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Lord I've got the world upon my shoulders
But you've been saying "Child, put it down"
I prayed and prayed that you would take my burden
But you keep saying "Child, put it down"

Maybe I'm addicted to the worry
Maybe I'm a slave to holding on
Help me put it down
Help me put it down

I've heard it said: the Gospel is rest
Oh, how I need it
Say it again
'til I believe it
Oh, how I need it
Oh, how I need it

Lord you took the world upon your shoulders
Now all I have to do is put it down
I'm living like some weary beast of burden
And you keep saying, "Child, put it down"

Well, maybe I've been trying to be the hero
Fighting wars that you've already won
Help me put it down
Help me put it down

Oh how I need
That peace that passes understanding
How I need it
Oh, how I need it
That peace that passes understanding
How I need it

Our Call to Worship today comes from Psalm 150:1-2

"Praise the Lord.

Praise God in his sanctuary;

praise him in his mighty heavens.

Praise him for his acts of power;

praise him for his surpassing greatness."

You hold the reins on the sun and the moon
Like horses driven by kings
You cover the mountains, the valleys below
With the breadth of Your mighty wings

All treasures of wisdom and things to be known
Are hidden inside Your hand
And in this fortunate turn of events
You ask me to be Your friend
You ask me to be Your friend

And You,
You are my first
You are my last
You are my future and my past

And You,
You are my first
You are my last
You are my future and my past

The constellations are swimming inside
The breadth of Your desire
Where could I run, where could I hide
From Your heart's jealous fire

All treasures of wisdom and things to be known
Are hidden inside Your hand
And in this fortunate turn of events
You ask me to be Your friend
You ask me to be Your friend

And You,
You are my first
You are my last
You are my future and my past

And You,
You are my first
You are my last
You are my future and my past

You are the beginning and the end
You are the beginning and the end
You are the beginning and the end

And You,
You are my first
You are my last
You are my future and my past

And You,
You are my first
You are my last
You are my future and my past

And You,
You are my first
You are my last
You are my future and my past

My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand:
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace;
in every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand:
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.

His oath, his covenant, his blood,
support me in the whelming flood;
when all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand:
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.

When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found:
dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand:
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.

Please join me in reading our Confession:

“Eternal God,

in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins,

and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts:

cleanse us from all our offenses,

and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires,

that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you,

confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son.”

And now hear this Assurance from Titus 3:5

"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."

At this time, we would like to take a few moments to pass the Peace of Christ. Please greet one another.

PRAYER NIGHT

Join us for a night of prayer Thursday, November 19th from 6:30-8pm at the Jackson's House.

As we have been studying the early church in Acts, we see that there is power in gathering together and seeking the Lord’s provision, healing, and discernment over our lives and over the world.

Join us for an evening of prayer for our church, our nation, and the world.

For more information and questions email Dominic at Dominic@thegatewaychurch.com

CONNECT CARDS

Whether you are new here, have questions about Gateway, are interested in signing up for a ministry, or simply need to update your contact information, we'd love to connect with you.

You'll find a 'Connect' card in the seat back in front of you. Simply fill it out and drop it in the black box at the back of the room on your way out.

PRAYER CARD

You'll also find a prayer card in the same location.

Fill out any prayer requests you have, and drop that off in the black box as well.

HIKING CLUB

Lastly, yesterday our hiking club got out and hit the trail together. If you missed this hike but want to join us next time, fill out the connect card and write "hiking club," or sign up on our website so you'll get info for our next hike!

We are going to enter into a time of giving. If you would like to give at this time, there are a couple of ways available to you:

- Visit our website at thegatewaychurch.com to give online.

- Or you can grab an envelope and drop it in the black offering box at the back of the room.

Please join me in reading our generosity liturgy.

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Holy Father, there is nothing I have that You have not given me.

All I have and am belong to You, bought with the blood of Jesus.

To spend everything on myself, and to give without sacrifice,

is the way of the world that You cannot abide.

But generosity is the way of those who call Christ their Lord;

who love Him with free hearts and serve Him with renewed minds.

Who withstand the delusion of riches that chokes the word;

Whose hearts are in your kingdom and not in the systems of the world.

I am determined to increase in generosity until it can be said that there is no needy person among us.

I am determined to be trustworthy with such a little thing as money that You may trust me with true riches.

Above all, I am determined to be generous because You, Father, are generous.

It is the delight of Your daughters and sons to share Your traits, and to show what You are like to all the world.

Please stand with me for the reading of God's Word. Today's reading comes from Acts 3:11-16:

Peter Speaks to the Onlookers

"While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see."

This is the word of the Lord

(All: Thanks be to God)

You may be seated

PRAYER NIGHT

*Megan Announcement about Prayer Night.

CONNECT CARDS

Whether you are new here, have questions about Gateway, are interested in signing up for a ministry, or simply need to update your contact information, we'd love to connect with you.

You'll find a 'Connect' card in the seat back in front of you. Simply fill it out and drop it in the black box at the back of the room on your way out.

PRAYER CARD

You'll also find a prayer card in the same location.

Fill out any prayer requests you have, and drop that off in the black box as well.

HIKING CLUB

This summer, we started a Gateway Hiking Club to get outside together and enjoy the beauty of central Iowa. Because it was so much fun, we decided to schedule a few autumn hikes, too! It's open to everyone—no experience required. If you haven't already, sign up for updates on our website. Our next hike is on Saturday morning!

Communion is available in the baskets at the end of each row. Contains juice and wafer (gluten-free option available).

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 hast 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 hast 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.

Great is thy faithfulness,
Great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
Great is thy faithfulness,
Lord unto me.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside.

Great is thy faithfulness,
Great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
Great is thy faithfulness,
Lord unto me.

He who was before there was life
Walked across the pages of time
He who made every living thing
Behold Him

He who heard humanity's cry
Left his throne to wake as a child
He became like the least of us
Behold Him

Jesus, Son of God, Messiah
The Lamb, the Roaring Lion
Oh be still and behold Him

He who dined with sinners and saints
Healed the blind the lost and the lame
Even now He is in our midst
Behold Him

He who chose a criminal's end
Paid with blood to settle our debt
Buried death as He rose to life
Behold Him

Jesus, Son of God, Messiah
The Lamb, the Roaring Lion
Oh be still and behold Him

Jesus, Alpha and Omega
Our God the Risen Savior
Oh be still and behold Him

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lord God Almighty

Worthy, worthy, worthy
To receive all praise

Jesus, Son of God, Messiah
The Lamb, the Roaring Lion
Oh be still and behold Him

Jesus, Alpha and Omega
Our God the Risen Savior
Oh be still and behold Him

Behold Him
Behold Him

And now, hear this Benediction based on our text from today:

"May the God who lifted the hurting man at the Beautiful Gate raise you up to walk, leap, and praise His name in the days ahead.

As you go from this place, do not keep quiet about what you have seen and heard. May your life be a living testimony—not of your own silver or gold,

but of the unexpected grace that reaches into broken places and makes things whole.

Go with wonder in your step and praise on your lips.

Tell the story of the One who restores.

And may the peace of God, the name of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit go with you now and forevermore."

Grace and Peace.