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Hope community happenings.

  1. Lyrics for Worship on the Lawn 3/7/21

    Worship on the Lawn is back! And all are invited to come and worship outdoors at Hope Chapel 9:00 a.m. Sunday, March 7th!

    Prayer, praise, fellowship and teaching … all in less than one hour, guaranteed! If you would like to sit, please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. We ask folks to maintain physical distancing, practice good hand hygiene. We recommend wearing a mask, although mask-wearing is not required outdoors.

    Children should remain with parents as there is no child care or classes provided during this time. 

    In case of inclement weathewe will cancel our 9:00 am service. Decision regarding cancellation will be made and announced via Realm 7:00 p.m. the prior Saturday evening. Please check before attending.

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    Lyrics for Worship on the Lawn 3/7/21

    My God Reigns

    There’s nowhere else that I’d rather be
    Than dancing with You as You sing over me
    There’s nothing else that I’d rather do
    Lord than to worship You

    Bridge:  So rejoice be glad rejoice O my soul
    For the Lord your God He reigns forevermore
    I rejoice, for my God reigns
    So rejoice, be glad, your Father and your Friend
    Is the Lord, your God, whose rule will never end
    I rejoice, for my God reigns

    Chorus: My God reigns, And I dance the dance of praise
    My God reigns, With a shout I will proclaim
    My God reigns, And I worship without shame
    My God reigns, And I will rejoice, for my God reigns
    My God reigns, My God reigns

     

    Everlasting God

    Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
    We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord
    Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
    We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord

    Pre-Chorus:    Our God You reign forever
    Our Hope, our strong Deliv’rer

    Chorus:  You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God
    You do not faint, You won’t grow weary
    You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need
    You lift us up on wings like eagles

     

    The Kingdom Song

    From eternity to eternity Your kingdom will ever reign
    You are the one God, Jesus, And we bear Your name
    From the rulers north, to the rulers south, To the kingdoms east and west
    They’ll bow before You, Your Lordship confess

    Bridge:  Your oceans clap their hands, Your trees they wave their branches, Your rivers run with praise, All creation will praise

    Chorus:   Lord we delight in Your truth
    Your kingdom’s advancing, And Lord, we are moving with You
    Lord, we delight in Your reign
    Creation will praise You, And Lord, we exalt Your great name

     

    Adoration

    Down in adoration falling, This great sacrament we hail
    Over ancient forms departing, Newer rites of grace prevail
    Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail

    To the everlasting Father, And the Son who reigns on high
    With the Spirit blest proceeding forth from each eternally
    Be salvation, honor, blessing, might and endless majesty

    Chorus: Jesus, Lamb of God, saving love for all
    Lord of heav’n and earth, Father’s love for all
    I bow to You, Jesus, Lamb of God
    Saving love for all, Lord of heav’n and earth
    I bow to You, bow to You, I bow to You

    Pour upon us, Lord of Mercy, Spirit of Thy selfless love
    Make us of one true heart yearning for the glory of Thy Son
    Jesus fire of justice blazing, Glad’ning light forevermore 

     

    Above All

    Above all powers, above all kings
    Above all nature and all created things
    Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
    You were here before the world began

    Above all kingdoms, above all thrones
    Above all wonders the world has ever known
    Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
    There’s no way to measure
    What You’re worth

    Chorus:  Crucified, laid behind the stone
    You lived to die, rejected and alone
    Like a rose trampled on the ground
    You took the fall and thought of me
    Above all

     

     

     

     

  2. Worship Songs for Zoom Gathering Feb. 21, 2021

    Due to weather related issues and limited water availability, this Sunday’s service will be conducted via Zoom. You will find the Zoom link on Realm and on Pastor Geno’s earlier email via the Hopemail List.

    Lyrics to this week’s worship songs – and Seek God for the City responsive reading – are below.

    Note: Seek God for the City is available in e-book format via the WayMakers store HERE

    Remember that Sunday activity pages for younger kids (age 3-6) can be viewed and printed HERE

    This week’s worship songs – and Seek God for the City responsive reading: *************************************************************************

    The Lion and The Lamb

    He’s coming on the clouds, Kings and kingdoms will bow down
    Every chain will break, As broken hearts declare His praise
    Who can stop the Lord Almighty

    Chorus:      Our God is a Lion, the Lion of Judah
    He’s roaring with power, and fighting our battles
    And every knee will bow before Him
    Our God is a Lamb, the Lamb that was slain
    For the sins of the world His blood breaks the chains
    And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
    Every knee will bow before Him

    So open up the gates, Make way before the King of Kings
    The God who comes to save, Is here to set the captives free
    For who can stop the Lord Almighty

    For who can stop the Lord Almighty
    Who can stop the Lord Almighty, Who can stop the Lord Almighty
    For who can stop the Lord

     
    Goodness of God

    I love You Lord, Oh Your mercy never fails me
    All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands
    From the moment that I wake up, Until I lay my head
    I will sing of the goodness of God

    Chorus:   All my life You have been faithful
    All my life You have been so, so good
    With every breath that I am able
    I will sing of the goodness of God

    I love Your voice, You have led me through the fire
    In darkest night, You are close like no other
    I’ve known You as a father, I’ve known You as a friend
    I have lived in the goodness of God

    Bridge:      Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me (2X)
    With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now, I give You everything
    Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me

     

    The Lord is Gracious and Compassionate

    The Lord is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and rich in love (2X)

    The Lord is good to all,
    He has compassion on all that He has made
    As far as the east is from the west
    That’s how far He has removed our transgressions from us
    As far as the east is from the west
    That’s how far He has removed our transgressions from us

    Praise the Lord, Oh my soul, Praise the Lord

     

    From the Inside Out

    A thousand times I’ve failed, Still Your mercy remains
    And should I stumble again, (Still) I’m caught in Your grace
    Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
    Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame

    Your will above all else, My purpose remains
    The art of losing myself, In bringing You praise
    Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
    Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame

    Bridge:       In my heart in my soul, I give You control
    Consume me from the inside out, Lord
    Let justice and praise, Become my embrace
    To love You from the inside out

    Chorus:     Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
    Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
    And the cry of my heart, Is to bring You praise
    From the inside out, oh my soul cries out

     

    Reign Above It All

    The reign of darkness now has ended
    In the kingdom of light, In the kingdom of light
    Forever under Your dominion
    You’re the King of my life, You’re the King of my life

    Chorus 1:   You reign above it all, You reign above it all
    Over the universe, And over every heart
    There is no higher name
    Jesus, You reign above it all

    On the cross the work was finished
    God, You poured out Your life, Just to give us new life
    Now from the lips of the forgiven
    Hear an anthem arise, ‘Cause Jesus, You’re alive

    Chorus 2:  Let all of heaven
    And the earth erupt in song
    Sing hallelujah to the Everlasting One
    There is no higher name
    Jesus, You reign above it all

    Bridge:      You sent the darkness running, Out of an empty grave
    Now seated above in glory, Enthroned on the highest praise

     

    You Hem Me In (Psalm 139) Kelsey’s Song

    You hem me in, behind and before me
    You know me well, You’ve laid your hand upon me
    Such knowledge is too great for me to comprehend
    Your love surrounding me, You hem me in

    Before my birth
    In my mother’s womb You formed me
    How precious and how vast Your thoughts about me
    No matter where I go I can’t escape Your love
    Your love pursuing me, You hem me in

    Where can I go from Your Spirit? How can I hide from Your presence? (2X)

    I praise You for I’m fearfully and wonderfully made, I praise You, my Creator, my Redeemer
    I praise You, for Your works O God are wonderful indeed, I will proclaim Your love and faithfulness

    Waymaker      

    (You are) Way Maker, Miracle Worker
    Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness
    My God – that is who You are (repeat)

    Tag:           That is who You are, that is who You are (2X)

    Bridge:      Even when I (we) don’t see it, You’re working
    Even when I (we) don’t feel it, You’re working
    You never stop, You never stop working (2X)

     

    The Blessing

    The Lord bless you and keep you
    Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you
    The Lord turn His face toward you
    And give you peace

    Chorus:       A – men, A – men, A-men

    Bridge 1:    May His favor be upon you
    And a thousand generations
    And family and your children
    And their children and their children

    Bridge 2:   May His presence go before you
    And behind you and beside you
    All around you and within you He is with you, He is with you
    In the morning in the evening
    In your coming and your going
    In your weeping and rejoicing, He is for you, He is for you

    Tag:             He is for you, He is for you (3X)    He is for you!!

     

    Seek God For The City Responsive Reading

    Leader:   This Sunday we are praying for God to pour out fresh rivers of His Spirit, beginning with a reading from Isaiah 44:3-4. For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and  streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring, and My blessing on  your descendants.

    All:           They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams.

    Leader:    Let us pray. Pour out Your Spirit with slow, steady abundance, so that many streams begin to flow through desolate places.

    Men:          Cause many who are dry and lifeless to be revived by the work of Your Spirit.

    Women:   Divert a gentle river of life from heaven upon our entire city.

    All:             Inundate us with Your love. Soak us with steady streams so that what now lies dormant will bloom in soon-coming days of blessing.

    Leader:    Bring the outpouring of Your life on our children.

    All:            Amen!

    Leader:   Keep the river running through their lives so that they will grow as strong and tall as trees.

    All:             Maranatha!

  3. Worship Lyrics for Zoom Gathering 2/14/21

    Because of a very cold weather forecast and potentially icy and slick roadways, we will NOT hold services in our building this Sunday, Feb. 14th. Instead, we will hold a Zoom gathering. The link is available on our Realm community website. Below are the worship song lyrics for this online service.

     

    His Mercy is More

    What love could remember no wrongs we have done
    Omniscient, all-knowing, He counts not their sum
    Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
    Our sins they are many, His mercy is more!

    Chorus:   Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
    Stronger than darkness, new every morn
    Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

    What patience would wait as we constantly roam
    What Father, so tender is calling us home
    He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor
    Our sins they are many, His mercy is more (Chorus)

    What riches of kindness He lavished on us
    His blood was the payment, His life was the cost
    We stood ‘neath a debt we could never afford
    Our sins they are many, His mercy is more (Chorus)

    Great I Am

    I want to stay close, close to Your side,
    Where Heaven is near and death can’t a-bide,
    I want to hear voices of angels above
    Singing as one

    Chorus:   Hallelujah, holy, holy
    God Almighty, the Great I Am
    Who is worthy, none beside Thee,
    God Almighty, the Great I Am

    I want to be near, near to Your heart,
    Loving the world, a light in the dark
    I want to see dry bones living again
    Singing as one   (Chorus)

    Bridge: The mountains shake before You
    The demons run and flee
    At the mention of Your name, King of majesty
    There is no pow’r in hell or any who can stand
    Before the power and the presence of the Great I Am,
    the Great I Am (3X)

    All Glory

    Holy, Holy, You are God Almighty
    And You reign victorious over all the earth
    Holy, Holy, You are God Almighty
    Yes, You reign victorious over all the earth

    Chorus:   Let Your Kingdom come, and Your will be done
    Here on earth as it is in hea – ven
    And to Your renown hear our hearts cry out
    Singing “Holy is the Lord”

    God of Glory, see Your victory story
    In the lives of those who gather at the cross
    Rock of ages, be adorned with praises
    As Your people raise their voice in thanks and love (Chorus)

    Bridge:   All Glory, all Honor, all wisdom strength and power
    All Glory, all honor, are Yours alone, forever

    Before the Throne of God Above

    Before the throne of God above, I have a strong, a 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

    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 Savior 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

    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 with His blood
    My life is hid with Christ on high,
    With Christ, my Savior and my God, With Christ, my Savior and my God

    Be the Centre

    Jesus, be the centre
    Be my source, be my light, Jesus

    Jesus, be the centre
    Be my hope, be my song, Jesus

    Be the fire in my heart
    Be the wind in these sails
    Be the reason that I live – Jesus, Jesus

    Jesus, be my vision
    Be my path, be my guide, Jesus

  4. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:00 PM – Livestream Link Is Here

    Come as you are: dressed for photos in front of the tree or with the kids in pajamas. Begin or continue a tradition with Hope at the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:00 PM.Bring your family and friends to sing the carols and hear the story once again of when Hope came as a human and lived among us.

    Then stand in the darkness as the first candle is lit and see it slowly spread across the room, candle to candle. Until at last, enveloped in the glow, we remember when The Light came into the world and pierced the darkness.

    INVITE SOMEONE WITH AN ELECTRONIC INVITATION
    Invitation can be downloaded and sent electronically to your co-workers, friends, family, and neighbors.

    SAFETY PROTOCOLS
    Masks (bring yours, please), seating in family groups for physical distancing, and hand sanitizer required.

    LIVESTREAM FROM HOME

    May God sending His Son on that first Christmas bring peace to your spirit as it has done for all who worship the baby become King: Jesus. “Oh, come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”

  5. Lyrics for Worship on the Lawn 12/20/20

    O Come All Ye Faithful

    O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
    O come, ye, o come, ye, to Bethlehem
    Come and behold Him, born the king of angels

    O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
    O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

    Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
    Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
    Glory to God, glory in the highest

    Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
    Jesus, to Thee be all glory given
    Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing

     

    Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

    Come, 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

    Born 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

     

    What Child is This?

    What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
    Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping
    This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing
    Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the babe the son of Mary

    Why lies He in such mean estate, where ox and ass are feeding?
    Good Christians fear, for sinners here, the silent Word is pleading
    Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, the cross be borne for me, for you
    Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the babe the son of Mary

    So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, come peasant, king, to own Him
    The King of kings, salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone Him
    Raise, raise the song on high, the virgin sings her lullaby
    Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe the son of Mary

     

    We Fall Down

    We fall down and lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus
    The greatness of His mercy and love
    At the feet of Jesus

    And we cry, “Holy, holy, holy”
    We cry, “Holy, holy, holy”
    We cry, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lamb!”

     

    Great Are You, Lord

    You give life, You are love, You bring light to the darkness
    You give hope, You restore every heart that is broken
    Great are You, Lord

    It’s Your breath in our lungs
    So we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
    It’s Your breath in our lungs
    So we pour out our praise to You only

    All the earth will shout Your praise
    Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
    Great are You, Lord

  6. Lyrics for Worship on the Lawn 12/13/20

    My Soul Magnifies the Lord

    Good news of great joy, For ev’ry woman ev’ry man
    This will be a sign to you, A baby born in Bethlehem
    Come and worship do not be afraid

    A company of angels, Glory in the highest
    And on the earth a peace among, Those on whom His favor rests
    Come and worship do not be afraid

    My soul my soul magnifies the Lord
    My soul magnifies the Lord
    He has done great things for me
    Great things for me

    Unto you a child is born, Unto us a Son is giv’n
    Let ev’ry heart prepare His throne, Let ev’ry nation under Heav’n
    Come and worship do not be afraid

     

     Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

    Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King
    Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled
    Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies
    With th’angelic hosts proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem
    Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King

    Christ by highest heav’n adored, Christ the everlasting Lord
    Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb
    Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th’incarnate Deity
    Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel
    Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King

    Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace, Hail the Sun of Righteousness
    Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings
    Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die
    Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth
    Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King

     

    Here I am to Worship

    Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness
    Opened my eyes let me see
    Beauty that made, This heart adore You
    Hope of a life spent with You

    So here I am to worship
    Here I am to bow down
    Here I am to say that You’re my God
    And You’re altogether lovely
    Altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me

    King of all days, Oh so highly exalted
    Glorious in heaven above
    Humbly You came, To the earth You created
    All for love’s sake became poor

    And I’ll never know how much it cost, To see my sin upon that cross (2X)

     

    To Our God

    Up from the ashes, Your love has brought us
    Out of the darkness and into the light
    Lifting our sorrows, Bearing our burdens, Healing our hearts

    To our God we lift up one voice, To our God we lift up one song
    To our God we lift up one voice, Singing hallelujah
    (REPEAT)

    Chains have been broken, Eyes have been opened
    An army of dry bones is starting to rise
    Death is defeated, We are victorious
    For You are alive

    Hallelujah, Singing hallelujah (3X)
    Hallelujah

    Make His praise, Glorious glorious glorious
    For His name is, Glorious glorious glorious
    Make His praise, Glorious glorious glorious
    Shout His name, Glorious glorious glorious

     

    O Come All Ye Faithful

    O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant
    O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
    Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels

    O come, let us adore Him
    O come, let us adore Him
    O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

    Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation
    Sing, all you citizens of heav’n above
    Glory to God, Glory in the highest

    Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning
    Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n
    Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing