Sunday Worship Service
April 28, 2024 - 10:30AM
WELCOME
Elder Peter Glus
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Elder Peter Glus
Come, let us bow down in worship,
Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
For he is our God
And we are the people of His pasture,
The flock under His care.
—Psalm 95:6-7
CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together
Merciful God,
You pardon all who truly repent and turn to You.
We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy.
We have not loved You with a pure heart,
Nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves.
We have not done justice, loved kindness,
Nor walked humbly with You, our God.
Please forgive us.
TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
Together
ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Elder Peter Glus
When I kept silent,
My bones wasted away
Through my groaning all day long.
For day and night
Your hand was heavy on me;
My strength was sapped
As in the heat of summer
Then I acknowledged my sin to You
And did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.”
And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
—Psalm 32:3-5
SONGS OF GRACE*
Together
PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Mrs. Eugenie Kim
OFFERTORY
Together (do not feel obligated if you are visiting)
GREETINGS
Together
TESTIMONY
Elder Peter Glus
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 1
Ms. Adrienne Leslie
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Creation
Rev. Stephen Ro
CONFESSION OF FAITH
Together
THE LORD’S SUPPER
Together
The Lord's Supper is a sacrament instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ as a means of grace for all who trust him as Lord and Savior (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). It is not a Presbyterian supper; it is the Lord's Supper. Therefore, we invite all who are truly trusting Christ and are in fellowship with him to join in this sacrament. Trusting Christ is not just an individual matter, however. It also involves a public confession of Christ leading to membership in his church. If you are not a member of an evangelical church, we welcome you in Christ's name but request that you communicate your faith in Christ to the pastor before partaking. We can arrange such an opportunity if you desire it.
The Bible also teaches that we are to take part in the Lord's Supper with understanding, not superstitiously (1 Corinthians 11:29). And we are to do it honestly, searching our hearts to see if we have freely confessed known sin and are seeking true fellowship with God (v. 28). If you have been clinging to sin, you must confess and forsake it.
Sometimes parents ask if their children can partake. Often parents are able to judge their children's fitness to join with others in the Lord's Supper. But we ask parents to bring their children to the pastor to be asked about their faith and their understanding of what the communion service means so they might regard the Lord's Supper seriously and partake with understanding.
Living Faith Community Church welcomes all baptized Christians who are willing to forsake their sin and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation, and who are members of congregations that proclaim the gospel, to receive the Holy Communion with us. If you are not able to receive Communion, please use this time to meditate on one of the following prayers.
Prayer for those searching for truth: Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Please do not allow me to be so afraid of the cost of following you, that I fail to consider reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me and show me who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is clear and convincing, and that leads to the life you promise. Amen.
Prayer for those taking the Lord’s Supper: Lord Jesus, I bow before you in humility and ask You to examine my heart today. Show me anything that is not pleasing to You. Reveal any secret pride, any unconfessed sin, any rebellion or unforgiveness that may be hindering my relationship with You. I know that I am Your beloved child, having received You into my heart and life and having accepted Your death as penalty for my sinfulness. The price You paid covered me for all time, and my desire is to live for You.
Each time I take communion, Lord, I want to recommit my life, my heart, my thoughts, my everything to You. Fill me today with Your powerful Spirit. As I leave this place, help me to hold this fresh remembrance and the story that never grows old close to my heart. Help me to share its message faithfully as You give opportunity. Amen.Prayer of Belief: Lord Jesus Christ, I believe that you are the Son of God. I admit that I am a sinner, and am not worthy of your acceptance. But I believe that you love me, and died on the cross to pay the debt of my sin. You took what I deserve in order to offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Amen.
SONG OF RESPONSE*
Together
BENEDICTION*
Rev. Stephen Ro
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Together
*if you are able, please stand for this portion of service
Songs of Grace
Fairest Lord Jesus
August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, Christy Nockels, Joseph August Seiss, Nathan Nockels © 2004 Rocketown Music, LLC, Sweater Weather Music, Curb Word Music / CCLI #1770735
Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature
O Thou of God and man the Son
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor
Thou, my soul's glory, joy and crown
Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands
Robed in the blooming garb of spring
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer
Who makes the woeful heart to sing
You are fairer still, today
You are fairer still, today
Precious Jesus, Lord, You are adored
As we worship, as we worship
Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav'n can boast
Beautiful Savior, Lord of all nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine
God of Wonders
Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong © 2000 Meaux Mercy, Storm Boy Music, New Spring Publishing / CCLI #1770735
Lord of all creation
Of water, earth, and sky
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on High
God of wonders, beyond our galaxy
You are holy, holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, holy
Lord of heaven and earth
Lord of heaven and earth
Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
When I stumble in the darkness
I will call Your name by night
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth
Wonderful Maker
Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman © 2002 Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music / CCLI #1770735
You spread out the skies over empty space
Said let there be light
To a dark and formless world
Your light was born
You spread out Your arms over empty hearts
Said let there be light
To a dark and hopeless world
Your Son was born
You made the world and saw that it was good
You sent Your only Son for You are good
What a wonderful Maker
What a wonderful Savior
How majestic Your whispers
How humble Your love
With a strength like no other
And the heart of a Father
How majestic Your whispers
What a wonderful God
No eye has fully seen how beautiful the cross
And we have only heard the faintest whispers
Of how great You are
Confession of Faith (The Apostle’s Creed)
Church what do you believe:
We believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hades.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places.
Song of Response
This is My Father's World
Franklin Lawrence Sheppard, Maltbie Davenport Babcock © Public Domain / CCLI #1770735
This is my Father's world
And to my list'ning ears
All nature sings and round me rings
The music of the spheres
This is my Father's world
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees of skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought
This is my Father's world
The birds their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white
Declare their Maker's praise
This is my Father's world
He shines in all that's fair
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
He speaks to me ev'rywhere
This is my Father's world
Oh, let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong
God is the ruler yet
This is my Father's world
The battle is not done
Jesus who died shall be satisfied
And earth and heav'n be one
Announcements
Prayer Requests
All the families who haven't been able to join us on Sundays due to different challenges and circumstances.
Health, healing, speedy recovery, and rest.
Travel mercies for those away this week for Spring break.
Birthday Wishes for April!
Happy birthday to—Chad, George III, Kaitlin, Aaron, Constance, Dan, Peter, Steven, Ethan, Jihwan, Timo, Evelyn, Adrienne, Jacob, Casey, Chak!
Friendly Reminder
Please remember to throughout your small communion cups in the trash on Sundays. Even though they are tiny, they can attract bugs and flies into the sanctuary if left there for a few days. Thank you!
LFCDC
Boro Pregnancy Counseling Center:
Please consider joining their Walk for Life on May 11, 2024 @ Little Bay Park 8:30 AM check in, 9:00 AM walk.
For any questions, please contact Connie Cheng at connie@lfcdc.org
Women's Ministry (WM)
Prayer Groups: This year the Women's Ministry will be holding traditional, large group gatherings as well as smaller, designated prayer groups from now until June. If you are not part of a group yet but would like to join one, please email anyone on the WMT.
Large group meetings:
5/4 - 8:30am @CAC
6/1 - @Women's Retreat
Women's Retreat: Registration is open for our annual retreat at Camp Dewolfe (June 1-2, 2024) More information is available at this link: Retreat announcement
"Deeper by Design," with speaker Alice Kim. We will be studying familiar Bible passages to invite you to lean in and discover God’s good and beautiful design for women; it’s deeper than what you see on the surface. He offers you purpose and value, hope and influence, and intimate worship and fellowship.
Directory: If you want to be included on the WM distribution list, please email Lily Chu (lchu213@gmail.com).
Men's Ministry (MM)
Fellowship BBQ: May 5, 2 pm. Come and enjoy an afternoon fellowship BBQ. Paul Nikodem has graciously opened his backyard to host this fellowship. Please email or text Eric Kim (917-715-4774 / erickim730@gmail.com) if you are planning on attending, so we can have enough food and drinks.
Elected Leader Nominations
Thank you for prayerfully nominating Kat Kim as an elected leader. She has accepted the nomination and please keep her in your prayers.
VBS 2024
Save the date, August 19-23. Whether you are looking to register your child or volunteer, mark your calendars. We are looking to build a VBS team, if you are interested please contact Rosy at rosalynwon@lfcc.net!
Check this page regularly as it will be updated as more information is available.
2024 Church-Wide Retreat
Save the date for September 27th-29th! We will be going to Spruce Lake Center in Pennsylvania.
Community Groups
Whether you're a longtime member or a newcomer, there's a place for you to belong and thrive in our church family. For more information, please contact Peter Ong at peterong@lfcc.net or see here.
Fellowship Ministry
Please be mindful of the shared space. Please clean up after yourselves in the Fellowship hall and sanctuary.
If you have a heart of hospitality and would like to serve with a dynamic group of individuals, please join the Fellowship Ministry!
Please note: We will only be providing a live stream of our service to those who 1) have health concerns or 2) are regular attendees/church members who are away. On the week(s) that you need the live stream link, please contact admin@lfcc.net and a form will be provided for you to fill out to receive the link. Please send the email by 10pm Saturday evening.
Notice on bathroom facilities at CAC: Please do not flush any sort of sanitizing wipes down any toilet as we have been having plumbing issues on all floors of the building.
After-Service this Sunday: Our presider and leader of prayer for today’s service will be available to pray with you towards the stage.
CHILDREN/YOUTH
Children’s Education Ministry:
Please see above for major CEM announcements.
Safety Reminders: After service, please keep an eye on your children or make sure there is a grown-up watching them. Let's all work to keep our children safe and be good stewards of the space we rent and our church's belongings. There are signs hanging throughout the basement as reminders. Please follow these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation!
Youth Ministry
If you know any 6th-12th grade students who are interested in checking out our YG on Fridays at 7pm, please feel free to get in touch with our Youth Director, Peter Kang at peterkang@lfcc.net.
Weekly Announcements
Join a Community Group: Community Groups are a great way of growing together and we would like to invite you to be part of this enriching friendship in the context of Gospel Community. There are a variety of hybrid online/in-person groups meeting throughout the week. Please reach out to peterong@lfcc.net if you would like to learn more.