Sunday, March 23 @ 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. 

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CALL TO WORSHIP

Psalm 23 ~ The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.


WORSHIP THRU SINGING

Better Is One Day

Verse 1

How lovely is Your dwelling place O Lord almighty

For my soul longs and even faints for You

For here my heart is satisfied Within Your presence

I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings

Chorus

Better is one day in Your courts

Better is one day in Your house

Better is one day in Your courts

Than thousands elsewhere

Verse 2

One thing I ask and I would seek

To see Your beauty

To find You in the place

Your glory dwells

Bridge 1

My heart and flesh cry out

For You the living God

Your Spirit's water to my soul

I've tasted and I've seen

Come once again to me

I will draw near to You

I will draw near to You

Bridge 2

Better is one day better is one day

Better is one day than thousands elsewhere

Better is one day better is one day

Better is one day than thousands elsewhere

© 1995 Thankyou Music 

Way Maker

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

(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 ev'ry heart

I worship You I worship You

You are here healing ev'ry heart

I worship You I worship You

Verse 3

You are here turning lives around

I worship You I worship You

You are here mending ev'ry heart

I worship You I worship You Lord

Chorus

(You are) Way Maker Miracle Worker Promise Keeper

Light in the darkness my God 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

Chorus

(You are) Way Maker Miracle Worker Promise Keeper

Light in the darkness my God that is who You are

© 2016 Sinach (Admin. by SLIC Inspire)

COMMUNITY PRAYER: CELEBRATION, LAMENTATION, REPENTANCE

Structure: We’ll pray aloud for our church, our world, and anything else that’s on your heart.

Psalm 145:18 ~ The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

* Pray for our church and our season of transition.

* Pray for our world.

* Pray for anything else that’s on your heart.

*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 COMMUNITY

Transition Process ~ Meet with the congregation periodically (biweekly) after the worship service to discuss our plans to be commissioned / sent out to other churches. 

March 23 - April 13 ~ Normal Worship Gathering to discuss our last series: “Sent Out”.

April 20 (Easter) ~ Last Worship Gathering / Commissioning Service. Lunch @ The Wilson’s.

April 27 - June 22 ~ Visit other churches together and debrief over lunch.

June 26-30 ~ Annual church retreat in Redway, CA.


DISCUSSION & SERMON

Series: SENT OUT

DISCUSSION (All): “Sent With Purpose”

John 20:21 ~ Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

Discussion Questions

What does it mean to be sent by God? How can you bring God’s message of love to others?

What’s next for you? What new ministries, and opportunities is God sending you to?

How is God wanting you to trust Him during this new season?


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

As The Deer

Verse 1

As the deer panteth for the water

So my soul longeth after Thee

You alone are my heart's desire

And I long to worship Thee

Chorus 

You alone are my strength my shield

To You alone may my spirit yield

You alone are my heart's desire

And I long to worship Thee

Verse 2

You're my friend and You are my brother

Even though You are a King

I love You more than any other

So much more than anything

Verse 3

I want You more than gold or silver

Only You can satisfy

You alone are the real joy-giver

And the apple of my eye

© 1984 Maranatha Praise, Inc.


RESPOND BY GOING IN GOD’S GRACE

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

John 20:21 ~ Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

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