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.
We hope that as you walk through this, you will be encouraged by God to place your hope in Him and to continue to seize the chances to be and make disciples wherever you are.
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
Scripture says we are to bless the Lord at all times. As His bride we have the unique opportunity to praise His name together and make much of Him. Let’s read Psalm 34:1-3 as we are reminded and encouraged to magnify the Lord wherever we are today.
Call to Worship
“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.
Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!”
Sing Together
“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!.” (Psalm 95:1-2, 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.
“All I Have Is Christ”
“I Will Trust My Savior Jesus”
“Build My Life”
PRAY TOGETHER
“Have mercy on me, O God,
because of your unfailing love.
Because of your great compassion,
blot out the stain of my sins.
Wash me clean from my guilt.
Purify me from my sin.” (Psalm 51:1-2, NLT)
Corporate Confession & Assurance
We pray and confess in confidence that our Lord God will not refuse or cast out those who come trusting in the complete work and grace of Jesus Christ. We recognize that our glorious God acts first. It is by acknowledging His gracious forgiveness that we are moved to repentance and confession.
Corporate Prayer of Confession:
All: Awesome and compassionate God,
You have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy,
but we have not loved you.
You constantly call us, but we do not listen.
You ask us to love, but we walk away from neighbors in need,
wrapped in our own concerns.
We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed.
God of grace, as you come to us in mercy,
we repent in spirit and in truth,
admit our sin, and gratefully receive your forgiveness
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon:
Hear and receive the Good News from Romans 8:31-32:
“If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”
And 2 Peter 1:3:
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”
LEARN TOGETHER
Discussion Q’s
Which broken boundary markers do you tend to boast in? National heritage? Religious heritage? Personal achievement?
What are you most confident in? What might you need to confess?
What would it look like for you to rejoice as an activity (not a feeling)- as a defiant act of resistance this week?
What about Jesus makes Him have surpassing worth to you?
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. Thanks be to God!
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” (1 Peter 3:18, NIV)
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
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20–21, 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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