Preparing for  Worship
December 1, 2019                                                                                                                                  www.crossroadswsks.com

WHAT TO PRAY THIS WEEK
Speaker: Ron Buchinski

1.       Pray for those who will lead in worship
◦   Garold Syring
◦   the Worship Ministry
◦   Ron Buchinski
2.       Pray that the Holy Spirit will move in our corporate gatherings, leading us to exalt Jesus Christ.
3.       Pray that CCC will grow in Christ-exalting, Kingdom advancing ministry in 2019.
4.       Pray that God will move on us to be more evangelistic and, through our obedience in sharing the Gospel, will save many.
5.       Pray that we will become a house of prayer.
 
Ron will be speaking on ‘Godly Problem Solving’ using Nehemiah 4 as his text.  
37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. 38 As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them. Luke 7:37-38  
This woman had experienced the life-changing message of Jesus’ forgiveness and acceptance. Why else would she adore Him so extravagantly? What a contrast to Simon, the hyper-religious Pharisee, who invited Jesus into his home to attempt to entrap Him. Her culture was zealous in showing honor to others. The common Middle Eastern custom of washing the guest of honor’s feet was ignored. The absence of such a greeting was not simply an oversight but an intentional insult. When we gather weekly in our worship venues, it is incredible to think that the most honored guest often goes unnoticed. Often times we put in our best efforts to welcome prospective members. Yet we ignore the King of Kings who stands outside at the door and knocks. 
 Will You Worship? God’s Invitation to a Transforming Life by Ray Jones with Dino Senesi       

SONGS OF WORSHIP
This Sunday's Music As we prepare for corporate worship, meditate on the lyrics from some of our songs of worship. Listen to them on our website o‘preparing for worship’.

Pre-worship
‘Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus’
-Call to Worship-
-Praise and Adoration-
‘A Baby Will Come’
‘Angels From the realm of Glory’
‘Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground))’
‘Because He Lives’
 
 
 
Hear the songs on our website under ‘Preparation for Worship’
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Hyfrydol)Verse 1Come Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find our rest in Thee
Israel's strength and consolation
Hope of all the earth Thou art
Dear desire of every nation
Joy of every longing heart
Verse 2Born Thy people to deliver
Born a child and yet a King
Born to reign in us forever
Now Thy gracious Kingdom bring
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone
By Thine all sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne
Charles Wesley | Rowland Hugh Prichard © Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain
We have thought on Your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of Your temple. - -Psalm 48:9

A Baby Will Come

The Kings of this world have torn it apart;
but we can take heart, a Baby will come.
 
To the hungry and meek, to those who grieve,
to the broken in need, a Baby will come.
 
We have known pain, we've felt death's sting;
God, help us believe this baby will come.
 
The angel appeared, said, “Do not fear,
for peace is here, a Baby will come.”
 
The advent of life, let hope arise;
We've our Savior and Christ, the Baby has come.
 
We've waited so long, God, for Your mighty arm,
may our doubts ever calm, for the Baby has come.
 
The proud will be low, and the humble will know
they're valued and loved, for the Baby has come.
 
'Cause the kings of this world won't have the last word;
that, God is Yours, for the Baby has come.
“A Baby Will Come” Words and music by Bill Wold© Copyright 2011 Broadman Press (SESAC))(admin. By LifeWay Worship). All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI License # 2473598
 
Angels From The Realms Of GloryVerse 1Angels from the realms of glory
Wing your flight o'er all the earth
Ye who sang creation's story
Now proclaim Messiah's birth
ChorusCome and worship come and worship
Worship Christ the newborn King
Verse 2Shepherds in the field abiding
Watching o'er your flocks by night
God with us is now residing
Yonder shines the infant light
Verse 3Sages leave your contemplations
Brighter visions beam afar
Seek the great Desire of nations
Ye have seen His natal star
Verse 4Saints before the altar bending
Watching long in hope and fear
Suddenly the Lord descending
In His temple shall appear
Henry Thomas Smart | James Montgomery © Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain All rights reserved
Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)What hope we hold this starlit night, A King is born in Bethlehem.
Our journey long, we seek the light that leads to the hallowed manger ground.
What fear we felt in the silent age; Four hundred years, can He be found?
But broken by a baby's cry, rejoice in the hallowed manger ground.


Emmanuel, Emmanuel, God incarnate here to dwell.
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Praise His name, Emmanuel.


The Son of God here born to bleed; A crown of thorns would pierce His brow
And we behold this offering, exalted now, the King of Kings.
Praise God for the hallowed manger ground!


Emmanuel, Emmanuel, God incarnate here to dwell.
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Praise His name, Emmanuel.
Praise His name, Emmanuel! 
“Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)” Words and music by ED CASH  and CHRIS TOMLIN © Copyright 2009 Worshiptogether.com  (ASCAP)/sixsteps Music (ASCAP)/Vamos Publishing (ASCAP) (admin. By EMI CMG Publishing)/Alletrop Music (BMI) (admin. By Music Services, Inc.).  All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI License # 2473598
 Because He Lives 
Because He lives I can face tomorrow;
Because He lives all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.