August 8, 2021 - Sunday Service Worship Guide
Welcome!
Good morning Mercy Hill and happy Sunday to you! If you're new with us, we just wanted to extend a special welcome to you. Feel free to fill out a Connection Card to get more info or prayer. We're glad to have you with us!
Call to Worship
His Mercy Is More
What love could remember no wrongs we have done
Omniscient, all knowing, he counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many, his mercy is more
Praise the Lord
His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, his mercy is more
What patience would wait as we constantly roam
What father, so tender, is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor
Our sins they are many, his mercy is more
What riches of kindness he lavished on us
His blood was the payment, his life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many, his mercy is more
TOday's Announcements
Here are a few critical announcements to keep in mind:
- Family Service Sundays - NEXT WEEK!: We now plan to have in-person instruction for Preschool and Elementary children (2.5 years thru 5th grade) on the FIRST + THIRD Sundays of the month. That means next week, August 15th, we encourage all of our families to once again gather with us to worship in person. Mark your calendars! (Note: We will NOT have the online zoom class on these Family Service Sundays.)
- Mercy Hill Kids Online Worship: Mercy Hill Kids is meeting today at 11:45am (both Preschool and Elementary class). Go here to read more and to find a link to sign in! For more information, please contact Christina Lugo at .
- Mercy Hill Youth Hangout: All Mercy Hill Youth (6th thru 12th grade) are invited to join us after service TODAY at 1:00pm. We'll have time for fellowship, prayer, and getting in God's Word. And we even plan to provide some pizza! We'll meet at the picnic tables in the pavilion around the back of Allen at Steinbeck Elementary where we gather for Sunday Service. See ya there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
- Members' Meeting - NEXT WEEK!: On Sunday, August 15th after the service, all Covenant Members are invited to join us for our biannual Members' Meeting! We'll meet at the picnic tables in the pavilion around the back of Allen at Steinbeck Elementary where we hold the services. There will be a free sandwich lunch available for any who RSVP (from Jersey Mike's) and childcare for children 2.5 years thru 5th grade (held outside in the Mercy Hill Kids' classroom). Lunch will start at noon where parents can eat with their kids. The meeting will begin promptly at 12:30pm and go until around 2:00pm with an optional Q&A afterwards for any who'd like to participate. We hope you can make it! Covenant Members should have received a separate link to RSVP, please be sure to do so! If you are not currently a Covenant Member, but are interested in becoming one, you can read more about the process here! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
- Recommending John Lugo for Eldership! We are pleased to announce that John Lugo, after an extended process of evaluation and training, is being recommended for Eldership here at Mercy Hill. If you have any questions/concerns regarding this, please reach out to Nick at . Covenant Members will have a chance to engage personally with John at the next Member's Meeting (August 15th) and will formally vote on the matter soon thereafter. Please be in prayer for John and his family!
- Home Groups: Many of our Home Groups have moved to a hybrid (in-person + virtual) format. Whatever your comfort level with meeting, you're welcome to come check one out. Find one to join here. You are not alone!
Today's Sermon
Title: Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit
Text: Luke 23:44-46
Preacher: Nick Weber
Manuscript: If you appreciate following along with written material, you can find today's manuscript here.
Call to Response
1. Sing:
Because of Your Love
Jesus you endured my pain
Savior you bore all my shame
All because of your love
Maker of the universe
Broken for the sins of the earth
All because of your love
All because of your love
Because of your cross my debt is paid
Because of your blood my sins are washed away
Now all of my life, I freely give
Because of your love, Because of your love I live
Innocent and holy king
You died to set the captive free
All because of your love (2x)
Lord you gave your life for me
I will give my life to you
All because of your love (2x)
You did it for me, you did it for love
It’s your victory, Jesus you are enough
Death Was Arrested
Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin
Lost without hope, 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
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
Released from my chains, I'm a prisoner no more
My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore
He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend
When death was arrested and my life began
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
That's when death was arrested and my life began
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
2. Pray:
If you need prayer in any way, please either: (1) fill out a Connection Card; or (2) post your request to our Mercy Hill Community Facebook Group. We’d love to be lifting you up and caring for you in this time!
3. Give:
If you’d like to give an offering this morning, you can give online here. Thanks for your generosity!
Mercy Hill Kids
While difficult, this pandemic does create a wonderful chance for parents to step towards their God-given call as chief disciplers of their kids. We know this may feel overwhelming and that is why we want to help! Parents of Mercy Hill children should have already received an email from the Director of Mercy Hill Kids, Christina Lugo, regarding ways you can utilize the Gospel Project curriculum at home. This information has also been included on our blog here. Beyond this, most Sundays, we are also hosting an online worship gathering for our kids. You can check here for more details. We'd love to have you join us!
If you have any questions or need help in any way, don't hesitate to reach out to Christina at
Have a Wonderful Week!