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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"

Pre-Chorus
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"

Pre-Chorus
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
Oh, how I need it

As we gather here today, we come together as people of the cross and the resurrection.

We come as children of the Father Reconciled by grace through the Son

And filled with God’s love through the Spirit.

Let us worship now.

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

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, bind us together

Make us one

Make us one, bind us together

Make us one

Make us one, bind us together

Make us one

Make us one, bind us together

Make us one

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

God and Father, great and holy
Fearing not, we come to Thee
Fearing not, though weak lowly
For Your love has set us free

And by the blue sky bending over
By the green earth's flowery home
Teach us Lord the angel chorus
You are Love and love alone!

You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are

Though the worlds in flame should perish
Sun and stars in ruin fall
Trust in Thee our hearts should cherish
Oh Lord be our all in all

With Your name the heavens praising
Angels hymn no sweeter tone
Than the songs our hearts are raising
You are Love and love alone

You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are

How perfectly
Our hearts are made for love
How perfectly
Our hearts are made for love
How perfectly
Our hearts are made for love

You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are

You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are

Oh oh, oh oh
Oh, You are
You are, You are

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 our Assurance Based on Psalm 130:7-8

With God there is great hope, for with the Lord there is steadfast love and with him is plentiful redemption. In Jesus Christ, God has redeemed us from all our iniquities.

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.

GATEWAY GROUPS

Gateway Groups will start this week. We will meet for six weeks in conjunction with an exploration of the mysteries, hardships, and gifts of Lent. Registration is now open on our website. We have three groups on different nights, so we invite you to find an option that works well for you and hop in!

MEMBERSHIP

Each year, we invite our members to renew their commitment to articulate our shared calling and ensure that everyone who calls Gateway home is known and cared for. If you’re already a member, now is the time to renew. If you’re not yet a member, we invite you to take this step in investing in the future of our church.

At Gateway, membership is a way to communicate your desire to receive care and be reminded of your identity in Jesus. It’s a way to participate in the life of our community, share in decision-making, and walk alongside one another in faith. It’s not about meeting a set of requirements but about expressing a desire to walk with Jesus in community.

The membership form is at the back of the sanctuary, so feel free to fill it out and return it if you're able. The form is also available digitally on our website.

PARKING

We have learned that the city-owned parking ramp just a block to the east of here on 5th Ave is now free on Sundays. It has 625 parking spaces and is an easy 2-3 minute walk. If you haven't discovered this option for parking, we'd encourage you to give it a shot if you're tired of trying to find available meters on the street. More information about parking at Gateway can be found on our website by clicking the 'Plan my visit' button.

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 for the reading of God's Word.

Today's reading comes from John 6:25-35

When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”

Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”

Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?”

Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”

So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’”

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

“Sir,” they said, “always give us this bread.”

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

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).

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 peace

All of your words are true

All of your words are true

Though we have heard so many lies

We trust your words are true

All of your ways are just

All of your ways are just

Though we may say it through our tears

We trust that you are just

All of your ways are peace

All of your ways are peace

All of your ways are peace

All of your ways are peace

Under the night sky, full of stars

Away from all the city lights and empty charms

Searching for a place, for something pure and true

Led me here to the narrow path to You

I'm leaving it all for the glory of Your love, Your name

I give You all I've got to give until that day

Take the cross and follow You wherever You may go

You're my all in all

I was entangled, in the world

And then I found You my treasure, precious pearl

Now every kingdom, every dream, I count the cost

Compared to You, Lord, I count them all as loss

I'm leaving it all for the glory of Your love, Your name

I give You all I've got to give until that day

Take the cross and follow You wherever You may go

You're my all in all

Bridge:

You're my all in all

My all in all

All in all

Your love is all that I want today

And I surrender all I am now for the sake

Of Your love to follow You wherever You may go

Lord, I surrender all

Filled to the brim with the goodness of God;

the nourishment of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life,

and the power of the Holy Spirit,

go now in peace to serve God in all that you think, do and say.

God’s peace will always be with you. AMEN.