REFLECTIONS
Holy Spirit, Light Divine
SELECTED VERSES FROM PROVERBS 1 & 2 (ESV)
Other stories are always looking for ways to humanize God and deify us, but God’s
story exalts Him and brings appropriate humility to us as His creatures. All wisdom
starts here. If you miss it, you are on the wrong path and without hope.
Edward Welch
Holy Spirit, Light divine; shine upon this heart of mine
Chase the shades of night away; turn my darkness into day
Holy Spirit come, Holy Spirit come
1 2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,
3
to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4
to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the youth—
5
Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,
7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
20
Wisdom cries aloud in the street,
in the markets she raises her voice;
21
at the head of the noisy streets she cries out;
at the entrance of the city gates she speaks:
22
“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple?
How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing
and fools hate knowledge?
33
but whoever listens to me will dwell secure
and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.
To search for wisdom apart from Christ means not simply foolhardiness but utter
insanity.
John Calvin
Having wisdom does not mean that you understand all of God’s ways; it means that
you respond to life God’s way. The better you know the Bible, the wiser you will
[become].
Ken Sande
CALL TO WORSHIP
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FROM PSALM 100
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before Him with joyful singing.
Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, and
not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give
thanks to Him; bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, and His faithfulness to all generations.
PRAYER OF ADORATION
OPENING SONGS OF PRAISE: Prepare The Way, O Zion
Prepare the way, O Zion
Your Christ is drawing near
Let every hill and valley
A level way appear
Greet One who comes in glory
Foretold in sacred story
Oh blest is Christ that came
In God’s most holy name
He brings God’s rule, O Zion
He comes from heaven above
His rule is peace and freedom
And justice, truth, and love
Lift high your praise resounding
For grace and joy abounding
Oh, blest is Christ that came
In God’s most holy name
I Stand Amazed
I stand amazed in the presence
Of Jesus the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me,
A sinner, condemned, unclean.
O, how marvelous! O, how wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
O, how marvelous! O, how wonderful
Is my Savior’s love for me!
He took my sins and my sorrows;
He made them His very own;
He bore the burden to Calvary,
And suffered and died alone.
When with the ransomed in glory
His face I at last shall see,
’Twill be my joy through the ages
To sing of His love for me.
FERNANDO ORTEGA
Fling wide your gates, O Zion
Your Savior’s rule embrace
His tidings of salvation
Proclaim in every place
All lands will bow before Him
Their voices will adore Him
Oh blest is Christ that came
In God’s most holy name
O Holy Spirit, presence of God
Giver of comfort, power and love
I give you my heart, Light divine
Holy Spirit, Power divine; cleanse this guilty heart of mine
Long has sin without control, held dominion o’er my soul
Holy Spirit come, Holy Spirit come
Holy Spirit, all divine; dwell within this heart of mine
Cast down every idol throne; reign supreme and reign alone
Holy Spirit come, Holy Spirit come
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
SONGS OF ADORATION: Open My Lips
Open my lips
I will sing Your praise forever
Open my lips, O Lord
I will sing Your praise forever
A broken spirit and a contrite heart
These you will not despise
Open my lips
I will sing Your praise forever
Sing To The Lord A New Song (Psalm 96)
Sing to the Lord a new song,
Sing to the Lord, all the earth
For great is our God
Most worthy of praise
Let the whole earth sing
To the Name above all names
Sing to the Lord a new song,
Sing to the Lord, all the earth
For great is the Lord
Most worthy of praise
OFFERING OF PEACE
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May the peace of the Lord be with you!
And also with you.
READING OF SCRIPTURE
GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
> At this time, children attending children’s church are dismissed.
Moms, Dads & Guardians today
It is our great joy that you and your family are with us today! We want you to know that all
children, no matter their age, are welcome in our worship service. However, some may want
to take advantage of Grace Pasadena’s Children’s Church or Nursery Care. If you would like
to have your child in Children’s Church, please make sure to sign them in before leading
them towards the back doors so that our Children’s Church leaders may escort them.
Welcome Pads are located on the welcome table
Please take a moment to fill out your information on the visitor pads so that we can better
inform you of upcoming events and ministries at Grace Pasadena.
MINISTRY MOMENT
Nepal Ministry Update
2 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom
and inclining your heart to understanding;
3
yes, if you call out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
4
if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures,
5
then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.
6
For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
9
Then you will understand righteousness and justice
and equity, every good path;
10
for wisdom will come into your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
11
discretion will watch over you,
understanding will guard you,
20
So you will walk in the way of the good
and keep to the paths of the righteous.
21
For the upright will inhabit the land,
and those with integrity will remain in it,
Mitra Dangol
OUR OFFERING
At Grace Pasadena, we do not pass a collection plate; rather we use this time of reflection
to consider all that we have and all that God may be asking us to give. Please take this time
to reflect on what God may be asking of you with regard to your financial gifts, personal
time and even vocational calling. For our regular attendees and those wishing to help Grace
Pasadena financially, there is a box located near the main entrance under the cross in which
you may privately place your offering after the worship service concludes or during the time
of communion. You may also mail your offering to our address: 65 N. Raymond Ave., Suite
260, Pasadena, CA 91103.
Psalm 1 (New International Version/NIV)
Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
2
but whose delight is in the law of the LORD,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
3
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.
4
Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6
For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
1
MORNING MESSAGE: Lasting Happiness
Brannin Pitre
Summer Series - WISDOM: The Art of Living Well
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNION
Guidelines: The sacrament of Communion is also called the Lord’s Supper or Eucharist.
It is the family meal of Christians. It is for all who are willing to forsake their sin and trust
in Jesus Christ for salvation. The invitation to take the bread and drink from the cup is
from Jesus Christ alone, not from this church or any minister. As such, to partake in this
sacrament there is only one requirement: you must be able to call yourself a Christian.
That is all, nothing more.
Gluten Free: For those of you wishing to partake in Communion with gluten free bread,
it will be available in the small dish as you come forward.
CLOSING HYMN: Take My Life And Let It Be
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, for Thee
Take my moments and my days
Let them flow in ceaseless praise
Let them flow in ceaseless praise
Take my will and make it Thine
It shall be no longer mine
Take my heart, it is Thine own
It shall be Thy royal throne
It shall be Thy royal throne
Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee
Swift and beautiful for Thee
Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store
Take myself and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee
Ever, only, all for Thee
Take my voice and let me sing
Always, only, for my King
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee
Filled with messages from Thee
BENEDICTION
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Summer Sermon Series - WISDOM: The Art of Living Well
May 31
Psalm 1
Walking Wisely - Lasting Happiness
June 7
Psalm 19
Wise Values
June 14
Psalm 19
Wisdom in the Word of God
June 21
Psalm 22
Wisdom in the Doctrine of Salvation Part 1
June 28
2 Samuel 12:1-7a;
His Wisdom in our Salvation Part 2
Psalm 51:1-12
July 5
Ephesians 4
Wisdom through Serving Others
July 12
2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Wisdom in Suffering Leads to Glory
July 19
Ecclesiastes 1:1-18
Wisdom for our Existence
July 26
James 3:9-18
The Wisest Relationship
August 2
Selected Proverbs
Worthy & Wise Words
August 9
Selected Proverbs
Wise Friendships
August 16
Selected Proverbs
Wisdom in your Work
August 23
Matthew 5:27-30
Living Wisely: Lust – The Phony Freedom
Make Music Pasadena 2015
The 8th annual edition of Make Music Pasadena will take place on
Saturday, June 6th, from 11 am to 11 pm. This event is a FREE, allday, all-ages music celebration that attracts an estimated attendance
of 50,000. Make Music Pasadena is California’s only musical festival
that offers the unique opportunity to experience an immense range of
quality music in varied urban settings at no cost. Visit http://www.makemusicpasadena.org/
for more information!
In need of help?
If you are in need of financial, career, relational or other help, please contact Cori Page
at mercy@gracepasadena.org. All requests are shared with the Giving Committee and are
confidential.
FROM REVELATION 1:5-6
To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood
and made us a kingdom, priests to His God and Father,
To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
G R A C E P A S A D E N A’ S V I S I O N S TAT E M E N T
Grace Pasadena exists to Experience & Extend the life-giving grace of God
• As we grow in the knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ
• In every sphere of life
• For our neighborhoods, city and the world
Children’s Ministry
Interested in being a volunteer in the Children’s Ministry? Talk to Stephanie Freemyer
about serving the children of Grace Pasadena beginning in September 2015. families@
gracepasadena.org
VBS Playdate in the Park begins this Wednesday (June 3) and will continue every Wednesday
through June and July. Even if you haven’t registered, join us at Pirate Park from 10-12 for a
fun time. Besides playing together at the park, the kids will hear stories, eat themed snacks
and do science experiments that share the story of God’s plan for us. GP4U=J (God’s Plan
for You is Jesus!) See you at the park! All are welcome! Email Stephanie Freemyer for more
details: families@gracepasadena.org
W I S D O M : T h e A r t o f L i v i n g We l l
Meal Ministry
Sign up to bring Sarah Hamlin a meal as she recovers from surgery: http://vols.pt/axvvTy
Sign up to bring the Greenways a meal as they transition into life with their new little one!
http://vols.pt/WaGMAt
We’ve moved!
Please update your address books to reflect our new office and mailing address: 65 N.
Raymond Ave., Suite 260, Pasadena, CA 91103
G R A C E P A S A D E N A’ S C O R E VA L U E S
God Centered Worship – We seek to be transformed in worship as we
experience the wonder of God and respond appropriately
Gospel Driven Identity – We seek a personal experience of the gospel
that both humbles us, and assures us that we are more deeply valued
and loved by God than we can possibly imagine
GIVING & BUDGET
JAN-APR
MAY 2015
OFFERINGS & CONTRIBUTIONS $109,879
MERCY MINISTRY SUPPORT 16,667
BUDGETED EXPENSE
-145,943
SURPLUS OR DEFICIT -19,398
$17,482
4,167
-36,921
-$15,272
Outward Facing Community – We seek the betterment of our city as we
extend God’s grace by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Kingdom Minded Movement – We seek to extend the Kingdom of Jesus
Christ by creating community and global partnerships that can reach
and serve those in need
Mailing/Office Address:
65 N. Raymond Ave., Suite 260
Pasadena, CA 91103
(888) 909-7218
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Music lyrics printed by permission: CCLI #2816052
Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version
© 2001 Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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