Biblical Resources

WORSHIP + MUSIC

At The Village Chapel we desire that our Sunday morning musical worship be God-directed, Christ-centered and congregationally accessible. We want to be a church that sings well! The Apostle Paul directs us to do the same, “…teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16). Musical worship is formative and helps to shape our understanding of the Gospel. We have the privilege of singing to one another, reminding each other of the matchless worth of Jesus.

THIS WEEK'S SONGS, READINGS & PRAYER

September 1, 2024

Songs:

“Victory in Jesus“ by Eugene Monroe Bartlett Sr.
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God“ by Martin Luther
“I Need Thee Every Hour“ by Annie Sherwood Hawks and Robert Lowry
“Here Is Love (Everlasting Praise)“ by William Reese, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell
“Victory Song of the Lamb (Christus Victor)“ by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Bryan Fowler
“Doxology” by Thomas Ken and Louis Bourgeois

All songs are used by Permission. CCLI License #200369

Call To Worship: At The Cross

Most merciful God, thank You for sending to us Your Son, Jesus. We remember this day His redeeming death, that we might stand forgiven at the cross. Thank You for sending to us Your Son, Jesus, to whom we belong, in life and in death. He bore our infirmities and carried our sorrows. Most holy God, thank You for sending to us Your Son, Jesus, who became sin for us and suffered the punishment due to us, that we might stand forgiven at the cross. In the name of our Lord Jesus, amen.

Confession:

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You this day, in thought, word, and deed; by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole hearts; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Grant to Your people pardon and peace, that in Your great mercy, we may be forgiven all our sins, and serve You with a quiet and contrite heart. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

Classic Prayer: George Herbert, 1593–1633

Blessed be the God of heaven and earth, who only does wondrous things. We praise you! Bless your Word, wherever it is spoken today throughout the church. Make it a word of power and peace, to convert those who are not yet yours, and to confirm those who are. Bless your Word in this your own kingdom, which you have made a land of light, a storehouse of your treasures and mercies. Ride on Lord! Make your Word a swift word, passing from the ear to the heart, from the heart to the life. As the rain returns not empty, so may your Word accomplish that for which it is given. For your blessed Son’s sake.

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