This Is Amazing Grace

Verse 1

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
Who shakes the whole earth
with holy thunder
Who 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 2:

Who brings our chaos
back into order
Who makes the orphan
a son and daughter
The King of Glory,
the King of Glory
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 

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

Bridge:

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King
who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King
who conquered the grave

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King
who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy, worthy, worthy, oh

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

Call and Response

LEADER
O God, maker of everything and judge of all that you have made

PEOPLE
From the dust of the earth you have formed us and from the dust of death you would raise us up.

LEADER
By the redemptive power of the cross, create in us clean hearts

PEOPLE
And put within us a new spirit

LEADER
Help us repent of our sins

PEOPLE
And lead lives worthy of your calling

LEADER
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord

ALL
Amen

Above All

Verse 1:

Above all Powers,
Above all Kings,
Above all nature,
and all created things.
Above all wisdom,
and all the ways of man
You were here
before the world began.

Verse 2:

Above all kingdoms,
above all thrones,
Above all wonders,
the world has ever known.
Above all wealth,
and treasures of the earth,
There's no way to measure
what your worth. 

Chorus 1:

Crucified, laid behind the stone
You lived to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose, trampled on the ground
you took the fall, and thought of me, Above All 

Verse 3:

Above all Powers,
Above all Kings,
Above all nature,
and all created things.
Above all wisdom,
and all the ways of man
You were here
before the world began.

Verse 4:

Above all kingdoms,
above all thrones,
Above all wonders,
the world has ever known.
Above all wealth,
and treasures of the earth,
There's no way to measure
what your worth.

Chorus 2:

Crucified, laid behind the stone
You lived to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose, trampled on the ground
you took the fall, and thought of me, Above All.

Like a rose, trampled on the ground
you took the fall, and thought of me, Above All.

Prayer for the Imposition of Ashes

“The Ashes of Forgiveness”

Pastor:
Ashes are a symbol of purification. As a fire burns, it can separate what is valuable from what is valueless, just as an assayer’s fire can separate a base metal from one that is precious. In this same way, these ashes are pure. They are a symbol of the new space that is now present within us for a new life. Let us claim the new life Jesus offers us by praying to our God:

All:
God of love and mercy, we come to you in prayer, seeking to change our hearts and minds. We confess the baggage of idols, bitterness, and self-concern that we so often drag along with us, struggling under its weight all the while we attempt to follow Christ. Cleanse us from our attachment to these old things. Burn away their power in us and purify our hearts. In place of old ways fill us with the new fire of your Holy Spirit. Open up new opportunities for us to follow Jesus in loving you and our neighbors. In Jesus’ name we ask these things. Amen

Pastor:
Friends, receive the good news of our faith, for in the name of Jesus, I announce our sins are forgiven. The old has died. Behold, the new has come!

Those who wish, now come forward and receive the mark of these ashes as a sign of your forgiveness and new life.

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Verse 1:
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind but now I see 

Verse 2:
Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear,
And Grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

 Chorus:
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free;
My God, my Savior has ransomed me!
And like a flood His mercy reigns;
Unending love, Amazing Grace!

Verse 3:
The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Chorus: Building
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free;
My God, my Savior has ransomed me!
And like a flood His mercy reigns;
Unending love, Amazing Grace!

Chorus:
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free;
My God, my Savior has ransomed me!
And like a flood His mercy reigns;
Unending love, Amazing Grace!

Verse 4:

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Will be forever mine.
You are forever mine.