Sunday Gathering
Liturgy
July 5, 2026
10AM | The Fleming Building
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Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made
I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayedThen sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art
Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou artAnd when I think that God His son not sparing
Sent him to die I scarce can take it in
That on the cross my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sinThen sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art
Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou artThen Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
And take me home what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow with humble adoration
And then proclaim my God how great thou artThen sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art
Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou artThen sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art
Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou artHow great thou art how great Thou art
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Our Call to Worship today is based on Psalm 100:
"We gather to celebrate and joyfully sing to our God!
Together, let us share our praises and thankfulness.
Come, let us enter into this sacred space with praise.
You O God, are the Holy God always and forever!
You are the Eternal One from whom all things come.
Come, let us enter into this sacred space with thanks.
O God, we are your children, created by and with your love. Come, let us enter into this sacred space with joy and delight. Amen."
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How lovely is Your dwelling place
How wonderful Your presence, Lord
How my soul longs to see Your face
To come with joy into Your courtsHow blessed is the little sparrow
Who makes a nest inside Your house
'Cause I can think of no place better
To make a home and sing out loudI wanna be in Your presence, I wanna be near Your heart
I wanna know You're close even when I'm feeling far
I don't want what this world could offer, I want the living God
'Cause there's no place better than where You areWe will go from strength to strength
Even in the wilderness
You are turning tears to desert springs
Leaving gardens in our footstepsHow blessed is the longing pilgrim
Whose heart is set on Zion's hill
The one who knows there's no place better
To bring our sorrows and be filledI wanna be in Your presence, I wanna be near Your heart
I wanna know You're close even when I'm feeling far
I don't want what this world could offer, I want the living God
'Cause there's no place better than where You areOne day with You is better than a thousand elsewhere
One word from You is better than silver or gold
I'd rather be a servant in Your house, O God
Than a king with all the riches I could holdOne day with You is better than a thousand elsewhere
One word from You is better than silver or gold
I'd rather be a servant in Your house, O God
Than a king with all the riches I could holdI wanna be in Your presence, I wanna be near Your heart
I wanna know You're close even when I'm feeling far
I don't want what this world could offer, I want the living God
'Cause there's no place better than where You are
Oh, there's no place better than where You are -
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 nameThe 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 comesBless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy nameYou'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 findBless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy nameBless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy nameAnd 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 forevermoreBless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy nameBless 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 nameSing like never before, O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
God, I will, worship Your holy name -
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.”
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And now hear this Assurance from 1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
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At this time, we would like to take a few moments to pass the Peace of Christ. Please greet one another.
Elementary and Foundations will remain in service today.
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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 The 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.
SUMMER BOOK CLUB
And lastly, we are launching a Summer Book Club in July with "What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience" by Tish Harrison Warren.
We'll be meeting Saturday July 18th at 9:30, and then again August 1st at the same time.
To sign up, there's a link on the website or on our app, or you can write Book Club on your connect card along with your email address.
And if you need help purchasing the book or if you have any questions, you can email Matt@thegatewaychurch.com
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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.
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Please stand with me for the reading of God's Word. Today's reading comes from Psalm 100:
"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations."
This is the word of the Lord
(All: Thanks be to God)
You may be seated
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Communion is available in the baskets at the end of each row. Contains juice and wafer (gluten-free option available).
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All of your ways are peace
All of your ways are peace
Though we are pressed on ev'ry side
We trust that you are peaceAll of your words are true
All of your words are true
Though we have heard so many lies
We trust your words are trueAll of your ways are just
All of your ways are just
Though we may say it through our tears
We trust that you are justAll of your ways are peace
All of your ways are peace
All of your ways are peace
All of your ways are peace -
What love could remember, no wrongs we have done
Omniscient all-knowing, He counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea, without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many, His mercy is morePraise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is moreWhat patience would wait as we constantly roam
What Father so tender is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor
Our sins they are many, His mercy is morePraise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is moreWhat riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment, His life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never affordOur sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every mornOur sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every mornOur sins they are many, His mercy is more
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Hear this Benediction:
"Now go, and serve the Lord with gladness. Enter into every part of your week with thanksgiving and praise. Remember that the Lord is God—He has made you, and you are His. May you rest in His unwavering goodness, His steadfast love, and His faithfulness that endures to all generations. Amen."