13 april 2014 - CityChurch Fort Lauderdale

palm sunday
13 april 2014
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Reflection
“One of the greatest blessings of heaven is the appreciation of heaven on earth. He is no fool who gives what he cannot
keep to gain that which he cannot loose.”
• Jim Elliot
“Talk to me about the truth of religion and I'll listen gladly. Talk to me about the duty of religion and I'll listen
submissively. But don't come talking to me about the consolations of religion or I shall suspect that you don't
understand.”
• C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
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Preparation
Use the time before the service as an opportunity to prepare for worship, quiet your heart, and receive Christ. Feel free
to read the reflections above. As a courtesy, please turn off your cell phone, beeper, iPod, or other noisemaker at this time.
Welcome
The ancient Celts believed that there were “thin places” on this earth; places where you could experience the
very presence of God. Worship is a “thin place” between heaven and earth where we meet with God. When we gather
for congregational worship we enter into the very presence of the Living God. No matter who you are or what you have
done, God by his grace, is able to change your life forever. Meet with him at this “thin place”: worship.
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Credits
All Scripture references taken from the New International Version (NIV), unless otherwise noted.
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Prelude – “Lift Me Up”
• Words + Music: Rick Flight
Call to Worship
Psalm 92:1-2
It is good to praise the LORD
and make music to your name, O Most High,
to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night.
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Prayer of Invocation
“O Worship The King” *
O worship the King all glorious above
O gratefully sing his wonderful love
Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days
Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise
The Call to Worship is an
invitation into the unique activity of
worship. Our primary activity in
the worship service is to participate
in the gift exchange of worship
itself, by hearing God’s Word, by
offering prayers and praise, and by
receiving spiritual nourishment
offered at the Lord’s table.
The term invocation implies that
the congregation invokes, or “calls
upon,” God. In it, we express our
longing for God as well as deep
dependence and humility.
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O tell of his might, O sing of his grace
Whose robe is the light and canopy space
His chariots of wrath, the deep thunderclouds form
And dark is his path on the wings of the storm
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CHORUS
You alone are the matchless King, to you alone be all majesty
Your glories and wonders, what tongue can recite
You breathe in the air, you shine in the light
O measureless might ineffable love
While angels delight to worship above
Thy mercies how tender how firm to the end
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer and Friend
• Words: William Kethe in the Genevan Psalter (1561)
• Additional Words + Music: Chris Tomlin (2004)
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*Indicates congregation standing
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First Reading *
Psalm 41:1-9
1 Blessed
are those who have regard for the weak;
the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.
2 The Lord protects and preserves them—
they are counted among the blessed in the land—
he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.
3 The Lord sustains them on their sickbed
and restores them from their bed of illness.
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As the Bible is the primary means
by which God speaks to and edifies
his people, we read and listen to
the Scriptures together in worship.
In ancient Israel and the early
church, services of worship were
organized for the public reading of
scripture – a practice vital to
building up the community of faith.
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I said, “Have mercy on me, Lord;
heal me, for I have sinned against you.”
5 My enemies say of me in malice,
“When will he die and his name perish?”
6 When one of them comes to see me,
he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander;
then he goes out and spreads it around.
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All my enemies whisper together against me;
they imagine the worst for me, saying,
8 “A vile disease has afflicted him;
he will never get up from the place where he lies.”
9 Even my close friend,
someone I trusted,
one who shared my bread,
has turned against me.
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“Hosanna” *
VERSE 1
Hosanna, hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
CHORUS
Lord we lift up your name
With our hearts full of praise
Be exalted O Lord our God
Hosanna in the highest!
• Words + Music: Carl Tutle (1985)!
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VERSE 2
Glory, glory
Glory to the King of Kings
Glory, glory
Glory to the King of Kings
VERSE 3
Worthy, worthy
Worthy is your name on high
Worthy, worthy
Worthy is your name on high
Why do we sing in church? As
God's people gather for worship, we
focus our attention on God and
away from ourselves by singing
together. We respond with
thanksgiving to God, because we
have hope. And we sing because it is
the best and most complete
response that we can utter.
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Call to Confession
Please kneel for the confession
Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
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Because sin is so pervasive in both
our corporate and individual lives,
Christians and non-Christians are
called to come before the Father
with honesty and transparency,
confessing our brokenness and
asking for both forgiveness and
healing through Jesus Christ.
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Corporate Confession
We confess corporately to show
our unity even in our brokenness.
God of grace,
we confess that we have elevated
the things of this world above you.
We have made idols of possessions and people
and used your name for causes
that are not consistent with you and your purposes.
We have permitted our schedules to come first
and have not taken the time to worship you.
Forgive us, O God,
for the many ways we fall short of your glory.
Help us to learn to live together according to your ways
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
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Private Confession
We confess individually in order
to own our failing toward God and
toward humankind in thought,
word and deed.
Assurance of Forgiveness
Christ has given the Church
authority to declare forgiveness
of sins in his name. Because of
this, when the liturgist proclaims
that your sins are forgiven, you can
know that Christ agrees.
Psalm 103:8-13 (NRSV)
The LORD is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
as far as the east is from the west,
so far he removes our transgressions from us.
As a father has compassion for his children,
so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him.
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“How Long” *
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VERSE 1
How long, O Lord, shall I complain
Like one that seeks his God in vain?
Canst thou thy face for ever hide
And I still pray, and be denied?
VERSE 3
How long shall my poor troubled breast
Be with these anxious thoughts oppressed?
And Satan, my malicious foe
Rejoice to see me sunk so low?
VERSE 2
Shall I for ever be forgot
As one whom thou regardest not?
Still shall my soul thine absence mourn
And still despair of thy return?
VERSE 4
Whatever my fears or foes suggest
Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest;
My heart shall feel thy love, and raise
My cheerful voice to songs of praise
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CHORUS
But I have trusted in thy grace
And shall again behold thy face, behold thy face
• Words: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Music: Karl Digerness (2008)
Prayers of the People
After each petition of the prayer, there will be a time to pray silently.
Please join us in the following refrain:
Leader: Lord, in your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.
In response to God's having
gathered us in worship, we offer
our petitions to him for the
church, the nation, the world, the
city and those who are suffering.
The Lord's Prayer Based on Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be
done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us
our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For the kingdom, the power, and
the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
Passing the Peace
Community Updates
At this time children grades 1st-5th are dismissed for CityKids children's church.
Prayer of Illumination
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Passing the peace is a tradition
rooted in Scripture that embodies
our identity as peacemakers (Matt.
5:9; 2 Cor. 5:20) and trains ours
hearts, hands, and tongues in the
ways of peace.
The prayer of illumination
acknowledges the Spirit’s work in
this part of worship by requesting
God’s Spirit to act through the
reading and preaching of Scripture.
The prayer is offered for both the
preacher and the listener, for both
the speaking and the hearing of the
Word.
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Second Reading
Mark 14:1-11
1Now
the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the
teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 2“But not during the festival,” they said, “or
the people may riot.”
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he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster
jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.
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of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume? 5It could have been
sold for more than a year’s wages and the money given to the poor.” And they rebuked her harshly.
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her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 7The poor you will
always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. 8She did what
she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. 9Truly I tell you, wherever the
gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”
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Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11They were delighted to
hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over.
Sermon
Lent: Desperate Encounters with Jesus, Part 6
“The Anointing” – Mark 14:1-11
Rev. Brad Schmidt, Lead Pastor
A sermon is not just teaching for
living; it is mainly a time when
Christ encounters his people
through his Word.
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Affirmation of Faith *
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy
Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from
the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God
the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the
dead.
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When we affirm our
faith together, it reminds us that
we are part of an ancient and
global faith. This basic creed of
Christian churches, as most
familiarly known, is called the
Apostles' Creed. It has received this
title because of its great antiquity;
it dates from very early times in the
Church, a half century or so from
the last writings of the New
Testament.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
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Invitation to the Table
Words of Institution
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
On the night on which Jesus was betrayed, he sat at supper with his disciples. While they were eating, he took a
piece of bread, said a blessing, broke it, and gave it to them with the words, “This is my body. It is broken for you.
Do this to remember me.” Later he took the cup, saying, “This cup is God’s covenant, sealed with my blood. Drink
from it, all of you, to remember me.”
For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
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*The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Distribution of the Bread + Cup
CityChurch welcomes all baptized Christians – those who are trusting in
Jesus Christ for salvation and who are members of congregations that
proclaim the gospel – to receive the Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s
Supper, or the Eucharist) with us. We will be coming forward to receive
Communion. When you come forward, tear a piece of the bread, and then
dip it into the cup.
Please note that we use wine in Communion. If you cannot receive wine, nonalcoholic white grape juice is also available. If you are not able to receive The
Lord’s Supper, please use this time to meditate on one of the prayers below.
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“The Eucharist is the definitive
action practiced in the Christian
community that keeps Jesus Christ
before us as the Savior of the world
and our Savior, and ourselves as
sinners in need of being saved. The
Eucharist is the sacramental act
that pulls us into actual material
participation with Christ (eating
and drinking bread and wine) as he
gives his very life “for us and for
our salvation” (cf., the Nicene
Creed)... The Eucharist puts Jesus
in his place: dying on the cross and
giving us that sacrificed life. And it
puts us in our place: opening our
hands and receiving the remission
of our sins, which is our salvation.”
• Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays
in Ten Thousand Places
Prayers of Meditation for Those Not Communing
Prayer for Those Searching for Truth
Prayer of Belief
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and
the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost
of following you as I consider the reasons for doing
so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach
me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give
me an understanding of you that is coherent,
convincing, and that leads to the life that you
promise. Amen.
Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful
than I ever before believed, but through you I am
more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I
thank you for paying my debt, bearing my
punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness
and new life. Knowing that you have been raised
from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you
as Savior and Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Those Overcome with Sin
Lord Jesus Christ, grant that I may see in you the
fulfillment of all my need and may turn from every
false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living
bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so
closely and run with perseverance the race set before
me, looking to you, the pioneer and perfecter of my
faith. Amen.
Prayer for Covenant Children (Not Yet Confirmed)
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for placing me inside
your family, the church. Help me more and more to
know you, to love you and to follow you as your
faithful disciple. Amen.
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Gifts + Offerings
Christ calls us, to give generously as a sign of gratitude for how much he has given us. Our response to his grace
enables us to give sacrificially of ourselves to one another and the work of Christ’s Kingdom. Your gift is an act
of personal worship to God in response to his grace in your life. The allocation of your time and money to God’s
service should be a byproduct of prayer and consultation with other Christians to whom you are accountable.
If you’re new to CityChurch, or are exploring Christianity, you’re under no obligation to give. However, if you call
CityChurch your “home church,” consider allocating a significant portion of your tithe and offering to the
community where you invest most of your time, and where others are investing in you.
The offering box is located in the back of sanctuary. For your convenience, one-time or recurring gifts can be
made online at: www.citychurchftl.com/giving. You may also give via text message by simply texting a dollar
amount to 954.880.EASY (3279) and following the instructions.
Communion Song – “Jesus Paid It All” *
I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness watch and pray, find in me thine all in all”
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Jesus paid it all
All to him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow!
Lord, now indeed I find, thy power and thine alone
Can change the lepers spots, and melt the heart of stone
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And when before the throne, I stand in him complete
“Jesus died my soul to save,” my lips shall still repeat
O praise the one, who paid my debt
And raised this life up, from the dead
• Words: Elvina M. Hall (1865)
• Add’l words: Alex Nifong (2006)
• Music: John T. Grape (1868)
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“Hosanna” *
Hosanna, hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
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Lord we lift up your name
With our hearts full of praise
Be exalted O Lord our God
Hosanna in the highest!
Benediction *
1 Thessalonians 5:23
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May
your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
Just as we ordain new ministers
and send them into the world to
serve, in the Benediction, Christ
ordains you with a blessing that
equips you for service.
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VISION
THE VISION OF CITYCHURCH is the Spiritual, Social, and Cultural renewal of Fort Lauderdale.
MISSION
WE SEEK TO BE the very presence of Christ in Fort Lauderdale by cultivating a community of Faith, Hope + Love.
VALUES
Faith
Hope
Love
Because we are a Community
of Faith we value:
Because we are a Community
of Hope we value:
Because we are a Community
of Love we value:
The Gospel. The Gospel is the only
hope for humankind. The message
of the Gospel is that Christ has done
what is necessary to bring us into a
relationship with God. We keep it at
the center of everything.
The City. Christianity has always
thrived in an urban context. We love
Fort Lauderdale, and want to live,
work, celebrate, raise our families,
enjoy, and serve this great city.
Life in Community. The Trinity is at
the core of Christian truth; namely
that God himself has always been in
community – the Father and Son
and Spirit all loving, giving and
sharing with one another. We
acknowledge that we need each
other, and that the life Jesus offers
works only in connection with a
community of faith.
Mission & Movement. Because God
is the one who initiates relationships,
and sent his Son to seek and save
people, we will pursue relationships
with people in hope that they will be
restored to their Father. CityChurch
does not exist as an end in itself –
we desire to be an incubator for
church planting throughout South
Florida, in that when we grow, we
will be very intentional about
spinning off and beginning new
congregations throughout our city.
Each of these churches will partner
with us in pursuing the goal of
spiritual, social, and cultural renewal.
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Arts & Industries. We believe that
the good news of the Gospel is
about God’s redemption of this
fallen world and its cultural
expressions. We are a church that
welcomes, encourages, and equips
artists of every medium... and
therefore we will seek to offer artists
opportunities to show or perform
their work, providing
encouragement for them to grow
and develop as artists. We also
believe that the good news of the
Gospel impacts work and the
marketplace. We will encourage men
and women to use their positions,
talents, and gifts to the best of their
abilities, and to the betterment of
our city.
Social Healing. The Gospel is the
good news of Christ’s kingdom.
CityChurch seeks to partner with
local social service agencies that
assist the suffering in our own local
community. Furthermore, we will
pray for sensitivity to the mercy
needs of our community and will
seek to serve our neighbors out of
Christ’s love.
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Ministries of CityChurch
CityKids
CityChurch’s Children’s Ministry (Toddler & Nursery room for infants – Kindergarten & Kids Church for 1st – 5th
grade) equips our children and their friends to learn and apply the Gospel.
Worship Service (10:30-11a) – Before our 11:15a corporate worship service, children of all ages are invited to gather
upstairs for this brief but interactive worship experience that includes music, a kids-offering, and a relevant message
about Jesus. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Children’s Church (during sermon) – The last Sunday of the month, children’s church (1st – 5th grade) does not
meet. Instead, they participate in the service. Activity bags and sermon aids are available at the registration desk
before service. Contact Elisabeth Hunter ([email protected]) to get your child involved.
Students
CityChurch’s Student Ministry (6th-12th grade) equips our young people and their friends to learn and apply the Gospel.
The boys meet weekly with Phil Craig and Dan Franklin and the girls meet weekly with Diandra Hoskins and Amanda
McPhail. Once a month everyone comes together for a big outreach event. Contact a leader at
[email protected] to get your student involved.
Faith and Arts
Our book discussion series explores the great stories of our culture and how the Gospel enters into them.
Codex Book Club – Meets every other month 7:30p @ Stork's Bakery & Cafe (2505 NE 15 Ave, Wilton Manors). For
more information, contact discussion leader Phil Letizia ([email protected]).
Ministry Team
Eddie Copeland, Elder
Phil Craig, Student Ministries
Dan Franklin, Deacon and Student Ministries
Tania Gracia, Deacon
Rev. Rick Hunter, Pastor of Missional Development
Elisabeth Hunter, CityKids Ministry
Rev. Brad Schmidt, Lead Pastor
Jeff Schmidt, Media Director and Ministry Coordinator
Dave Smith, Deacon and Finances
Jason Smith, Elder
Mark Snow, Elder
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CityGroups
Cultivating Faith, Hope + Love over a meal each week while partnering with our City for the common good.
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Tuesday Nights
7:30p - Led by Mark Snow
Meets in Sailboat Bend Neighborhood
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Wednesday Nights
6:30p - Led by the Hunters (kid-friendly)
Meets in Coral Ridge Neighborhood
7p - Led by the Copelands
Meets in Rio Vista Neighborhood
Thursday Nights
7p - Led by Phil Craig
Meets in Riverland Neighborhood
For more information or to join a CityGroup, contact Jeff Schmidt ([email protected]).
Spiritual Formation Groups
Join a small group of men or women who meet regularly, following the core Christian practices together. Groups
meet at different times and places throughout the city. For more information or to join, contact Sara Copeland
([email protected]) for a women’s group or Eddie Copeland ([email protected]) for a men’s group.
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Christianity Explored !
Christianity Explored is an informal way to investigate Christianity or just brush up on the basics. This 7-week course
explores who Jesus is, why he came and what it means to follow him. You don't need to know anything about the
Bible. You won't be asked to read aloud, pray or sing. You can ask any question you want. For more information on
the next class, contact Brad Schmidt ([email protected]).
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Discipleship Explored!
Meets Sundays, 10a Upstairs @ First Lutheran
Join us for “Crossroads: A Grace Filled Framework for Addicts,” a course that explores the implications of grace in addiction.
We're all addicts - whether it's alcohol, sex, money, power or image - we are all addicted to something. This course will help
identify, dismantle and displace the idols of our hearts and embrace the comfort, security, and hope of grace. To RSVP or
for more information, contact Eddie Copeland ([email protected]).
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Upcoming Events (Mark Your Calendar!)
April 14-18, 7:30-8a – Holy Week Morning Devotions
Knox Theological Seminary (5554 N Federal Hwy, FTL - 4th Floor)
Each weekday morning of Holy Week join us for a time of
devotion and prayer, followed by coffee and pastries.
Each morning will include singing, as well as a short
reflection on our lenten devotional.
Weds, April 16, 12-12:30p – Faith + Work Lunch
The Yellow House (417 NE 3rd Ave, FTL - just south of First Lutheran)
If you work in downtown Fort Lauderdale, join us on your
lunch break for a brief time of teaching, discussion, and
community. Lunch provided. To RSVP, contact Brad
Schmidt ([email protected]).
April 18 & 19, 8p – Godspell
C&I Studios (541 NW 1 Ave, FTL)
Join us as CityChurch South Florida presents Godspell during Holy
Week. Doors open at 7:30pm. For more information or to
purchase advance tickets, visit: Godspell2014.com. Volunteers are
needed, to sign-up please contact [email protected].
Sundays, 10a – Spiritual Formation Class
Join us for “Crossroads: A Grace Filled Framework for
Addicts,” a course that explores the implications of grace in
addiction. We're all addicts - whether it's alcohol, sex,
money, power or image - we are all addicted to something.
This course will help identify, dismantle and displace the
idols of our hearts and embrace the comfort, security, and
hope of grace. Meets upstairs.To RSVP or for more
information, contact Eddie Copeland ([email protected]).
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Office s 441 NE 3 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 | Phone s 954.634.CITY
Web s www.citychurchftl.com | Email s [email protected]
CityChurch has no formal affiliation with First Lutheran Church.
We are grateful to them for allowing us rental space at their facility.
CityChurch Fort Lauderdale is a Presbyterian congregation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America