6.29.25 - Short North Sunday Gathering Liturgy

Short North Sunday Gathering Liturgy - June 29, 2025

Pause to reflect on the readings, prayers, and songs we share in together as the body of Christ at Sunday morning worship Gatherings.

CALL TO WORSHIP

CongregationGod, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble.
So we will never fear even if every structure of support were to crumble away. We will not fear even when the earth quakes and shakes, moving mountains and casting them into the sea.

Leader: God has a constantly flowing river whose sparkling streams bring joy and delight to his people. His river flows right through the city of God Most High, into his holy dwelling places. God is in the midst of his city, secure and never shaken. At daybreak his help will be seen with the appearing of the dawn.

CongregationThe mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side! The God of Jacob fights for us!

— Based on Psalm 46:1-7 TPT

CONFESSION / ASSURANCE

Leader: Lord, our personal kingdoms have a habit of growing dangerously large.

CongregationFather, forgive us for the ways we infringe upon your lordship, both in conscious action and subconscious desire.

Leader: Lord, when we find ourselves anxious about what we will eat or drink or wear or anything else, instead of minimizing our concerns, you issue to us a call to trust in you, our provider.

CongregationFather, we often doubt your ability and desire to intervene in our lives and provide in tangible ways. Fill us with a trust that floods ever-deeper into our souls.

Leader: Your word says that you are our Shepherd, you are the restorer of our souls, you are our comfort, and that your goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our lives.

CongregationFather, instill in us the depths of your love for us. May we taste and see your goodness. May we live in the joy that comes from you alone. Cause our hearts to long for nothing other than you.

— Based on Matthew 6, Psalm 23 and Psalm 34

BENEDICTION

Leader: May God, your refuge and strength, surround you with peace and fill you with joy.
Though the world may shake, God is our fortress, you will not be moved—for the Lord of hosts is with you. Peace be with you.

Congregation: And also with you!

Sunday's music:

Before the Throne of God
Deseo Eterno // I Will Exalt You 
Blessed Be // None But Jesus (Sólo Cristo)
You Hold It All Together

This playlist is updated each week with songs from the previous Sunday's Gathering:

Song Lyrics:

Before the Throne of God Above
Verse 1
Before the throne of God above, I have a strong and 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 in His heart
I know that while in heav'n He stands,
No power can force me to depart
No power can force me to depart

Verse 2
When Satan tempts me to despair, And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there, Who made an end of 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

Verse 3
Behold Him there the Risen Lamb, My perfect spotless Righteousness
The great unchangeable I Am, The King of Glo - ry and of grace
One with my Lord I cannot die, My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is safe with Christ on high,
With Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God

Tag:
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Praise the One, risen Son, of God

Verse 4
I bow before the cross of Christ, and marvel at this love divine
God's perfect Son was sacrificed, to make me righteous in God's eyes
This rivers depths I cannot know, But I can glory in its flood
The Lord most High has looked down low,
And poured on me His glorious love
And poured on me His glorious love
Deseo Eterno
Chorus 1
Cristo Jesús, Eres mi plenitud
Cristo Jesús, Eres mi plenitud
Cristo Jesús, Eres mi plenitud
Cristo Jesús, Eres mi plenitud

Chorus 2
Jesus Christ, You are my everything
Jesus Christ, You are my everything
Jesus Christ, You are my everything
Jesus Christ, You are my everything

Bridge 1
Si te tengo a Ti, Lo tengo Todo
Mi amado, Mi tesoro
Fuera de ti nada deseo, Señor
Si te tengo a Ti, Lo tengo Todo
Mi amado, Mi tesoro
Fuera de ti nada deseo, Señor

Bridge 2
If I have You, Then I have everything
My beloved, My treasure
Outside of you, I want nothing Lord
If I have You, Then I have everything
My beloved, My treasure
Outside of you, I want nothing Lord
I Will Exalt You
Verse
I will exalt You
I will exalt You
I will exalt You, You are my God

Chorus
My hiding place, My safe refuge
My treasure Lord You are
My friend and king, Anointed One
Most holy
Blessed Be
Verse 1
God my rock, my strength, You’ve always called me yours
You hold me in Your arms, Your love won’t let me go

Chorus
And I say blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name God
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name God

Verse 2
And those who rest in You, Are never put to shame
The storm my all surround, But peace will dwell within

Bridge 1
You cover me, In the shelter of Your wings
My Prince of Peace, I know You’ll fight for me
Now Im confident Your promise is the rock beneath my feet
So I'll say, blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name God

Bridge 2
You cover me, In the shelter of Your wings
My Prince of Peace, I know You’ll fight for me
Now Im confident Your promise is the rock beneath my feet
So I'll say, blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name God
So I'll say, blessed be Your name
Blessed be Your name God
None But Jesus (Sólo Cristo)
Chorus 1
There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise

Chorus 2
No hay nadie como tú
Sólo Cristo
Moriste por mí en la cruz
Viviré para alabar

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