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Village Church of East Atlanta
WELCOME TO VILLAGE CHURCH!
Our desire is to be a church that is in, of, and for East Atlanta Village and its surrounding
neighborhoods. We believe that the church is not a place to go, or an event to attend, but a
community of people who have been changed by the love and grace of God in Jesus Christ. As
those who have been so loved, the church is called to love and bless whatever place it finds
itself. That’s why we hope to not only be a church that meets in the neighborhood, or is simply
made up of people from the neighborhood, but we desire to be for the neighborhood, working
for its care and welfare.
Order of Worship :: January 31st, 2020 :: Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
“As God’s people, his special possession, the Israelites must know what he requires of them. Being an Israelite is not a matter of private,
personal piety. It has vertical and horizontal dimensions, and obedience to God is required on both fronts. After all, if Israelites cannot behave
properly toward their God and cannot treat each other as “special people,” as God treats them, how can they ever be a light to the Gentiles? How
can they ever be a kingdom of priests in a world that does not know the true God?” ~ Peter Enns
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS REMEMBRANCE OF THE LAW: Exodus 20:1-17
The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Lord said to Moses,
“I am the LORD your God.
CALL TO WORSHIP: based on Isaiah 60 You shall have no other gods before me.
Arise, shine, for your light has come! You shall not make for yourself an idol,
The glory of the Lord has risen upon us. whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above,
Let us praise the Lord together. or that is on the earth beneath,
The sun shall no longer be our light by day, or that is in the water under the earth.
nor will the brightness of the moon shine on us, You shall not bow down to them or worship them.
for the Lord will be our light, You shall not make wrongful use
and our God will be our glory. of the name of the LORD your God.
The Lord will be our everlasting light, Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy.
and our days of sorrow will end. Honor your father and your mother.
Come, let us sing to our light and salvation! You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION You shall not covet your neighbor’s house;
O God, our Father, creator of the universe, you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife,
whose Son, Jesus Christ, came to our world, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
pour your Holy Spirit upon your church, This is the word of the Lord.
that all the people of our world, Praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
being led through the knowledge of your truth to worship you,
may offer the gold of intellect,
the frankincense of devotion,
SONG OF CONFESSION & ASSURANCE:
and the myrrh of discipline Brokenness Aside
to him who with you and the Holy Spirit All Sons & Daughters, 2013 | Arr. Tripp Avrett, 2021
lives and reigns for ever, Will your grace run out
one God, world without end. Amen. If I let you down
'Cause all I know
SONG OF APPROACH: Come Christians, Join to Sing! Is how to run
Christian H. Bateman, 1843 | Tripp Avrett, 2020 Will You call me child
When I tell you lies
Come Christians, join to sing! Alleluia, Amen! 'Cause all I know
Praises to Christ our King! Alleluia, Amen! Is how to cry
Let all with heart and voice, before His throne rejoice 'Cause I am a sinner- if it's not one thing it's another
Praise is His gracious choice; Alleluia, Amen! Caught up in words, tangled in lies
Come lift your hearts on high! Alleluia, Amen! But You are a Savior, and You take brokenness aside
Let praises fill the sky! Alleluia, Amen! And make it beautiful, beautiful
He is our guide and friend, he’ll shepherd and defend (Liturgist, Congregation)
His praise shall never end! Alleluia, Amen! God of grace,
Praise yet our Christ again! Alleluia, Amen! you have given us Jesus,
Lift up the sweet refrain! Alleluia, Amen! the light of the world,
but we choose darkness
Joyf’lly in one accord, and cling to things that hide the brightness of your love.
Freedom in Christ secured, Immersed in ourselves, we have not risen to new life.
We’ll sing forevermore: Alleluia, Amen! Baptize us with your Spirit,
that, forgiven and renewed,
we may preach your Word to the nations
and tell of your glory shining in the face of Jesus Christ,
our Lord and our light forever. Amen
(Now is a time of silent confession for specific and personal sins)
Will you show me grace
When I curse your face
‘Cause all I know
is how to hurtASSURANCE OF PARDON: 1 John 1:5-7 HOMILY: “Family Resemblance”
Rev. Matthew Armstrong
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you,
Exodus 20:1-21
that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.
If we say that we have fellowship with him This is the Word of the Lord.
while we are walking in darkness, Praise to you Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!
we lie and do not do what is true;
Notes
but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light,
we have fellowship with one another,
and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Hear the good news: your sins are forgiven! Thanks be to God!
CONFESSION OF FAITH: The Nicene Creed
Let us confess our faith together:
We believe in one God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
begotten from the Father before all ages,
God from God,
Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made;
of the same essence as the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven;
he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,
and was made human.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered and was buried.
The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again with glory
to judge the living and the dead.
His kingdom will never end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life.
He proceeds from the Father and the Son,
and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. He
spoke through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look forward to the resurrection of the dead,
and to life in the world to come. Amen.
FAMILY MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT
Courtney Beck - Family Discipleship Ministry Director
THE PASSING OF PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
(Please engage each other in the comments section of our live feed)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLECOMMUNION SENDING
Let us proclaim the mystery of our faith: As you have been fed at this table, go to feed the hungry.
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again! As you have been set free, go to set free the imprisoned.
As you have received, give.
The Lord be with you. And also with you!
As you have heard, proclaim.
Lift up your hearts!
And the blessing that you have received
We lift them up to the Lord!
from Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
be always with you. Amen.
It is right to give Him thanks and praise!
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Breaking Bread Together
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
SONG OF REFLECTION: Establish The Work of Our Hands
Porters Gate, 2017
If You don't build it, we labor in vain,
Without Your Spirit, we stand with no strength
I know my life is passing away,
But the works of Your hands are what will remain!
Let the favor of the Lord rest upon us…
O Lord, establish the work of our hands!
O Lord, establish the work of our hands!
Teach us to number the length of our days,
Pour out Your power, we'll pour out Your praise.
Teach us to run, to finish the race,
For only what's done in love will remain!
Let the favor of the Lord rest upon us…
O Lord, establish the work of our hands!
O Lord, establish the work of our hands!
O Lord, establish the work of our hands!
O Lord, establish the work of our hands!
Ah - ah - ah - le - luia, al - le - luia, al - le - luia! (x8)
2020 Financial Update
BENEDICTION: Jude 24-25
2020 Budget 2020 Actual Variance % Variance
To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before
his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— Giving $370,000 $418,578 $48,578 12%
to the only God our Savior Spending $415,233 $414,882 -$351 0%
be glory, majesty, power, and authority,
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen! 2020 Avg. Giving $34,880
2019 Avg. Giving $31,354
2018 Avg. Giving $32,515
Village Church of East Atlanta Administrative Director: Helen Kynes Elders: Rev. Matthew Armstrong, Lee Kynes,
1231 Glenwood Ave, Suite B, helen@villagechurchofeastatlanta.org Bill Worden
Atlanta, GA 30316 Worship Director: Tripp Avrett Deacons: Matt Altmix, Peter Armstrong,
Website: villagechurchofeastatlanta.org tripp@villagechurchofeastatlanta.org Robert Fortson, Joel Larsgaard, Andrew
Office Phone: 404.981.2065 Family Discipleship Ministry Director:
Levine, David Reid, Greg Wickersham
Pastor: Rev. Matthew Armstrong Courtney Beck
matt@villagechurchofeastatlanta.org courtney@villagechurchofeastatlanta.org
Assistant Pastor: Rev. David Stancil Women’s Ministry Contact: Angela Floyd
david@villagechurchofeastatlanta.org womensministry@villagechurchofeastatlanta.org
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