March 26, 2023
March 26 — 11 AM Worship
You can find the order of worship and songs here.
We begin this week's worship service with Psalm 16. In the book of Acts both Peter (Acts 2:27) and Paul (Acts 13:35) cite Psalm 16:10 to prove that Scriptures foretold Jesus' resurrection: "For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption." Indeed, the entire psalm is Jesus speaking through David regarding the great suffering he would face on the cross. Thus it begins, "Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge." Yet there is a persistent note of joy that runs through the entire psalm. 16:3 "As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight." 16:6 "The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance." 16:9 "Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure." Jesus faced his suffering and death with joy. For it was his joy to lay his life down for "the saints…in whom is all my delight." Jesus considered the souls he would rescue as his "beautiful inheritance." Jesus did not go to the cross with reluctance or with resignation. "Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices…" Jesus laid down his life for us with joyful willingness, for it was his delight to do his Father's will, and his delight to rescue us.
And God, of course, did not fail to honor such a loving heart and sacrifice. God raised Jesus from the dead, and let him know "the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." How great is our Savior! It was, and is, the Father's great delight to honor his son, Jesus.And it is our joy as well to honor Jesus. Indeed, how can we not worship and adore such a friend, brother, and king!
Growth Resources
This Year: Please see the full list of 2023 books as well as Bible reading plans on our church webpage: gracefallbrook.church/12-for-23
This Month: We are reading "The Shadow of Calvary" by Hugh Martin.
This Week: We encourage you to make use of:
- Kevin DeYoung's "The Good News We Almost Forgot" pages 80–84, Lord's Day 15, for personal or family devotions.
- "Select Letters of John Newton," Letter 8 (pages 53–56), "Marks of a Call to the Ministry."
Hymn of the Week: "Upon a Life" by Horatio Bonar is a beautiful hymn that exalts the finished work of Christ. "Upon a life I have not lived, upon a death I did not die, Another's life, Another's death, I stake my whole eternity." YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify.
Last week's sermon is available on our church webpage: gracefallbrook.church/sermons.
Upcoming Events and Notices
March 26 (Lord's Day): All communicant members are requested to attend the annual congregational meeting for the purpose of presenting and adopting the budget for fiscal year 23–24.
April 2 (Lord's Day): On February 6 Turkey and Syria suffered a devastating series of earthquakes, resulting in the loss of many lives and a widespread destruction. Our church will be sending a compassionate gift from our general fund. If you would like to add towards this gift, please designate your gift as "Earthquake relief" by April 2.
April 2 (Lord's Day): Please join us for the "Essential Truths of the Christian Faith" for Sunday School lesson: Ch.5 "The Law of God." Also April 23.
April 7 (Good Friday, 7PM): Please join us at the Ligtenberg home for Good Friday meditations.
April 12 (Wednesday 6:30–7:30 PM): Please join us for a Zoom Study on Hugh Martin's "The Shadow of Calvary." Reading the book is not required. Also meeting: April 19, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Zoom Meeting ID: 826 5163 2741.
April 16 (Lord's Day): Please join us for fellowship meal after worship.
April 30 (Lord's Day): Please note the worship service will begin at 12 PM.
Thank you for your continued support of Grace Fallbrook (PCA). Your loving support makes the proclamation of the gospel and the building up of the saints possible. Please visit gracefallbrook.church/give and click on "Give Online Now." You will be directed to the PCA Foundation where you can give towards Grace Fallbrook (PCA).