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Let the weak look to their brother
Lean on a shoulder when they can't stand
No shame in needing one another
Reach out and take hold of a healing hand

Rejoice, again I say rejoice
Sinners, strangers, we're welcomed in
Lift up your hands, lift up your voice
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend, yes

Let the strong carry their neighbor
Bind up the wounded and wash their feet
Open your door, and set your table
The place of honor for the least of these

Rejoice, again I say rejoice
Sinners, strangers, we're welcomed in
Lift up your hands, lift up your voice
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend

Make us one, hold us together
Make us one
Make us one, hold us together
Make us one

Make us one, hold us together
Make us one
Make us one, hold us together
Make us one

Rejoice, again I say rejoice
Oh, lift up your hands, lift up your voice
Rejoice, again I say rejoice
Sinners, strangers, we're welcomed in
Lift up your hands, lift up your voice

Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend

Our Call to Worship today comes from our passage today, Psalm 73:23-26

"Nevertheless, I am continually with you;

you hold my right hand.

You guide me with your counsel,

and afterward you will receive me to glory.

Whom have I in heaven but you?

And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.

My flesh and my heart may fail,

but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

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
10, 000 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

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
10, 000 years and then forever more

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
O I'll worship your holy name
I will worship your holy name
Holy name

Let me be a temple I would keep the door
I would do whatever is asked of me
Just to be near the Lord
I will make an altar I will shout your name
I will give whatever I can to build
The house that holds your praise

I long to be a sanctuary
The one that carries your presence
I long to be a sanctuary
The place where earth meets with heaven

Let me be a temple I would keep the door
I would do whatever is asked of me
Just to be near the Lord
I will make an altar I will shout your name
I would give whatever I can to build
The house that holds your praise

I won't let sleep come to my eyes
Until this becomes your resting place
This becomes your resting place

This becomes your resting place
This becomes your resting
Until this becomes your resting place
This becomes

I won't let sleep come to my eyes
Until this becomes your resting place
This becomes your resting place

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 James 5:16

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

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

Elementary is dismissed. Foundations will remain in service today.

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 BBQ & POTLUCK

We’re celebrating summer with a church-wide BBQ and potluck on Saturday, August 8 at noon, at Rob & Aubrey’s place. There is a food sign-up on our website so we can all coordinate and offer a wide variety of dishes. All are welcome!

LOVKN CONCERT

This fall, we're hosting a concert at Gateway. LOVKN is a folk-pop singer-songwriter—and he's bringing his new album tour here!

So save the date and plan to join us on Saturday, October 17th, at 7pm. Ticket information is up on our website and app. And be sure to check out his music leading up to the show!

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 Psalm 73:1-14

"Surely God is good to Israel,

to those who are pure in heart.

But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;

I had nearly lost my foothold.

For I envied the arrogant

when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

They have no struggles;

their bodies are healthy and strong.

They are free from common human burdens;

they are not plagued by human ills.

Therefore pride is their necklace;

they clothe themselves with violence.

From their callous hearts comes iniquity;

their evil imaginations have no limits.

They scoff, and speak with malice;

with arrogance they threaten oppression.

Their mouths lay claim to heaven,

and their tongues take possession of the earth.

Therefore their people turn to them

and drink up waters in abundance.[c]

They say, “How would God know?

Does the Most High know anything?”

This is what the wicked are like—

always free of care, they go on amassing wealth.

Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure

and have washed my hands in innocence.

All day long I have been afflicted,

and every morning brings new punishments."

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).

The tender mercy of our God
Still holds us when the light is gone
His guiding hand and guarding rod
Are with us as we wait for dawn

Oh, though sorrow entered with the night
Oh, yet even now we know His light

Oh
Ooh

His love is steady as the stars
Whose ancient light is burning still
He walks beside us in the dark
The emptiness within us fills

Oh, though night is long He's with us now
Oh, in mercy's everlasting hour

Oh—

As every night will have its end
We know the sun will have to rise
Our loving Lord will take our hand
And wipе the tears from evеry eye

Oh, for Christ has come, the day draws near
Oh, and even now He meets us here
Oh, even now He meets us here
Yes, even now He meets us here

Let the weak look to their brother
Lean on a shoulder when they can't stand
No shame in needing one another
Reach out and take hold of a healing hand

Rejoice, again I say rejoice
Sinners, strangers, we're welcomed in
Lift up your hands, lift up your voice
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend, yes

Let the strong carry their neighbor
Bind up the wounded and wash their feet
Open your door, and set your table
The place of honor for the least of these

Rejoice, again I say rejoice
Sinners, strangers, we're welcomed in
Lift up your hands, lift up your voice
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend

Make us one, hold us together
Make us one
Make us one, hold us together
Make us one

Make us one, hold us together
Make us one
Make us one, hold us together
Make us one

Rejoice, again I say rejoice
Oh, lift up your hands, lift up your voice
Rejoice, again I say rejoice
Sinners, strangers, we're welcomed in
Lift up your hands, lift up your voice

Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend
Sing with all your heart, He calls you friend

And now, hear this Benediction based on our psalm today:

"May the Lord guide you with His wise counsel throughout your week.

May He hold your right hand when you feel weak or shaken or begin to doubt.

When your strength fades, remember God is your eternal strength.

Go forth knowing that being near God is your greatest good. Make the Sovereign Lord your refuge and tell of His works. Amen."