Sunday, April 11, 2021
Sunday, June 28, 2020
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
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
Let us pray: Through our hymns and songs, our prayer and meditation, the joining of our lives in fellowship near and far, we worship you Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Enfold us in your love, and empower our worship that your name might be glorified in this place and in our lives.
Sing Together
“Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” (Psalm 100:1-3 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 playlist or have someone in the room lead you on an instrument or a cappella.
“10,000 Reasons”
“God With Us”
“Build My Life”
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
Confessing our current sins is important to both our individual fellowship and our corporate holiness. Jesus expects his followers to ask God to forgive their current sins because sin damages fellowship with Him. Our public confession is followed with a scriptural promise of pardon to assure our hearts together that God hears and forgives us.
Corporate Prayer of Confession:
We want to serve you in this world,
be the ones through whom
many will be drawn to the Light,
show your love where there
is a need for love to be shown,
be your touch where there
are broken lives to be made whole,
speak your word in faith
against those who deny your power;
and yet we confess
we hesitate to speak your name,
are daily tempted
to listen to this world’s voice.
So we come again
to your feet, and in faith proclaim
‘Thanks be to God, who forgives us
through Jesus Christ our Lord!’
Assurance of Pardon:
“See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” (1 John 3:1, 3; NASB)
LEARN TOGETHER
Discussion Q’s
How have you been impacted by conflict among believers in the church?
Where is there need to stand in agreement with others? What is the attitude of your heart toward it?
Is there someone you need to ask for forgiveness before we met? What step can you make 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. Thanks be to God!
“Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35, 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
“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 24-25, ESV)
Giving
Our giving at Reality is primarily an act of worship- a response to the generosity of Jesus towards us.
Prayer Requests/Needs
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