Friday, March 14, 2008

Preparing For Worship: March 16th

I'm writing from Village Christian where I'm subbing 9th grade English all day. All the classes are watching "To Kill A Mockingbird" today, so it's an easy day, but then again, there's only so much Gregory Peck one can take in a day...

So let's talk Sunday.

We're one week out from Easter Sunday, and I love the focus on the cross that we have for these two weeks prior. Pastor Todd will continue to look at Jesus' last words on the cross; focusing on the words "it is finished" this Sunday.

We'll also focus on the cross in the worship songs that we sing together, starting with "To God Be The Glory," reminding us of our "perfect redemption, the purchase of blood!" We'll have a few announcements, including our In-N-Out lunch over at our new building, following our service (which everyone is invited to! A map will be in your bulletins.)

We'll continue singing with a song that reminds us that there is "No Other Name" that saves except the name of Christ, and that it's only his blood that covers our sin and shame. Then I have another new song to share with you called "Before The Throne Of God Above." It's a great song of the hope that comes from the finished work of Christ on the cross! We'll sing "Once Again" right before Pastor Todd comes to teach us, and focus our hearts and minds with thankfulness for Jesus' sacrifice.
We'll respond to the power and truth of God's Word with the great hymn "Jesus Paid It All" and go out with a song of celebration and commitment: "That's Why We Praise Him."

Be sure to plan on joining us over at our new building for In-N-Out following our service! I should get back to keeping an eye on these feisty freshmen...

See you Sunday!

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