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Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O 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

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

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

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

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

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
I'll worship Your holy name
God, I'll worship Your holy name

Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
God, I will, worship Your holy name

Hear this Call to Worship:

"As the sun rises, let us praise the God who makes all things new. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, let us adore the Lord, who loves us to the end."

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He makes me to lie down in green pastures
He leadeth me beside still waters
He restores my soul, oh my soul

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
I can’t count the times he’s carried me
I can’t count the hatchets he’s buried
And how this mute heart sings when you’re near to me

He leads me in the path of righteousness
He leads me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake
He leads me in the path of righteousness
He leads me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
through the shadow of death

You are, you are with me, you are always with me
You are, you are with me, you are always with me
Your rod and your staff are my comfort
You are, you are with me, you are always with me

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
I shall not want
I shall not want

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

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 inspired by Galatians 5:

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free! Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

Because we belong to Christ, we are not defined by our failures or held captive by our old nature, but are set free by grace to love and serve one another through the power of the Spirit."

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

Elementary and Foundations are dismissed.

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 seatback 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.

Whether Gateway church is your home community or not, we'd love to pray for you.

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

TRIVIA NIGHT

Come hang out and put your trivia skills to the test on Friday, May 22, at 7pm. Bring a team or come on your own, and we’ll connect you with others. Kids are welcome too—there’ll be something for everyone.

CALL FOR WRITERS

We're excited to invite artists and writers to participate in an upcoming creative project at The Gateway Church. Whether you're a visual artist, writer, or both, we want to collaborate with you to bring something beautiful and meaningful to our community.

If you're interested in learning more, please email Pastor Dominic or write "Psalms" on a connect card with your name and information, and someone will get back to you.

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 Galatians 5:13-14

"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

This is the word of the Lord

(All: Thanks be to God)

You may be seated

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

You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore every heart that is broken
And great are You, Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only

You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore (You restore)
Every heart that is broken
And great are You, Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only

All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord

All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will say
Great are You, Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only

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

And now, hear this Benediction based on John 13:

"May the love of God, which was lavished upon you by Jesus Christ, be in your hearts, your minds, and your spirits as you go forth into God's world. Be bearers of peace and hope to all you meet, and may God's peace be with you always. Amen"