Sunday, January 19 @ THE TABLE Church SF

WELCOME / PREPARATION: We’re glad you’re gathering with us for worship @ THE TABLE Church SF! We pray that God gives you rest and relationship through the good news of the Gospel and through the people you meet. Our worship gathering includes space for: Quiet Reflection, Celebratory Singing, Lamenting, Praying, Discipleship in God’s Word, Open-Discussion, Communion, Social Justice, and Fellowship. If you’d like to connect with others in a Bible study or connect with our Pastor, see info at the bottom.

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CALL TO WORSHIP

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-14, 23-24  ~ You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

WORSHIP THRU SINGING

To God Be the Glory

Verse 1

To God be the glory, great things he has done!

So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,

who yielded his life an atonement for sin,

and opened the life-gate that all may go in.

Refrain

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, 

Let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! 

Let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father through Jesus the Son

and give him the glory, great things he has done!


Verse 2

Great things he has taught us, great things he has done,

and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son,

but purer and higher and greater will be

our joy and our wonder, when Jesus we see.

Refrain

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, 

Let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! 

Let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father through Jesus the Son

and give him the glory, great things he has done!


© Public Domain (Words: Fanny Crosby, 1875)



God Will Take Care of You

Verse 1

Be not dismayed whate’er betide,

God will take care of you;

Beneath his wings of love abide,

God will take care of you.

Refrain

God will take care of you,

through ev'ry day, o’er all the way;

He will take care of you,

God will take care of you.

Verse 2

Through days of toil when heart doth fail,

God will take care of you;

When dangers fierce your path assail,

God will take care of you.

Refrain

God will take care of you,

through ev'ry day, o’er all the way;

He will take care of you,

God will take care of you.

Verse 3

No matter what may be the test,

God will take care of you;

Lean, weary one, upon his breast,

God will take care of you.

Refrain

God will take care of you,

through ev'ry day, o’er all the way;

He will take care of you,

God will take care of you.

© Public Domain (Words: Civilla D. Martin, 1904)


COMMUNITY PRAYER: CELEBRATION, LAMENTATION, REPENTANCE

Structure: Minister will read a short passage from Psalm 139 and then we’ll pray aloud. 

V.17-18 ~ How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand - when I awake, I am still with you.

Pray Aloud…

V.19-22 ~ If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.

Pray Aloud…

V.23-24 ~ Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Pray Aloud…

*PRAYER MINISTER available at the end of the worship service to pray with you confidentially. (Prayer Minister will be up front near the piano.)


CHURCH CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Fri. Jan.24-25 ~ Presbytery Meeting in Roseville, CA. Let our elders know if you'd like to attend.

Sun. Jan.26 ~ Congregational Meeting & Potluck Lunch (Salads, chips, salsa, etc)

Sun. Feb.9 ~ Evangelism Seminar & Potluck Lunch. A few people from one of our supporting churches (Sierra Presbyterian) will be worshipping with us. Rev. Mike Griffin will preach during our worship gathering. Mike will also lead an Evangelism Seminar during our potluck lunch.

Sun. March 9 ~ Testimony Sunday & Potluck Lunch: Share a testimony of how God is ministering to you during this season and/or through the sermon series: "I AM". 

Sun. May 18 ~ No Worship Gathering (Bay to Breakers)

Sun. June 15 ~ Testimony Sunday & Potluck Lunch: Share a testimony of how God is ministering to you during this season and/or through the sermon series: "PRACTICING GRACE". 

Thur-Mon. Jun.26-30 ~ Annual church retreat in Redway, CA.

2025 (Jan-Jun) SERMON SERIES

  • Epiphany Season (Jan-Feb) ~ "I AM" is our sermon series title. Inspiration: Jesus gives 7 “I AM” statements throughout the gospel of John. Jesus’ identity shapes our identity and how we relate to God and others.

  • Lent Season (Mar-Apr) ~ "LAMENT" is our sermon series title. Inspiration: The American church strongly dislikes lament. Throughout Scripture we see a God who laments and invites us to experience the gift of lament.

  • Easter Season (Apr-Jun) ~ "PRACTICING GRACE" is our sermon series title. Inspiration: The resurrection of Christ empowers us to respond to God’s grace. We’ll focus on cultivating 8 spiritual practices that help us live out our faith and truly experience the grace of God.


DISCUSSION & SERMON

Series: I AM

DISCUSSION (All)

* So that our church family can be supportive and prayerful, is there a highlight or lowlight you’d like to share?

* What are you learning about Christ: “I AM…” and [Your Name]: “I AM…”

 

SERMON (Rev.Troy Wilson): The Light of the World

John 8:1-13 ~ 1 Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, 2 but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. 3 As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd. 4 “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?” 6 They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger. 7 They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” 8 Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust. 9 When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. 10 Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” 11 “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” 12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” 13 The Pharisees replied, “You are making those claims about yourself! Such testimony is not valid.”

1.     JESUS SEES PEOPLE (in each situation)

2.     JESUS SEES PROCESS (in the midst of ambiguity)

3.     JESUS SEES POTENTIAL (in every person)


RESPOND BY GIVING GENEROUSLY

Ways to GIVE…

2 Corinthians 8:9 – “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.”


RESPOND BY RECEIVING COMMUNION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION… Humble yourself before God and confess any sinful attitudes, actions, inactions, and patterns without defending yourself. Psalm 51:1-2 – “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING… Thank God for his mercy and forgiveness – given to us through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Psalm 32:5,11 – “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Rejoice in the Lord and be glad.”

FEAST TOGETHER… Renew your vow to follow Christ by partaking of God’s grace: the bread (Gluten-Free) symbolizes Christ’s body that was broken for us and the red wine / white grape juice symbolizes Christ’s blood that cleanses us from sin.


WORSHIP THRU SINGING

Rock Of Ages

Verse 1

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 

let me hide myself in thee; 

let the water and the blood, 

from thy wounded side which flowed, 

be of sin the double cure; 

save from wrath and make me pure.

Verse 2

Not the labors of my hands 

can fulfill thy law's demands; 

could my zeal no respite know, 

could my tears forever flow, 

all for sin could not atone; 

thou must save, and thou alone.

Verse 3

Nothing in my hand I bring, 

simply to the cross I cling; 

naked, come to thee for dress; 

helpless, look to thee for grace; 

foul, I to the fountain fly; 

wash me, Savior, or I die.

Verse 4

While I draw this fleeting breath, 

when mine eyes shall close in death, 

when I soar to worlds unknown, 

see thee on thy judgment throne, 

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 

let me hide myself in thee.

© Public Domain (Words: Augustus Toplady, 1776)

RESPOND BY GOING IN GOD’S GRACE

Lift up your hands and receive this closing blessing to empower you this week…

John 8:12 ~ “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”


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CONNECT WITH OUR PASTOR

Wrestling with spiritual questions or the Christian faith? Navigating a difficult season of life? New to San Francisco? Have questions about the church? Our pastor would love to meet with you. You can email Troy Wilson at Troy@TheTableSF.com 

CONNECT WITH A COMMUNITY GROUP

Friendships, service opportunities, prayer, and Bible study is what you’ll find in a COMMUNITY GROUP (CG). We’re currently taking the Summer off and will resume in September.

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