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R E D E E M E R C H U R C H

Trinity Sunday

06.03.2012

Reflection

“Just as it is God and not we who will establish His kingship over the world, so it is

God and not we who will create the new earth in which that kingship is exercised. In

fact, that’s really the glorious thing about the gospel of Jesus.

Everything we have—and everything we will ever have—is given to us. We will not

have earned it; we will not have built it. We will simply have received it all.

When eternity finally comes, we will live in a land that was made and created for us,

under a kingdom that was won and established for us by a Savior who died and was

resurrected for us. Put simply, the gospel is the good news of a salvation, in all its

parts, that is for us, and not in the least by us.”

–Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert

“If faith is a sure persuasion of the truth of God which can neither lie nor deceive us

and be neither vain nor false, those who have conceived this certainty surely expect

likewise that God will accomplish His promises which, according to their conviction,

cannot but be true.

So that, in sum, hope is nothing else than the expectation of the things that faith has

believed to be truly promised by God. Thus Faith believes God to be truthful: Hope

expects that He will show His veracity at the opportune time.

Faith believes God to be our Father: Hope expects that He will always act as such

toward us. Faith believes the eternal life to be given to us: Hope expects that it shall

at some time be revealed. Faith is the foundation on which Hope rests: Hope nour-

ishes and maintains faith."

- John Calvin

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Calling

WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP*

Leader: The day of the Lord is coming! The day of the Lord is near!

People: The time is fulfilled! The reign of God is at hand!

Leader: O people, repent! Believe in the gospel!

People: Come, let us turn and follow the Lord!

PRAYER OF ADORATION

PRAYER CONCLUDES BY SAYING IN UNISON:

Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be

done, on earth, as it is 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. Amen.

HYMNS OF PRAISE — ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

JESUS I AM RESTING RESTING (MUSIC ON PAGES 3–4)

*Biblical worship is always a response to God’s gracious revelation of himself to his people. Hence, all our

worship services begin with a scriptural “call to worship” (that is, the content of the “call” comes from God’s own Word

quoted by the leader and the congregation). In this “call” we are reminded that God always takes the initiative. He

always comes toward his people first, in grace. Our worship is a reflexive and deliberate response to his gracious call.

We are promised that when we worship him correctly, he is glorified and the dislocations of our lives are healed.

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All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name WORDS: EDWARD PERRONET, ADAPTED BY JOHN RIPPON, MUSIC: OLIVER HOLDEN

All hail the power of Jesus' name

Let angels prostrate fall

Bring forth the royal diadem

And crown Him Lord of all

Bring forth the royal diadem

And crown Him Lord of all

Ye chosen seed of Israel's race

Ye ransomed from the fall

Hail Him who saves you by His grace

And crown Him Lord of all

Hail Him who saves you by His grace

And crown Him Lord of all

Let every kindred every tribe

On this terrestrial ball

To Him all majesty ascribe

And crown Him Lord of all

To Him all majesty ascribe

And crown Him Lord of all

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Jesus I Am Resting, Resting WORDS: JEAN PIGOTT (1876), MUSIC: DAVID HAMPTON (1998)

Jesus I am resting, resting

In the joy of what Thou art

I am finding out the greatness

Of Thy loving heart

Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee

And Thy beauty fills my soul

For by Thy transforming power

Thou hast made me whole

Chorus

Jesus I am resting, resting

In the joy of what Thou art

I am finding out the greatness

Of Thy loving heart

Simply trusting Thee Lord Jesus

I behold Thee as Thou art

And Thy love so pure so changeless

Satisfies my heart

Satisfies its deepest longings

Meets, supplies its every need

You encompass me with blessings

Thine is love indeed

Chorus

Ever lift Thy face upon me

As I work and wait for Thee

Resting 'neath Thy smile Lord Jesus

Earth's dark shadows flee

Brightness of my Father's glory

Sunshine of my Father's face

Keep me ever trusting, resting

Fill me with Thy grace

Chorus

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Cleansing

CALL TO REPENTANCE

Righteous Father, we who own more than we use, proclaim more than we experi-

ence, and request more than we need, come asking your forgiveness. We seek your

salvation, then act like we save ourselves. We beg your forgiveness, then repeat

our errors. We experience your grace, then act defeated. We rely on your power,

but only in hard times. We have become confused and misguided. Forgive our every

defection. Bring us to an unbroken commitment and a steady trust, through Jesus

Christ, who is the way of hope, the truth of God, and the life of love, now and al-

ways. Amen.

SILENT CONFESSION (45 SECONDS)

SONG OF COMFORT — JESUS I COME (WORDS: WILLIAM SLEEPER, MUSIC: GREG THOMPSON)

Out of my bondage, sorrow and night,

Jesus, I come; Jesus I come.

Into Thy freedom, gladness and light,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of my sickness into Thy health,

Out of my wanting and into Thy wealth,

Out of my sin and into Thyself,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE A ND THE PEACE

Leader: “Since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Je-

sus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a

high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who

has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then

approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and

find grace to help us in our time of need,” (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

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Constitution

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

SCRIPTURE READING — COLOSSIANS 2:8 -15 (SEE INSERT)

CHILDREN’S DISMISSAL

(At the parents’ discretion, children ages 3-12 may go to Sermon time class or remain in the service. Children will return to the worship service at the end of the sermon.)

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

MESSAGE — CANCELED DEBT (REV. DAVID JUELFS)

SONG OF RESPONSE — SATISFIED (MUSIC ON PAGE 7)

OFFERTORY — JESUS LOVER OF MY SOUL ( MUSIC ON PAGE 8)

“Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1)

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Satisfied WORDS: CLARA T. WILLIAMS (1875), MUSIC: KARL DIGERNESS (1997)

All my life long I had panted

For a drink from some cool spring,

That I hoped would quench the burning

Of the thirst I felt within.

Chorus

Hallelujah! He has found me

The One my soul so long has craved!

Jesus satisfies all my longings,

Through His blood I now am saved.

Feeding on the filth around me,

Till my strength was almost gone,

Longed my soul for something better,

Only still to hunger on.

Chorus

Poor I was, and sought for riches,

Something that would satisfy,

But the dust I gathered round me

Only mocked my soul’s sad cry.

Chorus

Well of water, ever springing,

Bread of life so rich and free,

Untold wealth that never faileth,

My Redeemer is to me.

Chorus

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Jesus, Lover of My Soul WORDS: CHARLES WESLEY, MUSIC: GREG THOMPSON

Jesus, lover of my soul,

Let me to Thy bosom fly,

While the nearer waters roll,

While the tempest still is high.

Hide me, O my Savior, hide,

’Til life’s storm is past;

Safe into the haven guide;

Receive my soul at last.

Other refuge have I none,

I helpless, hang on Thee;

Leave, oh leave me not alone,

Support and comfort me.

All my trust on Thee is stayed,

All help from Thee I bring;

Cover my defenseless head

In the shadow of Thy wing.

Thou, O Christ, are all I want,

Here more than all I find;

Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,

Heal the sick, and lead the blind.

Just and holy is Thy Name,

I am all unrighteousness;

False and full of sin I am;

Thou art full of truth and grace.

Plenteous grace with Thee is found,

Grace to cover all my sin;

Let the healing streams abound;

Make and keep me pure within.

Thou of life the fountain art,

Let me take of Thee;

Spring Thou up within my heart;

For all eternity.

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Communion

INVITATION TO THE SA CRAMENT

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Minister: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up to the Lord.

Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right for us to give thanks and praise.

Minister: With joy we praise you, gracious God, for you have created heaven and

earth, made us in your image, and kept covenant with us— even when we fell into

sin. We give you thanks for Jesus Christ, our Lord, whose coming opened to us the

way of salvation and whose triumphant return we eagerly await. Therefore we join

our voices with all the saints and angels and the whole creation to proclaim the

glory of your name.

(The Congregation Sings Together)

DOXOLOGY

WORDS BY THOMAS KEN, MUSIC BY LOUIS BOURGEOIS

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below

Praise Him above ye heavenly host

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below

Praise Him above ye heavenly host

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost

Minister: Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, that the bread we break

and the cup we bless may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ. By

your Spirit make us one with Christ, that we may be one with all who share this

feast, united in ministry in every place. As this bread is Christ’s body for us,

send us out to be the body of Christ in the world.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION

Minister: Therefore, let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

People: Christ has died,

Christ has risen,

Christ will come again.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP

Directions for taking communion: Redeemer Church welcomes all sincere

Christians—those who are trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation, understand the

meaning of the Lord’s Supper, and are in good standing with congregations that

proclaim the gospel— to receive Holy Communion with us. Please note that we use

wine for Communion; if you prefer non alcoholic grape juice, the grape juice is

white and the wine is red. For those with wheat allergies, a gluten free cracker is

available in place of the bread. Also, the bread and the wine may be eaten and

drunk as they are received. Please dispose of the cups in the trash receptacle.

A Word to Parents: Children are welcome at the communion table. To receive

the Lord’s Supper, a child must have been baptized and been formally received as a

communing member by the Session of this church or the governing body of the

church to which you belong. If you have any question about how the process works,

please contact Pastor David. Children may take the wine at their parents’ discre-

tion.

COMMUNION MUSIC — HERE IS LOVE (MUSIC ON PAGE 12)

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PRAYERS FOR THOSE NO T COMMUNING

(Because Redeemer is a church that is not only for convinced Christians, but also for peo-

ple at different stages in their spiritual journey, we gladly extend room for you to process,

think, and dialogue. Use the prayers provided below as guides to reflect upon and respond

to what God is doing in your life.)

PRAYER FOR THOSE SEA RCHING FOR TRUTH

Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be

undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If

what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of

who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and

that leads to the life that you promise. Amen.

PRAYER OF BELIEF

Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before

believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I

thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering

forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn

from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen.

PRAYER FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SIN

Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need, and may turn

from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me

to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and run with perseverance the race set

before me, looking to you, the Pioneer and Perfecter of my faith. Amen.

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism and in a life of

committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps

to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.

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Here Is Love WORDS: WILLIAM REES, MUSIC: ROBERT LOWRY

Here is love vast as the ocean

Loving kindness as the flood

When the Prince of life our ransom

Shed for us His precious blood

Who His love will not remember

Who can cease to sing His praise

He will never be forgotten

Throughout heaven's eternal days

On the mount of crucifixion

Fountains opened deep and wide

Through the floodgates of God's mercy

Flowed a vast and gracious tide

Grace and love like mighty rivers

Poured incessant from above

Heaven's peace and perfect justice

Kissed the guilty world in love

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVI NG*

Eternal God, Heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members

of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. You have fed us with spiritual food in the Sac-

rament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us

strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart,

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

*A prayer written by Thomas Cranmer, 16th century archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the English Reformation and author of the first Book of Common Prayer. He was martyred for his faith, burned at the stake outside St. Mary’s Church in Ox-ford, England.

Commission

SONG OF DEPARTURE — JESUS, I MY CROSS HA VE TAKEN (MUSIC ON PAGE 14)

BLESSING — 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23 –24

"Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely,

and may your whole spirit and soul and body

be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it."

THE DISMISSAL

Minister: Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

People: Thanks be to God.

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FOLLOWING THE SERVIC E

Immediately following worship, please depart the chapel and move to the Fellowship Hall for coffee and conversation with fellow Redeemerites.

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Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken WORDS: HENRY LYTE, MUSIC: BILL MOORE

Jesus I my cross have taken

All to leave and follow Thee

Destitute despised forsaken

Thou from hence my all shall be

Perish every fond ambition

All I’ve sought or hoped or known

Yet how rich is my condition

God and heaven are still my own

Go then earthly fame and treasure

Come disaster scorn and pain

In Thy service pain is pleasure

With Thy favor loss is gain

I have called Thee Abba Father

I have stayed my heart on Thee

Storms may howl and clouds may gather

All must work for good to me

Haste thee on from grace to glory

Armed by faith and winged by prayer

Heaven’s eternal days before thee

God’s own hand shall guide us there

Soon shall close thy earthly mission

Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days

Hope shall change to glad fruition

Faith to sight and prayer to praise

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Spring Community Groups April 15—June 23 Irvine/Newport Region

Sundays, 4:00-6:00 pm

Leader: Jim Herriott

Location: Roger and Christine Kornu’s home, Irvine

Contact: Jim and Nicole Herriott, theherriotts@gmail.com, 949-910-1878

Sundays, 4:00-6:00 pm

Leader: Jason Tester

Location: Library at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach 92660

Contact: Jason and Anna Tester, jasonetester@gmail.com or eannatester@gmail.com ,

404-441-7350 or 404-840-8256

Fridays, 7:15-9:15 pm

Leader: Larry Wormald

Location: Russ and Anne Kerr’s home, Newport Beach

Contact: Larry and Binky Wormald, lawormald@gmail.com, 714-747-1188

Costa Mesa Region

Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Leader: Bob Norling

Location: Bob and Karen Norling’s home, Costa Mesa

Contact: Bob and Karen Norling, karennorling@sbcglobal.net, bobnorling@sbcglobal.net

714-434-0887

Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm

Leader: David Juelfs

Location: David and Heather Juelfs’ home, Costa Mesa

Contact: David Juelfs, davidj@redeemerpres.com, 949-610-3977

North County Region

Sundays, 4:00-6:00 pm

Leader: Tim Pickavance

Location: Drew and Stacey Duncan’s home, Fullerton

Contact: Tim and Jamie Pickavance, timandjamie@gmail.com or timpick@gmail.com,

714-869-3077

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Redeemer Officers and Staff

SESSION

Teaching Elder David Juelfs 949-610-3977 davidj@redeemerpres.com

Ruling Elder Carl Messenger 949-472-5639 carl.r.messenger@wdc.com

Ruling Elder Vern Glaser 714-832-4881 vern.glaser@gmail.com

DIACONATE

Deacon Ryan Wormald 949-400-8330 rwormald@gmail.com

Deacon Jon Bahnsen 714-222-4785 jbahnsen@bchs.net

Deacon Mike Maxwell 714-376-2900 michael.maxwell3@gmail.com

STAFF

Senior Pastor David Juelfs 949-610-3977 davidj@redeemerpres.com

Treasurer David Fusco 949-285-9762 davidfusco@cox.net

Church Admin. Kem Erskine 949-553-2060 kem@redeemerpres.com