Introduction
While our option to gather at Madison Elementary on Sundays has been stopped for the time being, our mission as a church remains the same: we are a community of disciples who are being formed into the image of Jesus for the sake of the world.
Today we would like to lead you through a guided liturgy that will become our new normal for the next season of our church life together. In addition to being united in the gospel and relationships (which aren’t going away), another layer of connection can be found in our common practice and habits. By studying the same Bible passages, singing the same songs and repeating the same prayers, we are reminded of our connection that goes far beyond a common meeting space. Be creative and look for ways to incorporate children and adults of all ages who are in the room as readers and participants.
REALITY Kids Materials
Each week, our regular Reality Kids curriculum which includes age specific videos, lessons and activities is posted on Realm for you and your children to use. You can find all the information and links on Realm - HERE.
Once you are done with the lesson, enjoy the video and activity with Kailyn below.
Gather Together
Welcome to another Sunday filled with resurrection hope! Reality family, we have the chance today to worship the Triune God- Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Call to Worship
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,” (Hebrews 12:28, NIV)
Sing Together
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.” (Psalm 29:2, ESV)
Singing together is a gift that allows us to both rehearse what is true and to express the cry of our soul in a unique way. Feel free to either sing along with the following video or have someone in the room lead you on an instrument or a cappella.
“How Great Thou Art”
“Jesus Paid it All”
“Christ Be All Around Me”
PRAY TOGETHER
“I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.” (Psalm 32:5, ESV)
Corporate Confession & Assurance
Paul tells us in Romans 6 that our old self was crucified with Jesus, so that our bodies are no longer ruled by sin. We count ourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus!
Corporate Prayer of Confession:
All: Lord God, your love for humankind, present in the beginning of all things,
extends throughout history and touches even my life. Your love sees failings and forgives.
Your love feels pain and wipes away our tears. Your love knows grief, and comforts the sorrowful.
Your love sees sin and still loves the sinner. Forgive us when we fail to live lives that reflect your love.
Forgive us the many times when we take for granted all that you have done for us.
Transform us, through your Spirit, and empower us to serve you this day and all days.
Amen.
Hear the Good News from Psalm 103:8-12:
“The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
LEARN TOGETHER
Discussion Q’s
How have you filled in these blanks falsely and in futility? To live is _________. To die is __________.
What challenges you most in this passage: a clear sense of purpose? Of life? Of death? of priority?
How can you practically honor and magnify Christ in your body this week?
CELEBRATE & REMEMBER TOGETHER
If you have the means to celebrate communion together, please do so - remembering the broken body and shed blood of Jesus for you.
“For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.” (1 Corinthians 11:23-26, ESV)
ADVENTURE TOGETHER
In this next section, begin to dream together: what does it look like for you to be the church this week where God has placed you? What does that look like on your block, your street, at your work, in your family and with your friendships?
We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions on how you can be the Body of Christ in this new and unprecedented time. Feel free to share your ideas by emailing the staff or by posting on Realm.
Benediction - Prayer of Sending
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 15:5–6, ESV)
Giving
Our giving at Reality is primarily an act of worship- a response to the generosity of Jesus towards us.
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