04/22/2023
WORSHIP GUIDE
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:
John 13:34 (NKJV)
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
Prayer
Almighty God, Maker of heaven and earth. All creation exist solely by Your will and power. You alone know how all things came into existence and how they continue to exist and operate. Apart from Your sustaining power, nothing can exist. Worthy, worthy, worthy. You alone are worthy of all praises, glory and honor. Be exalted and be magnified both now and forevermore. Amen.
Worship Through Songs
Scripture Reading
Read aloud (together if applicable).
R-45 LOVE FOR GOD 愛咱的上帝
Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:8-10; 3:1a; 4:11-12, 18-19 (NKJV)
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!...
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
...If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.
Song of Response
Worship Through Prayer
Creator God, You've designed and ordained all things by Your wisdom. Everything has been pre-arranged perfectly. I humbly acknowledge that I am finite and limited in wisdom and understanding. Forgive me for acting proudly at times thinking that I know it all. May I uphold Your Word for by it You tell me what I should know about Your creation.
Lord, You have ordained the Church to be the Body of Christ. This is a profound truth and mystery. As a member of the Body, the Church is not an option for me. It is not only my spiritual family but my spiritual body. Help me to align my life to this truth and live by it. May I be actively involved in the Body life to care for one another for Your glory.
Lord, I need Your help. It is impossible for me to love all believers. There are those that I really find difficult to love or even just be around. The challenge to love and be united as one Body is impossible apart from You. I humbly ask for Your help to make me willing and not give up in keeping the bond and unity with every believer by faith thru the power of the Holy Spirit.
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.
Local/International Channels. GCash, Paymaya, Paypal, or credit card options are available.
Drop-off. An offering dropbox is available at the church entrance. Please make sure your offering is in a sealed envelope.
