Song Lyrics
Who You Say I Am
[Verse 1] Who am I that the highest King, would welcome me. I was lost but He brought me in. Oh His love for me. Oh His love for me.
[Chorus 1] Who the Son sets free, oh is free indeed. I’m a child of God. Yes I am.
[Verse 2] Free at last, He has ransomed me. His grace runs deep. While I was a slave to sin, Jesus died for me. Yes He died for me.
[Chorus 2] In my Father's house, there’s a place for me. I’m a child of God. Yes I am.
[Bridge] I am chosen not forsaken. I am who You say I am. You are for me not against me. I am who You say I am.
Great Are You Lord
[Verse] You give life. You are love. You bring light to the darkness. You give hope. You restore ev'ry heart that is broken. And great are You Lord.
[Chorus] 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.
[Bridge] And all the earth will shout Your praise. Our hearts will cry these bones will sing. Great are You Lord.
A-Z: The Church’s Story
Isaiah 11:9 The earth will be filled with people who know the Lord.
Isaiah 11:4-5 He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited.
Isaiah 2:4 The Lord will mediate between nations and will settle international disputes. They will hammer their swords into plowshares… Nation will no longer fight against nation, nor train for war anymore.
Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.
Acts 1:4-5, 8-9
(vv 4-5) Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
The Ascension of Jesus
(vv.8-9) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him.
Matthew 28:18-20
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
My Idea of a Vibrant Church:
Spiritual vitality: People encountering a life-changing relationship with Jesus.
Authentic relationships: Transparency & unconditional acceptance.
Serving our community in meaningful ways.
Diversity: Reflection of our community in generational, cultural and lifestyle differences.
Discussion Questions
Which part of Dale’s ‘vibrant church’ stands out to you?
Carrying on Jesus’ mission is a grand idea but, what does this look like in our daily lives i.e. on Monday morning?
How do you think the Holy Spirit helps us carry on Jesus’ mission?
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.