Sunday Worship - April 27
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.
Citylife strives to be a diverse community of grace that forms disciples of Jesus for the renewal of Boston and our neighbors.
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God, it is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”
Psalms 100:2-3
Order of Worship
*Please stand as you are able
Welcome and Preparation
Call to Worship*
LEADER: The earth is the Lord’s, for he made it:
PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him.
LEADER: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness:
PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him.
LEADER: The mercy of the Lord is everlasting:
PEOPLE: Come, let us adore him. Leader: Lord, open our lips.
ALL: And our mouths shall proclaim your praise.
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All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us singO praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleamO praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
And all ye men of tender heart
Forgiving others, take your partO sing ye! Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
Praise God and on him cast your careO praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let all things their Creator bless
and worship Him in humblenessO praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia~(x4)
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
and praise the Spirit, Three in OneO praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
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Corporate Confession
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Personal Confession
Receiving of Grace
All the prophets testify about Christ that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.
Doxology*
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
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Joel Houston, Jonas Myrin
Verse 1
All these pieces, broken and scattered
In mercy gathered, mended and whole
Empty handed, but not forsaken
I’ve been set free, I’ve been set freeChorus
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I am found
Was blind but now I seeVerse 2
You take our failure, You take our weakness
You set Your treasure in jars of clay
So take this heart, Lord, I’ll be Your vessel
The world to see Your life in meChorus
Bridge
Oh I can see You now
I can see the love in Your eyes
Laying Yourself down
Raising up the broken to lifeChorus
Bridge
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Missions Testimony
Adeline Park, Catie’s Closet
Prayer for Children
Extending Peace
MINISTER: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
ALL: And also with you.
Announcements
Gospel Lesson
Scripture Reading*
12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. 13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. 14 And he said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it.
15 And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. 16 And he would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. 17 And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” 18 And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and were seeking a way to destroy him, for they feared him, because all the crowd was astonished at his teaching. 19 And when evening came they went out of the city.
20 As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. 21 And Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” 22 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. 23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:12-25
READER: This is the Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“The Fig Tree and the Temple”
Sermon Series: More Like Jesus
Rev. Benjamin Bae
Prayers for Tithes and Offerings
ALL: Merciful Father, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - our selves, our time, and our possessions - signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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by CityAlight
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 allChorus
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
And I know the path He’s chosen
Leads to everlasting restChorus
Bridge
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 meChorus
Chorus 2
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
Every hour of my life
As I journey home to see Him
He will never leave my side—
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Benediction & Dismissal*
MINISTER: Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Announcements
Citylife strives to be a diverse community of grace that forms disciples of Jesus for the renewal of Boston and our neighbors.
Connect with Citylife. We’re happy you’re here! If you are new, the easiest way to get in touch with us is by filling out the Connect Card HERE.
Infant Baptism
Citylife will be offering several opportunities for infant baptism this Spring/Summer, including 5/11. If you are a member of Citylife and would like to have your infant or child baptized, please contact office@citylifeboston.org.
University Ministry
Citylife is one church made up of college students from multiple campuses across our city. We gather monthly at City Night Fellowship to develop meaningful relationships with students across campuses. Invite your friends and join us for our next monthly large group gathering at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday 5/1 at Ruggles Baptist Church. Click HERE for more info.
Kids & Youth
Next Saturday Youth Group meets: 5/3
Next Youth Sunday School meets: 5/11
Justice & Mercy
We are at Somerville Homeless Coalition on the 1st Saturday of the month, L Street Mission on the 2nd Saturday, and Pine Street Inn on the 3rd Saturday. Sign up to purchase for and assemble hygiene kits every 3rd Sunday.