GRACEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH | 060521

[1] Opening Bible Reading | PSALM 40:1-8

[2] Song ONE | CHRIST OUR GLORY

[3] Prayer | Our God and Father, we pray that the gospel would come to us this morning not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and deep conviction. May we know that we are loved and chosen by you, and may that create in us work produced by faith, labour prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen [1 Thessalonians 1:2-5].

[4] Bible Reading | 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18

‘Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.’

[5] Sermon

[6] Song TWO | WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

[7] Song THREE | MY HEART IS FILLED WITH THANKFULNESS

[8] Bible Reading | ISAIAH 43:1-3a

‘But now, this is what the Lord says – he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.’

[9] Prayer | Today we’re going to pray for Christians around the world who are hated, imprisoned, tortured, and often killed for following Jesus.

[10] Song FOUR | WHO ARE WE?

[11] Closing Bible Reading | 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23-24

‘ May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.’