Sunday Worship
May 5, 2024
Services 9:00 & 10:30 AM
Summer Hours begin may 26th and ends September 1, one service at 10AM
Gathering Prelude
We Believe
by Matthew Hooper, Travis Ryan, and Richie Fike
Verse 1
In this time of desperation
When all we know is doubt and fear
There is only one foundation
We believe we believe
In this broken generation
When all is dark You help us see
There is only one salvation
We believe we believe
Chorus 1
We believe in God the Father
We believe in Jesus Christ
We believe in the Holy Spirit
And He's given us new life
We believe in the crucifixion
We believe that He conquered death
We believe in the resurrection
And He's coming back again
We believe
Verse 2
So let our faith be more than anthems
Greater than the songs we sing
In our weakness and temptations
We believe we believe
Bridge
Let the lost be found and the dead be raised
In the here and now let love invade
Let the church live loud our God will save
We believe we believe
And the gates of hell will not prevail
For the power of God has torn the veil
Now we know Your love will never fail
We believe we believe
Ending
He's coming back again
He's coming back again
We believe we believe
Welcome
Welcome to our weekly gathering! Whether you are here for the first time, or you have been with us many times before, we are honored to have you part of our community. Please join us for a future Sunday service at 9 or 10:30am in person.
Vision: To see the people and places of West Richmond and beyond transformed by the love of God through Christ Jesus.
Call to Worship and Opening Prayer
"Today we come in praise of God who is the Lord who is the Giver of Light and Life."
Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us
People: and make his face shine on us--
Leader: so that your ways may be known on earth,
People: your salvation among all nations.
All: May the peoples praise you, God; May the nations be glad and sing for joy, may all the peoples praise you.
Adapted from Psalm 67
Worship Through Music
Praising God for who he is and responding in body and spirit to the truth of the gospel.
Is He Worthy
by Andrew Peterson | Ben Shive
Verse 3
Does the Father truly love us? He does
Does the Spirit move among us? He does
And does Jesus our Messiah hold
Forever those He loves? He does
Does our God intend to dwell again with us?
He does
Chorus 2
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal
And open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David’s Root and the Lamb
Who died to ransom the salve
From every people and tribe
Every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priest
To God to reign with the Son
Is He worthy Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?
He is
Ending
Is He worthy, is He worthy
He is He is
Prayers of the People and Confession
Openly acknowledging our sin and the world’s brokenness. Asking God to intervene on behalf of ourselves and our city, nation, and world
hosanna
Verse 1
I see the King of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes the whole earth shakes
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing the people sing
Chorus
Hosanna Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
I see a generation
Rising up to take the place
With selfless faith with selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees we're on our knees
Bridge
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks yours
Everything I am for your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity
VERSE 1
Do you feel the world is broken? We do
Do you feel the shadows deepen? We do
But do you know that all the dark won’t stop
The light from getting through? We do
Do you wish that you could see it all made new?
We do
VERSE 2
Is all creation groaning? It is
Is a new creation coming? It is
Is the glory of the Lord to be
The light within our midst? It is
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this?
It is
Chorus 1
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David’s Root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Is He worthy Is He worthy? Of all blessing and honor and glory?
Is He worthy of this?
He is
Message
Reading and examining the Bible under the guidance of the preacher.
"sent people"
BIBLE READING: John 20:19-20 (NLT)
19 That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! 21 Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
Musical Reflection
An intentional time to reflect on and respond to the Bible reading and the message.
Way Maker
[Default Arrangement] by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu
Verse 1
You are here moving in our midst
I worship You I worship You
You are here working in this place
I worship You I worship You
Chorus 1
You are Way Maker Miracle Worker Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness my God that is who You are
Verse 2
You are here touching every heart
I worship You I worship You
You are here healing every heart
I worship You I worship You
Verse 2
So let our faith be more than anthems
Greater than the songs we sing
In our weakness and temptations
We believe we believe
TAG
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
That is who You are
Bridge
Even when I don't see it You're working
Even when I don't feel it You're working
You never stop You never stop working
You never stop You never stop working
Celebration of Communion
Communion: a time to remember Jesus’ selfless act of love and sacrifice on the cross.
Community West Church welcomes children to celebrate the Lord’s Supper when they have put their trust in Jesus and have been instructed about the meaning of communion by the parents or guardians. Those who are not yet ready to participate in the sacrament may come forward with their family and receive a blessing from the serving elder.
Prayer of Consecration (with the Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory forever and forever
Amen.
Responding with our Gifts and Tithes
An opportunity to respond to the gift of God's grace with our offerings and our lives.
Give online at https://communitywestchurch.churchcenter.com/giving or drop a check in the mail to our office:
Community West Church
2340 Pump Road
Henrico, VA 23233
Responding to God with
our Hearts in Song
Praising God for who he is and what He is doing in the body of Christ
King Of My Heart
by John Mark McMillan and Sarah McMillan
Verse 1
Let the King of my heart be
The mountain when I run
The fountain I drink from Oh
He is my song
Let the King of my heart be
The shadow where I hide
The ransom for my life oh
He is my song
Chorus
You are good good Oh
You are good good Oh
Verse 2
Let the King of my heart be
The wind inside my sails
The anchor in the waves Oh
He is my song
Let the King of my heart be
The fire inside my veins
And the echo of my days Oh
He is my song
Bridge 1
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let,
Never gonna let me down
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
Bridge 2
You're never gonna let
Never gonna let me down
Ending
When the night is holding onto me
God is holding on
Benediction
A personal and communal blessing from the Bible to strengthen us as we go back out into the world.
Welcome to Community West Church!
Dear Friends,
We believe the church is a special community of people joined by their hope in Jesus Christ. We know this hope has not always been apparent to those who have been hurt by church, or for whom church seems unnecessary or irrelevant. However, we believe everybody needs a community to which to belong, and we hope you will find our community a trusted context to continue your spiritual journey.
Protecting Our Children and Youth:
To ensure a safe and secure environment for our children and youth, Community West Church requires adult volunteers who wish to serve these populations must participate in the church for a minimum of six months, pass a “Proud to Protect” online course in recognizing and reporting child abuse, and pass a background check. Youth volunteers who serve our children are required to take a certification training facilitated by the Director of Family Ministries. A complete copy of our Child Protection Plan is available upon request.
CELEBRATE - Commit to our weekly Sunday Gathering.
Our Sunday service is a time for us to be reminded of God’s love and forgiveness, and to respond with our worship, obedience, and trust. we intend our service to be uplifting, hones, participatory, multi-sensory, biblically-based, and gospel-centered.
CONNECT - Commit to a Home Group.
Smaller groups are where the best of life happens at Community West. All small groups are built on three pillars: growing in God’s word, developing authentic friendships, and serving and getting involved in outreach.
CONTRIBUTE - Join a Sunday team and give financially.
None of us begins to belong to a community until we have a chance to share what we have to give. We invite you to share your time, by serving on a Sunday team, and your gifts by giving financially to the mission of the church.