November 29, 2020 - Sunday Service Worship Guide
Note: Due to technical difficulties, the audio on the video below is not as clear as usual. If you'd prefer, you can listen to the sermon here at better quality. Thanks for understanding!
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
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou has been Thou forever wilt be.
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide.
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside.
TOday's Announcements
Here are a few critical announcements to keep in mind:
- Women's Ministry Winter Gathering: Join the women of Mercy Hill on December 5th from 1 - 2:30 pm for a virtual get together where we will connect, pray, share encouragements, and get the chance to serve Foster the Bay. If you're able to make it, please also fill out the RSVP form here.
- Advent Guides: As Advent begins this Sunday, 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 Youth Hangout: We had a great time at our last Mercy Youth Hangout with our young adults, and we're scheduling our last one for the year in December! All youth are invited for another in-person hangout on Sunday, December 13th at 1 PM. Come spend an hour after service and lunch catching up in fellowship, prayer, and sharing - we will be meeting at the picnic tables where we host our Sunday worship at Allen and Steinbeck. Plan to wear a mask so we can follow social distancing guidelines as well.
- Mercy Hill Kids Online Worship: Mercy Hill Kids is meeting at 11:45 am now (both Preschool and Elementary class). Go here to read more and to find a link to sign in!
- 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 4)
Text: Luke 21:5-28
Preacher: Nick Weber
Manuscript: If you appreciate following along with written material, you can find today's manuscript here.
Call to Response
1. Sing:
Sovereign Over Us
There is strength within the sorrow
There is Beauty in our tears
And you meet us in our mourning
With a love that cast out fears.
You are working in our waiting
Sanctifying us
And beyond our understanding
Your teaching us to trust
Your plans are still to prosper
You have not forgotten us
You're with us in the fire and the flood
You're Faithful forever
Perfect in love
You are Sovereign Over us
You are wisdom unimagined,
Who could understand your ways
Reigning high above the heavens,
Reaching down in endless grace
Youʼre the Lifter of the lowly,
Compassionate and kind
You surround and You uphold me,
And your promises are my delight
Even what the enemy means for evil
You turn it for our good
You Turn it for our good and for your glory
Even in the valley you are faithful
You're working for our good
You're working for our good and for your glory
How Great Is Our God
The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice
He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice, trembles at His voice
How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Age to age He stands, and time is in His hands
Beginning and the end, beginning and the end
The Godhead Three in One, Father Spirit Son
The Lion and the Lamb, Lion and the Lamb
Name above all names, Worthy of our praise
My heart will sing, how great is our God
Then sings my soul, My Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, How great Thou art
Then sings my soul, My Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, How great Thou art
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!