December 6, 2020 - 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!
- If you are attending in-person, and you haven't already registered, please do so here. In order to comply with the county's guidelines, we need to do our best to keep record of who joined us each Sunday. Thanks for your understanding!
- If you're tuning in for the Live Stream, we'd encourage everyone to please consider taking a moment to put a comment in the chat box there. Let us know who you are and maybe where you're tuning in from. Say hi. We miss you! And as we get into the message, feel free to share other Scriptures that come to mind, prayer requests that you have, questions that you'd like answered, etc. It would be great to interact even in this limited format.
Call to Worship
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God an sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold him come
Offspring of the favored one
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Diety
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Jesus, our Immanuel
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to Give them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
TOday's Announcements
Here are a few critical announcements to keep in mind:
- Advent Guides: As Advent continues this month, we've compiled some resources to consider and go through on your own, with family and friends. Choose one that works for you as we reflect on the true meaning of this season: (1) Radical; (2) Bible Project Advent Series; (3) Village Church; (4) Desiring God; (5) Christianity Today: Devotional | Bible Reading Guide | Ideas for Families.
- Mercy Hill Women Event Update: The ladies had a wonderful time hearing from Christina Barkley, Director of Advocates for Foster the Bay. She shared about the joys and sorrows of foster care and presented some great opportunities for partnering with them. Be on the lookout in the upcoming Newsletter and on Facebook for more info on that!
- End of Year Giving: As you consider making any end-of-year donations, please prayerfully remember Mercy Hill. We are grateful for your partnership with us for the sake of the gospel in this city. It's your generosity that makes all we do possible! For information regarding ways to give, check the link here.
- Mercy Hill Youth Hangout: All youth are invited for another hangout next Sunday, December 13th at 1 PM - however, we are changing the format to be online - find the meeting link here. Come spend an hour after service and lunch catching up in fellowship, prayer, and sharing!
- Mercy Hill Kids Online Worship: Mercy Hill Kids is meeting at 11:45 am (both Preschool and Elementary class). Go here to read more and to find a link to sign in!
- All Church Prayer: Today's All Church Prayer meeting will be hosted in-person at the Wilson's residence and will take place in their yard for a safe, socially-distanced meeting (RSVP required below). If you need the location details you can request that when you RSVP and a member of our team will get back to you. To RSVP, please fill out the form here.
- 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!
- COVID-19 SOS Form: If you or anyone you know needs help during this challenging time, we'd love to do what we can! Fill out the form here.
Today's Sermon
Title: “Your Redemption Is Drawing Near”: Jesus’ Words on the End of the World (Part 5)
Text: Luke 21:29-38
Preacher: Nick Weber
Manuscript: If you appreciate following along with written material, you can find today's manuscript here.
Call to Response
1. Sing:
Cornerstone
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust is Jesus' name
Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Savior's love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all
When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil
When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless, stand before the throne
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure
That he should give his only son, to make a wretch his treasure
How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned his face away
As wounds which mar the chosen one, bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon his shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held him there until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ; his death and resurrection
Why should I gain from his reward? I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart: his wounds have paid my ransom
2. Pray:
If you need prayer in any way, please either: (1) fill out a Connection Card; or (3) 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, each Sunday, we are also looking to host 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!