FILLING STATION… · 2021. 7. 22. · God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy; The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy; Lord of heaven and earth, Lord

“FILLING STATION”

JULY 25, 2021

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July 25, 2021

Preservice Song: “Speak O Lord”

Speak, O Lord, as we come to You To receive the food of Your holy Word. Take Your truth, plant it deep in us; Shape and fashion us in Your likeness, That the light of Christ might be seen today In our acts of love and our deeds of faith. Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us All your purposes, for Your glory.

Teach us, Lord, full obedience, Holy reverence, true humility. Test our thoughts and our attitudes In the radiance of your purity. Cause our faith to rise, Cause our eyes to see Your majestic love and authority. Words of power that can never fail; Let their truth prevail over unbelief.

Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds; Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us. Truths unchanged from the dawn of time, That will echo down through eternity.

Friendship Celebration Lutheran Church LCMS

765 E Chinden Blvd. Meridian, ID 83646 www.friendshipcelebration.org

Email: [email protected] www.fclcpreschool.org

Church and Preschool Phone: 208-288-2404

Senior Pastor: Matt Henry

Cell: 208-957-9364, Email: [email protected]

Director of Christian Education: Brett Lindemood


DCE Intern: Charlie Young


Preschool Director: Lori Jensen

Office: 208-288-2404, Email: [email protected]

Elders Serving: 8:15am Lynn House ~ 11:00am Neal Lindemood

mailto:[email protected]

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And by grace we’ll stand on Your promises; And by faith we’ll walk as You walk with us. Speak, O Lord, till Your church is built And the earth is filled with Your glory.

© 2005 Thankyou Music/Adm by worshiptogether.com Words & Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

Used by permission CCLI #782217

Welcome & Announcements Invocation & Call to Worship

Leader: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen. Leader: In Christ, the God of heaven has made His home on earth. Congregation: Christ dwells among us and is one with us. Leader: Highest of all creation, He lives among the least. Congregation: He journeys with the rejected and welcomes the weary. Leader: Come now, all who thirst, Congregation: and drink the water of life. Leader: Come now, all who hunger, Congregation: and be filled with good things.

Opening Song: “God of Wonders”

Lord of all creation, of water, earth and sky, The heavens are Your tabernacle; Glory to the Lord on high.

God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy; The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy; Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of heaven and earth.

Early in the morning I will celebrate the light, And as I stumble in the darkness I will call Your name by night.

God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy; The universe declares Your majesty.

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You are holy, holy; Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of heaven and earth.

Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth. Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth. Hallelujah! to the Lord of heaven and earth.

© 2000 Meaux Mercy/Storm Boy Music/ New Spring Pub. Words/Music by Marc Byrd and Steve Hindalong

Used by permission CCLI #782217

Confession of Sins

Leader: Our Father, Congregation: Forgive us for thinking small thoughts of You and for ignoring Your immensity and greatness. Lord Jesus, forgive us when we forget that You rule the nations and our small lives. Holy Spirit, we offend You in minimizing Your power and squandering Your gifts. We confess that our blindness to Your glory, O Triune God, has resulted in shallow confession, tepid conviction, and only mild repentance. Have mercy upon us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness

Leader: In Christ we have the forgiveness of sins and the riches of God’s grace. This grace was given to us: to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Leader: God the Creator brings you new life, forgives and redeems you. Take hold of this forgiveness, and live your life in the Spirit of Jesus. Congregation: Amen.

Sharing of the Pics

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Old Testament Genesis 9:8-17 ESV 8:15am Judy Sivey

11:00am Greg Schweigert

8Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9“Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, 10and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark; it is for every beast of the earth. 11I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” 12And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, 15I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh. And the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” 17God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.”

Epistle Ephesians 3:14-21 ESV

14For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

20Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Holy Gospel Mark 6:45-56 ESV

45Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. 47And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, 49but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, 50for they

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all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 51And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, 52for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.

53When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored to the shore. 54And when they got out of the boat, the people immediately recognized him 55and ran about the whole region and began to bring the sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was. 56And wherever he came, in villages, cities, or countryside, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and implored him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.

Children’s Message

Friendship Cards/Prayer Requests

Offering You may give your offering by giving online through the church website

at www.friendshipcelebration.org, by signing up for automatic withdrawal which links to savings/checking account or debit/credit card (form is also available on church website), or by mailing your check to the church office.

Sermon Hymn: “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”

Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

The Lord, our Savior, reigns; The God of truth and love; When He had purged our stains, He took His seat above: Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o’er earth and heav’n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv’n:

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Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the Judge shall come And take His servants up To their eternal home: Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

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Sermon: “Filling Station” Ephesians 3

There’s a saying, Finitum non capax infiniti: “the finite cannot contain the infinite.” It may appeal to our reason, but we have a God who is not bound even by our own limitations. Paul prays that we finite creatures would “know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”

A Father’s Love

Voelz’ video Paul knows ________ he worships the Father. Do you? Paul’s Prayer

1) to be __________________ with the Spirit’s power

2) to know the love of Christ that _________________ knowledge

3) to be _____________ with all the fullness of God Pyramid of Power (v. 20)

He is He is able

He is able to do He is able to do far more abundantly

He is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask He is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think…

…according to the power at work within us!

From glory to glory

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Life Group Questions

Head (what?) Who all is included in the family of God? How does God provide His power to His family? How does receiving God’s power relate to staying connected with others? Heart (so what?) How often does your behavior demonstrate you are rooted and established in love? In what ways has God done immeasurably more through you than anticipated? How has God’s love affected your life? Hands (now what?) To whom is God calling you to love? How does the Holy Spirit enable you to love others? When was the last time you asked the Holy Spirit to fill every aspect of your life to the fullest? Song of Response “Behold Our God”

Who has held the oceans in His hands Who has numbered every grain of sand Kings and nations tremble at His voice All creation rises to rejoice

Behold our God seated on His throne Come let us adore Him Behold our King nothing can compare Come let us adore Him

Who has given counsel to the Lord Who can question any of His words Who can teach the One who knows all things Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds


Who has felt the nails upon His hands Bearing all the guilt of sinful man God eternal humbled to the grave Jesus Savior risen now to reign

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You will reign forever (Let Your glory fill the earth) You will reign forever (Let Your glory fill)





© 2011 Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) Sovereign Grace Worship (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook))

Word & Music by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, Stephen Altrogge Used by permission CCLI # 782217

Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory

forever and ever. Amen.

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Prayers Leader: O God, by Your power may we, with all the saints, comprehend the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with Your fullness.

Closing Prayer: Leader: Lord our God, love began with You and has filled our cup to overflowing. In the abundance of Your countless gifts use us as Your vessels to fill others’ lives with love. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Congregation: Amen.

Sending Leader: You have given Yourself to us, Lord. Congregation: Now we give ourselves for others. Leader: You have sent Your Holy Spirit and made us a gifted people. Congregation: As people of Pentecost, we will serve You and proclaim Your good news with joy. Leader: Your glory has filled our hearts. Congregation: Help us to glorify You in all things.

Blessing Leader: Now to Him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Congregation: Amen.

Closing Song: “Whom Shall I Fear”

You hear me when I call, You are my morning song, Though darkness fills the night, it cannot hide the light Whom shall I fear?

You crush the enemy underneath my feet, You are my sword and shield though troubles linger still.

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Whom shall I fear?

I know Who goes before me I know Who stands behind The God of angel armies Is always by my side The One who reigns forever He is a friend of mine The God of angel armies Is always by my side.

My strength is in Your name, for You alone can save. You will deliver me, Yours is the victory. Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?


And nothing formed against me shall stand You hold the whole world in Your hands I’m holding onto Your promises You are faithful. You are faithful.

And nothing formed against me shall stand You hold the whole world in Your hands I’m holding onto Your promises You are faithful. You are faithful. You are faith-ful.


I know Who goes before me I know Who stands behind The God of angel armies

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Is always by my side The one who reigns forever He is a friend of mine The God of angel armies Is always by my side. The God of angel armies, is always by my side.

© 2012 S. D. G. Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Sixsteps Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Words & Music by Chris Tomlin Used by Permission CCLI #782217

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Friendship Celebration Announcements ~ July 25, 2021

Pastor Matt’s New Class: “Fruit of the Spirit”: Summer is the season for growing and bearing fruit! Spiritually, how does that happen? In Galatians 5, Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. If we are to become more Jesus, it means seeing more of these qualities in our lives. You’re invited to join Pastor Matt in the sanctuary at 9:45am for session 3 (“Joy”) of this ten-week growing season.

Book of Ruth Bible Study: Matt Holmquist is teaching a Bible study on the Book of Ruth each Sunday at 9:45am for the duration of the summer. Room 132. All are welcome!

Men’s Breakfast: Men’s Breakfast is back! We’ll start meeting again on Saturday, September 4th at 9am (please make note of our new meeting time!). More details will follow in the coming weeks. For more info, contact Ray Ohlaug.

Vehicle Needed: Our new Director of Music, Rebekah Fry, is still looking to purchase a vehicle. If you know of a reliable used car, please contact the church office or Aaron Hubler at [email protected]. Fred Meyer Community Rewards: Our quarterly reward from the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program was $116.50 from 49 families! Thanks to everyone who has designated FCLC as the recipient of their Fred Meyer’s Rewards. If you would like to the link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to FCLC, go to: www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Search by our name or by our non-profit number IT469.

Construction Update: All four lanes of Chinden Blvd. between Linder and Meridian Rd. are opening today. Expect periodic lane closures and flaggers throughout the summer. Construction from Locust Grove Rd. to Meridian Rd. is anticipated until 2022.

Please be extra careful when leaving the parking lot. Right turns out of the lot are much safer. Left turns out of the lot are much more dangerous at this time due to the ongoing construction near our parking lot.

Masks for Haiti: Anita Gonzalez is collecting masks to be sent to Haiti. Haiti is still awaiting the arrival of the Covid shot. Do you have masks you no longer need? Please wash them and drop them off in the Fellowship Hall in the marked box before July 31.

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Summer Day Camp: We had 125 campers for Lego Week this past week, once again proving it’s one of our most popular summer camp weeks! Next week is a new theme for us this year… “Imagination Camp”.

Children’s Summer School Next Week: Aug 1st: Jesus Calms the Storm (Luke 8: 22-25)

Memory Verse: Luke 8:24b “he awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging waves, and they ceased, and there was a calm.”

Food Bank: All food donations are welcome, but in July we will focus on hot dogs and buns. Thank you Gail Davis for making sure FCLC’s donations get delivered every month to the Meridian Food Bank.

Altar Flowers: To sign up to bring flowers, check out the sign-up poster for flowers on the Kiosk in the fellowship hall. (Altar Flowers should be delivered to the church office by Friday at 2:30pm).

Fellowship Time Coordinator: FCLC is seeking a Fellowship Time Coordinator for Sundays. This person would be responsible for coordinating the coffee/snack schedule for fellowship times each Sunday. If you are interested, please contact us at: [email protected].

Greeter List: If you are a steady or weekly attendee of either service, would you be willing to stand at the sanctuary door and greet folks? You don’t have to shake hands or hug. Just acknowledge people and welcome them. If interested, please contact Donnette at: (208) 297-0775 or [email protected] and let her know your preference of early or late service, as well as months available/not available.

Sharing of the Pics Continues! Send in your fun photos, family photos, or anything that shares what you have been up to. Pictures should be landscape orientation, high resolution, and .jpg format. Email to: [email protected] by 9am Friday mornings to be included in the following Sunday’s video.

Prayer Chain-Prayer Requests: Contact Jenny Kandler at: [email protected] or 208-362-5410 (landline), 208-949-6956 (cell) to request prayer chain or updates. In the event that Jenny Kandler cannot be reached, call, Donnette House@ 208-297-0775 or [email protected].

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Stay Connected! FCLC’s Friendly 411 is a weekly e-newsletter that comes out on Thursdays directly to your email inbox. If you are interested in signing up to receive the Friendly 411, email the church office at [email protected] and mark the subject “Subscribe 411”. You may also request a PDF copy of our monthly Friendly Findings newsletter. Just include “Subscribe FF” to the subject line in your email.

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FILLING STATION… · 2021. 7. 22. · God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy; The universe declares Your majesty. You are holy, holy; Lord of heaven and earth, Lord