, Yahweh
We love to shout Your name, oh Lord

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At Your name

The morning breaks in glory

At Your name
Creation sings Your story
At Your name angels will bow
The earth will rejoice
Your people cry out

(repeat chorus)

Call To Repentance &

Renewal

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~ Jeremiah 17:9 ~

!Leader: The Lord has spoken through the

prophet Jeremiah saying, The heart is
deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it? I the
Lord search the heart and examine the
mind.

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There is no one like our God
We will praise You, praise You
There's no one like our God
We will sing, we will sing
There is no one like our God
We will praise You, praise You
There's no one like our God
We will sing

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Prayer Of Confession
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Leader: Gracious God, our sins are too

(repeat chorus)

Leader: Forgive what our lips tremble to

name, what our hearts can no longer bear,
and what has become for us a consuming
fire of judgment.

Let Your Kingdom Come

Your glorious cause, O God

Engages our hearts
May Jesus Christ be known
Wherever we are
We ask not for ourselves
But for Your renown
The cross has saved us so we pray
Your Kingdom come

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chorus

Let Your Kingdom come

Let Your will be done
So that everyone might know Your Name
Let Your song be heard
Everywhere on earth
Till Your sovereign work on earth is done
Let Your Kingdom come

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Give us Your strength, O God

And courage to speak

Perform Your wondrous deeds
Through those who are weak
Lord use us as You want
Whatever the test
By grace well preach Your gospel
Til our dying breath

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(repeat chorus)

God Graciously
Renews Us In
Christ

heavy to carry, too real to hide, and to

deep to undo.

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~ Silent Confession & Reflection ~

~ Silent Confession & Reflection ~

Leader: Set us free from a past we cannot

change; open to us a future in which we
can be changed.

~ Silent Confession & Reflection ~

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Leader: And grant us to grow more and
more in Your likeness and image, through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

chorus
Amazing love, how can it be?
That You, my King, would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
Its my joy to honour You
In all I do Ill honour you

I'm forgiven because you were forsaken

I'm accepted, you were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your Spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again

(repeat chorus)

You are my king

You are my king
Jesus, You are my king
Jesus, You are my king

chorus
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed
Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

God Receives
Our Offerings

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(repeat chorus)

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(repeat chorus)

The Prayers Of The People

For The Church & City

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Leader: Let us pray.
!Unison: Our Father in Heaven, hallow-

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ed be your name. Your Kingdom come,
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Your will be done, on earth as it is in
~ based on 1 John 1:8-2:1 ~
heaven.
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Leader: While it is true that we have Give us this day our daily bread, and
The Words Of The Gospel

sinned, it is a greater truth that God offers

forgiveness to all who turn to the Lord
Jesus Christ, seeking His grace and
pardon. He is the Righteous Oneour
Advocatewho speaks in our defence.
He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,
and for the sins of the world.

!To all who humbly seek the mercy of

God, I say to you that in Christ Jesus
your sins are forgiven!

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Song Of Response
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Amazing Love (You Are My King)

I'm forgiven because you were forsaken

I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your Spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again

forgive us our debts as we also have

forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil.

!For the kingdom, the power, and the

glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
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Presentation Of Our Tithes
& Offerings

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

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Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
(repeat chorus)

Thine own dear presence

To cheer and to guide
Strength for today
And bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine
With ten thousand beside

God Gives Us
His Words
Of Eternal Life
Todays Scripture Lesson:

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Matthew 6:5-13
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Pastor John Ferguson

Your Kingdom Come

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Great is Thy faithfulness

O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not
Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be

chorus
Come, let us sing a song
A song declaring
That we belong to Jesus
He is all we need
Lift up a heart of praise
Sing now with voices raised to Jesus
Sing to the King

For His returning we watch and we pray

We will be ready the dawn of that day
We'll join in singing
With all the redeemed
'Cause Satan is vanquished
And Jesus is King

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Lord, I Need You
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Lord, I come, I confess
(repeat chorus)

Bowing here I find my rest

Without You I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
chorus
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defence, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You

Where sin runs deep Your grace is more

Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me

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(repeat chorus)
Teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus, You're my hope and stay

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You're my one defence, my righteousness
(repeat chorus)

God Feeds Us His

Covenant Meal

Song Of Preparation
Great is Thy Faithfulness

And joy to the nations

When Jesus is King

Oh God, how I need You

My one defence, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You

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Hail the day that Christ arose
Hail the Day

Songs For Communion

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Sing to the King

Sing to the King

Through the skies to worlds unknown

Glorious there He ever reigns
Object of all Heavens praise

Who is coming to reign

Glory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slain
Life and salvation
His empire shall bring

See Him lift His hands above

See the scars of His great love
He has conquered death and sin
Saving all who hope in Him

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Hallelujah, hallelujah
The King of Love is on His throne
Hallelujah, hallelujah
His grace will lead us safely home

Unison: Amen!

Announcements

Though He dwells beyond the stars

His redeemed are on His heart
Even now He intercedes
Jesus cares for all our needs

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bridge

(repeat chorus)

Potluck Sunday: TODAY

Thanks For
Joining Us For
Worship Today

Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
We are redeemed
Hallelujah (Hallelujah)
Jesus is King
(repeat 3x)

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(repeat chorus)
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Our Confession Of Faith
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~ based on Romans 8:1, 29, 38-39 ~
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Leader: Let us together profess our faith
by saying
!Unison: We believe there is no condem-

nation for those who are in Christ Jesus;

for we know that all things work
together for good for those who love
God, who are called according to Gods
purpose.

!We are convinced that neither life, nor

death, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things

present, nor things to come, nor powers,
nor height, nor depth, nor anything else
in all creation, will be able to separate
us from the love of God in Christ Jesus
our Lord. Amen.

God Sends Us
Into The World
With His Blessing

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~ 2 Thessalonians 3:16 ~
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Leader: Now may the Lord of peace
The Benediction

Himself give you peace at all times and

in every way. The Lord be with you
all.

Bert Gibson, from our sister Church in Edmonton, will be sharing about his ministry
to the First Nation communities near Wetaskiwin/Ponoka.

New City Church

Calgary, Alberta
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March 8, 2015

New City Centre For Urban Discipleship & Mission:

We are launching our Centre for Urban Discipleship & Mission in April with a 6
month Leadership / Ministry training course. This course is open to anyone wanting
to think through ministry & discipleship in the context of our great city. There will
be an introduction to the program during todays potluck. More info will be available
online this week at www.newcitychurch.ca.

Lent Series
Were delighted to have had you with
us today. If you are looking for a place
to explore Christianity and its lifechanging relevance, we hope that you
will find New City Church to be a safe
place to ask questions and to grow in
your understanding of the person and
mission of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you
have any questions about New City
Church, Christianity, or the uniqueness
of Jesus of Nazareth, please dont
hesitate to ask us.

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Pastor Mike Ivancic / 403.282.3454
mike@newcitychurch.ca
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Pastoral Assistant David Fletcher

Pastor John Ferguson / 403.991.5555

john@newcitychurch.ca

403.606.7536
david@newcitychurch.ca

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Elder Darrell Wolfe / 403.247.8332

Elder Don Kitchener / 403.547.4461

don@newcitychurch.ca
darrell@newcitychurch.ca

We will focus on whats known as The Lords Prayer. It was a prayer Jesus gave
when he was teaching the disciples and a multitude of people in The Sermon on the
Mount. He gave his followers a model of prayer that has served Christians over the
last 2000 years, and is considered a basic discipline that Christians should master.
March 08: Your Kingdom Come
March 15: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
March 22: Forgive Us Of Our Sins
March 29: Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil
April 5: The Celebration Of Easter

Newcomers Information Session: Next Sunday

Are you new to New City? Wed like to invite you to a short session, on March
15th, immediately after the service (12-12:30pm) to give you a snap shot of what we
value at New City Church as well as give you an opportunity to ask the pastors about
the church (what we believe, why we exist, etc.). This session is designed to help
you become a little bit more familiar with New City Church. A snack lunch will be
provided. No reservations required. Simply come as you are!

Concert of Prayer: Postponed to Next Sunday: 6pm

Join us next Sunday night, March 15th, for a time of worship and prayer training as
Pastor Mike leads us through a time of guided prayer and Mark will lead us in
worship. This is a perfect time to learn more about prayer, how to pray and how to
pray together as we seek Gods blessing on our church and our city. Childcare
available.

Heart To Heart: Saturday, March 21st

Women (18+) are invited to Gayle Eng's home on Saturday, March 21st at 7:00 pm.
Heart to Heart Women's Ministry will occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Please talk to Gayle for more details and for her address.

PCA Alberta Womens Retreat:

April 17-18, 2015 at Mount St. Frances Retreat Centre in Cochrane. Registration
forms are in the lobby. Registration deadline has been extended to March 22nd.

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All songs used by permission. CCLI
license #273300. Parts of the worship
service are adapted from or reprinted by
permission from The Worship
Sourcebook, c. 2004, CRC Publications.

Last Weeks Givings: $7,468.14

To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest,

to all who mourn and long for comfort,
to all who struggle and desire victory,
to all who sin and need a Saviour,
to all who are strangers and want fellowship,
to all who are broken and long for healing,
to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
and to whosoever would come,
New City Church opens wide her doors
and offers welcome in the Name of Jesus Christ.

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