March 30, 2025
Call to Worship
Psalm 107:1-9
Leader: Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
All: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
Leader: Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to a city to dwell in; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them.
All: Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in.
Leader: Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of men!
All: For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
Prayer of Adoration
Praise the Lord Ye Heavens
Young Oceans, Harvest.
Praise the Lord Ye heavens adore him
Praise him angels in the height
Sun and moon, rejoice before him
Praise him, all ye stars of light
Praise the Lord for he hath spoken
Worlds his mighty voice obeyed
Laws which never shall be broken
For their guidance he hath made
CHORUS:
All creation join the song of praise
Let every tongue declare His mighty ways
And we will sing of Your goodness and mercy all of our days
Praise the Lord for he is glorious
Never shall his promise fail
God hath made his saints victorious
Sin and death shall not prevail (Chorus)
BRIDGE:
Glory! Glory! All glory to You Lord!
Glory! Glory! All glory to You Lord!
Praise the God of our salvation
Hosts on high, his power proclaim
Heaven and earth, and all creation
Laud and magnify his Name (Chorus)
This Is My Father’s World
By: Maltbie D. Babcock (1901); Arr: Mission House (2023)
This is my Father's world and to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings, the music of the spheres
This is my Father's world; I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought
This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise
This is my Father's world; He shines in all that's fair
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
He speaks to me everywhere
This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong
God is the Ruler yet
This is my Father's world; Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
This is my Father's world; Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad
Confession of Sin
Psalm 107:10-11, 17-18
Leader: Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and in irons,
All: for they had rebelled against the words of God, and spurned the counsel of the Most High.
Leader: Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
All: they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death.
Silent Prayers of Confession
Assurance of Forgiveness
Psalm 107:28-32
Leader: Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
All: He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.
Leader: Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of men!
All: Let them extol him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call
Matt Papa and Matt Boswell.
Lord, from sorrows deep I call when my hope is shaken
Torn and ruined from the fall, hear my desperation
For so long I’ve pled and prayed, “God, come to my rescue!”
Even so, the thorn remains; still my heart will praise You
Storms within my troubled soul, questions without answers
On my faith these billows roll; God be now my shelter
Why are you cast down my soul? Hope in Him who saves you
When the fires have all grown cold, cause this heart to praise You
CHORUS:
Oh, my soul, put your hope in God
My help, my rock, I will praise Him
Sing, oh sing, through the raging storm
You’re still my God, my salvation
Should my life be torn from me, every worldly pleasure
When all I possess is grief, God be then my treasure
Be my vision in the night, be my hope and refuge
’Til my faith is turned to sight, still my heart will praise You
Pastoral Prayer
Family Life and Offerings
† Tithes and offerings can be given at fieldspres.org/give or in the offering box.
† During a brief intermission, children can go with their teachers for a lesson.
Sermon Passage
John 6:16-21
16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid." 21 Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.
Leader: The grass withers, the flower fades...
All: ...but the word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)
Sermon
"Safe To Shore"
Pastor Chris McLaughlin
I Will Follow
By Jon Guerra and Vertical Worship.
When the sea is calm and all is right
When I feel Your favor flood my life
Even in the good, I'll follow You
Even in the good, I'll follow You
When the boat is tossed upon the waves
When I wonder if You'll keep me safe
Even in the storms, I'll follow You
Even in the storms, I'll follow You
CHORUS:
I believe everything that You say You are
I believe and I have seen Your unchanging heart
In the good things and in the hardest part
I believe and I will follow You
I believe and I will follow You
When I see the wicked prospering
When I feel I have no voice to sing
Even in the want, I'll follow You
Yes, even in the want, I'll follow You
When I find myself so far from home
And You lead me somewhere I don't wanna go
Even in my death, I'll follow You
Even in my death, I'll follow You
When I come to end this race I've run
And I receive the prize that Christ has won
Yes, I will be with You in paradise
Oh, I will be with You in paradise
The Lord’s Supper
† Receive bread and juice from one of our section hosts near you. Gluten free wafers are available at the front table. We will all eat and drink together.
In Tenderness
By W. Spencer Walton (1894); Arr. by Citizens
In tenderness He sought me; weary and sick with sin
And on His shoulders brought me back to His fold again
While angels in His presence sang; until the courts of heaven rang
CHORUS:
Oh oh oh, the love that sought me!
Oh oh oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God
He died for me while I was sinning needy and poor and blind
He whispered to assure me, ”I've found thee; thou art Mine"
I never heard a sweeter voice; it made my aching heart rejoice
Upon His grace I'll ponder and sing anew His praise
With all adoring wonder His blessings I retrace
It seems as if eternal days are far too short to sing His praise
Benediction
† We invite you to stretch out your hands as you receive the Lord’s blessing.
Psalm 107:1-9
Leader: Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
All: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.
Leader: Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to a city to dwell in; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them.
All: Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in.
Leader: Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of men!
All: For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
Prayer of Adoration
Praise the Lord Ye Heavens
Young Oceans, Harvest.
Praise the Lord Ye heavens adore him
Praise him angels in the height
Sun and moon, rejoice before him
Praise him, all ye stars of light
Praise the Lord for he hath spoken
Worlds his mighty voice obeyed
Laws which never shall be broken
For their guidance he hath made
CHORUS:
All creation join the song of praise
Let every tongue declare His mighty ways
And we will sing of Your goodness and mercy all of our days
Praise the Lord for he is glorious
Never shall his promise fail
God hath made his saints victorious
Sin and death shall not prevail (Chorus)
BRIDGE:
Glory! Glory! All glory to You Lord!
Glory! Glory! All glory to You Lord!
Praise the God of our salvation
Hosts on high, his power proclaim
Heaven and earth, and all creation
Laud and magnify his Name (Chorus)
This Is My Father’s World
By: Maltbie D. Babcock (1901); Arr: Mission House (2023)
This is my Father's world and to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings, the music of the spheres
This is my Father's world; I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought
This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise
This is my Father's world; He shines in all that's fair
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
He speaks to me everywhere
This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong
God is the Ruler yet
This is my Father's world; Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad!
This is my Father's world; Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad
Confession of Sin
Psalm 107:10-11, 17-18
Leader: Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and in irons,
All: for they had rebelled against the words of God, and spurned the counsel of the Most High.
Leader: Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
All: they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death.
Silent Prayers of Confession
Assurance of Forgiveness
Psalm 107:28-32
Leader: Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
All: He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.
Leader: Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of men!
All: Let them extol him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call
Matt Papa and Matt Boswell.
Lord, from sorrows deep I call when my hope is shaken
Torn and ruined from the fall, hear my desperation
For so long I’ve pled and prayed, “God, come to my rescue!”
Even so, the thorn remains; still my heart will praise You
Storms within my troubled soul, questions without answers
On my faith these billows roll; God be now my shelter
Why are you cast down my soul? Hope in Him who saves you
When the fires have all grown cold, cause this heart to praise You
CHORUS:
Oh, my soul, put your hope in God
My help, my rock, I will praise Him
Sing, oh sing, through the raging storm
You’re still my God, my salvation
Should my life be torn from me, every worldly pleasure
When all I possess is grief, God be then my treasure
Be my vision in the night, be my hope and refuge
’Til my faith is turned to sight, still my heart will praise You
Pastoral Prayer
Family Life and Offerings
† Tithes and offerings can be given at fieldspres.org/give or in the offering box.
† During a brief intermission, children can go with their teachers for a lesson.
Sermon Passage
John 6:16-21
16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid." 21 Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.
Leader: The grass withers, the flower fades...
All: ...but the word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)
Sermon
"Safe To Shore"
Pastor Chris McLaughlin
I Will Follow
By Jon Guerra and Vertical Worship.
When the sea is calm and all is right
When I feel Your favor flood my life
Even in the good, I'll follow You
Even in the good, I'll follow You
When the boat is tossed upon the waves
When I wonder if You'll keep me safe
Even in the storms, I'll follow You
Even in the storms, I'll follow You
CHORUS:
I believe everything that You say You are
I believe and I have seen Your unchanging heart
In the good things and in the hardest part
I believe and I will follow You
I believe and I will follow You
When I see the wicked prospering
When I feel I have no voice to sing
Even in the want, I'll follow You
Yes, even in the want, I'll follow You
When I find myself so far from home
And You lead me somewhere I don't wanna go
Even in my death, I'll follow You
Even in my death, I'll follow You
When I come to end this race I've run
And I receive the prize that Christ has won
Yes, I will be with You in paradise
Oh, I will be with You in paradise
The Lord’s Supper
† Receive bread and juice from one of our section hosts near you. Gluten free wafers are available at the front table. We will all eat and drink together.
In Tenderness
By W. Spencer Walton (1894); Arr. by Citizens
In tenderness He sought me; weary and sick with sin
And on His shoulders brought me back to His fold again
While angels in His presence sang; until the courts of heaven rang
CHORUS:
Oh oh oh, the love that sought me!
Oh oh oh, the blood that bought me!
Oh, the grace that brought me to the fold of God
Grace that brought me to the fold of God
He died for me while I was sinning needy and poor and blind
He whispered to assure me, ”I've found thee; thou art Mine"
I never heard a sweeter voice; it made my aching heart rejoice
Upon His grace I'll ponder and sing anew His praise
With all adoring wonder His blessings I retrace
It seems as if eternal days are far too short to sing His praise
Benediction
† We invite you to stretch out your hands as you receive the Lord’s blessing.
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