Order of Worship
Sunday, May 18, 2025
GATHER
"This Is My Father's World"
Words and Music: Public Domain
This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears
All nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair
In the rustling grass I hear him pass, he speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns, let the earth be glad!
"This Is My Father's World"
Words and Music: Public Domain
This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears
All nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair
In the rustling grass I hear him pass, he speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns, let the earth be glad!
WELCOME
CALL TO PRAYER
God, bring forth in our lives your fruits:
the fruit of love,
so we may love you above all things
and all others for your sake;
the fruit of joy,
that we may find delight in your service;
the fruit of peace,
that we may sense relief through your mercy
and rest in your love;
the fruit of longsuffering
so that we may bear, with patience, all afflictions;
the fruit of gentleness,
that we may subdue all anger
and find calm and courage in trial.
the fruit of meekness,
that we may forgive freely
and endure with patience the burdens upon us.
the fruit of temperance
that we may restrain our desires
and submit them and ourselves to your will and your way.
God, bring forth in our lives your fruits:
the fruit of love,
so we may love you above all things
and all others for your sake;
the fruit of joy,
that we may find delight in your service;
the fruit of peace,
that we may sense relief through your mercy
and rest in your love;
the fruit of longsuffering
so that we may bear, with patience, all afflictions;
the fruit of gentleness,
that we may subdue all anger
and find calm and courage in trial.
the fruit of meekness,
that we may forgive freely
and endure with patience the burdens upon us.
the fruit of temperance
that we may restrain our desires
and submit them and ourselves to your will and your way.
REFRAIN
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
SONG
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Beginning To End)"
Great is Thy faithfulness
O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Sun moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness mercy and love
Beginning to end my life in Your hands
Great great is Your faithfulness
You never let go this one thing I know
Great great is Your faithfulness
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand has provided
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me
CCLI Song #7109317 | © Curb Songs; Weave Country; Fellow Ships Music; So Essential Tunes; Hope Publishing Company | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 20604896
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Beginning To End)"
Great is Thy faithfulness
O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Sun moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness mercy and love
Beginning to end my life in Your hands
Great great is Your faithfulness
You never let go this one thing I know
Great great is Your faithfulness
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand has provided
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me
CCLI Song #7109317 | © Curb Songs; Weave Country; Fellow Ships Music; So Essential Tunes; Hope Publishing Company | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 20604896
REFRAIN
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
SONG
"Goodness Of God"
I love You Lord, oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days I've been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice; You have led me through the fire
In darkest night You are close like no other
I've known You as a father; I've known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down I’m surrendered now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, It's running after me
CCLI Song #7117726 | © 2018 Capitol CMG Paragon; SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia; Fellow Ships Music; So Essential Tunes; Bethel Music Publishing | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 20604896
"Goodness Of God"
I love You Lord, oh Your mercy never fails me
All my days I've been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice; You have led me through the fire
In darkest night You are close like no other
I've known You as a father; I've known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down I’m surrendered now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, It's running after me
CCLI Song #7117726 | © 2018 Capitol CMG Paragon; SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia; Fellow Ships Music; So Essential Tunes; Bethel Music Publishing | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 20604896
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCRIPTURE
John 15:1-8
‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
John 15:1-8
‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
REFRAIN
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
SERMON
"Fruit That Will Last"
Rev. Michelle Matthews
"Fruit That Will Last"
Rev. Michelle Matthews
CONVERSATION
What fruit of God's Spirit are you most in need of right now and why?
What fruit of God's Spirit are you most in need of right now and why?
REFRAIN
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
GIVE THANKS
"Doxology (Amen)"
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above you heav'nly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Amen Amen Amen
God we praise You
God we praise You
Praise God for all that He has done
Praise Him for He has overcome
The grave is beaten love has won
Praise God our Savior Christ the Son
CCLI Song #7059306 | © 2016 Phil Wickham Music; Seems Like Music; Sing My Songs
CCLI License # 20604896
"Doxology (Amen)"
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above you heav'nly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Amen Amen Amen
God we praise You
God we praise You
Praise God for all that He has done
Praise Him for He has overcome
The grave is beaten love has won
Praise God our Savior Christ the Son
CCLI Song #7059306 | © 2016 Phil Wickham Music; Seems Like Music; Sing My Songs
CCLI License # 20604896
FEAST
"Good Grace / Grace That Is Greater"
People come together
Strange as neighbours our blood is one
Children of generations
Of every nation of Kingdom come
Don't let your heart be troubled
Hold your head up high don't fear no evil
Fix your eyes on this one truth
God is madly in love with you
Take courage hold on be strong
Remember where our help comes from
Jesus our redemption
Our salvation is in His blood
Jesus Light of heaven
Friend forever His Kingdom come
Swing wide all you heavens
Let the praise go up as the walls come down
All creation everything with breath repeat the sound
All His children clean hands pure hearts
Good grace good God His Name is Jesus
Grace grace God's grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God's grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin
CCLI Song #7122177, CCLI Song #2647724 | © 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia, Public Domain | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 20604896
"Good Grace / Grace That Is Greater"
People come together
Strange as neighbours our blood is one
Children of generations
Of every nation of Kingdom come
Don't let your heart be troubled
Hold your head up high don't fear no evil
Fix your eyes on this one truth
God is madly in love with you
Take courage hold on be strong
Remember where our help comes from
Jesus our redemption
Our salvation is in His blood
Jesus Light of heaven
Friend forever His Kingdom come
Swing wide all you heavens
Let the praise go up as the walls come down
All creation everything with breath repeat the sound
All His children clean hands pure hearts
Good grace good God His Name is Jesus
Grace grace God's grace
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within
Grace grace God's grace
Grace that is greater than all our sin
CCLI Song #7122177, CCLI Song #2647724 | © 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia, Public Domain | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 20604896
REFRAIN & BENEDICTION
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
“Fruit is always miraculous, created; it is never the result of willing, but always of growth. The fruit of the Spirit is a gift of God, and only God can produce it. They who bear it know as little about it as the tree knows of its fruit. They know only the Power of that which their life depends.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship