These are extraordinary times. Though we are unable to gather together for worship this morning due to the precautions surrounding COVID-19, we still have an opportunity to worship at home, and as we each do so, we do so together, united in spirit as we seek God together. Follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect: What are you weary from? What burdens you? Take to heart Jesus’ promise of great rest.
Opening Prayer
O Lord our God,
As we come to worship at the turn of another week,
We bring to you our weariness and weaknesses,
Our burdens and labours,
And we trust Your promises for rest,
For rest for our souls.
As we worship today,
Show us your humble and lowly heart,
To move toward us with great love and compassion,
And restore us, make us new,
Sustain us through each day.
We love You Lord,
You first loved us.
We pray this in Jesus’ name,
Amen
Worship in Adoration
Exodus 15:1-3, 11-13
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord. They said:
I will sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted;
he has thrown the horse and its rider into the sea.
The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
This is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
The Lord is a warrior;
the Lord is his name.
Lord, who is like you among the gods?
Who is like you, glorious in holiness,
revered with praises, performing wonders?
You stretched out your right hand,
and the earth swallowed them.
With your faithful love, you will lead the people you have redeemed;
you will guide them to your holy dwelling with your strength.
Listen to and sing along with “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” and meditate on God’s ability in all things to supply and sustain. The last verse goes like this:
There’s not a plant or flow’r below, but makes Thy glories known,
And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care;
And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God, art present there.
He is present and we are in His good care.
Because the mighty God,
The Lord of Hosts,
The High King of Heaven,
The King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Is Immanuel, God with us,
What have we to fear, even in these uncertain and anxious days?
Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life— whom should I dread?
When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh,
my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell.
Though an army deploys against me,
my heart will not be afraid;
though a war breaks out against me,
I will still be confident.
I am certain that I will see the Lord’s goodness
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart be courageous.
Wait for the Lord.
Listen and sing along with “Whom Shall I Fear,” and as you do so, have courage, take heart, for the Faithful God with you.
Take a few moments now to consider who God is -
-How is He mighty?
-How is He ruling over this world and in control?
-What things dare to compare to Him? How do they pale in comparison?
-In light of this, what about God do you worship Him for?
If God cares for the stars, and by His might makes sure that none of them are missing, how much more He cares for us, knows our name, and by His might, cares for each of us?
Confession of Sin, Assurance of Forgiveness
1 Timothy 1:13-17
Formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Lord Jesus,
You came into the world to save sinners.
That’s each one of us.
Lord, we all were rebels against You,
In our hearts,
Wanting our own way,
Not yours.
Our ignorance came from unbelieving hearts.
But Lord Jesus,
Your grace overflowed to us.
Our sin - it is great.
But we have a far greater Saviour in You,
And Your mercy is far more, sufficient to wash away our every sin,
All our guilt,
And bring us to new life, salvation, eternal life.
So Lord,
We confess our sin. (Take this time to confess any sin in your life to Jesus).
Thank You that Jesus died to bring us forgiveness of our sin.
Forgive us our sin.
We praise You for Your mercy for us.
In Your name we pray,
Amen.
Worship to “His Mercy Is More”
What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment His life was the cost
We stood ‘neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many, His mercy is morePraise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, New every morn’
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
Hearing from God
Listen and meditate on the words of this new song, “Forever Jesus” and remember that as great as the troubles are in the world around us, we have a far greater King and Saviour, so we need not fear - instead, we can bring Him all praise.
Read and think about the following scriptures:
2 Chronicles 7:14
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.
Romans 8:18-21
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.
James 1:2-5
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Prayer Time
Psalm 46
1 God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
Lord our God,
Mighty God, merciful God,
Sovereign God, saving God,
You are our refuge and strength.
Not our own abilities or assets,
Not our own wisdom or ways -
But You alone are our safe place and the supplier of what we need to make it through each day.
So we will not be afraid -
Even though all around us, we see calamity, chaos, coronavirus, questionable decisions.
Even though the mountains be moved into the sea - the worst may happen -
We will not be afraid,
For You are with us.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Lord our God,
You are our help -
Though we see great raging and tottering,
Unsure about what tomorrow will bring,
You are far greater;
We will not be moved,
For You will not be moved,
And You are with us;
You will hold us fast.
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
Lord God,
You are a “warrior,” and You rescued Israel from the pursuit of the Egyptian armies,
You are the God of armies,
And You have all ability to do anything;
Bring peace, we pray.
Remind us of the great things that You have done in the past,
To remind us that we are not in this alone,
But that it is You, working,
That brings renewal, in our hearts, church, and community.
Come work in each of our hearts and lives,
Do a great work again in us.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
11 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Lord,
Calm our restless hearts,
Calm our anxious hearts,
Calm our fearful hearts,
Calm our wandering hearts,
Calm our dis-satisfied hearts,
And show us the fullness of who You are -
Faithfully loving, near,
Forgiving, just,
Compassionate, carrying our burdens,
Sovereign over all, in control of all,
So we do not have to be, and we can still be at peace.
Bring us Your peace,
We pray in Jesus’ name,
Amen.
As We Go
There’s not a moment, day, or circumstance that we do not need our Saviour, our Lord. We are foolish when we think we can make it on our own - and wise when we take all things to Him in prayer and depend on Him for all things.
Make “I Need Thee Every Hour” your prayer.
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory
Giving
Kingsboro
You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.
South Lake
Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.