Welcome
As we come into God’s presence together this morning, we come as a people scattered - worshiping in our homes. Yet, those of us who have been adopted into the family of God are truly one people. We are united by our shared faith and by our mutual covenant.
As you work through this liturgy at home, we encourage you to take your time. Read through the texts slowly, sing the songs and spend time in prayer intentionally so that “the Word of Christ may dwell in us richly”. We hope and pray that this liturgy will help you as we endeavor to worship the one true God.
Call to Worship
Psalm 135
1 Praise the LORD!
Praise the name of the LORD,
give praise, O servants of the LORD,
2 who stand in the house of the LORD,
in the courts of the house of our God!
3 Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good;
sing to his name, for it is pleasant!
4 For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself,
Israel as his own possession.
5 For I know that the LORD is great,
and that our Lord is above all gods.
6 Whatever the LORD pleases, he does,
in heaven and on earth,
in the seas and all deeps.
7 He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth,
who makes lightnings for the rain
and brings forth the wind from his storehouses.
8 He it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
both of man and of beast;
9 who in your midst, O Egypt,
sent signs and wonders
against Pharaoh and all his servants;
10 who struck down many nations
and killed mighty kings,
11 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
and Og, king of Bashan,
and all the kingdoms of Canaan,
12 and gave their land as a heritage,
a heritage to his people Israel.
13 Your name, O LORD, endures forever,
your renown, O LORD, throughout all ages.
14 For the LORD will vindicate his people
and have compassion on his servants.
15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
the work of human hands.
16 They have mouths, but do not speak;
they have eyes, but do not see;
17 they have ears, but do not hear,
nor is there any breath in their mouths.
18 Those who make them become like them,
so do all who trust in them.
19 O house of Israel, bless the LORD!
O house of Aaron, bless the LORD!
20 O house of Levi, bless the LORD!
You who fear the LORD, bless the LORD!
21 Blessed be the LORD from Zion,
he who dwells in Jerusalem!
Praise the LORD!
Let’s sing together as we praise the Lord.
New City Catechism
Please read aloud these four questions and answers
How can we glorify God?
We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law.
What does the law of God require?
Personal, perfect, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done.
Can anyone keep the law of God perfectly?
Since the fall, no mere human has been able to keep the law of God perfectly, but consistently breaks it in thought, word, and deed.
Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?
That we may know the holy nature and will of God, and the sinful nature and disobedience of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior. The law also teaches and exhorts us to live a life worthy of our Savior.
Prayer
Have members of your household pray aloud through each of these prompts.
Pray for the efforts of those trusting in Jesus and his word.
Pray for those suffering physically.
Pray for those suffering emotionally and/or relationally.
Pray for the efforts of those seeking to care for those who are suffering.
Pray for heads of civil governments.
Pray for heads of churches and families.
Pray for the glory of God.
Tithes & Offerings
We are still taking offerings online. If you prefer to write a check you can mail it to our church address. While we are not meeting in person, we need your generosity in order to fulfill our financial obligations. Contributions to FBCC go towards our weekly needs, serving our neighbors, and supporting SBC missionaries across the world.
Additionally, we know this is a time of economic hardship for many. David Bracewell chairs our Benevolence committee, which exists to help members of the church and our community who are in need. If you are in need of assistance, please don’t hesitate to email him or the church office at admin@fbccatl.com
Children’s Program
While school is out, please say a prayer for our families with kids who are all of a sudden trapped up at home 24/7.
Parents - Have your kid draw a card or picture during service today and take a picture to share with everyone.
Everyone - Take a quick photo of what worship at home looks like for you this morning, pajamas won’t offend us!
Post the pictures of Facebook and tag the church, or email them to admin@fbccatl.com so we can share some community during a time when we need it the most.
Scripture Reading
Today’s passage is Romans 5:1-11. The sermon will also reference 1 Peter 1:3-9.
Please read both texts before continuing to today’s sermon.
Sermon
Closing Song
Benediction
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above the Heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Amen
Resources
During this time when we are apart, one of the things that we miss out on is singing together. While we will have songs built into our "church at home" service each week, I wanted to share a couple of other ways that you can listen to/sing along with the songs we are accustomed to singing throughout the week.
I have created YouTube and Spotify playlists with each of our songs. May God bless you as you continue to sing throughout the week
It is our hope that, while we are apart, you will continue to invest in your walk with God. Each week, we will provide some ideas for some passages of scripture to study along with a devotional. This week, you can visit https://www.desiringgod.org/solid-joys each day to read a short devotional that will hopefully nourish your soul.