July 28, 2024 – 10AM

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PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,

 
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to
observe all that I have commanded you. And
behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
 
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit
has come upon you, and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
 
For we do not have a high priest who is unable
to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one
who in every respect has been tempted as we
are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence
draw near to the throne of grace, that we may
receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:15-16

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.
For we do not know what to pray for as we
ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us
with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8:26

“People cannot relate to your strengths. But
they can identify with your weaknesses.”
– Ben Haden

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!

1 Chronicles 16:23-24

SONG

Desert Song

[Verse 1]
This is my prayer in the desert
When all that’s within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides

[Verse 2]
This is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me, Lord, through the flame

[Chorus]
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

[Verse 3]
And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on its way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I’ll stand

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

[Chorus]

[Verse 4]
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I’m filled to be emptied again
The seed I’ve received I will sow

SONG

Death Was Arrested

[Verse 1]
Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin
Lost without hope with no place to begin
Your love made a way to let mercy come in
When death was arrested and my life began

Ash was redeemed only beauty remains
My orphan heart was given a name
My mourning grew quiet, my feet rose to dance
When death was arrested and my life began

[Chorus]
Oh, Your grace so free, washes over me
You have made me new, now life begins with You

[Verse 2]
Released from my chains, I’m a prisoner no more
My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore
He canceled my debt and He called me His friend
When death was arrested and my life began

[Chorus]
Oh, Your grace so free, washes over me
You have made me new, now life begins with You
It’s Your endless love, pouring down on us
You have made us new, now life begins with You

[Verse 3]
Our Savior displayed on a criminal’s cross
Darkness rejoiced as though heaven had lost
But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand
That’s when death was arrested and my life began

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
Oh, we’re free, free, forever we’re free
Come join the song of all the redeemed
Yes, we’re free, free, forever amen
When death was arrested and my life began

SONG

Only a Holy God/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

[Verse 1]
Who else commands all the hosts of heaven
Who else could make every king bow down
Who else could whisper and darkness trembles
Only a Holy God

[Verse 2]
What other beauty demands such praises
What other splendor outshines the sun
What other majesty rules with justice
Only a Holy God

[Chorus]
Come and behold Him
The One and the Only
Cry out, sing holy
Forever a Holy God
Come and worship the Holy God

[Verse 3]
What other glory consumes like fire
What other power can raise the dead
What other name remains undefeated
Only a Holy God

[Chorus]

[Verse 4]
Who else could rescue me from my failing
Who else would offer His only Son
Who else invites me to call Him Father
Only a Holy God
Only my Holy God

[Chorus]

[Coda – Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus]
Oh soul, are you weary and troubled
No light in the darkness you see
There’s light for a look at the Savior
And life more abundant and free

Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace

MISSIONS MOMENT

Welcome Luke and Amy as they share their experiences and insights.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
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After JUNE 2024
YTD 2024 Projected Giving: $319,030
YTD 2024 Actual Giving: $311,611
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If you would like to give electronically, you may do so using the “Giving” tab at the bottom-right corner of the mobile app. There are also white baskets in the back of our worship space, where you can give via check, made out to King’s Cross Church, or cash.

SERMON
“They Said Nothing”
Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene,
    Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought
    spices, so that they might go and anoint him.
² And very early on the first day of the week,
    when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.

³ And they were saying to one another,
    “Who will roll away the stone for us
    from the entrance of the tomb?”
⁴ And looking up,
    they saw that the stone had been rolled back —
    it was very large.

⁵ And entering the tomb,
    they saw a young man sitting on the right side,
    dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed.
⁶ And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed.
    You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified.
He has risen; he is not here.
    See the place where they laid him.

⁷ But go, tell his disciples and Peter
    that he is going before you to Galilee.
There you will see him, just as he told you.”

⁸ And they went out and fled from the tomb,
   for trembling and astonishment had seized them,
and they said nothing to anyone,
   for they were afraid.

Mark 16:1-8 (ESV)

SONG

What a Beautiful Name/Majesty

[Verse 1]
You were the Word at the beginning
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ

[Chorus 1]
What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

[Verse 2]
You didn’t want Heaven without us
So Jesus You brought Heaven down
My sin was great Your love was greater
What could separate us now?

[Chorus 2]
What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

[Bridge]
Death could not hold You
The veil tore before You
You silenced the boast of sin and grave
The Heavens are roaring
The praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again

You have no rival
You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign
Yours is the Kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names

[Chorus 3]
What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

[Coda – Majesty]

Majesty, worship His majesty
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise

Majesty, Kingdom authority
Flow from His throne
Unto His own
His anthem raise

So exalt, lift up on high
The name of Jesus
Magnify, come glorify
Christ Jesus the King

Majesty, worship His majesty
Jesus who died, now glorified
King of all kings

BENEDICTION

And my God will supply every need of yours
    according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
To our God and Father be glory forever and ever.
    Amen.

Philippians 4:19-20