Sunday School
This week I am delighted that we have Sunday School once again.
There will still be a Children's Message as part of the service but we also have this 20 minute Sunday School from Campaigners Northern Ireland. You can either allow children to watch on a 2nd screen while you listen to the sermon, but better by far is to watch together and learn the songs and talk about the story. 
Even if you are not of Sunday School age I know of several adults who enjoyed going back to Sunday School as last two weeks. There wasn’t a new Sunday School video this week so this is an earlier Sunday School that we missed out on.  Thanks to Laura. 

COMPLETE SERVICE
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INTRODUCTION
​Our service today is themed around one verse in
2 Chronicles 7:14
Which is a promise from God.

I’m asking the question, Why Am I So Arrogant?
To think for one moment that, I know what the solution to our problems is, I don’t know the solution but I know who does know.

We need revival!
If we are going to get out of this, we need to humble ourselves and seek the Lord

We begin our service with a Psalm which is all about Revival and the Lord Restoring us

It is not one that we know to sing, but you might like to listen to it being sung by the Sons of Koran.

CALL TO WORSHIP

3 Restore us, O God;
make your face shine on us,
that we may be saved.
4 How long, LORD God Almighty,
will your anger smolder
against the prayers of your people?

7 Restore us, God Almighty;
make your face shine on us,
that we may be saved.
Psalm 80

OPENING PRAYER​

Lord forgive us for our arrogance
We humble ourselves before you today
And seek your forgiveness
For our Nation that has forgotten you
For each one of us that have neglected you.
Forgive us we pray
Restore us God Almighty
Make your face to shine on us
That we may be saved.
​Amen

PRAISE
Our opening praise is 
Psalm 80 - Sung by The Sons Of Koran
Taken from the words of the bible.

PSALM 80:1-7

Psalm 80:1-7 (NIV)
For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm.

1 Hear us, Shepherd of Israel,
you who lead Joseph like a flock.
You who sit enthroned between the cherubim,
shine forth 2 before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh.
Awaken your might;
come and save us.


3 Restore us, O God;
make your face shine on us,
that we may be saved.
4 How long, LORD God Almighty,
will your anger smolder
against the prayers of your people?
5 You have fed them with the bread of tears;
you have made them drink tears by the bowlful.
6 You have made us an object of derision to our neighbors,
and our enemies mock us.
7 Restore us, God Almighty;
make your face shine on us,
that we may be saved.

COMING UP IN THE SERVICE

Why Jesus?
Children’s Message
Bible Reading & Prayer from Zara Leslie
Music by Jasmine Morris
Praise from Louise Glenn - Blessed Be Your Name

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

12 Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “This far the LORD has helped us.”
1 Samuel 7:12 (NIV)

I wonder have you ever seen the piles of rocks or stones around Portstewart?
Why good fun to balance rocks
They stay for a short time and then they are knocked over.

Today I want to tell you about someone in the bible who set up a stone.

Have you ever given a rock a name.
Imagine if I told you that this stone was called Colin.
You would think I was a little eccentric.
But today I want to tell you about someone in the bible who gave a rock a name.
The man is Samuel read about him in 1 Samuel 7 v12

Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “This far the LORD has helped us.”

Stone Of Help

Good to remember that the Lord is with us
In the middle of all of this
God is with us
And he will continue with us.
Why not set up something at home to remind you
A pile of stones in the garden
A pile of books in your room
This far the Lord has helped us

CHILDREN’S PRAISE

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6,7

This Wonderful chorus will not appear in the complete service because of copyright issues
But this is a verse that all of us need to hear and remember in these uncertain times.

OFFERING

It may seem strange to dedicate an offering in a virtual service,
But we come humbly before the Lord todaY and present our bodies as living sacrifices to God
Thank you to all you are still contributing to the church.
So let us pray

Prayers For Australia
Zara Leslie who moved away 4 years ago tells us about life in Australia with bush fires and Covid-19, and then leads us in prayer.

​Why Jesus?
Jesus is able to calm the storm.
There is an old story that is told In Luke 8:22

PRAYER FOR OTHERS

Today Lord we humble ourselves before you
We seek you
We ask for your forgiveness
We pray taht you would forgive us 
And heal our land
Restore us and 
Forgive us

We pray for ourselves
We pray for our church
We pray for the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
We pray for all churches in this island
We pray for your church world wide
Revive us we pray
Restore us
Bring us Salvation

For every person who is ill, bring them Salvation
For every member of NHS staff, May they trust in you
For every government official may they seek your guidance
For every Key worker no matter what the job may they do it in your name
AMEN

BIBLE READING

2 Chronicles 7:11-22 - Zara Leslie

The LORD Appears to Solomon

11 When Solomon had finished the temple of the LORD and the royal palace, and had succeeded in carrying out all he had in mind to do in the temple of the LORD and in his own palace, 12 the LORD appeared to him at night and said:
“I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices.
13 “When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people, 14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 15 Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. 16 I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.
17 “As for you, if you walk before me faithfully as David your father did, and do all I command, and observe my decrees and laws, 18 I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with David your father when I said, ‘You shall never fail to have a successor to rule over Israel.’
19 “But if you turn away and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, 20 then I will uproot Israel from my land, which I have given them, and will reject this temple I have consecrated for my Name. I will make it a byword and an object of ridicule among all peoples. 21 This temple will become a heap of rubble. All who pass by will be appalled and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ 22 People will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD, the God of their ancestors, who brought them out of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them —that is why he brought all this disaster on them.’”

PRAISE

Blessed Be Your Name - Louise Glenn.

Louise gives us an update from Bristol and then sings “Blessed Be Your Name” A hymn that reminds us that God is to be worshipped during the difficult and challenging times of life as well as the good times in life. Covid-19 is a challenging time but we can still bless the name of the Lord.

Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful 
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name

Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name

Every blessing You pour out, I'll 
Turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering 
Though there's pain in the offering 
Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out ....

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name
God you give and take away
Oh you give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name

​Songwriters: Beth Redman / Matt Redman
Blessed Be Your Name lyrics © Capitol Christian Music Group
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MESSAGE
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14

PRAISE
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
A wonderful hymn of testimony

Amazing grace, How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine

Songwriters: Stan Roto Walker / Traditional / David Pritchard-blunt / Chris Tomlin / Louie Giglio

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BENEDICTION


May we be humbled this day
As we seek the Lord may we find Him
May we turn from our wicked ways
And have our sins forgiven
And may this land be healed,
In Jesus’ name
Amen

A LITTLE EXTRA
Each week we end with the little extra of the Getty Family Hymn Sing.
You probably feel by now, that you are actually part of this family, and this week it is Kristyn’s birthday and we meet the wider family circle.
Happy Birthday Kristyn

This is what you will hear if you Phone Burnside 028 9344 7199

The full recording is 29 minutes today but you can choose to listen to the sermon in just 15 minutes.

​There is a Blog which you can read each weekday

A Virtual Prayer Room which you can use to spend time with God.
​
We have a Telephone Line set up which can be used 
to listen to the service if you don’t have internet.
Please do check out these things

Thank you for joining with us today
As we tackle some very weighty issues in our worship

Today is all about Life and living it to the max
But we will very quickly discover that to have the best life,
We also have to understand death.

Death is not something that we like to talk about.
And yet everyday it is all we are hearing about
So lets worship God
And lets come to understand this
Matter Of Life And Death

Sunday School

This week I am delighted that we have Sunday School once again.
There will still be a Children's Message as part of the service but we also have this 25 minute Sunday School from Campaigners Northern Ireland. You can either allow children to watch on a 2nd screen while you listen to the sermon, but better by far is to watch together and learn the songs and talk about the story. 
Even if you are not of Sunday School age I know of several people who enjoyed going back to Sunday School last week. Thanks to Laura 

COMPLETE SERVICE
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CALL TO WORSHIP

In Psalm 130 we read ...
7 put your hope in the LORD,
for with the LORD is unfailing love
and with him is full redemption.
8 He himself will redeem you
from all your sins.
Psalm 130

Let’s sing that Psalm with the Gettys
the times we are living in are dark
In this Psalm we sing,

Out of the depths I cry to You
In darkest places I will call
Incline Your ear to me anew
And hear my cry for mercy, Lord

I will wait for You
I will wait for You
On Your Word, I will rely
I will wait for You
Surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied

Life - satisfaction is found in God

OPENING PRAISE

I will Wait For You - (Psalm 130)

I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)
Keith and Kristyn Getty
Kristyn Getty, Keith

I pray my soul waits for the Lord
My hope is in His Word
More than the watchman waits for dawn
My soul waits for the Lord

Out of the depths I cry to You
In darkest places I will call
Incline Your ear to me anew
And hear my cry for mercy, Lord

Were You to count my sinful ways
How could I come before Your throne
Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze

I will wait for You
I will wait for You
On Your Word, I will rely
I will wait for You
Surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied

So put your hope in God alone
Take courage in His power to save
Completely and forever won
By Christ emerging from the grave

I will wait for You
I will wait for You
On Your Word, I will rely
I will wait for You
Surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied

Now He has come to make a way
And God Himself has paid the price
That all who trust in Him today
Find healing in His sacrifice

I will wait for You
I will wait for You
On Your Word, I will rely
I will wait for You
Surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied

I will wait for You
I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You
Surely wait for You
For Your love is my delight

Keith & Kristyn Getty
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OPENING PRAYER

COMING UP

There is a lot coming up in Burnside At Home Today
In a Moment. Why Jesus?
A message for our children about Lazarus
Our Bible Reading is from John 10 read by Reid Anderson.
And the Rev. Terry McMullan is going to share some thoughts about Global Mission with us and lead us in prayer

WHY JESUS?
This is the 3rd video in a series answering the question - Why Jesus?
You can find the video on a page on its own which will be easier to share.

Only Jesus can satisfy
This woman had looked every where
Where are you looking
Go back again and again
Jesus satisfies.

Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
John 4:13-14 (NIV)

Eternal Life comes from him

CLICK HERE FOR WHY JESUS

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Jesus is the resurrection and the life
Was Lazarus happy when he came back from the dead?

​Jesus said to Martha, 
“I am the resurrection and the life. 
The one who believes in me will live, 
even though they die; 
26 and whoever lives by believing 
in me will never die.

PRAISE

The Blessing - Kids Version

The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace

The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen

The Lord bless you
And keep you
Make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you
The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you peace

As we receive, we agree, amen
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen (amen, amen)
Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen

May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
Your family and your children
And their children, and their children

May His presence go before you
And behind you, and beside you
All around you, and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In the morning, in the evening
In your coming, and your going
In your weeping, and rejoicing

He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you

He is for you (He is for you), He is for you (He is for you)
He is for you (He is for you), He is for you (He is for you)
He is for you (He is for you), He is for you (He is for you)
He is for you, He is for you
He is for you, He is for you

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Answered Prayer

Edith Birrell plays 
Pass me not, O Gentle Saviour
& ​Reach Out And Touch The Lord

OFFERING
Giving thanks to God for how he has blessed us.
If you would like to give towards the Lord’s work in Burnside please email burnsidechurch@gmail.com for details of ways to give.

BIBLE READING

John 10:7-18 dad by Reid Anderson

 7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.

14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father —and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life —only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”
John 10:7-18

GLOBAL MISSION CHALLENGES DURING COVID19
Rev. Terry McMullan

PRAYER FOR OTHERS
Rev. Terry McMullan

PRAISE

​In Christ Alone - Louise Glenn
What a delight to welcome Louise Glenn back to lead our worship today. Louise grew up in Burnside and her mum Barbara still attends, Louise used to lead worship each week and today reprises her role as she joins us from her home in Bristol.

In Christ Alone My Hope Is Found

In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! - who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied 
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine 
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Keith Getty / Stuart Townend
In Christ Alone lyrics © Capitol Christian Music Group

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MESSAGE

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

John 10:10

​PRAISE
Christ Our Hope In Life And Death

Christ Our Hope In Life And Death

What is our hope in life and death?
Christ alone, Christ alone.
What is our only confidence?
That our souls to him belong.
Who holds our days within his hand?
What comes, apart from his command?
And what will keep us to the end?
The love of Christ, in which we stand.

O sing hallelujah!
Our hope springs eternal;
O sing hallelujah!
Now and ever we confess
Christ our hope in life and death.

What truth can calm the troubled soul?
God is good, God is good.
Where is his grace and goodness known?
In our great Redeemer’s blood.
Who holds our faith when fears arise?
Who stands above the stormy trial?
Who sends the waves that bring us nigh
Unto the shore, the rock of Christ?

Unto the grave, what shall we sing?
“Christ, he lives; Christ, he lives!”
And what reward will heaven bring?
Everlasting life with him.
There we will rise to meet the Lord,
Then sin and death will be destroyed,
And we will feast in endless joy,
When Christ is ours forevermore.

Words and Music by Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Matt Papa

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BENEDICTION
Today then,
Wait For The Lord
Rely on his word 
And Wait For The Lord
Until you are staisified in him
AMEN

A LITTLE EXTRA
Each week we end with the little extra of the Getty Family Hymn Sing.
I think this may be the only thing that many of us will miss once Lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Sunday School

This week I am delighted to announce Sunday School.
There will still be a Children's Message as part of the service but we also have this 25 minute Sunday School from Campaigners Northern Ireland. You can either allow children to watch on a 2nd screen while you listen to the sermon, but better by far is to watch together and learn the songs and talk about the story. 
Even if you are not of Sunday School age you might want to came back at the end of the service and watch Sunday School. Thanks to Laura 

COMPLETE SERVICE
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​Separate Parts Of The Service
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CALL TO WORSHIP

​In spite of our doubts,
may we recognise you in our midst:
wounded, bloody, and resurrected

in spite of our doubts,
may we know when we come face to face
with the love that is greater than all deaths

in spite of our doubts,
may we reach out to touch the wounds of the world’s pain
trusting that when grace and love surround them
they will become part of Christ’s resurrected body.

and in spite of our doubts,
may we live as part of your body here on earth.

OPENING PRAYER
(inspired by John 20: 19-31)

Lord,
We find ourselves in the locked doors of ourselves
just as the disciples were behind closed doors.
We too are afraid, perhaps for a different reason than theirs.
But we too need the breath of the Holy Spirit to take away our fears
so that we can come out from behind these locked doors.

Lord, we are like Thomas with our questions and our doubts.
We sometimes need to see in order to believe,
we need you in order to have faith.

Lord, we too need the peace you bring
because our world is fraught with violence, and unrest.

Lord, just as Thomas confessed you are his Lord and his God,
we boldly claim you for our lives.

Lord we thank you for the blessing you have given us,
the ones who believe without seeing.

Lord, may you welcome all doubters today 
Amen.  
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OPENING PRAISE

By Faith

By faith we see the hand of God
In the light of creation's grand design
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness
Who walk by faith and not by sight

By faith our fathers roamed the earth
With the power of His promise in their hearts
Of a holy city built by God's own hand
A place where peace and justice reign

We will stand as children of the promise
We will fix our eyes on Him our soul's reward
Till the race is finished and the work is done
We'll walk by faith and not by sight

By faith the prophets saw a day
When the longed-for Messiah would appear
With the power to break the chains of sin and death
And rise triumphant from the grave

By faith the church was called to go
In the power of the Spirit to the lost
To deliver captives and to preach good news
In every corner of the earth
We will stand...

By faith this mountain shall be moved
And the power of the gospel shall prevail
For we know in Christ all things are possible
For all who call upon His name
We will stand...

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Keith Getty / Stuart Townend / Kristyn Getty
By Faith lyrics © Thank You Music Ltd.
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Introduction To Service

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE

CHORUS

Faithful one, so unchanging
Ageless one, You're my rock of peace
Lord of all I depend on You
I call out to You, again and again
I call out to You, again and again

You are my rock in times of trouble
You lift me up when I fall down
All through the storm
Your love is, the anchor
My hope is in You alone

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OFFERING

HEAVENLY FATHER
We thank you this day for all your gifts to us,
Accept our offering we pray
We thank you for the faith that you have given us,
Help us to exercise it in your name
Amen

Please Email burnsidechurch@gmail.com if you would like details on how to contribute to Burnside.

WHY JESUS?
This is the 2nd video in a series answering the question - Why Jesus?
You can find the video on a page on its own which will be easier to share.

BIBLE READING

​​John 20 v 19-29 Sara Cunning

Jesus Appears to His Disciples
19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Jesus Appears to Thomas
Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

PRAYER FOR OTHERS

As we think about the disciples being in a locked room
And Jesus appearing to them Without Thomas
In the prayer for others today
We are going to think about rooms where people would have met
And where we need Jesus to penetrate.

Let Us Pray
In the evening when the disciples meet
Frightened behind locked doors
You come to them with words of peace.
For wicked plots have failed,
And the cruelty of the world has come to nothing,
And the betrayal and the denial of friends have not prevailed.

Life-giving God,
We give you thanks
For Jesus has risen.
He comes to us with words of peace

Come to us today.
In government rooms where politicians discuss
In city board rooms where executives plan,
In court rooms where lawyers debate,
Come with words of peace.

In hospital rooms where people are waiting,
In prison cells where people are afraid
In homes where people struggle to make ends meet,
Come with words of peace.

Come to us whenever we are afraid
Whenever we are grieving
Come to us now we pray in silence
For those we care for and are worried about…
Despite the strong and solid doors we lock
To protect ourselves
To shut out the world
Come to us with words of peace.

Breathe on us again
With your Spirit
For you have overcome evil
And wicked plots fail
And the cruelty of the world comes to nothing
And the betrayal and denial of friends do not prevail.

Renew us in the power of your Spirit
That we may open the doors
And go out into the world
To bring words of peace to the people we meet.

Renew us in the power of your Spirit
That we may have life in your name
And go wherever you send us
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

PRAISE
All I Once Held Dear - Knowing You Jesus

All I Once Held Dear - Knowing You Jesus

All I once held dear, built my life upon
All this world reveres, and wars to own
All I once thought gain I have counted loss
Spent and worthless now, compared to this

Knowing you, Jesus, knowing you, 
There is no greater thing
You're my all, you're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love you, Lord

Now my heart's desire is to know you more
To be found in you and known as yours
To possess by faith what I could not earn
All-surpassing gift of righteousness

Knowing you, Jesus, knowing you, 
There is no greater thing
You're my all, you're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love you, Lord

Oh, to know the power of your risen life
And to know You in Your sufferings
To become like you in your death, my Lord
So with you to live and never die

Knowing you, Jesus, knowing you, 
There is no greater thing
You're my all, you're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love you, Lord

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MESSAGE

How do you find faith when all you have is doubt?

PRAISE
I will Trust My Saviour Jesus

I Will Trust My Saviour Jesus

I will trust my Saviour Jesus
When my darkest doubts befall
Trust Him when to simply trust Him
Seems the hardest thing of all

I will trust my Saviour Jesus
Trust Him when my strength is small
For I know the shield of Jesus 
Is the safest place of all.
            
Jesus, only Jesus
Help me trust you more and more
Jesus, only Jesus
May my heart be ever yours

I will trust my Saviour Jesus
He has said His way is best
For I know the path He’s chosen
Leads to everlasting rest

Oh on that cross, how it was seen
I can go now ever trusting in the One who died for me
What could I bring for your gift is complete
So I trust you, simply trust you, Lord, with every part of me
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BENEDICTION 

This is the message I have heard from him
and now celebrate with you:
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed.
Blessed are you who have not seen him,
yet you truly believe and trust him.
See how good and faithful our God is
AMEN

A LITTLE EXTRA
Each week we end with the little extra of the Getty Family Hymn Sing.
I don't think we are getting bored yet because each week the family is more energetic and more chaotic but they bring beautiful worship of our Saviour and show us how Jesus can be part of our everyday lives.
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As an alternative today you can also watch this Wednesday Night Church from Worship Together with Rend Collective.

WELCOME 
​
Welcome to the North Coast and to Burnside At Home.
Thank you for joining with us, it is incredible each week to hear from some of you who are worshipping here. I never cease to be amazed at the loyal Burnside folk who are worshipping, but as we open these digital doors it is great to also be joined by many others.
Wherever you are from you are very welcome.
(Dunluce Castle was filmed before Lockdown)

COMPLETE SERVICE
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Separate Parts Of The Service
Click on the videos below to view and read individual parts of the service.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Our service today will centre around John 15
Where Jesus tells us that he is the True Vine.
He wants us to Remain in Him and Bear Fruit
And we will explore that together throughout the service
What sort of fruit are we to produce?
Paul calls it the Fruit of The Spirit in Galatians 5

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, 
forbearance, kindness, goodness, 
faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. 
Against such things there is no law.
​Galatians 5 v 22-23

Opening Prayer 
(inspired by John 15:1-8)

Jesus Christ, the true vine,
in our need we come to You,
in weakness, we come
needing Your strength
for we too easily become dry and lifeless
without Your life-giving spirit.

Jesus Christ, the true vine,
teach us to remain in You
and so to find Your abundant life flowing in us
giving strength to our discipleship.
Help us to love you, as you have loved us.
May we bear the fruit that you would long to see in our lives.
AMEN
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OPENING PRAISE

Psalm 1
I could not find a version of this Metrical Psalm which includes singing and lyrics so this is the best I could come up with.

PSALM 1
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6

1 That man hath perfect blessedness,
who walketh not astray
In counsel of ungodly men,
nor stands in sinners' way,
Nor sitteth in the scorner's chair:
2 But placeth his delight
Upon God's law, and meditates
on his law day and night.

3 He shall be like a tree that grows
near planted by a river,
Which in his season yields his fruit,
and his leaf fadeth never:
And all he doth shall prosper well
4 The wicked are not so;
But like they are unto the chaff,
which wind drives to and fro.

5 In judgment therefore shall not stand
such as ungodly are;
Nor in th' assembly of the just
shall wicked men appear.
6 For why? the way of godly men
unto the Lord is known:
Whereas the way of wicked men
shall quite be overthrown.

Children’s Message

Why Jesus?
Recognising that in some circumstances it may not always be appropriate to share a complete service of worship with friends or family who are not trusting in Jesus. I am going to try and create a few short videos that you can easily share with others to share the Gospel. This next video is an explanation and the second video is the one that you can share. 

Why Jesus?
This is the video answering the question - Why Jesus?
You can find the video on this page on its own which Will be easier to share.

OFFERING 

​Let Us Pray
Gracious God, you are the vine grower, and we belong to you. 
Thank you for carefully tending us, especially in difficult times. 
You provide what we need in order to grow as disciples of Jesus.
Help us to abide in Jesus, the true vine. 
May these offerings and our lives bear much fruit 
and bring glory to you. 
We pray in Jesus’ name. 
Amen. (John 15:1-8)

Please Email burnsidechurch@gmail.com if you would like details on how to contribute to Burnside.

BIBLE READING

​John 15 v 1-17 Edgar Scott

The Vine and the Branches

John 15:1-17 (NIV)
1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit —fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. 17 This is my command: Love each other.

Prayer For Others
Rea Houston

PRAISE
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us

How Deep The Father’s Love For Us

How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Songwriters: Stuart Townend
How Deep The Father's Love For Us lyrics © Capitol Christian Music Group

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Message

PRAISE - Abide In Me

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide;
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see--
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness;
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies;
Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

BENEDICTION
A benediction inspired by John 15:9-17

Christ sends us forth saying -
Keep my commandments, abide in my love.
Go forth in peace and justice!
Love one another, go forth to serve:
Go forth in love!
Share in my mission, bear fruit that will last:
Go forth as your friends, rejoicing!
Let us go forth in peace to witness to our community and world,
that Christ is alive!
​Amen

A LITTLE EXTRA
Each week I have included a little extra video of the Getty Family singing hymns together, from chatting to many of you this may be The highlight of the service so I’m including this week’s Hymn Sing again.

This is what you will hear if you Phone Burnside 028 9344 7199.

WELCOME
Welcome to Burnside At Home.
Today we bring you an extra special service. Lee McAllister who spoke on our Good Friday Service has kindly produced another service which he has shared with us.
You can find the Good Friday Service Here.
Lee has conducted many services in Burnside and it is a delight to welcome him once again to lead us in worship, from Matthew 14 v 22-33.

WELCOME
Welcome to Burnside At Home.
Below are a number of video clips which when watched in order will lead you through a service of worship, of course if you do not have time for the full service you can skip to the parts that interest you most. There are lots of notes to help you worship as well. The opening video of the beach was taken last year before lockdown. 

If you would rather watch the whole service as one video playing continually, without the extra text parts, then that option is also below.
Remember you can click the Full Screen option to view the video at a larger size.

Trypraying
If you don't normally attend a church and are following along, why not Trypraying. You can find out more at www.Trypraying.co.uk or download the Trypraying app to your phone or tablet.
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COMPLETE SERVICE
Click on the Video below to view the complete service. Scroll down if you would like to read the text and view the individual sections.

Separate Parts Of The Service
Click on the videos below to view and read individual parts of the service.

CALL TO WORSHIP

“The Energy Of Resurrection” 
& The Power Of The Cross

I will exalt you, O Lord,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 O Lord my God, I called to you for help
and you healed me.
O Lord, you brought me up from the grave;
you spared me from going down into the pit.
11 You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.​
Psalms 30:1-2,11-12 (NIV 1984) 

PRAISE - Psalm 121 - Metrical Version

​A Psalm of Ascents
 1  I to the hills will lift mine eyes,
       from whence doth come mine aid.
 2  My safety cometh from the Lord,
       who heav'n and earth hath made.
 3  Thy foot he'll not let slide, nor will
       he slumber that thee keeps.
 4  Behold, he that keeps Israel,
       he slumbers not, nor sleeps.
 5  The Lord thee keeps, the Lord thy shade
       on thy right hand doth stay:
 6  The moon by night thee shall not smite,
       nor yet the sun by day.
 7  The Lord shall keep thy soul; he shall
       preserve thee from all ill.
 8  Henceforth thy going out and in
      God keep for ever will.

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Opening Prayer

Children’s Message

Have you ever discovered that a friend has a hidden talent, they are able to do something that you did not know about?
Owain Wyn Evans the Welsh weather presenter this week showed off his drumming skills ...

Children’s Activities

Download the file below to have a whole range of children’s activities based on Jesus meeting his disciples on the road to Emmaus.

OFFERING
Offering is much more than just giving money,
Although that is an Essential part of offering,
it is also about offering ourselves to God.
Thank you to everyone who has once again contributed to FWO this week, every contribution is greatly appreciated.
The Offering prayer is based on Psalm 121

Lord we lift up our eyes to you this day
And thank you that all our help comes from you.
We thank you that you have made heaven and earth
That you watch over us and you protect us
As you have given us so much, 
Today in response we give to you.
We offer ourselves in your service,
Asking that you would use and bless us
In Jesus’ Name
Amen

If you would like information about giving during Lockdown please email
Burnsidechurch@gmail.com

Praise - Eileen
Jesus Loves Me
A beautiful piece once again played by Eileen reminding us that throughout all of this Jesus loves us. 

Introduction To 
Bible Reading
Prayer For Others
And
O To See The Dawn

BIBLE READING - PSALM 121 
Read by Jim McCracken

I lift up my eyes to the hills–
where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip–
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you–
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm–
he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121 (NIV 1984) 

Prayer For Others
Ruth McCracken

Lets’ Pray For This Week

PRAISE

O To See The Dawn  - The Power Of The Cross

Oh, to see the dawn
Of the darkest day:
Christ on the road to Calvary.
Tried by sinful men,
Torn and beaten, then
Nailed to a cross of wood.

CHORUS:
This, the pow’r of the cross:
Christ became sin for us;
Took the blame, bore the wrath--
We stand forgiven at the cross.

Oh, to see the pain
Written on Your face,
Bearing the awesome weight of sin.
Ev’ry bitter thought,
Ev’ry evil deed
Crowning Your bloodstained brow.

Now the daylight flees;
Now the ground beneath
Quakes as its Maker bows His head.
Curtain torn in two,
Dead are raised to life;
”Finished!” the vict’ry cry.

Oh, to see my name
Written in the wounds,
For through Your suffering I am free.
Death is crushed to death;
Life is mine to live,
Won through Your selfless love.

FINAL CHORUS:
This, the pow’r of the cross:
Son of God—slain for us.
What a love! What a cost!
We stand forgiven at the cross.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY KEITH GETTY AND STUART TOWNEND
© 2005 THANKYOU MUSIC(PRS) ADM WORLDWIDE AT CAPITOLCMGPUBLISHING.COM EXCLUSING EUROPE WHICH IS ADM BY INTEGRITYMUSIC.COM

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Message

Where does our help come from?

Praise
SONS OF KORAH Psalm 121

I lift up my eyes to the hills for my help
From where does my help come?
My help only comes from the maker of heaven
From the maker of the earth
He will not let you fall down
Your feet will be firm to the ground

He watches over you
He will not slumber
The Lord who watches Israel will not sleep

The Lord watches over you He is your shade
The shade at your right hand
Even the sun will not harm you by day
The moon will not harm you by night
The Lord watches over your life
The Lord He will keep you from harm

He watches over you
He watches over you
Yes He watches over every step you take
He watches over you
He watches over you
Yes He watches over every step you take

Both now and forever
Both now and forever
Both now and forever
Both now and forever

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BENEDICTION
The Benediction is a blessing on all who have worshipped,
The blessing is based on all that we have been thinking about from Psalm 121

Lift up your eyes!  Look around.
Where does our help come from?

My all our help come from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

May He not let our foot slip–
May he watch over us and not slumber or sleep

May the Lord watch over us–
And be the shade at our right hand;
So that the sun will not harm us by day,
nor the moon by night.

May the Lord keep us from all harm–
And watch over our life;
May He watch over our coming and going
both now and forevermore.
AMEN

A LITTLE EXTRA
Each week I have included a little extra video of the Getty Family singing hymns together, this week they are joined by Joni Eareckson Tada​.

WELCOME
Welcome to Burnside At Home.
Below are a number of video clips which when watched in order will lead you through a service of worship, of course if you do not have time for the full service you can skip to the parts that interest you most. There are lots of notes to help you worship as well.

f you would rather watch the whole service as one video playing continually, without the extra text parts, then that option is also below.
Remember you can click the Full Screen option to view the video at a larger size.

Trypraying
If you don't normally attend a church and are following along, why not Trypraying. You can find out more at www.Trypraying.co.uk or download the Trypraying app to your phone or tablet.

COMPLETE SERVICE
Click on the Video below to view the complete service. Scroll down if you would like to read the text and view the individual sections.

Parts Of The Service
Click on the videos below to view and read individual parts of the service.

CALL TO WORSHIP

“Come Up Onto This Rock” ...

I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
Psalm 40 :1,2


Forty Days

After his suffering, he presented himself to them 
and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. 
He appeared to them over a period of forty days 
and spoke about the kingdom of God.
Acts 1:3

Free Book
The book mentioned is  - Coronavirus And Christ - John Piper
Free Digital Download and Audio Book available here - (You can also purchase the paperback)
https://www.crossway.org/books/coronavirus-and-christ-dl/

OPENING PRAYER

In these early days after the resurrection, we wonder what it all means.
We can relate to the women who fled the tomb with terror and amazement.
We understand Thomas and his need for proof that would come
only by touching the wounds and seeing the nail marks.
We understand the fear and confusion
that kept the disciples in the shadow cast by closed doors. 
We also keep company with the travellers on the Emmaus road
who felt the strange burning of the truth and hope and love
weaving into the sadness that consumed them on their walk.
We find ourselves in the eternal movement
between fear and faith, doubt and conviction, wonder and worry,
and we trust that you are present with us, O God.
We trust that like the disciples we will be able to stand
and tell the whole message about this life that:
Love is stronger than hate
Life has the final word over death
Beyond what we can see with our eyes,
there is a bond of Your Holy Spirit that draws and keeps us together. 
It is a complicated and frightening world. 
Strengthen us as we stand and bear witness to this whole life,
​the life of the Risen One, even Jesus Christ Our Lord. 
​Amen.

HYMN​

See, what a morning, gloriously bright,
With the dawning of hope in Jerusalem;
Folded the grave-clothes, tomb filled with light,
As the angels announce, “Christ is risen!”
See God’s salvation plan,
Wrought in love, borne in pain, paid in sacrifice,
Fulfilled in Christ, the Man,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!


See Mary weeping, “Where is He laid?”
As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb;
Hears a voice speaking, calling her name;
It’s the Master, the Lord raised to life again!
The voice that spans the years,
Speaking life, stirring hope, bringing peace to us,
Will sound till He appears,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!


One with the Father, Ancient of Days,
Through the Spirit who clothes faith with certainty.
Honor and blessing, glory and praise
To the King crowned with pow’r and authority!
And we are raised with Him,
Death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered;
And we shall reign with Him,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

Song Background
See what a Morning was written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty.
This is what they say about the song :
Keith: I wanted to write a triumphant melody, and as soon as I came up with this idea I heard 'Resurrection' - a song that could be sung on Easter morning or at the beginning of a time of worship, which excites us to the truth that Christ is risen. Stuart and I have enjoyed writing story songs together, and we chatted and decided this would be a great melody for the Resurrection story.
Stuart: Keith sent me through this melody with some lyrical thematic ideas. I really wanted to convey the immediacy of the Easter morning experience, and how that morning changed history forever. The third verse is a response of praise as we realise the amazing consequence of Christ's resurrection for our lives, drawing us into relationship with the triune God.

READING

Luke 24:13-35 Read by Jim Anderson
​The Disciples Meet Jesus On The Road To Emmaus

The Offerring?

While trying to find a Benediction for the end of the service, I also found this offering prayer, And thought, “What a shame that we cannot use it in our service.”.
Then I realised that Many of us continue to give ouroffering each week, either by Standing Order or by sending cheques, and that is greatly appreciated. Giving is a vital part of our worship to God, and is not just limited to our money, each time we worship the money is really a symbol of our lives given to God. 
So in acknowledgement of our sacrifice of worship today we pray.

Offering Prayer
(inspired by Luke 24:13-35)
Like the disciples at Emmaus,
we offer what we have.
They offered their company,
their table, their bread.

We invite you to be with us, Jesus, 
as we offer you our love,
our devotion, these gifts.
May our eyes be opened
to your holy presence among us, 
now and always.  
Amen.

If you would like more details about giving finanicially during this time of Coronavirus please email burnsidechurch@gmail.com and we will send you details on how to give.

Praise - Eileen O’Neill

Eileen will now play two pieces to remind us that God is with us especially through these uncertain times.

In Times Like These

In times like these you need a Savior
In times like these you need an anchor
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!

This Rock is Jesus, Yes He's the One
This Rock is Jesus, the only One
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!

It Is Well With My Soul

When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say

It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul

Children’s Message

It is very easy not to recognise people people at the moment if they are wearing scarves or masks, but much worse if like the disciples on their way to Emmaus, we don’t recognise Jesus.

Prayer For Others

A prayer for revival in our own hearts and a prayer for the Holy Spirit to come sweeping through us.

PRAISE - Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
1 Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

2 Hymns of praise then let us sing Alleluia!
unto Christ our heav'nly King, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
now above the sky he's King, Alleluia!
where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

4 Sing we to our God above Alleluia!
praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
praise him, all ye heav'nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Message

GOD IS SOVEREIGN
GOD IS GOOD
GOD IS LOVING
GOD IS FAITHFUL
GOD DOES NOT ABANDON US

GOD IS SOVEREIGN
For by him all things were created, 
in heaven and on earth, 
visible and invisible, 
whether thrones or dominions 
or rulers or authorities--
all things were created through him and for him. 
And he is before all things, 
and in him all things hold together. 
Colossians 1:16–17

GOD IS GOOD
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; 
blessed is the man who trusts in Him! 
Psalm 34:8

GOD IS LOVING
16 For God so loved the world 
that he gave his one and only Son, 
that whoever believes in him 
shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16

GOD IS FAITHFUL
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
Psalms 91:4-6

GOD DOES NOT ABANDON US
Have I not commanded you? 
Be strong and courageous. 
Do not be frightened, 
and do not be dismayed, 
for the Lord your God 
is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9

HYMN - Because He Lives.

God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives

How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy He gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain day, because He lives

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives

And then one day, I'll cross the river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then, as death gives way to victory
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He reigns

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives

I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives

Songwriters: Gloria Gaither / William J. Gaither
Because He Lives lyrics © Capitol Christian Music Group

BENEDICTION
(inspired by Luke 24:13-35)

Go now as those who have met with Christ
in the morning of this day.
Go now as those who hearts have burned within them,
as the Scriptures were explained.
Go now as those
who have been touched by resurrection.
And may the blessing of God
be upon you, body, mind and spirit,
as you leave this place,
Amen.

A LITTLE EXTRA
Many of you continue to enjoy this little extra at the end of the service each week, worshipping with Keith & Kristyn Getty and their daughters, well they were doing it again this week with, so please enjoy the high energy, enthusiasm and faith of a worshipping family.