When God is Silent


Preparing for Worship

•  Find a place free from distractions.

•  Gather your family (if applicable).

•  Refrain from checking messages on your devices.

•  Have your Bible ready.

•  Estimated duration of worship: 1 hr 15 mins


Order of Service

Call to Worship

Have someone read aloud:

Psalm 62:5-8 (NKJV)

My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah

Prayer

O Lord, God of salvation, we praise and lift You on high. You are our strength and joy. We worship You. How awesome are You, O Lord. Your power and glory are displayed all over the earth. God Most High, be known and be magnified in all the nations through Jesus, Amen.

Worship through Songs

Lyrics - Worthy of Worship
Lyrics - 神哪!我要讚美祢 (O God, I Want to Praise You)
Lyrics - Speak, O Lord
Lyrics - Does Jesus Care?

Scripture Reading

Read aloud (together if applicable).

R-15 THE HOLY SPIRIT 聖靈

John 14:16-18, 26; 16:7-14 (NKJV)


And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.


But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.


Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because they do not believe in Me; of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.


“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.

Sermon

Song of Response

Lyrics - God Hath Not Promised

Worship through Prayer

  1. Lord, thank You for the assurance from Your Word that You are sovereign and active in fulfilling Your promises even in Your silence and hiddenness. Help me wait patiently on You.

  2. When I feel forsaken because of Your silence, help me trust in Your unfailing love. Help me remember Your constant mercy in my life and cling on to Your promises.

  3. Lord, help me examine my heart and check if there be any wicked ways in me. Help me keep a godly life that is holy and pleasing to You. Help me resist evil and flee from temptations. Let no sin remain unconfessed in my life.

  4. Quiet my heart and mind as I listen in anticipation for You to speak to me. Let me not grow weary in waiting for You. Remind me that even Your silence is good. Help me keep a daily quiet time to be in Your presence.

Worship through Giving

If you are a regular attender of GCCP and are led to give to the Lord, you can give through the options given below. You are not obligated to give (2 Corinthians 9:7). We are simply glad that you can use this worship guide to honor our Lord.

 

Bank Transfer. Give via direct deposit or online fund transfer using your preferred mobile banking app.

 

Local/International Channels. GCash, Paymaya, Paypal, or credit card options are available.

 

Drop-off. An offering dropbox is available at the church entrance. Please make sure your offering is in a sealed envelope.