Welcome to the recap of the Veritas worship gathering on October 7, 2012. Below are the songs and liturgy from our gathering. You can also find a link to this set and the sets of many other churches at www.theworshipcommunity.com.

Song: Bless the Lord (Son of Man) by: Tye Tribbett

Reading: Call to Worship

We have gathered here this morning because we have been called to worship GOD!! And so our gathering, our singing, our prayers, our worship is in response to this call from scripture to worship and praise the almighty God, the creator of the universe! Psalm 145 says this about our God:

L: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.

(Psalm 145:3 ESV)

And so we come here today to see and know his greatness even more. As we read scripture and sing these songs that declare his glory, our prayer should be that his glory would invade every aspect of our lives, so that as we sing, we would sing out in worship, in response to his greatness, and that our affections, our lives, our hearts, would be turned to the Lord! Lets pray this prayer together as we begin this morning, read the underlined parts with me:

L: O Lord Most High, who dwells beyond the heavens, Your greatness is incomparable and Your glory is far beyond our loftiest thoughts.

C: Gather us together in the name of Jesus, whom the angels adore, whose name is above every name.

L: Lead us in our worship, that all we do might be filled with Your grace, directed by Your wisdom, informed by the truth, and accomplished to Your glory.

C: We ask all this through Christ, our Lord, whom with You, our Father, and the Holy Spirit, we constantly seek to glorify. Amen!

—Adapted from “Leading in Prayer” by Hughes Oliphant Old

Song: All Creatures of Our God and King by: David Crowder, William Henry Drap…

Song: Holy, Holy, Holy by: Reginald Heber

Reading: Confession/Assurance

1 John, chapter 1, says this about our condition before a holy God:

L: This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with Him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

—1 John 1:5-9

Lets pray together this prayer of confession, taking time to “confess our sins” remembering that he is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us!! After we read this, lets take a few moments of silent prayer to personally confess our sins – remembering and celebrating that we have a Savior – Jesus Christ – who has brought us into the LIGHT!!

Lets pray:

L: Gracious God, we are guilty of rejecting You, our Maker. We have loved the works of our hands and despised the One from whose hands we were made. Show us the fullness of our sin and lift up our wandering eyes to Jesus.

C: By Your mercy, cleanse us from our filth and restore us as Your redeemed children. It’s in the name of Jesus that we pray.

Song: Shine Into Our Night by: Joel Sczebel

Passing of the Peace:

What we rejoice in this morning is that God has not left us in our darkness! But he has shined his light into our hearts, that he has drawn us to himself and given us his peace!! Lets take a few moments to physically demonstrate the effects of that peace by turning to our neighbors and greeting them and welcoming each other this morning!

Our Sermon this week was from Romans 1:13-15
Listen to the sermon online here.

Communion:

Please read with me the underlined portion:

L: Jesus’ death brings us life and this meal reminds us that we are fed by Jesus and forgiven because of Jesus.
C: We rejoice that You have died, rose again, and are now with the Father advocating for us. Amen.

L: With our money, time, and talent we give generously, knowing that through Your Son, Jesus, You have generously given to us.
C: We rejoice that You have given everything and we joyfully give everything back to Your care. Amen.

Song: Alas and Did My Savior Bleed by: Isaac Watts

Song: Rock of Ages by: Thomas Hastings and Augustus Mont…

Reading: Commitment

As we go from here, finding our security in the cross of Christ, our refuge in the rock of ages, lets pray this prayer together asking Christ to transform us into his people, living for his glory! Lets pray together:

C: Father, help us to be a church that builds our lives upon the gospel; your promises and truths and that places our identity in the death and resurrection of Christ. Through the power of Your Holy Spirit and by Your perfect grace transform us into a people that is characterized by humility, gentleness, patience, and an eager willingness to bear with one another in love and live for your glory.

—Based on Colossians 2:13-15 and Ephesians 4:1-3

Song: Be Thou My Vision by: Mary Elizabeth Byrne and Eleanor..

Benediction:

Here this benediction as we go:

May the light of God Illuminate your heart and soul. May the flame of Christ kindle you to love. May the fire of the Spirit Free you to live for the Glory of God This day and forevermore. Peace be with you. And also with you.

-adapted from a Celtic Benediction.

L: Peace be with you. C: And also with you.

Welcome to the recap of the Veritas worship gathering on October 14, 2012. Below are the songs and liturgy from our gathering. You can also find a link to this set and the sets of many other churches at www.theworshipcommunity.com.

Song: The Love of God by: Frederick M. Lehman and Meir Ben

Each week, we begin our gatherings with a Call to Worship. It’s something that the church has done throughout history. It’s a reminder that we don’t gather here out of our own wisdom or cleverness, but we gather here because God has called us to Himself and has invited us to know him through Jesus Christ. It’s not a grudging duty or a spiritual chore to worship the Living God!! It’s the greatest privilege on earth!!

Reading: Call to Worship

Hear the word of the Lord:

L: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven.

C: I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God.

-Based on Psalm 84:1-2

We gather here, with God’s people, and in the presence of God’s spirit. Let’s not miss this opportunity to lift our voices and sing together!

Song: King of Glory by: Jesse Reeves and Chris Tomlin

Song: Before the Throne of God Above by: Charitie Lees Bancroft and Vikki

Reading: Confession/Assurance

Hear the word of the Lord from Isaiah, Chapter 30.

L: The Lord longs to be gracious to you, he rises to show you compassion.

- Isaiah 30:18

God welcomes us to come to him as we are, to acknowledge our weakness, and to experience His grace and compassion. With that in mind, let’s confess our sins together.

L: Almighty and everlasting God, You are always more ready to hear us, than we are to pray, and you’re ready to give more than we desire or deserve.

C: Pour down on us an abundance of your mercy; forgive us of our sins and all that weighs on our hearts. Give us the grace that we are unworthy to ask for, but which you promise to us, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.

- adapted from the Book of Common Prayer

Lets sing this next song together as we reflect on and celebrate the grace that God has freely extended to us, underserving sinners, whom he know calls his own sons and daughters!

Song: Come Ye Sinners by: Joseph Hart and Jean Jacques Rous

Passing of the Peace:

We find that in God’s light we have peace! God’s light has shown us his glory and also our sin and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ has washed our sins away and brought us peace with GOD! Lets take a few moments to celebrate that peace by demonstrating its affects among us as we take a few moments to greet those around us!

Our Sermon this week was from Romans 1:1-7.
Listen to the sermon online here.

Communion:

L: Jesus’ death brings us life and this meal reminds us that we are fed by Jesus and forgiven because of Jesus.
C: We rejoice that You have died, rose again, and are now with the Father advocating for us. Amen.

L: With our money, time, and talent we give generously, knowing that through Your Son, Jesus, You have generously given to us.
C: We rejoice that You have given everything and we joyfully give everything back to Your care. Amen.

Song: When I Survey by: Fred C. Mallory and Lowell Mason

Song: Here is Love by: Williams Edwards, Robert S. Lowry,..

Reading: Commitment

In the ups and downs of life, it’s tempting to throw our confidence in everything but Christ. We are so quick to fall into unbelief, where we don’t trust in and live in the truth that we know in the gospel! That’s one reason we gather, week after week, to celebrate this gospel, to remember it, to learn more of it, to be changed more by it. We remember that our hope is always and only found in Jesus Christ. With this in mind, pray with me:

L: Lord – we know you have unlimited resources of glory and power. Strengthen your people with your Spirit,

C: Make your home in our hearts as we trust in you. May we grow deep roots in the rich soil of your love.

L: May we understand, with all the saints, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep your love is.

C: May we ever know and experience more of your love, As you make us complete with the life and power of God.

- based on Ephesians 3:14-19

Song: O Help My Unbelief Words by: Isaac Watts; Arr: Andrew..

Benediction:

Hear this benediction as we go:

Go as adopted sons and daughters of the Father, through the blood of the Son Jesus and kept by the power of the Spirit.

L: Peace be with you. C: And also with you.

Welcome to the recap of the Veritas worship gathering on September 23, 2012. Below are the songs and liturgy from our gathering. You can also find a link to this set and the sets of many other churches at www.theworshipcommunity.com.

Song: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms by: Elisha A. Hoffman

GOOD MORNING!!

We’ve gathered to worship God, so lets read the word of the Lord this morning as we hear and respond to the call to worship God!

Reading: Call to Worship

L: Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends Your works to another; they tell of Your mighty acts and of Your faithfulness. We speak of the glorious splendor of Your majesty—and we will meditate on Your wonderful works.

C: We tell of the power of Your awesome works—and we will proclaim Your great deeds. We will join with all generations as we celebrate Your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of Your righteousness.

—Adapted from Psalm 145:3-7

The reason we have gathered here this morning is to worship God! To join our hearts and voices together as we remember and “celebrate the abundant goodness” of God! So as we join together and sing, ask that the Holy Spirit would open your hearts and minds to see and know the glory of God and then, responding through song and reading, lets worship our great and holy GOD!!

Lets sing together of His great power!

Song: I Sing the Mighty Power of God by: Isaac Watts

Reading: Confession/Assurance

The power of God is evident all around us! As the power of God draws us to him, to see is glory and his love for us, our imperfections and failings become so evident in light of his glorious perfection!! But in this, God’s glorious power reveals the cross and work of Jesus Christ! So not only has God revealed to us his glory and power, but he has provided a way for us to be in relationship with him by sending Jesus to pay the debt of sin that we deserved to pay! Here the word of God:

L: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, (talking about people who have gone before us) let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

(Hebrews 12:1-3 ESV)

This scripture calls us to consider the suffering Christ endured for us, looking to Jesus, who endured the cross, and in remembering His suffering for us, we are give the strength by the Holy Spirit, to confess our sin, to lay it aside, and to run the race we have been called to, striving to know Christ and the Gospel, and experiencing victory over sin! As we sing this next song together, lets do just that – remembering Christ’s sufferings for us, confessing our sin, and striving forward to live for God’s glory!

Song: Were You There by: Frederick J. Work and John Wesley Work

Passing of the Peace:

The resolve of the Gospel story is that Christ didn’t stay dead, in the tomb, but he ROSE TO LIFE and ascended back to heaven and is returning one day to bring us into the presence of God! Christ’s work – his death and resurrection, has given us peace with God! Completing in us that which we could never complete, paying for our sins and still being alive! The righteousness of Christ has been applied to those who believe in him as their savior, ensuring us peace with God and eternal life!! Lets take a few moments to greet the people around us and demonstrate this peace that we have been given!

Our Sermon this week was from Psalm 146
Listen to the sermon online here.

Communion:

L: Jesus’ death brings us life and this meal reminds us that we are fed by Jesus and forgiven because of Jesus.
C: We rejoice that You have died, rose again, and are now with the Father advocating for us. Amen.

L: With our money, time, and talent we give generously, knowing that through Your Son, Jesus, You have generously given to us.
C: We rejoice that You have given everything and we joyfully give everything back to Your care. Amen.

Song: I Stand Amazed by: Charles Hutchison Gabriel

Song: All Hail The Power of Jesus Name by: Oliver Holden, Edward Perronet, and John (adapt) Rippon

Song: There Is Power in the Blood by: Lewis E. Jones

Reading: Commitment

Lets pray together this prayer of commitment: Read the underlined portions with me!

L: Christ, our divine Redeemer, Your goodness is plainly seen in our redemption, how You became sin for us, and conquered all of our enemies.

C: Your strength is seen in how You endured the extremes of God’s wrath and erased our failure to live up to God’s standards. Your love is seen in Your resurrection, in Your sacred wounds, erasing every fear and every doubt.

L: Now, our King and Conqueror, You’ve ascended to heaven, crowned and enthroned, praying for us, protecting us, and providing for us by the power of Your Spirit until the time comes for You to receive us there.

C: May we live in repentance, join You in conquering Satan, and finding victory and joy in the Gospel. Amen.

—theopensourcebook.org

Lets sing out rejoicing in the work of Christ!!

Song: In Tenderness by: W. Spencer Walton, Adoniram J. Gordon, Nate Garvey / Arr: Citizens

Benediction:

Thanks for coming out this morning, it was really good to be together!! Again, if this is your first or second time here, we’d love to get to know you! Fill out the connect card or chat with the folks at the connect table to learn how to get more involved!

L: Peace be with you. C: And also with you.

Welcome to the recap of the Veritas worship gathering on September 16, 2012. Below are the songs and liturgy from our gathering. You can also find a link to this set and the sets of many other churches at www.theworshipcommunity.com.

Song: We Are Listening by: Jeremy Quillo

Reading: Call to Worship

L: Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to Him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to Him.

C: For the Lord is a great God, a great King above all gods.

L: He holds in His hands the depths of the earth and the mightiest mountains. The sea belongs to Him, for He made it. His hands formed the dry land, too. Come, let us worship and bow down.

C: Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for He is our God. We are the people He watches over, the flock under His care.

—Psalm 95:1-7

Song: Come Thou Fount by: Robert Robinson and John Wyeth

Reading: Confession/Assurance

L: For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You are proved right when You speak, and justified when You judge.

—Psalm 51:1-4

Song: Shine Into Our Night by: Joel Sczebel

Passing of the Peace:

Our Sermon this week was from Psalm 119: 103-112
Listen to the sermon online here.

Communion:

L: Jesus’ death brings us life and this meal reminds us that we are fed by Jesus and forgiven because of Jesus.
C: We rejoice that You have died, rose again, and are now with the Father advocating for us. Amen.

L: With our money, time, and talent we give generously, knowing that through Your Son, Jesus, You have generously given to us.
C: We rejoice that You have given everything and we joyfully give everything back to Your care. Amen.

Song: Jesus Paid It All by: John Thomas Grape, Elvina M. Hall, and Alex Nifong

Song: I Have to Believe by: Rita Springer

Baptisms: This week we had the privilege of witnessing several people (some spontaneous!) get baptized and proclaim that Jesus is Lord!

Song: In Christ Alone by: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

This week we announced that there will be a third gathering on Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. beginning on October 7th.

Benediction:

May the God who shakes heaven and earth, whom death could not contain, bless you with grace and power to go forth and proclaim the gospel. Go in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Peace be with you.

L: Peace be with you. C: And also with you.

Welcome to the recap of the Veritas worship gathering on September 9, 2012. Below are the songs and liturgy from our gathering. You can also find a link to this set and the sets of many other churches at www.theworshipcommunity.com.

Song: Bless the Lord (Son of Man) by: Tye Tribbett

Reading: Call to Worship

Welcome. I’m the campus leader at Short North campus, excited to be here today, Veritas is one church, multiple campuses. We begin with a call to worship, remembering that worship begins with God, that he created us to worship him and has initiated this relationship in which he is calling us to worship him. Our reading this morning comes from Ps 92. I encourage you to read the underlined parts with me and as we read this, ask the Holy Spirit to draw our hearts to worship our great God! Hear the Word of God:

L: It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre.

C: For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. How great are your works, O LORD! Your thoughts are very deep!

- Psalm 92:1-5

Lets sing out together as we remember the works of God, his faithfulness and love, and lets lift our voices in loud praise as we declare the greatness of our God!

Song: All Creatures of Our God and King by: David Crowder, William Henry Draper, Brent Milligan, and St. Francis of Assisi

Song: Before the Throne of God Above by: Charitie Lees Bancroft and Vikki Cook

Reading: Confession/Assurance

We are a people that so often lives in unrest and discontentment. The root of this is sin. Sin in our lives and in the world around us. This morning, as we just sang about, we recognize that God has created this world, that he is in control, and we recognize that we can’t find peace on our own. So lets take a few moments this morning to confess our sin, our unrest, our anxieties to the Lord and ask that his Spirit would remind us of the Peace that we have through Christ! Lets read this prayer of confession together.

C: We confess to You, O God of peace, our sin and unbelief. End our pride and take away our arrogance. When the guilt of our ways threatens to overcome us, help us to remember Christ, who became the sacrifice for our sins and through Whom we are forgiven and restored. Instill within us Your peace, O God, and by Your Spirit, revive our souls with new life in You. Amen.

The assurance that we have in this is that Christ has paid our sacrifice and even through we still struggle with sin and anxieties, we have peace with our Creator God and see evidence of this as we are being restored by grace and anticipate our final restoration at Christ’s return! Let’s sing the song together as we remember and rest in the peace that Christ has offered us!

Song: There is a Peace by: Charlie Richardson

Passing of the Peace:

What grace we have been show in the Christ has given us peace!! Hear the Word of God:

C: But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.

—Ephesians 2:13-14

Christ has broken down the dividing wall of hostility between us and God and between us and each other! So, lets take just a few moments to demonstrate and celebrate the peace that we have been so mercifully given as we to greet and welcome each other!

Our Sermon this week was from Psalm 122.
Listen to the sermon online here.

Communion:

L: Jesus’ death brings us life and this meal reminds us that we are fed by Jesus and forgiven because of Jesus.
C: We rejoice that You have died, rose again, and are now with the Father advocating for us. Amen.

L: With our money, time, and talent we give generously, knowing that through Your Son, Jesus, You have generously given to us.
C: We rejoice that You have given everything and we joyfully give everything back to Your care. Amen.

Song: It Is Well by: Deborah Criser and Horatio Gates Spafford

Song: The Solid Rock by: William Batchelder Bradbury and Edward Mote

Song: Our God by: Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, and Chris Tomlin

Reading: Commitment

We read this during “Our God.”

The greatness of God has been revealed to us in his intense love for us!! Hear the word of GOD!

L: God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Read with me:

C: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

— Based on Romans 5:8; Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 5:1

Our God is for us! Our God has given us peace and established that forever! Nothing can defeat the peace that God has given us!! Lets sing together!!

Benediction:

Hear this benediction as we leave this gathering:

May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and may the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, remain with you always.

—based on Philippians 4:7

L: Peace be with you. C: And also with you.