September 26, 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
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
O my soul,
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before,
0 my soul.
I'll worship Your holy name.
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning;
It's time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing when the evening comes.
You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger.
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing;
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.
And on that day when my strength is failing,
The end draws near, and my time has come;
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending:
Ten thousand years and then forevermore!
TOday's Announcements
Here are a few critical announcements to keep in mind:
- Sunday Service - INSIDE NEXT WEEK! We are happy to announce that next week (10/3) we will begin holding our services inside the school building once again! This is in preparation for the colder, rainier weather coming our way. As usual, we will be following all necessary CDC guidelines, which would mean we all will need to be wearing masks inside (vaccinated or not). In light of a recent parent survey, it seems most would be more comfortable if Mercy Hill Kids ministry still held class outside whenever possible. So on the first and third Sundays, while the adults will be inside the sanctuary, the kids will be meeting outside in the same place we've been holding services for the past year. If weather or smoke look to be an issue, you can expect us to pivot accordingly and Christina Lugo will be updating families of any necessary changes. We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
- Mercy Hill Women's Fall Bible Study: Ladies, we hope you'll be able to join the Mercy Hill Women's Ministry for a weekly study on gospel-centered community. It will focus on how, when the gospel seizes our hearts, it enables us to share our lives, to participate together in God's merciful kindness, and to reflect Jesus to a watching world. We'll meet weekly from early October to early December, and we'll use the book The Gospel-Centered Community as a discussion guide. No prep work is required other than to obtain a copy of the book found here. We have two options for engagement. One group will meet Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm beginning October 5th (starting on Zoom with potential for meeting in person if people are interested). Another group will meet Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm beginning October 6th (Zoom only). You can register to join whichever group works best for you here. Please do so within the next week! We believe this is a critical time to examine and think about community, and we hope it prepares us well to be a strong community with the start of the 2022 new year! If you have any questions, please contact Julie Coleman at .
- Kids Club Outreach: We wanted to give you a quick update on our ministry to the students of Allen at Steinbeck Elementary through Kids Club. The school is not ready to have volunteers yet as they are trying to focus solely on the students right now. There will be an update on COVID regulations coming in November. We ask for your prayers that Kids Club would be allowed on campus soon and we would love to hear if any of you might be interested in volunteering whenever things open up. Please contact Karen Walton at if you have any questions or wish to express your interest.
- Walk the Sacred Path: We just went live with a new page on our website devoted to . . . well . . . devotions! The devotional life (e.g. reading our Bibles, prayer, etc.) is as critical to our spiritual well-being as it is confusing. Sometimes it's hard to know where to start and what to do. That's why we developed what we call the "Sacred Path." Check it out and let us know what you think! Some highlights: There's a new booklet outlining this path with questions for reflection/discussion; we give recommendations on Bibles to purchase, plans to use, etc.; don't miss the Sacred Path Worksheet or the 3x3 Bible Reading Plan. And, as always, we're here to help. Hit us up at the email below. There is nothing more important than learning to be alone with God! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
- Mercy Hill Men's Bible Study - A Journey through John 6: Men of Mercy Hill, we've already kicked off this study, but you can join in anytime! Paul Walton, from the Mercy Hill Men's team, is going to be leading a 7-week study through a single (and amazing!) chapter in John's gospel (ch. 6). The plan is to meet at the Walton Residence at 9:00am on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month beginning in September (we'll adjust for weather/holidays/etc. as needed). The meeting will be kept to around one hour and will give time for study, group discussion, and personal sharing. To learn more and sign up, click here. If you have any questions, please email Paul Walton at .
- 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
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- Sunday Prayer Walk: We will be gathering after service today at 1:00pm to do a prayer walk in the local neighborhood! So grab lunch after the service, and consider joining us to pray for our neighboring community, as we hope to have the opportunity to share the gospel with those who are open and ready to engage. We'll have a brief time before the prayer walk to discuss what to pray for, so we invite anyone regardless of experience to join and learn. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chris Keener at
- 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: “He Is Not Here, But Has Risen”: Three Barrier-Breaking Effects of the Lord’s Resurrection (Part 3)
Text: Luke 24:1-12
Preacher: Nick Weber
Manuscript: If you appreciate following along with written material, you can find today's manuscript here.
Call to Response
1. Sing:
O Come to the Altar
Are you hurting and broken within
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin
Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself
Do you thirst for a drink from the well
Jesus is calling
O come to the altar
The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there’s no reason to wait - Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes a new life is born
Jesus is calling
Oh what a Savior isn’t He wonderful
Sing alleluia, Christ is risen
Bow down before Him for He is Lord of all
Sing alleluia, Christ is risen
Bear your cross as you wait for the crown
Tell the world of the treasure you’ve found
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
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, every Sunday we have something for your kids, either in-person or online. 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!