The Gathering Lyrics
Evidence
All throughout my history
Your faithfulness has walked beside me
The winter storms made way for spring
In every season, from where I’m standing
I see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life
Help me remember when I’m weak
Fear may come, but fear will leave
You lead my heart to victory
You are my strength and You always will be
I see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life
See the cross, the empty grave
The evidence is endless
All my sin rolled away
Because of You, oh, Jesus
See the cross, the empty grave
The evidence is endless
All my sin rolled away
Because of You, oh, Jesus
Oh
I see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life, yeah
I see the evidence of Your goodness (when I wake up in the morning)
All over my life (I see Your mercies are new)
All over my life (yeah, You’re all around us)
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life (yeah, You’re all around us)
So why should I fear?
The evidence is here
Why should I fear?
Oh, the evidence is here
Heart of God
I know you’re hurting
I can see it in your eyes
So, pull back the curtain
And take off your disguise
Whoever told you
Ain’t worth the fight
The cross tells a story
That’ll change your mind
‘Cause there’s only love in the heart of God
No room for shame in His open arms
There’s beauty from ashes, so come as you are
And there’s only love in the heart of God
Come, prodigal children
It’s never too late
Run home to the Father
Let Him clothe you with grace
And bury your burdens
Break free from the fear
Step out the shadows
There’s no judgment here
There’s only love in the heart of God
No room for shame in His open arms
There’s beauty from ashes, so come as you are
And there’s only love in the heart of God
No, He’s not sitting there shaking His head
Writing you off, leaving you lost
He’s not sitting there shaking His head
Wishing He’d never went to that cross
He’s not sitting there shaking His head
Writing you off, leaving you lost
He’s not sitting there shaking His head
He went to that cross, He went to that cross
‘Cause He loves you so much
There’s only love in the heart of God
No room for shame in His open arms
There’s beauty from ashes, so come as you are
‘Cause there’s only love in the heart of God
No room for shame in His open arms
There’s beauty from ashes, so come as you are
‘Cause there’s only love in the heart of God
‘Cause there’s only love in the heart of God
You Get The Glory
This is so heavy
And it’s bringing me to my knees
And I’m crying out Lord, I need You now
To come and see about me
Don’t know why’s this life so hard?
And why do You seem so far?
But if this cup won’t pass
Help me to stay steadfast
Let Your will be done
You get the glory from this
You get the glory from this
No matter what I have to go through in this world
As long as You get the glory from it
You get the glory from this
You get the glory from this
No matter what I have to go through in this world
As long as You get the glory from it
And this is my cross to bear
This is my story to tell
That no matter what I’ve gone through
I’ve been tried and came out true
So let Your will be done
You get the glory from this
You get the glory from this
No matter what I have to go through in this world
As long as You get the glory from it
You get the glory from this
You get the glory from this
No matter what I have to go through in this world
As long as You get the glory from it
O Come to the Altar
Are you hurting and broken within?
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?
Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself
Do you thirst for a drink from the well?
Jesus is calling
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today, there’s no reason to wait
Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes, a new life is born
Jesus is calling (oh, oh)
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Savior
What a Savior
Oh, what a Savior
Isn’t He wonderful?
Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen
Bow down before Him
For He is Lord of all
Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen
Oh, what a Savior
Isn’t He wonderful?
Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen
Bow down before Him
For He is Lord of all
Sing Hallelujah, Christ is risen
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Service
October 9, 2022 | 11:00 am
The Power of the Promise Series
Exodus 20:1-17
Rev. Lance Marshall
Senior Pastor
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor
Prelude: “Joy and Elation”
Cynthia Dobrinski, arranger
Fifth Street Bells
Thomas Williams, director
*Call to Worship
Thane Arther, lay reader
One: All heaven and earth proclaim the majesty of God’s creative power!
All: Praise God for the amazing and awesome beauty.
One: God has given to us codes by which to live together in harmony and peace.
All: In these commandments, God has summed up the ways we must respect one another.
One: Rejoice in the goodness of God.
All: Praise God for God’s complete and steadfast love for us. Amen.
*Hymn 64: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
**Please be seated
Responsive Reading (Exodus 20:1-17)
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
All responses will be on the screens.
Faith Like a Child
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
*Hymn 381: “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
much we need thy tender care;
in thy pleasant pastures feed us,
for our use thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, thine we are.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast bought us, thine we are.
We are thine, thou dost befriend us,
be the guardian of our way;
keep thy flock, from sin defend us,
seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
Thou hast promised to receive us,
poor and sinful though we be;
thou hast mercy to relieve us,
grace to cleanse and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
We will early turn to thee.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
We will early turn to thee.
Early let us seek thy favor,
early let us do thy will;
blessed Lord and only Savior,
with thy love our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Thou hast loved us, love us still.
Sermon Series: The Power of the Promise
These are foundation stories of faith that are all built around the idea of a promise making, promise keeping God. The Decalogue. God is setting rules for what it’s going to be like to live as God’s people.
Wesleyan Covenant Prayer
I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you will, place me with whom you will. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be put to work for you or set aside for you, Praised for you or criticized for you. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and fully surrender all things to your glory and service. And now, O wonderful and holy God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, you are mine, and I am yours. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, Let it also be made in heaven. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)
Offertory: “Meditation on Beautiful Savior”
Cathy Moklebust, arranger
*Doxology 95
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Benediction
One: Our gathering will soon be ended. Where will we go, and what will we do?
All: We will go out to be God’s people in the world.
One: May grace, peace, hope, love, and joy forever accompany you. Amen.
*Congregational Benediction: “Standing on the Promises” (refrain)
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Savior;
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
*Postlude: “Trumpet Tune”
John Stanley, arranger
Peggy Graff, organist
Download Traditional Worship Bulletin 10.9.22
Notes from First Church
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth — we are glad you’re here to worship with us today!
Please let us know you are here by filling out the attendance pad as it comes by.
Asterisks (*) indicate times when you are invited to stand as you are able.
“Faith Like a Child” is our children’s sermon developed for young worshipers of all ages.
In addition to your regular contribution, every one dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate during the month of October will support the clothing bank.
The Sanctuary Flowers are given in loving memory of Marian McKeever Millican and Ann McFadyen Millican by Kirk Millican.
Fifth Street Bell ringers: Meredith Ball, Jeanne Cochran, Alison Haygood, Elaine Johnson, Cat Milus, Matthew Roth, Melody Shepherd, Lynn Tedford, Avary Vaughn, Jayme Vaughn-Linebarger, Taylor White
Wesleyan Covenant Prayer
I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you will, place me with whom you will. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be put to work for you or set aside for you, Praised for you or criticized for you. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and fully surrender all things to your glory and service. And now, O wonderful and holy God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, you are mine, and I am yours. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, Let it also be made in heaven. Amen.
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