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PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.
Exodus 14:21
The voice of the Lord is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the Lord, over many waters.
Psalm 29:3
For you have been a stronghold to the poor,
a stronghold to the needy in his distress,
a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat;
for the breath of the ruthless is like a storm against a wall…
Isaiah 25:4
Some went down to the sea in ships,
doing business on the great waters;
they saw the deeds of the Lord,
his wondrous works in the deep.
For he commanded and raised the stormy wind,
which lifted up the waves of the sea.
Psalm 107:23-25
“But I love your feet only because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters, until they found me.”
– Pablo Neruda
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
whom he has redeemed from trouble…
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Psalm 107:1-2, 31-32
SONG
All Creatures of Our God and King
[Verse 1]
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Oh Praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
O, praise Him! O, praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
[Verse 2]
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Oh praise Him! Oh praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
[Verse 3]
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
Oh praise Him! Oh praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
SONG
Oh Give Thanks (Psalm 107)
We were locked out of the garden, and our backs bent down with pain
In the shadow of death’s darkness, we were slaves to sin and blame
Then we cried out in our labor to the only One who hears
And the God of mercy wiped away our tears
We were wandering in the desert with our souls so starved and weak
We were hungry for a homeland we did not know how to seek
But we lifted up our voices to the only One who hears
And the God of mercy came and brought us near
[Chorus]
Oh give thanks to the LORD for His love endures forever!
We were wandering and lost, and our Father brought us home
To a safe dwelling place, to a feast of joy and laughter
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
We were fools in our rebellion, with our hunger strike of pride
We were sick and growing closer to the death we should have died
Then he heard of our condition, and he called us by our names
And the God of glory took away our shame
[Chorus]
There was darkness and the Earth shook at the Savior’s final breath
And He cried out “It is finished” as He hung His head in death
But what man had meant for evil, God meant it for our gain
When that curtain tore and Jesus rose again!
[Chorus x 2]
Oh give praise to the Lord, for He lives and reigns forever!
We were wandering and lost, but de – livered at the cross
To a safe dwelling place, to a feast of joy and laughter
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
SONG
Holy and Anointed One
[Verse 1]
Jesus, Jesus
Holy and anointed One
Jesus
Jesus, Jesus
Holy and anointed One
Jesus
[Chorus]
Your name is like honey on my lips
Your Spirit like water to my soul
Your word is a lamp unto my feet
Jesus I love You, I love You
[Verse 2]
Jesus, Jesus
Risen and exalted One
Jesus
[Chorus]
MISSIONS Moment – Missions Month
Danielle Heath, Children’s Director
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Groups – Please look over our growing list of Fall Community Groups. Pick one out, and let’s grow in Christ together.
Prayer Focus (A.C.T.S.) – This group meets next on Tuesday (10/24), and it’s led by Sarah and Johnny Park. Join them for a time of prayer, praise, and devotion, through the acronym ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication). Please register for which days to attend, as the space only allows for 10 people per meeting. Click HERE for details and to let us know you’re coming.
Friday Night Bible Book Study in Hermosa in Hosea (10/27, 11/10, 12/1): Led by Chris Lau. At each session, we come prepared to share an observation, a question, the meaning of the passage, and an application. We hope you can join us! For more details and to register click HERE.
WOMEN | Thursday Night Bible Book Study: Women’s Accountability. Women committed to attending Chris Lau’s Friday Bible Book Studies are invited to gather together on the alternating weeks for accountability and prayer. Discussion is based on reflections from the prior week’s study. Meets every other Thursday evening at 7 pm. Hosting locations rotate among group members. For more details and to register click HERE.
OFFERTORY
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
“Surface Tension”
Mark 6:45-52
45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46 And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. 47 And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48 And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, 49 but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, 50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 51 And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, 52 for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
SONG
His Glory Appears
[Verse]
You gave me hope
You made me whole
At the cross
You took my place
You showed me grace
At the cross where You died for me
[Chorus]
And His glory appears
Like the light from the sun
Age to age, He shines
Oh, look to the skies
Hear the angels cry
Singing Holy is the Lord
BENEDICTION
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
He made the storm be still,
and the waves of the sea were hushed.
Then they were glad that the waters were quiet,
and he brought them to their desired haven.
Psalm 107:28-30