NEW CITY

presbyterian church

JULY 10, 2022

WELCOME TO NEW CITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

New City is a collection of people of all ages and professions, from a wide variety of spiritual
and social backgrounds. We embrace Jesus’ claims to be true and transformational. We
also believe the central message of the Bible is the good news, or “gospel,” of a God who
created us for Himself and desires us to live fully as we enjoy relationship with Him and
with each other.

The Bible’s radical message of grace centers on Jesus and creates a new city comprised
of renewed individuals living not for themselves but for the God who redeems. For this
reason, New City exists to be a community rooted in truth, real in conversation, and hopeful
for deep renewal in our lives and our city.

It is our privilege to welcome you and to invite you to be astonished, together with us, by
the splendor and grace of God.

New City Session

Jeff Ammons (313) 938-4581 jeff.ammons@newcitypc.org
Scott Cairo (313) 908-3054 scott.cairo@newcitypc.org
Oliver Jeromin (505) 803-5280 oliver.jeromin@newcitypc.org
Mark Krieg (248) 463-8844 mark.krieg@newcitypc.org
Ken Reynolds (248) 808-8360 ken.reynolds@newcitypc.org

NEW CITY VISION & VALUES

To be a people in awe of God, made new by the gospel, for the sake of
people throughout our city, the nations, and the generations to come.

Our vision leads us to hold closely three values that shape our life and ministry as a church:

ROOTED CONVICTION in the truths of God’s Word

REAL CONVERSATION as we engage the gospel, culture, and each other
RENEWAL OF THE CITY as we live and do life in relationship with God

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 CALL TO WORSHIP Hebrews 1:3
God always comes to
us before we can come 3
[Jesus] is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he
to Him. Biblical worship
is a response to God’s upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat
gracious revelation of
Himself, calling us to down at the right hand of the Majesty on high
worship.

ALL GATHERING HYMN Rejoice, The Lord Is King

Charles Wesley.
1744, Public Domain

Rejoice, the Lord is King: His kingdom cannot fail,

Your Lord and King adore! He rules o’er earth and heav’n;
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, The keys of death and hell
And triumph evermore. Are to our Jesus giv’n.

Lift up your heart, He sits at God’s right hand

Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again
I say, rejoice!
Jesus the Savior reigns,
The God of truth and love;
When He had purged our stains,
He took his seat above.
‘Til all His foes submit,
And bow to His command,
And fall beneath His feet.
Rejoice in glorious hope!
Our Lord, the Judge, shall come,
And take His servants into
Their eternal home.

The Prayer of Invocation

is a humble yet earnest PRAYER OF INVOCATION
calling upon God to
reveal Himself and
bless us as we gather
to worship.

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 ALL GOSPEL HYMN Jesus Paid It All
Elvina Mabel Hall, John Thomas Grape.
1865, Public Domain

I hear the Savior say, And when before the throne

“Thy strength indeed is small I stand in Him complete
Child of weakness watch and pray Jesus died my soul to save
Find in Me thine all in all” My lips shall still repeat

Jesus paid it all; all to Him I owe Oh, praise the One Who paid my debt
Sin had left a crimson stain And raised this life up from the dead
He washed it white as snow

Lord now indeed I find

Thy power and Thine alone
Can change the leper’s spots
And melt the heart of stone

VISITING US?
WELCOME & We would love to know more about you and
ANNOUNCEMENTS how to serve you. Please scan this QR code
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and so that we can follow-up with you.

FOR TEXT & ONLINE GIVING

All we have is given to
us by God. Our offerings TITHES & OFFERINGS Text dollar amount (e.g.: $50) to 843-21
express this joyful Give online through Church Center, at
dependence, and our
commitment to join God newcitypc.churchcenter.com/giving
in His work of renewal. or by scanning the QR code.
Alternatively, A dropbox is available in the
Welcome Area for cash or check offerings.

The Pastoral Prayer

is a time to express PASTORAL PRAYER Elder Jeff Ammons
our gratitude for–and
dependence on–God’s
provision for the life and PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
ministry of the Church.

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 THE PROCLAMATION
OF GOD’S WORD
When we hear the Word
of God proclaimed Psalm 72 (ESV)
and preached, we
are listening to the OF SOLOMON.
voice of God. The
Holy Spirit makes the
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Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son!
inspired texts and 2
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice!
spoken words the chief
means of nourishing
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Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness!
and comforting God’s 4
May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the
people, and awakening
others to new faith.
children of the needy, and crush the oppressor!
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May they fear you while the sun endures,
and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
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May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth!
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In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
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May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth!
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May desert tribes bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust!
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May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands render him tribute;
may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts!
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May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him!
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For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper.
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He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy.
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From oppression and violence he redeems their life,
and precious is their blood in his sight.
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Long may he live; may gold of Sheba be given to him!
May prayer be made for him continually,
and blessings invoked for him all the day!
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May there be abundance of grain in the land;
on the tops of the mountains may it wave; may its fruit be like Lebanon;
and may people blossom in the cities like the grass of the field!
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May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun!
May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed!
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Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.
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Blessed be his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen!
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The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.

PREACHER The grass withers, the flower fades,

ALL But the Word of our God stands forever.

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Sermon Series Psalms for the Summer Rev. Matt Luchenbill
The True King

MAIN IDEA: Jesus is THE King: He is righteous, he reigns, he redeems, and we rejoice.

The King is Righteous

The King Reigns over everything and everyone

The King Redeems His People

The King’s People Rejoice!

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The Call To Repentance
is an invitation to
CALL TO REPENTANCE
privately examine and
prepare our hearts to
confess our sins.

ALL CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Because of the gospel,
our relationship with
God is a relationship in
which honesty about
our sin is welcome and
safe. Therefore, with
one voice, we are able
to openly and sincerely
confess our sins to Him.
Almighty and merciful Father, You sent Your Son as the sunshine that rises to banish the
darkness of sin and death. Forgive us for continuing to prefer the dark ways of our self-
centeredness and self-sufficiency! You sent Your Son to guide our feet into the path of
peace. Pardon us for proudly persisting in our warring and conflicting ways with You and
others. You sent Your prophet to be a voice crying out. Forgive us for blushing to speak
about our Savior! Humble us and embolden us so that we might serve You without fear.
This we pray in Jesus’ strong name, Amen.

MINISTER ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Romans 5:1-2

God’s Word assures us 18
Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you,
of our forgiveness in
Christ, and we cannot and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.
but continue in praise
to the grace, mercy, and
peace offered to us.

MINISTER
All who can examine
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
themselves regarding
their faith and
participation in Christ,
are invited to participate
in the Lord’s Table.

MINISTER PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

This prayer is offered to
set apart the bread and
the wine as holy, for the
purpose of nourishing
us spiritually through our
communion with Christ

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 ALL HYMN AT THE TABLE And Can It Be That I Should Gain
Thomas Campbell, Charles Wesley.
1738, Public Domain

And can it be that I should gain Long my imprisoned spirit lay

An interest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain?
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
That Thou, my God, should die for me?
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray,
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free;
I rose, went forth and followed Thee.

Amazing love! how can it be No condemnation now I dread;

That Thou, my God, should die for me!
He left His Father’s throne above,
So free, so infinite His grace;
Humbled Himself, so great His love,
And bled for all His chosen race;
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free;
For, O my God, it found out me.
Jesus, and all in Him is mine!
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach the eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

MINISTER WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND

The Words of Institution
echo Jesus’ words at PARTAKING OF THE BREAD & WINE
the Last Supper, now
inviting us to partake of
the Bread and Wine in
remembrance of Him.

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 ALL SENDING HYMN Jesus Shall Reign
Isaac Watts. 1719, Public Domain

Jesus shall reign wherever the sun

Does its successive journeys run;
His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till sun shall rise and set no more.

Blessings abound wherever He reigns:

The prisoner leaps to lose his chains,
The weary find eternal rest,
And all the sons of want are blest.

He shall reign in glory, crowned with grace and might.

Bless His name and praise the sovereign King.
He shall reign forever with His chosen bride;
All the earth shall sing that Jesus is the King!

Let every creature rise and bring

Blessing and honor to our King;
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud Amen!

Our gathered worship

service concludes with
BENEDICTION
God’s blessing; a joyful
declaration of God’s
satisfaction in us through
Jesus Christ, and a vow
to be in fellowship with
us as we scatter.

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 NEW CITY FINANCIAL UPDATE

ANNUAL BUDGET
2022 Year to date General Fund contributions as of 6/30/2022 $ 439,937
2022 Year to date Budget as of 3/31/2022 $ 443,685

FOR GENERATIONS TO COME BUILDING CAMPAIGN

Total For Generations To Come campaign commitments $ 1,253,506
Total For Generations To Come contributions (2020 thru 6/30/2022) $ 973,371

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 CONTACT NEW CITY

PASTORAL NEEDS (248) 808-2523

New City Elders
session@newcitypc.org
FAMILY & STUDENT MINISTRY
Matt Luchenbill
matt.luchenbill@newcitypc.org
NEW CITY KIDS
Brigitte Bailey
brigitte.bailey@newcitypc.org
NURSERY & TODDLERS
Angela Wood
angela.wood@newcitypc.org
2441 Pinecrest Dr.
Ferndale, MI 48220
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