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R E D E E M E R C H U R C H
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
10.28.2012
Reflection
"Since David was to be king over the covenant people, God entered into a particular
covenant with him and his successors. This needs to be seen not as a new covenant
unrelated to the Sinai covenant but as a particular outworking of it in the context of
monarchy. After all, who was the true king? The Sinai covenant had articulated the
conviction that the true king of Israel was YHWH himself... the reign of David is not
to be seen as in any way replacing or usurping the reign of YHWH, but rather as an
embodiment of it. David as human king of Israel will carry out the purpose of YHWH,
their covenant great King."
- Christopher Wright
"The king of Israel functions as covenant mediator. As the national head, the king
represents the people. His obedience or disobedience will have enormous conse-
quences for the national life... It was the king who set the pattern of life for good or
ill."
- Michael Williams
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Calling
WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP* - FROM PSALM 90
Leader: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations
People: Before the mountains were brought forth or ever you had formed
the earth and the world
Leader: From everlasting to everlasting you are God
People: Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may
rejoice and be glad all our days
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 — CROWN HIM WITH MANY CRO WNS / IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL (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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Crown Him With Many Crowns WORDS: MATTHEW BRIDGES, MUSIC: GEORGE ELVEY
Crown Him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon His throne.
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
of Him who died for thee,
And hail Him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
Crown Him the Lord of life,
who triumphed over the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife
for those He came to save.
His glories now we sing,
who died, and rose on high,
Who died eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
Crown Him the Lord of love,
behold His hands and side,
Those wounds, yet visible above,
in beauty glorified.
No angel in the sky
can fully bear that sight,
But downward bends his burning eye
at mysteries so bright.
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It Is Well With My Soul WORDS: HORATIO SPAFFORD, MUSIC: PHILIP BLISS
When peace like a river
Attendeth my way
When sorrows
Like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot
Thou hast taught me to say
It is well
It is well with my soul
It is well
With my soul
It is well, It is well
With my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss
Of this glorious thought!
My sin,
Not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross,
And I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord,
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
It is well
With my soul
It is well, It is well
With my soul
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Cleansing
CALL TO REPENTANCE
Almighty God, gracious Father, we confess that we are not worthy of Your
presence, but we look now to the Lamb of God, who takes away our sin. Through
Him we would now come near to You, listening to Your voice, trusting in Your love,
delighting in Your Word, and leaning on Your arm. We joyfully beg to see Your face!
Now cleanse our minds of all error and our hearts of all idols, that we may shine in
the world with the radiant light of Your Spirit and Your character. In the name of
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION (45 SECONDS)
SONG OF COMFORT — HOW DEEP THE FATHER'S LOVE FOR US (MUSIC: STUART TOWNEND)
WORDS OF ASSURANCE A ND THE PEACE
Leader: The Lord God said: “A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put
within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a
heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26)
Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
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Profession of Faith
Alex Chiu
John Jacobson
Kevin & Cyndi Kesler
Diane Knight
Greg & Kimberly Riley
Bethany Riley
Heather Scanlon
Maria “Binky” Wormald
MEMBERSHIP VOWS
1. Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God, justly
deserving His displeasure, and without hope save in His sovereign mercy?
2. Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Savior of
sinners, and do you receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation as He is
offered in the Gospel?
3. Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy
Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ?
4. Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of
your ability?
5. Do you submit yourselves to the government and discipline of the Church, and
promise to study its purity and peace?
SONG OF UNION — THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION
The Church’s one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord,
She is His new creation
By water and the Word.
From heaven He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her
And for her life He died.
Elect from every nation,
Yet one o’er all the earth;
Her charter of salvation,
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy Name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses,
With every grace endued.
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Constitution
LIVING THE REDEEMER VISION
SCRIPTURE READING — 2 SAMUEL 7:1-17 (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 — THE KING (MR. CHRIS MORGAN )
SONG OF RESPONSE — O WORSHIP THE KING (MUSIC ON PAGE 8)
OFFERTORY — LEAD ON O KING ETERN AL ( MUSIC ON PAGE 9)
“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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O Worship The King WORDS: ROBERT GRANT, ALT. CHRIS TOMLIN, MUSIC: JOHANN HAYDN
O worship the King all glorious above
O gratefully sing His wonderful love
Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days
Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise
O tell of His might O sing of His grace
Whose robe is the light and canopy space
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form
And dark is His path on the wings of the storm
Chorus
You alone are the matchless King
To You alone be all majesty
Your glories and wonders
What tongue can recite
You breathe in the air
You shine in the light
O measureless might ineffable love
While angels delight to worship above
Thy mercies how tender how firm to the end
Our Maker Defender Redeemer and Friend
Chorus 2x
O worship the King all glorious above
O gratefully sing His wonderful love
Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days
Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise
Chorus
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Lead On, O King Eternal WORDS: ERNEST W. SHURTLEFF, ALT. JEFF PARDO, MUSIC: JEFF PARDO
Lead on, O King eternal,
The day of march has come;
Henceforth in fields of conquest
Thy tents shall be our home.
Through days of preparation
Thy grace has made us strong;
And now, O King eternal,
We lift our battle song.
Lead on, O King eternal,
Till sin’s fierce war shall cease,
And holiness shall whisper
The sweet amen of peace.
For not with swords’ loud clashing,
Nor roll of stirring drums;
With deeds of love and mercy
The heavenly kingdom comes.
Lead on, O King, lead on, O King
Lead on, O King, lead on
Lead on, O King eternal,
We follow, not with fears,
For gladness breaks like morning
Where’er Thy face appears.
Thy cross is lifted over us,
We journey in its light;
The crown awaits the conquest;
Lead on, O God of might.
Lead on, O King, lead on, O King
Lead on, O King, lead on
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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 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, who by his life, death, and res-
urrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. 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)
HOLY HOLY HOLY
WORDS: REGINALD HEBER, MUSIC: JOHN DYKES
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy Name in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Minister: Eternal God, let your Holy Spirit move in power over us and over these
earthly gifts of bread and wine, that our sharing of them may be for us true fellow-
ship with our king and savior Jesus and with each other. May his coming in glory
find us ever watchful in prayer, strong in truth and love, and faithful in the break-
ing of the bread.
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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 — PSALM 130 (MUSIC ON PAGE 13)
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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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Psalm 130 WORDS: MARTIN LUTHER (1524), MUSIC: CHRISTOPHER MINER (1997)
From depths of woe I raise to Thee
The voice of lamentation
Lord turn a gracious ear to me
And hear my supplication
If Thou iniquities dost mark
Our secret sins and misdeeds dark
O who shall stand before Thee
O who shall stand before Thee
To wash away the crimson stain
Grace grace alone availeth
Our works alas are all in vain
In much the best life faileth
No man can glory in Thy sight
All must alike confess Thy might
And live alone by mercy
And live alone by mercy
Therefore my trust is in the Lord
And not in mine own merit
On Him my soul shall rest
His word upholds my fainting spirit
His promised mercy is my fort
My comfort and my sweet support
I wait for it with patience
I wait for it with patience
What though I wait the live-long night
And till the dawn appeareth
My heart still trusteth in His might
It doubteth not nor feareth
Do thus O ye of Israel's seed
Ye of the Spirit born indeed
And wait till God appeareth
And wait till God appeareth
Though great our sins and sore our woes
His grace much more aboundeth
His helping love no limit knows
Our utmost need it soundeth
Our shepherd good and true is He
Who will at last His Israel free
From all their sin and sorrow
From all their sin and sorrow
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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 — ALL MUST BE WELL (MUSIC ON PAGE 15)
BLESSING — NUMBERS 6:24-26
“The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
THE DISMISSAL
Minister: Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People: Thanks be to God.
FOLLOWING THE SERVIC E
Immediately following worship, all are invited to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and conversation.
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All Must Be Well WORDS: MARY BOWLEY-PETERS (1847), ALT. MATTHEW SMITH; MUSIC: MATTHEW SMITH (2007)
Through the love of God our Savior all will be well
Free and changeless is His favor all is well
Precious is the blood that healed us
Perfect is the grace that sealed us
Strong the hand stretched forth to shield us
All must be well
Though we pass through tribulation all will be well
Ours is such a full salvation all is well
Happy still in God confiding
Fruitful if in Christ abiding
Steadfast through the Spirit's guiding
All must be well
We expect a bright tomorrow all will be well
Faith can sing through days of sorrow all is well
On our Father's love relying
Jesus every need supplying
Yes in living or in dying
All must be well
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Fall Sunday School Classes
September 23—December 9, 9:00-9:50 am (Classes will not meet on 11/25.)
ADULT CLASSES:
For all ages, Junior High and up
This fall we are trying something new! For the fall only we will have a class for the men
and a class for the women led by the men’s and women’s ministry teams.
Men’s Sunday School Class — The God-Made Man
We want to build a community of men at Redeemer where the men have each other’s back,
where our connections with each other build true strength into our lives. This class is one
step in that direction. In every class we will do three things:
1. Hear the stories of other men at Redeemer — Each week a different man will tell a bit
of his life story focusing on the events (the good, the bad, and the ugly) that God has
used to shape him. Don’t worry we won’t surprise you during the class and call on you
to share out of the blue.
2. Discuss a chapter of The Life of a God-Made Man, by Dr. Dan Doriani — This book ig-
nores the trend to reduce Christian manhood to a string of methods and lists, and in-
stead explores the nature of God and how grace transforms us into the fathers, hus-
bands, friends, and leaders that God desires us to be. You don’t have to read the book
to be in the class.
3. Pray for each other.
It’s not complicated, but it will be powerful. Commit to building the community of men at
Redeemer and make this class a priority.
Women’s Sunday School Class — By Design
Our women are using the book By Design: God's Distinctive Calling for Women by Susan
Hunt to discuss God’s strong affirmation of the value of women and the vital role they play
in his work in the world. By Design is an uplifting and practical introduction to God's won-
derful design for women. It is not about answering feminist arguments or exegeting biblical
passages on traditional roles, submission, or headship. Instead it is an opportunity for
women to explore the significance of their distinctive and biblical calling. This book is a
joyous celebration of this calling and a rallying cry to the church to retain one of its most
valuable resources: its women. (Books are available at the Redeemer Book Table.)
CHILDREN’S CLASSES:
Nursery Care for infants to 36 months old
Preschool and Elementary - Kids Quest Catechism Club
Teachers: Jeff & Emily Patterson (PreK-K), Maureen Messenger (1 st-5 th Grade)
This class teaches children Bible truths through simple questions and answers, promoting
memorization using Bible teaching, music, skits, activities, and more. Children will learn
that they are made for God's glory and enjoyment in him and how to apply that truth to
their lives.
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Fall Community Groups September 10—November 18 Irvine/Newport Region
Sundays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Leader: Chris Giammona and Roger Kornu
Location: Roger and Christine Kornu’s home, Irvine
Contact: Roger and Christine Kornu, [email protected], 949-559-5502
Sundays, 4:00-6:00 pm
Leader: Cameron Moore
Location: Library at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach 92660
Contact: Anna Tester, [email protected], 404-840-8256
Fridays, 7:15-9:15 pm
Leader: Larry Wormald
Location: Larry and Binky Wormald’s home, Irvine
Contact: Larry and Binky Wormald, [email protected], 714-747-1188
Costa Mesa Region
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
Leader: Bob Norling and Wendy Allee
Location: Bob and Karen Norling’s home, Costa Mesa
Contact: Bob and Karen Norling, [email protected], [email protected]
714-434-0887
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
Leader: David Juelfs
Location: David and Heather Juelfs’ home, Costa Mesa
Contact: Stephanie Handley, [email protected], 619-665-7952
North County Region
Sundays, 4:00-6:30 pm
Leader: Tim Pickavance
Location: Drew and Stacey Duncan’s home, Fullerton
Contact: Tim and Jamie Pickavance, [email protected] or [email protected],
714-869-3077
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What Does Discipleship at Redeemer Look Like?
Worship → Nurture → Mission → Culture
Worship & Nurture
Worship
The anchor and center of discipleship at Redeemer is our weekly Sunday worship and the
nourishment we receive there that comes through the Word and sacrament as a means of
God’s grace.
Nurture
Our ministries of nurture are the means we use to encourage spiritual growth and develop-
ment at Redeemer. They include the cultivation of an everyday discipleship church culture,
community groups, education, and family life gatherings.
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Mission & Culture
What is discipleship for? To be a disciple is to be swept up in the mission of God in the
world. Our ministries of nurture drive, support, and inform our lifestyle characterized by
mission and pursuit of the peace of the city through creating culture.
Mission
We know our discipleship with Jesus is maturing when we are motivated by the grace and
acceptance of God to reach out to others. Practically we see the mission aspect of our dis-
cipleship on display when we pursue God’s mission through doing acts of mercy and hospi-
tality, serving our church community, caring for those who are suffering, serving the poor
and oppressed, sharing the good news of Jesus with those who do not yet follow Jesus, and
helping plant other churches that do the same.
Culture
Christians are called not to hide behind the walls of their distinct community but to take
their new hearts, minds and perspectives into the surrounding communities as salt and
light. As Abraham Kuyper contends, the believing community, gathered around Word and
sacrament, must radiate “beams of faith’s light into the realm of common grace” into edu-
cation, art, science, politics, business, economics and the marketplace. This means that
Christians are called to create public education institutions, build businesses, organize
neighborhood groups, create charities,
be artists and musicians and writers,
and start political action groups. We
are to make culture. As Jeremiah ex-
horted the newly exiled Jews in Babylon,
“Seek the peace (shalom) of the
city” (Jer. 29:5-7). Redeemer supports
this effort through education and facili-
tating Christians banding together to
support and encourage each other as
they create culture.
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Redeemer Officers and Staff
SESSION
Teaching Elder David Juelfs 949-610-3977 [email protected]
Ruling Elder Carl Messenger 949-472-5639 [email protected]
Ruling Elder Vern Glaser 714-832-4881 [email protected]
Ruling Elder Drew Duncan 714-614-7953 [email protected]
Ruling Elder Rob Mouw 562-480-2695 [email protected]
DIACONATE
Deacon Ryan Wormald 949-400-8330 [email protected]
Deacon Jon Bahnsen 714-222-4785 [email protected]
Deacon Mike Maxwell 714-376-2900 [email protected]
STAFF
Senior Pastor David Juelfs 949-610-3977 [email protected]
Treasurer David Fusco 949-285-9762 [email protected]
Church Admin. Kem Erskine 949-553-2060 [email protected]
