SEPTEMBER 6 SERVICE PROGRAM
Good morning on this Lord’s Day! As we gather, may the Lord stir our hearts with his presence as we fellowship, worship Christ in song and receive his Word and the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper together.
Scroll down this page to follow along through our Sunday gathering, including song lyrics.
Welcome & Worship:
Doug Plank
With Tyler Hoover
GOD IS FOR US
Verse 1:
We won’t fear the battle
We won’t fear the night
We will walk the valley,
With you by our side
You will go before us
You will lead the way
We have found a refuge,
Only you can save
Chorus:
Sing with joy now:
Our God is for us
The Father’s love is
A strong and mighty fortress
Raise your voice now,
No love is greater
Who can stand against us
If our God is for us
Verse 2:
Even when I stumble
Even when I fall
Even when I turn back,
Still your love is sure
You will not abandon,
You will not forsake
You will lead me onward
With never ending grace
Chorus:
Sing with joy now:
Our God is for us
The Father’s love is
A strong and mighty fortress
Raise your voice now,
No love is greater
Who can stand against us
If our God is for us
Bridge:
Neither height nor depth
Can separate us
Hell and death
Will not defeat us
He who gave
His Son to free us
Holds us in his love
HOW GREAT IS YOUR FAITHFULNESS
Verse 1:
Now unto the King
Who reigns over all
And never changes or turns
Unfailing justice, unfading grace
Whose promises remain
Yes, Your promises remain
Chorus:
The heavens ring,
The saints all sing
Great is Your faithfulness
From age to age we will proclaim
Great is Your faithfulness
How great is Your faithfulness
Verse 2:
Everything changes
But You stay the same
Your Word and kingdom endure
We lean on the promise
Of all that You are
And trust forevermore
We will trust forevermore
Chorus:
The heavens ring,
The saints all sing
Great is Your faithfulness
From age to age we will proclaim
Great is Your faithfulness
How great is Your faithfulness
Bridge:
From generation to generation
You never fail us, O God
Yesterday, and today and tomorrow
Until the day You return
ROCK OF AGES
Verse 1:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Let the water and the blood
From Thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath and make me pure.
Verse 2:
All the labors of my hands
Could not meet Thy law’s demands
Could my zeal no respite know
Could my tears forever flow
All for sin could not atone
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
Chorus:
Jesus, Jesus
Let me hide myself in Thee
Jesus, Jesus
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Verse 3:
Nothing in my hands I bring
Simply to Thy cross I cling
Naked, come to Thee for dress
Helpless, look to Thee for grace
To Thy fountain, Lord, I fly
Wash me, Savior, or I die.
Chorus:
Jesus, Jesus
Let me hide myself in Thee
Jesus, Jesus
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Verse 4:
While I draw this fleeting breath
When my eyes shall close in death
When I soar to worlds unknown
See Thee on Thy judgment throne
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Chorus:
Jesus, Jesus
Let me hide myself in Thee
Jesus, Jesus
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Welcome & Offering:
Steve Heitland
Offering will not be received by the passing of baskets.
Please use the offering boxes stationed at the top of the amphitheater, or use online giving options here: https://crosswaypa.org/give/
Thank you for giving!
Sermon:
Peter Privitera
Closing Song
BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ABOVE
Verse 1:
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heav’n He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart
Verse 2:
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin
Because the sinless Saviour died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the Just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me
Verse 3:
Behold Him there the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM
The King of glory and of grace
One with Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God
Closing Instructions & Benediction
1. Children are not permitted to leave their families. Parents, please keep children close by.
2. Let us be joyful and conscientious in our greetings to one another.
3. Please take a moment to remove all trash from around your location.
4. Until further notice, we hope to meet in the amphitheater each Sunday, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather or unsafe heat, go to the church website (www.crosswaypa.org/summer2020) to determine whether we’ve moved our service indoors or have postponed to later in the day. This information will be posted by 7:30am on Sunday.
Information & Events
RunFAR event: Crossway will be forming a team of runners, walkers, and hikers to participate in the 2020 RunFAR challenge this year. RunFAR stands for “Run for African Relief” and is an annual event put on by Covenant Mercies. The funds raised through RunFAR help provide children in Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia with an education, healthcare, mentorship, vocational training, and more. The 2020 RunFAR Challenge is going to be held “virtually”, meaning participants can run, walk, or hike any distance of their choosing, in any location, on any day during the month of October for the purpose of raising money for Covenant Mercies. For more information, please contact Jared Randolph or go to www.RunFAR.org
CROSSWAY WORK DAY: We’ve moved our monthly work day 1 week later in order to prepare for Cheesesteak Sunday. The work day will take place on Saturday, September 12th from 8am-4pm. If you are available to help even part of the day, we’d be grateful. Lunch is provided. Sign up on our registration page so we can plan accordingly.
EXPLORE COURSE: For those of you who have been visiting Crossway and would like to find out more about what we believe and possibly pursue membership here, we’ll be offering the EXPLORE Course starting September 20th. This 10-week class on Sunday mornings is from 8:30am-9:45am– childcare and coffee will be provided. Please sign up under the registration tab on our website so that we can plan accordingly.
MENS DISCIPLESHIP COURSE: This gathering is for the men of Crossway (18up) and for the growing of our commitment to Christ and to our God-given roles/responsibilities as his disciples. Kicks off the first weekend of October. Every first/third Saturday morning 7:30am-9:30am. Register online.
VITAL LIFE: The 8-week course on the Doctrine of God begins on Sept 15th. Register online.
EXPLORE CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS: Adult volunteers are needed to provide childcare for parents taking the Explore Course. You can find more details and sign up under the registration tab. You can also select one more more multiple dates depending on your availability.
FATHER/SON CAMPOUT: The Father/Son Campout is scheduled to take place on Sept 25 & 26. This annual tradition is for boys ages 4-12 and their fathers. Please sign up on the registration page on our website. The registration deadline is Sept 16.