4.12.26 - Short North Sunday Gathering Liturgy

Short North Sunday Gathering Liturgy - April 12, 2026

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

CONFESSION // ASSURANCE

Leader: Jesus, in the already - not yet, we lament the brokenness of this world. When we are weary, we know that you provide rest for our souls. May we look to you in the midst of each day and remember the hope that we have in you that one day you will wipe every tear from our eyes and pain and suffering will be no more.

CongregationCome, Lord Jesus. We long for your kingdom to come.

COMMITMENT

Leader: Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God—let us hold fast to our confession.

CongregationFor we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.

- Hebrews 4:14-16

BENEDICTION

Leader: Do not lose heart.
Though outwardly we are wasting away,
inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
For though your heart may fail, God remains your strength—
your portion forever in Christ.
And even now, he is preparing a glory
that far outweighs it all.
So lift your eyes to what is unseen, and go in hope.
Peace be with you.

CongregationAnd also with you!

Sunday's music:

O Fount of Love
How Long O Lord
Deseo Eterno
Consider Him
You Keep On Getting Better

This playlist is updated each week with songs from the previous Sunday's Gathering:
O Fount of Love
Verse 1
O fount of love divine that flows from my saviors bleeding side
Where sinners trade their filthy rags for His righteousness applied
Mercy cleansing every stain now rushing o'er us like a flood
There the wretch and vilest ones stand adopted through His blood

Verse 1
O fount of love divine that flows from my saviors bleeding side
Where sinners trade their filthy rags for His righteousness applied
Mercy cleansing every stain now rushing o'er us like a flood
There the wretch and vilest ones stand adopted through His blood

Verse 2
O mount of grace to thee we cling from the law hath set us free
Once and for all on calvary's hill love and justice shall agree
Praise the Lord! the price is paid the curse defeated by the Lamb
We who once were slaves by birth, sons and daughters now we stand

Verse 3
O well of joy is mine to drink for my Lord hath conquered death
Victorious forevermore, the ancient foe is laid to rest
Hallelujah, Christ is King! alive and reigning on the throne
Our tongues employed with hymns of praise, Glory be to God alone!
Hallelujah, Christ is King! alive and reigning on the throne
Our tongues employed with hymns of praise, Glory be to God alone!
Hallelujah, Christ is King! alive and reigning on the throne
Our tongues employed with hymns of praise, Glory be to God alone!
Glory be to God alone! Glory be to God alone!
How Long O Lord
Verse 1
How long, O Lord, will you forget me?
How long, O Lord, will you hide?
Look on me and give an answer
Answer me, O God

Verse 2
How long, O Lord, will I wrestle here?
Will sorrow rule me every hour?
Revive me Lord or I will sleep in death
Revive me O Lord, my God

Chorus x2
But I will put my trust in your unfailing love
My heart rejoices in your salvation
And I will surely sing to my King
For you have been good to me

Chorus 2
But will put my trust in your unfailing love
My heart rejoices in your salvation
And I will surely sing to my King
For you have been good to me
For you have been good to me
For you have been good to me
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

Chorus

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

Bridge 1 x2
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

Chorus
Consider Him
Verse 1
For the joy set before him
He endured the cross
Knowing from the beginning
It would be worth the cost

Pre-Chorus 1
Fix your eyes
O my soul
On the one
Who gave it all

Chorus
Consider Him the Author and
The Finisher Oh lift your head and look to Him
The Son of Man
My weariness is swallowed in
The kindness of our covenant
Consider this, consider Him
He is everything

Verse 2
For the joy set before us
We will lay aside
Every weight, every burden
To behold our prize

Pre-Chorus 2
Turn from all
Other things
Set our gaze
On the King

Chorus

Bridge
We will run this race
Focused on Your face
You won’t let us grow weary
We’re not made to sprint
It’s a pilgrimage

You won’t let us lose heart

Repeat 3x
Repeat Chorus

Ending
He is everything
He is everything
He is everything
He is everything
You Keep On Getting Better
Verse 1
I will sing of your goodness, I will sing of your love
Though the seasons come quickly, You have always been enough
Though the night may get darker, Though the waiting seems long
You have always been faithful, To remind me of your love

Chorus
You are good, in the morning I’ll sing, You are good, in the evening I’ll sing
You are good, you are good to me

Verse 2
You have always been patient, You have always been kind
You’re consistent through the ages, Oh what a friend of mine.
So I’ll remind my soul to bless you, Standing firm upon your truth
Knowing you cannot be shaken, ‘Cause I’ve seen what you can do

Bridge 1
You keep on getting better, keep on getting better

Bridge 2
You keep on getting better, keep on getting better
You keep on getting better, keep on getting better
You keep on getting better, keep on getting better
You keep on getting better, keep on getting better

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