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“Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke 10:25

Preparation Song: My Soul Finds Rest Page 2

Welcome and Call to Worship Psalm 100:1-2

Song: Praise My Soul the King of Heaven Page 3

Song: Let Your Kingdom Come Page 4

Scripture Reading Lev. 19:9-36

Prayer of Confession

Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Page 5

Pastoral Prayer

Responsive Reading: James 2:8-14 Page 6

Song: To Him Who is Able Page 7

Song: Jerusalem, My Happy Home Page 8

Sermon: Mercy Ministry Luke 10:25-42

Church Covenant Page 9

Song: Behold the Lamb Page 10

Song: It is Well With My Soul Page 11

Benediction

Silence for Reflection and Preparation After the benediction, we spend a few moments silently reflecting on the morning’s service. When the music resumes, please join us for conversation and refreshments, which are at the back of the hall.

Welcome to this

gathering of the United Christian Church of Dubai.

We are an evangelical

church committed to glorifying God, which we pursue through growing in our love for Him and for each other.

If you are a first time

visitor we would love to get to know you, so please introduce yourself to us. There is a welcome team at the back of the hall who would be delighted to tell you more about our church and our ministries.

Service Leader: Mayowa Awobadejo | Preacher: John Folmar | Song Leader: Jonathan Lim Next week’s sermon: “Prayer” Luke 11:1-13

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M y S o u l F i n d s R e s t

My soul finds rest in God alone my Rock and my salvation, A fortress strong against my foes and I will not be shaken.

Though lips may bless and hearts may curse And lies like arrows pierce me

I’ll fix my heart on righteousness, I’ll look to Him who hears me.

O praise Him, hallelujah, My Delight and my Reward Everlasting, never failing, My Redeemer, my God.

Find rest, my soul, in God alone amid the world’s temptations When evil seeks to take a hold, I’ll cling to my salvation

Though riches come and riches go, don’t set your heart upon them The fields of hope in which I sow are harvested in heaven

O praise Him, hallelujah, My Delight and my Reward Everlasting, never failing, My Redeemer, my God.

I’ll set my gaze on God alone and trust in Him completely With every day pour out my soul and He will prove His mercy Though life is but a fleeting breath, a sigh too brief to measure My King has crushed the curse of death and I am His forever

O praise Him, hallelujah, My Delight and my Reward Everlasting, never failing, My Redeemer, my God.

Words & Music: Mark Altrogge Copyright © 1990 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music

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P r a i s e M y S o u l t h e K i n g o f H e a v e n

Words: Henry F. Lyte (1834) Music: John Goss (1869)

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L e t Y o u r K i n g d o m C o m e

Your glorious cause, O God, engages our hearts May Jesus Christ be known wherever we are

We ask not for ourselves, but for Your renown The cross has saved us so we

Pray Your kingdom come

Let Your kingdom come, let Your will be done So that everyone might know Your Name

Let Your song be heard everywhere on earth Till Your sovereign work on earth is done

Let Your kingdom come

Give us Your strength, O God, and courage to speak Perform Your wondrous deeds Through those who are weak

Lord use us as You want, whatever the test By grace we’ll preach Your gospel till our dying breath

Words and Music: Bob Kauflin © 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)

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W h e n I S u r v e y t h e W o n d r o u s C r o s s

Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), Music: Lowell Mason (1792-1872), Public Domain

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R e s p o n s i v e R e a d i n g

James 2:8-14

If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.

For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.

So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?

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T o H i m W h o i s A b l e

To Him who is able to keep me from falling And present me as spotless before the throne  It’s a sure foundation, the rock I am built on 

A hope that is certain to carry me home

To Him who is able to save me completely  Who has poured out his blood as the offering for sin 

And raised me to life by the power of the Spirit  And sealed me for heaven to reign there with Him

To Him be the glory  Blessing and honour and praise 

All saints now adore Him  Worship the glorious name 

Of Jesus our King 

To Him who’s returning to earth in His glory  Clothed in His Majesty, splendour and light 

And at last we’ll behold him our glorious saviour  And forever and ever our worship will rise

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J e r u s a l e m , m y H a p p y H o m e

Words: Joseph Bromehead, 1747-1826 Music: American Folk Hymn; arr. Annabel M. Buchanan, 1888-1983 Copyright © 1938 J. Fischer & Bro

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U C C D C h u r c h C o v e n a n t

Adopted by the Congregation on April 24, 2009

Having been brought by God’s grace to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ we now, in dependence upon His Spirit, resolve to live by faith, and so renew this covenant with each other.

1. We will work and pray for the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Eph 4:3)

2. We will be devoted to one another in brotherly love. With humility and gentleness we will patiently bear with each other, forgiving, encouraging and building one another up, exercising watchfulness over each other and admonishing one another when necessary. (Luke 17:3; Col 3:13; 1 Thes 5:11; 1 Pet 1:22)

3. We will not neglect to gather together, or to pray for ourselves and others. (Col 4:2; Heb 10:25)

4. We promise to bring up our children and youth in the training and instruction of the Lord, and by a pure and loving example to seek the salvation of our family and friends. (Eph 6:4; 1 Pet 3:1)

5. We will rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep, helping to carry each other’s burdens. (Rom 12:15)

6. We will seek, by God’s help, to live carefully in this world, denying ungodliness and worldly passions. We will strive to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, as we wait for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ. (Titus 2:12; 1 Pet 1:14)

7. We will defend and maintain an evangelical ministry in this church by supporting and upholding:

i.The preaching of the Word of God (2 Tim 4:2) ii.The administration of the Gospel Sacraments (baptism and the Lord’s

Supper) (Acts 2:38; 1 Cor 11:26) iii.The exercise of Church discipline (Matt 18:17; 1 Cor 5:13)

8. We will contribute cheerfully, generously and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations. (Matt 28:19; Luke 12:33; 2 Cor 9:7)

9. We will, when we move from this place, as soon as possible unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen. (2 Cor 13:14)

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B e h o l d t h e L a m b

Words & Music: Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend Copyright © 2006 Thankyou Music

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I t i s W e l l W i t h M y S o u l

Words: Horatio G. Spafford (1828-1888); Music: Philip P. Bliss (1838-1876)

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S e r m o n N o t e s

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S e r m o n N o t e s

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A n n o u n c e m e n t s

First Friday Prayer and Praise - June 3rd Join us as we gather next Friday at 6:00 p.m., for our monthly corporate prayer and fellowship, along with baptisms and a community meal. Everyone is welcome.

Friday Foundations classes — 9:30 a.m. downstairs • Discipling — What does it look like for Christians to care for one another's spiritual well-being

and growth?

• The Relevance of the Reformation — Join this class for a deeper investigation of the central truths of the Reformation and a practical look at why they matter.

Thursday Night Bible Study Join us as we continue our inductive study of 1 Corinthians. We meet downstairs each Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Y o u t h M i n i s t r y

We are excited to provide gospel-centered youth ministry for the families of UCCD! We meet each Thursday at 7:00p.m. in Emmanuel Hall.

If you’d like more information about the youth group, please call Jonny Lim (050 749 7042). Check out our website: h2oyouth.com

C h i l d r e n ’ s M i n i s t r y

Fort SAND Classes This week, in Fort SAND, we're starting a new unit called "What is the Church?" This week, all children will be looking at Acts 2 and the church starting in response to the gospel message. Older kids will be learning the truth that "the church is God's people in community." Preschoolers will be focussing all month on the truth that 'God wants us to follow Him.’ The memory verse for the month of May is Acts 1:8 and the challenge verse for this week is Psalm 133:1.

More information about what’s going on this month in Fort SAND: www.uccdkids.com

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UCCD Gatherings

Time Venue

Friday Foundations Friday at 9:30am to 10:20am Downstairs Classrooms

UCCD Service Friday at 10:30am to 12:15pm Maranatha Hall

Prayer and Praise Service First Friday of every month at 6:00pm

Emmanuel Hall

Bible Study Every Thursday at 7:00pm Majilis Room (downstairs)

Fellowship Groups

Group Time More Information

Men’s Bible Study Saturday at 7:00am Church Office (04 884 6623)

Ladies’ Bible Study Wednesday at 9:30am Church Office (04 884 6623)

Youth Group Thursday at 7:00pm Jonathan Lim (050 749 7042)

Children’s Ministry / DIG Team Thursday at 7:00pm to 8:00pm Bethany Tapp (050 877 5902)

Parents & Toddlers Sundays - Mondays at 9:00am Ricci Allen (052 783 0603)

Home Groups Weekly Gatherings Richard Ngwisha (050 912 2490)

United Christian Church of Dubai PO Box 8684, Dubai, U.A.E. | (04) 884 6623 | info@uccdubai.com | www.uccdubai.com

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