Worship at Calvary: July 12

This is our order of worship for Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

Since we will not be printing the worship guide, I have modified the format to make it more tablet/phone friendly. You can download it here:

Worship Guide for July 12

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Psalm 113:2-3
Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore!
From the rising of the sun to its setting,
    the name of the Lord is to be praised!

QUIET PREPARATION

Psalm 107:28-30
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.

HEARING FROM GOD’S WORD

“Money, The Bible and Marriage Problems” – Luke 16:14-18

Be Still My Soul

He Will Hold Me Fast

 

Worship at Calvary: July 5

As the church continues to re-gather, the church has taken several measures to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, including removing chairs and rearranging the remaining chairs for distancing. We have hand sanitizer and masks available, and the windows in the sanctuary will remain open during our services to increase ventilation.  We also have modified our service order and will be singing for a shorter amount of time, and we have moved all of our singing together to the end. (To read more about why we have taken these measures, you may read the article at this link.) As always, though, we will still pray together, sing together, and listen to God’s Word being preached together.

This is our order of worship for Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

Since we will not be printing the worship guide, I have modified the format to make it more tablet/phone friendly. You can download it here:
Worship Guide for July 5

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Psalm 145:10-13
All your works praise you, Lord;
your faithful people extol you.
They tell of the glory of your kingdom
    and speak of your might,
so that all people may know of your mighty acts
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
    and your dominion endures through all generations.

QUIET PREPARATION

Habakkuk 3:2
Lord, I have heard of your fame;
I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord.
Repeat them in our day,
in our time make them known;
in wrath remember mercy.

HEARING FROM GOD’S WORD

“What Has God Given Us So That We Have Friends?” – Luke 16:1-15

My Worth Is Not In What I Own

Is He Worthy

 

Worship at Calvary: June 28

As the church continues to re-gather, the church has taken several measures to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, including removing chairs and rearranging the remaining chairs for distancing. We have hand sanitizer and masks available, and the windows in the sanctuary will remain open during our services to increase ventilation.  We also have modified our service order and will be singing for a shorter amount of time, and we have moved all of our singing together to the end. (To read more about why we have taken these measures, you may read the article at this link.) As always, though, we will still pray together, sing together, and listen to God’s Word being preached together.

This is our order of worship for Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

Since we will not be printing the worship guide, I have modified the format to make it more tablet/phone friendly. You can download it here:
Worship Guide for June 28

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 Isaiah 40:10-11
Behold, the Lord God comes with might,
and his arm rules for him;
behold, his reward is with him,
    and his recompense before him.
He will tend his flock like a shepherd;
he will gather the lambs in his arms;
he will carry them in his bosom,
    and gently lead those that are with young.

QUIET PREPARATION

Psalm 28:8-9
The Lord is the strength of his people;
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!
Be their shepherd and carry them forever.

HEARING FROM GOD’S WORD

“The Parable of the Prodigal Sons” – Luke 15:11-32

Just As I Am

Is He Worthy

 

Worship at Calvary: June 21

We continue re-gathering at church this week!

The church has taken several measures to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, including removing chairs and rearranging the remaining chairs for distancing. We have hand sanitizer and masks available, and the windows in the sanctuary will remain open during our services to increase ventilation.  We also have modified our service order and will be singing for a shorter amount of time, and we have moved all of our singing together to the end. (To read more about why we have taken these measures, you may read the article at this link.) As always, though, we will still pray together, sing together, and listen to God’s Word being preached together.

This is our order of worship for Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

Since we will not be printing the worship guide, I have modified the format to make it more tablet/phone friendly. You can download it here:
Worship Guide for June 21

Call to Worship & Prayer
Psalm 91:1-2, 14-16
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”

Quiet Preparation
Psalm 37:3-7 (NIV84)
Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Delight yourself in the Lord
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;

Hearing From God’s Word

“This Man Receives Sinners and Eats With Them!” – Luke 15:1-10

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Behold Our God

 

Worship at Calvary: June 14

We continue re-gathering at church this week!

The church has taken several measures to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, including removing chairs and rearranging the remaining chairs for distancing. We have hand sanitizer and masks available, and the windows in the sanctuary will remain open during our services to increase ventilation.  We also have modified our service order and will be singing for a shorter amount of time, and we have moved all of our singing together to the end. (To read more about why we have taken these measures, you may read the article at this link.) As always, though, we will still pray together, sing together, and listen to God’s Word being preached together.

This is our order of worship for Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

Since we will not be printing the worship guide, I have modified the format to make it more tablet/phone friendly. You can download it here:
Worship Guide for June 14, 2020

CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER  – Psalm 119:1-5
Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.
Oh that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!

Hearing From God’s Word

“Love Your Enemies But Hate Your Friends” – Luke 14:25-35

Psalm 46:10-11
“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. 

Be Still My Soul

Only A Holy God

 

Worship at Calvary: June 7

Praise God! After three months of worship at home, those who are able and comfortable doing so will be meeting back at church this week! Our worship order will look a little different this week but we will still pray together, sing together, and listen to God’s Word being preached together. This is our order of worship for Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

Since we will not be printing the worship guide yet, you can download it here:
Worship Guide for June 7, 2020

CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER — Psalm 122:1, 96:6, 8-9  ESV
I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Splendor and majesty are before him;
    strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering, and come into his courts!
Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;
    tremble before him, all the earth!

CALL TO CONFESSION — Psalm 22:23-24
You who fear the Lord, praise him!
All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him,
and stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!
For he has not despised or abhorred
the affliction of the afflicted,
and he has not hidden his face from him,
but has heard, when he cried to him.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 ASSURANCE OF PARDON — Psalm 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.
He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.

RESPONSIVE PRAYER FOR THE LABORS OF COMMUNITY

HEARING FROM GOD’S WORD

“What In The World Is Going On?” – Acts 2:42

 PRAISE & ADORATION

Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

GRACE & ASSURANCE

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor

 

Worship at Home: May 31

We’ll be worshiping at our homes again this week. This is our order of worship for Sunday, May 31, 2020, for Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

You can download and print the worship guide here to help you follow and sing along. WG 2020 05 31

PRAYER

Take a few moments and ask the Lord to prepare our hearts for worship

PRAISE & ADORATION

Psalm 62:1-2, 5-8
For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
for my hope is from him.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
On God rests my salvation and my glory;
my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us.

My Soul Finds Rest

GRACE & ASSURANCE 

Romans 8:38-39
 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

His Forever

HEARING FROM GOD’S WORD

“Come, For Everything Is Now Ready” – Luke 14:15-24

 

Worship at Home: May 24

We’ll be worshiping at our homes again this week. This is our order of worship for Sunday, May 24, 2020, for Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

You can download and print the worship guide here to help you follow and sing along.
WG 2020 05 24

PRAYER

Take a few moments and ask the Lord to prepare our hearts for worship

PRAISE & ADORATION

Psalm 25:1-5
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.

Be Unto Your Name

GRACE & ASSURANCE 

Hebrews 6:19-20

We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor

HEARING FROM GOD’S WORD

“Oh How The Tables Have Turned” – Luke 14:1-14

 

Worship at Home: May 17

We’ll be worshiping at our homes again this week. This is our order of worship for Sunday, May 17, 2020, for Calvary Community Church: (Click on the highlighted song titles to listen, or enjoy our Spotify playlist.) 

You can download and print the worship guide here to help you follow along.
WG 2020 05 17

PRAYER

Take a few moments and ask the Lord to prepare our hearts for worship

PRAISE & ADORATION

Psalm 30:4-5, 11-12 (ESV)
Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,
and give thanks to his holy name.
For his anger is but for a moment,
and his favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may tarry for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
you have loosed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness,
that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

There Is A Redeemer

GRACE & ASSURANCE 

Psalm 66:16-20
Come and hear, all you who fear God,
and I will tell what he has done for my soul.
I cried to him with my mouth,
and high praise was on my tongue.
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened.
But truly God has listened;
he has attended to the voice of my prayer.
Blessed be God,
because he has not rejected my prayer
or removed his steadfast love from me!

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

HEARING FROM GOD’S WORD

“What Eleven Words Will You Say When You See Jesus?” – Luke 13:31-35

 

 

Congregational Singing Dangerous? The Risks?/ 3 Articles

Today I’m sharing three more articles on COVID-19 and congregational singing. Here’s the main thing I want to say: It’s important to get this right because there are no “do-overs.” I’ve included small block quotes but I encourage you to click on the titles to read the full articles.

One church’s experience: ‘I would do anything for a do-over’: Calgary church hopes others learn from their tragic COVID-19 experience

“We don’t want another organization or faith community to go through what we’ve been through,” said Mang. “It’s really, really hard. There seems to be this huge divide between those who’ve experienced (COVID-19) and the majority who haven’t.

“If you haven’t experienced it, you are so lucky. You have no idea how fortunate you are.”

Here’s an article from The Gospel Coalition that shares many of the same articles I included in my first blog post on this subject. Is Congregational Singing Dangerous?

As we move forward, let’s ask God for wisdom. And let’s offer grace to those who make different decisions than we do. For some in areas with few cases, a rousing song of praise might be the perfect way to come together. For others who are mourning losses and protecting vulnerable members, humming or praying silently to music might be the best option.

This article is more general about our risks with different activities and the virus: The Risks – Know Them – Avoid Them

Singing, to a greater degree than talking, aerosolizes respiratory droplets extraordinarily well. Deep-breathing while singing facilitated those respiratory droplets getting deep into the lungs. Two and half hours of exposure ensured that people were exposed to enough virus over a long enough period of time for infection to take place. Over a period of 4 days, 45 of the 60 choir members developed symptoms, 2 died. The youngest infected was 31, but they averaged 67 years old. (corrected link)

I ask that you pray with me for wisdom and clarity as we look ahead to what our services will look like when we first re-open.

My first post on this subject: Congregational Singing during COVID-19