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Christ Community Church Building on the Word

125 YEARS

Welcome to Christ Community Church April 25, 2021

We continue a series, “Christian Counter-Culture,” Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount

Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. (Jesus, in Matthew 5:7) __________________

Moments for Meditation

Call to Worship and Hymns Exalting Our King

Welcome and Opportunities

Scripture (Matthew 6:5-13) and Prayer

We Praise God in Song

God’s Word Read – Matthew 6:14-15; 18:21-35

God’s Word Preached, “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant”

Hymn of Commitment

Benediction and Postlude

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But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

(Jesus, in Matthew 6:15) __________________

‘Bring an Offering and Come Into His Courts’ The Bible makes believers’ offerings not just a way to pay bills but an act of worship. We are almost ready to restore the offering to its pre-COVID role in our Lord’s Day gatherings, passing the plate, praying, and making music as we worship God in this way. Just giving you a heads up.

Seating Options Standard seating is available in the center sections and balcony; socially distanced seating on the sides and the Christian Arts Auditorium.

Parent and Child Dedication Use a contact card from the pew rack or email (klangley@ccczion.org) to let Pastor Ken know if your family wants to participate in this ceremony on Father’s Day, June 19. There will be a brief informational meeting after worship on May 16.

Let My People Pray! The times in which we’re living call for concentrated prayer by God’s people. So this year we’re scheduling six all-church prayer meetings on Sunday evenings. Stay tuned for the next one a few weeks from now.

Children’s Church Starting In Two Weeks The sermon ser ies Mother ’s Day through Father’s day, “Sex for the Glory of God,” may be a bit much for children. So before the sermon each week in that series we’ll excuse kids through grade 6 for age-appropriate teaching (also related to God’s design for families).

Spanish Worship Service Today, dur ing the 10:30 worship service, there will be a Spanish service in the Chapel. There will be no Spanish translation for the service in the Sanctuary. This Spanish service will take place the last Sunday of each month.

Want To Dig Deeper Into The Sermon On The Mount? Pastor Ken highly recommends John Stott’s book on the greatest sermon ever preached. You’ll find copies for sale (and other good resources, too) in the “Book Nook” in the lobby and in the flagpole entrance outside the office.

Legacy Giving - It’s Not Just For Rich People There are other ways you can provide for God’s work after you’re gone; here are two. You can include the church in your will (this doesn’t have to be complicated). You can establish a charitable trust, where you receive the interest on your money and when you die the principle goes to the church. An attorney or financial advisor can assist you with this.

2021 Zion YFC Celebration All are invited to this year ’s Youth For Christ celebration this Thursday, April 29th at The Bridge Youth Center (3520 21st St in Zion). Come hear about how YFC has continued to creatively minister to local teens in the midst of this past year. Drinks and snacks are provided at 6:15 with the program beginning at 7 pm.

Homeowner in Need? The Many Hands Project is looking for service projects for this summer’s MHP (June 28-30). Specifically, we are looking to assist homeowners with projects that they cannot perform themselves and cannot afford to have completed. If you have such a project that we can assist you with, please contact Pastor Leo at lbarnes@ccczion.org for more information.

CCC NEWS & NOTES

YOUTH MINISTRY (7TH - 12TH GRADE) YOUTH GROUPS - SR. HIGH SUNDAYS @ 7PM / JR. HIGH MONDAYS @ 6:30PM

lbarnes@ccczion.org FOR SIGN-UP OR MORE INFO

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Saturate Zion with the Gospel This summer the Mission Team and Evangelism Committee are proposing to reach every home in Zion with the message of the gospel. Though the resources provided to us by an organization called Saturate USA we plan to distribute 11000 copies of the Jesus film along with gospel literature and information about CCC. In about mid-May we will be assembling the door hanger bags to begin this gospel oriented effort. Please be thinking about where you can volunteer in this effort. We need people praying everyday. We need people to help assemble the material and we need people to take a section of our city and distribute the material and engage those we meet in spiritual conversations. Stay tuned for more specific information on this evangelistic effort in Zion.

Library Spr ing is here! Time to do some " spr ing cleaning" and find any overdue library books and return them to the library. Thank you.

Lost & Found We have a small Lost & Found area in the hall between the Narthex and the Office. There are many coffee mugs that were left behind in church. Also, there are several small items (glasses, electronics, and jewelry) in the office on the bulletin board. If you are missing something, please take a look.

Ladies, It's Here! Register and reserve your spot for our Spring Craft, Quilt & Sew Retreat at beautiful Camp Zion. The scheduled days are this Thursday-Sunday, April 29-May 2 with options to come for 1, 2, or 3 additional nights, depending on your personal schedule. To see additional details and to register go to: http://www.campzion.com. If you have questions, feel free to

contact Chris Bereiter directly at 847-772-7374 or email: clbereiter@att.net. Hope you are ready to get away for a few days and enjoy time with old and new friends!

Ambassadors meets tonight in the youth room from 6-6:45 pm.

Many Hands Project MHP has been one of the most impactful pieces of CCC Youth Ministry for the past decade. It is a multi-youth ministry, local service endeavor, bringing together a variety of high school students from area churches to serve homeowners in need in our community. We currently partner with YFC (Youth for Christ) and will be housed at their facility on 21st St from June 27-30. This allows us to treat MHP as a short missions project with a similar daily schedule to what we keep when overseas on mission trips. This project is open to all current high school students as well as incoming freshmen. Applications are available from Pastor Leo and are due by April 30th.

“The purpose of Christ Community Church is to glorify God in obedience to the

Great Commission and the Great Commandments.”

Ken Langley Senior Pastor (klangley@ccczion.org) Mike McDowell Associate Pastor (mmcdowell@ccczion.org) Eliel Rojas Pastor of Hispanic Ministries/Evangelism (erojas@ccczion.org) Drew Wicklund Pastor of Adult Ministries (dwicklund@ccczion.org) Leo Barnes Pastor of Youth Ministries (lbarnes@ccczion.org) Dale Stewart Director of Camping Ministries (dalestew@campzion.com) Terri Allen Director of Children’s Ministries (tallen@ccczion.org) Sheri Jesiel Business Manager/ZCM Director (sjesiel@ccczion.org) Cindy Yach Bookkeeper (cyach@ccczion.org) Steven Angelos Media Specialist (sangelos@ccczion.org) Dean LaBelle Music Director (deanlabelle@aol.com) Zion Conservatory of Music (sjesiel@ccczion.org) Laura Otterbacher General Office (frontoffice@ccczion.org) (847)-746-1411

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ABF 9:00AM

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (BIRTH THROUGH 6TH GRADE) TALLEN@CCCZION.ORG FOR SIGN-UP OR MORE INFO

We Serve a Risen King! We are extending Easter to celebrate Jesus' triumphant resurrection. We're keeping up the "He is Risen" display in the Children's Wing through the end of the month. Stop by for a family photo.

Sunday School classes for ages 1-year through 6th grade meets each week at 9:00.

AWANA Tomorrow - Regular club night for Cubbies. Grand Prix for T&T and Sparks. Those racing, arrive at 6:00. Everybody else arrives at 6:15. Parents and families are invited to stay and watch. Clubbers will find out their points total, catalog and order sheet. They'll get to use the points they have earned (points for coming to club, wearing theme costumes, memorizing verses, completing sections in their AWANA book, etc.) to shop in our AWANA Store the following week!!! Contact Terri with questions.

Warrior Obstacle Course Saturday, May 29. Epic obstacle courses, coffee bar, snacks, devotional. A super fun event for children and parents and a great way to connect with church friends.

VBS June 21-25 Theme Reveal this week! If you would like to serve at VBS, you'll find sign-up sheets throughout the church or contact Terri. Church family, your prayers for this ministry are most appreciated!

All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name Verse 1

All hail the power of Jesus' name Let angels prostrate fall Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all

Verse 2

Ye chosen seed of Israel's race Ye ransomed from the fall Hail Him who saves you by His grace And crown Him Lord of all Hail Him who saves you by His grace And crown Him Lord of all

Verse 3

Let every kindred every tribe On this terrestrial ball To Him all majesty ascribe And crown Him Lord of all To Him all majesty ascribe And crown Him Lord of all

Verse 4

O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall We'll join the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all We'll join the everlasting song And crown Him Lord of all

CCLI Song # 25400 Edward Perronet | John Rippon | Oliver Holden © Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain CCLI License # 2605

Crown Him King Of Kings Chorus Crown Him King of kings Crown Him Lord of lords Wonderful Counselor The Mighty God Emmanuel God is with us And He shall reign He shall reign He shall reign forevermore

CCLI Song # 206009 Sharon Damazio © 1991 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Mu-sic, David C Cook)) CCLI License # 2605

Crown Him With Many Crowns Verse 1

Crown Him with many crowns The Lamb upon His throne Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own Awake my soul and sing Of Him who died for thee And hail Him as thy matchless King Thro' all eternity

Verse 2

Crown Him the Lord of love Behold His hands and side Rich wounds yet visible above In beauty glorified All hail Redeemer hail For Thou hast died for me Thy praise and glory shall not fail Throughout eternity

Verse 3

Crown Him the Lord of life Who triumphed o'er the grave Who rose victorious in the strife For those He came to save His glories now we sing Who died and rose on high Who died eternal life to bring And lives that death may die

Verse 4

Crown Him the Lord of heaven One with the Father known One with the Spirit thro' Him given From yonder glorious throne To Thee be endless praise For Thou for us hast died Be Thou O Lord thro' endless days Adored and magnified

CCLI Song # 2762582 George Job Elvey | Godfrey Thring | Matthew Bridges | William David Young © Words: Public Domain Music: 1997 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) CCLI License # 2605

Holy Water Verse 1

God I'm on my knees again God I'm begging please again I need You Oh I need You Walking down these desert roads Water for my thirsty soul I need You Oh I need You

Chorus

Your forgiveness Is like sweet sweet honey on my lips Like the sound of a symphony to my ears Like holy water (on my skin)

Verse 2

Dead man walking slave to sin I wanna know about being born again I need You Oh God I need You So take me to the riverside Take me under baptize I need You Oh God I need You oh

Bridge

I don't wanna abuse Your grace God I need it every day It's the only thing that ever really Makes me wanna change

Ending Yeah it’s like holy water on my skin Oh it’s like holy water

CCLI Song # 7136448 Andrew Bergthold | Ed Cash | Franni Cash | Martin Cash | Scott Cash © 2019 Andrew Bergthold Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI License # 2605

O Come To The Altar Verse 1

Are you hurting and broken within Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well Jesus is calling

Chorus

O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Verse 2

Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there's no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling

Bridge

Oh what a Savior Isn't he wonderful Sing alleluia Christ is risen Bow down before him For he is Lord of all Sing alleluia Christ is risen

Verse 3

Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you've found

CCLI Song # 7051511 Chris Brown | Mack Brock | Steven Furtick | Wade Joye © 2015 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) CCLI License # 2605

Mighty To Save Verse 1

Everyone needs compassion Love that's never failing Let mercy fall on me Everyone needs forgiveness The kindness of a Savior The hope of nations

Chorus

Savior He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever Author of salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave

Verse 2

So take me as You find me All my fears and failures Fill my life again I give my life to follow Everything I believe in Now I surrender

Bridge Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing For the glory of the risen King Jesus Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing For the glory of the risen King

CCLI Song # 4591782 Ben Fielding | Reuben Morgan © 2006 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI License # 2605

I Then Shall Live Verse 1

I then shall live as one who's been forgiven I'll walk with joy to know my debts are paid I know my name is clear before my Father I am His child and I am not afraid So greatly pardoned I'll forgive my brother The law of love I gladly will obey

Verse 2

I then shall live as one who's learned compassion I've been so loved that I'll risk loving too I'll know how fear builds walls instead of bridges I'll dare to see another's point of view And when relationships demand commitment Then I'll be there to care and follow through

Verse 3

Your Kingdom come around and through and in me Your power and glory let them shine through me Your hallowed name oh may I bear with honor And may Your living Kingdom come in me The Bread of Life oh may I share with honor And may You feed a hungry world through me

Ending And may You feed a hungry world through me Amen

CCLI Song # 19643 Gloria Gaither | Jean Sibelius © Words: 1981 William J. Gaither, Inc. (Admin. by Gaither Copyright Management) Music: 1981 William J. Gaither, Inc. (Admin. by Gaither Copyright Management) CCLI License # 2605