Helotes Hills United Methodist Church

Scripture references: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6 , and Ephesians 3:17-18 “PRAISE YOU ANYWHERE” --  CCLI Song # 7219772  |  Ben Fielding | Brandon Lake | Hank Bentley | Jacob Sooter  |  © Brandon Lake Music; Capitol CMG Paragon; SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia; Songs By That Dog Will Hunt; Just When Publishing; So Essential Tunes  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “OUR GOD” -- CCLI Song # 5677416  |  Chris Tomlin | Jesse Reeves | Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman  |  © 2010 Atlas Mountain Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Scripture references: 1 John 3:1-7 and Luke 24:36b-48 “OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART” -- CCLI Song # 2298355  |  Paul Baloche  |  © 1997 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook))  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Our Praise Team shares in testimony and song how God has worked in their life. Enjoy! “HERE I AM TO WORSHIP” -- CCLI Song # 3266032  |  Tim Hughes  |  © 2000 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “THE MORE I SEEK YOU” -- CCLI Song # 4447991  | Zach Neese  |  © 1999 Gateway Create Publishing  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “WALK BY FAITH” -- CCLI Song # 3903041  |  Jeremy Camp  |  © 2002 Stolen Pride Music; Thirsty Moon River Publishing  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “FAITH” --  CCLI Song # 3001613  |  Reuben Morgan  |  © 1999 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Open your eyes to wonder. Our God is full of surprises. Very early, still in darkness, we set out. Sorrowful, uncertain, knowing only our loss, we return to the tomb in our anguish and our love. Love looks back at us and calls us by name. You are seeking Jesus, who died on the cross. He has been raised.He is not here in your loss. The tomb could not hold him. Risen, he goes before you with new life for the world. Scripture references: John 20: 1-10 and John 20:11-23, 30-31 “O HAPPY DAY” – CCLI Song # 4194127 |  Crystal Lewis | Edward F Rimbault | Philip Doddridge  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: 2002 Crystal Lewis Songs  |  Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “GLORIOUS DAY” -- CCLI Song # 5638022  |  John Wilbur Chapman | Mark Hall | Michael Bleecker  |  © 2009 My Refuge Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)  |  Curb Word Music (Admin. by WC Music Corp.)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved.  ww.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Today we start with palms welcoming Jesus to Jerusalem and end with the passion detailing Jesus’ betrayal by Judas, his physical and emotional torment endured as an act of divine compassion opening the path to salvation for all humankind.  This leads us to Holy Week as we commemorate Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, before resurrection Sunday! Scripture references: Mark 11:1-11 and Mark 14:1-11 “HOSANNA” (Blessed Is He) --  CCLI Song # 66050  |  Deborah D. Smith | Michael W. Smith  |  © 1983 Meadowgreen Music Company (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “HOSANNA” (King of Glory) -- CCLI Song # 4785835 |  Brooke Ligertwood  |  © 2006 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

As we near the culmination of Lent, we find ourselves in a familiar yet unsettling place – the wilderness. John 12:20-33 echoes this sentiment, placing Jesus in a liminal space amidst Greek seekers and a looming confrontation with his own mortality. But this wilderness isn't barren; it's teeming with seeds of life and resurrection, waiting to be sown. Scripture references: Psalm 119:9-16 and John 12:20-33 “VICTORY IN JESUS” -- CCLI Song # 1259  |  Eugene M. Bartlett  |  © Words: 1939 Mrs. E.M. Bartlett. Renewed 1967 Albert E. Brumley And Sons; Music: 1939 Mrs. E.M. Bartlett. Renewed 1967 Albert E. Brumley And Sons  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com |  CCLI License # 2544867 “MAN ON THE MIDDLE CROSS”  -- CCLI Song # 7223925  |  AJ Pruis | Matt Jenkins | Matthew West | Rhett Walker  |  © BEC Worship; Buy The Ranch Music; Combustion Five; My Story Your Glory Music; Pruis Not Prius; Story House West Wing Music; Remaining portion is unaffiliated |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  | Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

John 3:14-21, a passage that resonates with a question that echoes through our lives: truth or consequence? It's a question that hangs heavy, demanding our attention, our response. Scripture references: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 and John 3:14-21 “FOREVER” -- CCLI Song # 3148428  |  Chris Tomlin  |  © 2001 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

John 2:13-22 recounts Jesus's dramatic action of cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem. This event is rich with symbolism and offers a powerful message for us today in cleaning our own house (own self). Scripture references: Psalm 51:1-13 and John 2:13-22 “CHANGE MY HEART O GOD” --  CCLI Song # 1565  |  Eddie Espinosa  |  © 1982 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Integrity Music)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

As we navigate the wildernesses of our own lives, let us listen to the whispers of Jesus. Let us embrace the challenges that come with denying ourselves and taking up our cross. Let us remember that the greatest treasures are not found in the comfort zones of this world, but in the depths of our souls, waiting to be discovered through faith and sacrifice. Scripture references: Psalm 22:22-30 and Mark 8:31-39 “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah (Cwm Rhondda) -- CCLI Song # 1448  |  John Hughes | Peter Williams | William Williams  |  Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Wilderness experiences can be isolating, lonely, challenging, and unpredictable. There are obstacles that will require resourcefulness and resilience to overcome as we navigate difficult terrain. It is an inner journey of transformation when we step outside our comfort zone and connect with God in deeper ways while learning more about our own faith. Scripture references: Psalm 25:1-9  and Mark 1:9-15 “MY HOPE IS YOU” -- CCLI Song # 2373672  |  Brad Avery | David Carr | Mac Powell | Mark D. Lee | Tai Anderson  |  © 1997 Gray Dot Inc. (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)  |  New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)  | Kobalt Music Copyrights SARL (Admin. by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc.)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Today was Scout Sunday!  Did you know they have been associated with us since 1961 and helped build our Fellowship Hall, along with numerous Eagle Projects all around the church.  A big THANK YOU to the Scouts and all the leaders for all they’ve done for us!  God is always at work in our lives and in the world, redeeming, blessing, rescuing, and healing. God even uses the Scouts (through their various activities and initiatives) to contribute to healing in individual lives, communities, and even the environment. Scripture references: Jeremiah 17:14 and Matthew 8:5-17 “BLESSED BE YOUR NAME” -- CCLI Song # 3798438  |  Beth Redman | Matt Redman  |  © 2002 Thankyou Music  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “GOD OF ALL MY DAYS” -- CCLI Song # 7067569  |  Jason Ingram | Mark Hall  |  © Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)  |  Fellow Ships Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)  |  My Refuge Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)  |  So Essential Tunes (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

God is steadfast and faithful to the covenant made with God's people that extend across time and space. How can we remain faithful in our relationships with God and with others in our life? The covenantal relationship between God and humans serves as a model for healthy relationships between individuals and communities, emphasizing values like trust, commitment, and respect. Scripture references: Genesis 17:1-7, Acts 3:25-26, John 14:21 “YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH” -- CCLI Song # 4477026  |  Matt Maher  |  © 2003 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  spiritandsong.com  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved.

God is constantly teaching us and showing us who Jesus is and who we are celled to be. In Jesus' life, we see how God moves. Jesus' power is revealed in his teaching and mercy, freeing us to live fully. Scripture references: Psalm 98 and Mark 1:21-28 “GREAT IN POWER” -- CCLI Song # 2582339  |  Russell Fragar  |   © 1998 Hillsong MP Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “WHO YOU SAY I AM” -- CCLI Song # 7102401  |  Ben Fielding | Reuben Morgan  |   © 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

See how the power of God’s blessing will make us a blessing in the lives of other people.  We are happy to receive God’s blessings, but we often don’t ask the next question; What am I called to do with this blessing?  We are not just containers of God’s blessings, but we are to be conduits ready to pass the blessings we receive on to others. We are blessed for a reason, to be a blessing in the lives of others. Scripture references: Psalm 96:10-13 and Numbers 6:24-26 “THANK YOU LORD” --  CCLI Song # 4220833  |  Don Moen | Paul Baloche  |  © 2004 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Integrity Music)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “THE BLESSING” -- CCLI Song # 7147007 | Chris Brown | Cody Carnes | Kari Jobe | Steven Furtick | © 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon; Kari Jobe Carnes Music; Worship Together Music; Writer's Roof Publishing; Music by Elevation Worship Publishing | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

God knows that every day we face temptations that pull us away from Jesus. We are called to be attentive to our own temptations lurking in our own life as we ask God to guard our hearts and minds that we may follow Jesus's example. Scripture references: Matthew 4:1-11 and Galatians 6:1-6 “GIVE US CLEAN HANDS” -- CCLI Song # 2060208  |  Charlie Hall  |  © 2000 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “I SPEAK JESUS” -- CCLI Song # 7136201  |  Abby Benton | Carlene Prince | Dustin Smith | Jesse Reeves | Kristen Dutton | Raina Pratt  |  © 2019 For Me and My House Songs; Integrity's Praise! Music; BEC Worship; Raina Pratt publishing designee; Worship Coalition Songs; WriterWrong Music  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

The Baptism of the Lord marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, making it a significant event within Protestant theology. Celebrating this event allows us to reflect on the teachings and mission of Jesus. Scripture references: Acts 19:1-7 and Mark 1:9-11 “LIGHT OF THE STABLE” --  CCLI Song # 1914616  |  Elizabeth Rhymer | Steve Rhymer  |  © 1975. Renewed 2003 Tessa Publishing Company (Admin. by Travellers Hollow Music, LLC)  | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “LIGHT OF THE WORLD” --  CCLI Song # 7023299  |  Lauren Daigle | Paul Duncan | Paul Mabury  |  © 2014 CentricSongs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  See You At The Pub (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  Oceans Away Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)  |  So Essential Tunes (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)  |  Annie and Clyde Music  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Grace is a gift that keeps giving. It is the dimension of God active within us, doing for us what we cannot do or ourselves. It is not static, but dynamic. It is ongoing. Scripture references: John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9 “JOY TO THE WORLD/JOYFUL, JOYFUL” --  CCLI Song # 7128618  |  Edward Hodges | George Frideric Handel | Henry Van Dyke | Isaac Watts | Ludwig van Beethoven | Phil Wickham  |  ©2018 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC])  |  Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC])  |  Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC])  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “GIFT OF GRACE” --  CCLI Song # 7023426  |  Brad Bichsel | Rebekah Bichsel | Stuart Garrard  |  © 2014 Bichsel, Brad; Bichsel, Rebekah; So Essential Tunes; Stugio Music Publishing  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent focusing on love. Love is at the very core of the Christmas story - Mary's love for her son, Zechariah and Elizabeth's love for each other and for John, the love and respect of the Magi, the Shepherds for Jesus, and God's love for all the world. Scripture references: Isaiah 9:2-7 and Luke 1:46-55 “EMMANUEL” --  CCLI Song # 81468  |  Michael W. Smith  |  © 1983 Meadowgreen Music Company (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “MARY DID YOU KNOW?” -- CCLI Song # 839225  |  Buddy Greene | Mark Lowry | 1991, 1993 Rufus Music; Curb Word Music  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Unfortunately, we are not able to publish the cantata portion due to copyright restrictions. Today marks the third week of Advent which celebrates the joy of Christmas day and often focuses on the declaration of Jesus' birth by the angels to the shepherds. Their words of rejoicing (calling us to give "glory to God in the highest") stir up our souls to give thanks for the miracle of Christmas. “GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE” – Public Domain, but arrangement by Smalltown Poets (used with permission!) “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  |  Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  | Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

Scripture references for today: Isaiah 40:1-5 and Mark 1:1-8 Today we're reflecting on the peace promised by Christ's birth and the faithfulness of all those who played a part in the Christmas story. “PREPARE YE THE WAY” -- CCLI Song # 5286041  |  Michael W. Smith  |  © 2008 Smittyfly Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)  |  Curb Word Music (Admin. by WC Music Corp.)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867 “NOEL” --  CCLI Song # 7050419  |  Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | Matt Redman  | © 2015 Capitol CMG Paragon; Rising Springs Music; S. D. G. Publishing; Said And Done Music; Thankyou Music; Twelve Lions Music; Worship Together Music; worshiptogether.com | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com |  CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204  | Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken  |  © Words: Public Domain  |  Music: Public Domain  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867  "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved