April 18, 2021
Digital Program (11:00)
WELCOME TO WESTERN HILLS!
We are glad that you could join us! At Western Hills you will find a church made up of imperfect people who make every effort to love God and love people (Matthew 22:37-40). Please let us know if we can assist you in any way during our service today. Listening devices are available.
CHILDREN: If you are here with your family we hope that you will check out our Kids Church! programming during the service. It's a fun, active time of learning through activities, video, and music about how Jesus cares for and loves our kids while learning from the bible about how Jesus matters for their everyday lives. Children ages birth – 3 years old are in our nursery and ages 4 - 6th grade leave part way through the service to go downstairs for their classes. (PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR FAMILIES, WE ARE TEMPORARILY NOT OFFERING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING.)
OFFERING: The offering is for those who call Western Hills Christian Church their spiritual home. If you are a visitor with us, please do not feel any obligation to give in the offering. If you would like to give online, please visit www.westernhillsnj.com/give.
COMMUNION: Jesus gave all of himself on a Roman cross as a sacrifice for us on our behalf. This sacrifice is what gives us hope for today and life with Jesus forever. We remember this sacrifice each week when we eat and drink the simple elements that represent his blood shed for us and his body that was broken on the cross on our behalf. We invite all to participate.
Sermon:
Face Fear With Faith
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Revelation 2: 8-11
To the Church in Smyrna
8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. 11 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death.
To the Church in Smyrna
8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. 11 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL YARD SALE
from 12:30 – 2 pm.
Sign-ups to help with the event will be coming out soon.
(Remember that donations are tax deductible)
-GIVE ONLINE here! It's fast, easy, and very secure.
-Tell us about your visit! We'd love to connect with you! (you can also sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here)
-1 IN 1 OUT PHONE CALLS: Call someone in our congregation and someone outside of our congregation to connect with someone "voice to voice". You could be the connection that someone is really hurting for during this time of physical distancing!
- WHEN: Saturday, April 24th from 8 am – 1 pm.
- WHERE: Northwest Christian School, 92 Route 519, Newton, NJ
- WHAT: Looking for gently used items. NO CLOTHES!
from 12:30 – 2 pm.
Sign-ups to help with the event will be coming out soon.
(Remember that donations are tax deductible)
-GIVE ONLINE here! It's fast, easy, and very secure.
-Tell us about your visit! We'd love to connect with you! (you can also sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here)
-1 IN 1 OUT PHONE CALLS: Call someone in our congregation and someone outside of our congregation to connect with someone "voice to voice". You could be the connection that someone is really hurting for during this time of physical distancing!
Song Lyrics
BLESSED BE YOUR NAME
Matt Redman
VERSE 1
Blessed be Your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
When I’m found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be Your name
PRE-CHORUS
Every blessing You pour out I’ll
Turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord,
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
VERSE 2
Blessed be Your name
When the sun’s shining down on me
When the world’s all that it should be
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there’s pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
BRIDGE
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord blessed be Your name
(repeat)
© 2002 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI # 437098
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME
Bob Kauflin
VERSE 1
Your glorious cause, oh God
Engages our hearts
May Jesus Christ be known
Wherever we are
We ask not for ourselves
But for your renown
The cross has saved us so we pray
Your kingdom come
CHORUS
Let your kingdom come
Let your will be done
So that everyone might know your name
Let your song be heard
Everywhere on earth
Till your sovereign work on earth is done
Let your kingdom come
VERSE 2
Give us your strength, oh God
And courage to speak
Perform your wondrous deeds
Through those who are weak
Lord use us as you want
Whatever the test
By grace we’ll preach your gospel
Till our dying breath
Words and music by Bob Kauflin © 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries. From Valley of Vision. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. North American administration by Integrity Music. International administration by CopyCare International. CCLI # 437098
YOUR GREAT NAME
Krissy Nordhoff, Michael Neale
VERSE 1
Lost are saved, find their way at the sound of your great name
All condemned feel no shame at the sound of your great name
Every fear has no place at the sound of your great name
The enemy he has to leave at the sound of your great name
CHORUS
Jesus worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and man you are
high and lifted up and all the world will praise your great name
VERSE 2
All the weak find their strength at the sound of your great name
Hungry souls receive grace at the sound of your great name
The fatherless they find their rest at the sound of your great name
Sick are healed and the dead are raised at the sound of your great name
BRIDGE
Redeemer My healer Lord Almighty
My Savior Defender You are my King (x2)
© 2008 Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music [DC Cook])) TwoNords Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) CCLI# 437098
START A FIRE
Chad Mattson Jonathan Lowry Seth Mosley
VERSE 1
This world can be cold and bitter
Feels like we're in the dead of winter
Waiting on something better
But am I really gonna hide forever?
PRE-CHORUS
Over and over again
I hear Your voice in my head
Let Your light shine, let Your light shine
for all to see
CHORUS
Start a fire in my soul
Fan the flame and make it grow
So there's no doubt or denying
Let it burn so brightly
That everyone around can see
That it's You, that it's You that we need
Start a fire in me
VERSE 2
You only need a spark to start a whole blaze
It only takes a little faith
Let it start right here in this city
So these old walls will never be the same
PRE-CHORUS
Over and over again
I hear Your voice in my head
They need to know
I need to go
Spirit wont you fall on my heart now
BRIDGE
You are the fire You are the flame
You are the light on the darkest day
We have the hope we bear Your name
We carry the news that You have come to save
Only You can save
© 2013 Centricity Music Publishing CentricSongs CCLI# 7017142
Matt Redman
VERSE 1
Blessed be Your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
When I’m found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be Your name
PRE-CHORUS
Every blessing You pour out I’ll
Turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord,
Still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name
VERSE 2
Blessed be Your name
When the sun’s shining down on me
When the world’s all that it should be
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there’s pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
BRIDGE
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord blessed be Your name
(repeat)
© 2002 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI # 437098
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME
Bob Kauflin
VERSE 1
Your glorious cause, oh God
Engages our hearts
May Jesus Christ be known
Wherever we are
We ask not for ourselves
But for your renown
The cross has saved us so we pray
Your kingdom come
CHORUS
Let your kingdom come
Let your will be done
So that everyone might know your name
Let your song be heard
Everywhere on earth
Till your sovereign work on earth is done
Let your kingdom come
VERSE 2
Give us your strength, oh God
And courage to speak
Perform your wondrous deeds
Through those who are weak
Lord use us as you want
Whatever the test
By grace we’ll preach your gospel
Till our dying breath
Words and music by Bob Kauflin © 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries. From Valley of Vision. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. North American administration by Integrity Music. International administration by CopyCare International. CCLI # 437098
YOUR GREAT NAME
Krissy Nordhoff, Michael Neale
VERSE 1
Lost are saved, find their way at the sound of your great name
All condemned feel no shame at the sound of your great name
Every fear has no place at the sound of your great name
The enemy he has to leave at the sound of your great name
CHORUS
Jesus worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and man you are
high and lifted up and all the world will praise your great name
VERSE 2
All the weak find their strength at the sound of your great name
Hungry souls receive grace at the sound of your great name
The fatherless they find their rest at the sound of your great name
Sick are healed and the dead are raised at the sound of your great name
BRIDGE
Redeemer My healer Lord Almighty
My Savior Defender You are my King (x2)
© 2008 Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music [DC Cook])) TwoNords Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) CCLI# 437098
START A FIRE
Chad Mattson Jonathan Lowry Seth Mosley
VERSE 1
This world can be cold and bitter
Feels like we're in the dead of winter
Waiting on something better
But am I really gonna hide forever?
PRE-CHORUS
Over and over again
I hear Your voice in my head
Let Your light shine, let Your light shine
for all to see
CHORUS
Start a fire in my soul
Fan the flame and make it grow
So there's no doubt or denying
Let it burn so brightly
That everyone around can see
That it's You, that it's You that we need
Start a fire in me
VERSE 2
You only need a spark to start a whole blaze
It only takes a little faith
Let it start right here in this city
So these old walls will never be the same
PRE-CHORUS
Over and over again
I hear Your voice in my head
They need to know
I need to go
Spirit wont you fall on my heart now
BRIDGE
You are the fire You are the flame
You are the light on the darkest day
We have the hope we bear Your name
We carry the news that You have come to save
Only You can save
© 2013 Centricity Music Publishing CentricSongs CCLI# 7017142