Song Lyrics
This Is Amazing Grace
[Verse] Who breaks the power of sin and darkness? Whose love is mighty and so much stronger? The King of Glory the King above all kings.
[Verse] Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder? And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder? The King of Glory the King above all kings.
[Chorus] This is amazing grace. This is unfailing love. That You would take my place. That You would bear my cross. You laid down Your life, That I would be set free. Oh Jesus I sing for all that You've done for me.
[Verse] Who brings our chaos back into order? Who makes the orphan a son and daughter? The King of Glory the King of Glory.
[Verse] Who rules the nations with truth and justice? Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance? The King of Glory the King above all kings.
[Bridge] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. Worthy is the King who conquered the grave.
What a Beautiful Name
[verse] You were the Word at the beginning. One with God the Lord Most High. Your hidden glory in creation, now revealed in You our Christ.
[Chorus] What a beautiful Name it is. What a beautiful Name it is. The Name of Jesus Christ my King. What a beautiful Name it is. Nothing compares to this. What a beautiful Name it is. The Name of Jesus
[Verse] You didn't want heaven without us, so Jesus You brought heaven down. My sin was great Your love was greater. What could separate us now
[Chorus] What a wonderful Name it is. What a wonderful Name it is. The Name of Jesus Christ my King. What a wonderful Name it is. Nothing compares to this. What a wonderful Name it is. The Name of Jesus. What a wonderful Name it is. The Name of Jesus
[Bridge] Death could not hold You. The veil tore before You. You silence the boast of sin and grave. The heavens are roaring. The praise of Your glory. For You are raised to life again. You have no rival. You have no equal. Now and forever God You reign. Yours is the kingdom. Yours is the glory. Yours is the Name above all names.
[Chorus] What a powerful Name it is. What a powerful Name it is. The Name of Jesus Christ my King. What a powerful Name it is. Nothing can stand against. What a powerful Name it is. The Name of Jesus.
CORE: A Culture of Adventure & Innovation
Reunion Culture Statements
PIONEERS: A Culture of Adventure & Innovation. We openly consider and pursue creative new ideas that contribute to our shared sense of mission.
Mission
Nehemiah 1:2-4 Hanani, one of my brothers, came to visit me with some other men who had just arrived from Judah. I asked them about the Jews who had returned there from captivity and about how things were going in Jerusalem. They said to me, “Things are not going well for those who returned to the province of Judah. They are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem has been torn down, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.”
When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven.
Obstacles
Nehemiah 2:10 [Sanballat & Tobiah] were very displeased that someone had come to help the people of Israel.
Nehemiah 4:1-2 Sanballat was very angry when he learned that we were rebuilding the wall. He flew into a rage and mocked the Jews, saying in front of his friends and the Samarian army officers, “What does this bunch of poor, feeble Jews think they’re doing?
Nehemiah 4:11 …our enemies were saying, “Before they know what’s happening, we will swoop down on them and kill them and end their work.
Confidence & Dependance
Nehemiah 2:19-20 …when Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem the Arab heard of our plan, they scoffed contemptuously. “What are you doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” they asked. 20 I replied, “The God of heaven will help us succeed.
Result
Nehemiah 6:15-16 …the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God.
Discussion Questions
If you had no limitation in resources (time, skill, money etc) what would you love to do?
What part of Nehemiah’s story speaks to you?
Are you currently facing a big challenge? If you feel comfortable, can you share it with the group?e
Closing Prayer
Loving Father, help me to live this day to the full, being true to you in every way.
Help me to give myself to others, being kind and generous to everyone I meet.
Help me to love those who don’t know you, proclaiming Christ in all I do and say.
Amen.