#3: Experiencing God


Preparing for Worship

•  Find a place free from distractions.

•  Gather your family (if applicable).

•  Refrain from checking messages on your devices.

•  Have your Bible ready.

•  Estimated duration of worship: 1 hr 15 mins


Order of Service

Call to Worship

Have someone read aloud:

Psalm 105:1-4 (NKJV)

"Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; talk of all His wondrous works! Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD! Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face evermore!"

Prayer

How wonderful are You, O Lord God. Mighty are You and worthy to be praised. We lift our hearts and voices to worship You. You alone deserve all glory and honor. Be exalted in the praises of Your people. Be magnified throughout the earth. Hallelujah. Amen.

Worship through Songs

Lyrics - Holy, Holy, Holy
Lyrics - I Stand Amazed in the Presence
Lyrics - 雲上太陽 (The Sun Above the Clouds)
Lyrics - I Worship You, Almighty God with Lord, Be Glorified (Medley)

Scripture Reading

Read aloud (together if applicable).

R-1: WORSHIP IN GOD’S HOUSE (在上帝殿中敬拜)

Psalm 84:1-12 (NKJV)


How lovely is Your tabernacle,
O LORD of hosts!
My soul longs, yes, even faints
For the courts of the LORD;
My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.


Even the sparrow has found a home,
And the swallow a nest for herself,
Where she may lay her young—
Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts,
My King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;
They will still be praising You. Selah


Blessed is the man whose strength is in You,
Whose heart is set on pilgrimage.
As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
They make it a spring;
The rain also covers it with pools.
They go from strength to strength;
Each one appears before God in Zion.


O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer;
Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah
O God, behold our shield,
And look upon the face of Your anointed.


For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
The LORD will give grace and glory;
No good thing will He withhold
From those who walk uprightly.


O LORD of hosts,
Blessed is the man who trusts in You!

Sermon

Song of Response

Lyrics - My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

Worship through Prayer

  1. Lord, teach me to approach You with holy reverence and care. Let me not forget that You are the Almighty God. Keep me from approaching you with an attitude of contempt. I humble myself and submit fully to You.

  2. Divine miracles seem non-existent in this generation but You remain sovereignly involved in this world. Open my spiritual eyes to see the wonder of Your loving presence and mighty power. Let me declare Your praise constantly.

  3. Help me remember Your goodness in my life. I am forgetful and I easily forget that You have been faithful and good to me all my life. Let me be intentional in thanking You for all You have done and not forget all Your benefits. Let my life be filled with praise and thanksgiving unto You.

Self-Reflection & Discussion

  1. Have you experienced God in your life? 

  2. Are there any sins, behaviors, or attitudes that you need to cleanse from your life so that you can follow God's leading and experience Him?

  3. What amazing abilities of God still leave you in wonder?

  4. What do you do (or what could you do) so that you won't forget your experiences with God? 

Worship through Giving

If you are a regular attender of GCCP and are led to give to the Lord, you can give through the options given below. You are not obligated to give (2 Corinthians 9:7). We are simply glad that you can use this worship guide to honor our Lord.


Bank Transfer. Give via direct deposit or online fund transfer using your preferred mobile banking app. Visit the Giving Tab for bank details.


Local/International Channels. Check out the Cashless Giving tab if you wish to give through GCash, Paymaya, Paypal, or credit card.


Drop-off. An offering dropbox is available at the church entrance. Please make sure your offering is in a sealed envelope.