Easter Sunday Worship Service
April 20, 2025 - 10:30AM
HE IS RISEN!
WELCOME
Mrs. Jamie Ong
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Mrs. Jamie Ong
Based on Matthew 18:20
Joyful is the sound we make this morning!
For this day liberates us from doubt and fear.
Thankful is the song we sing!
For this day moves us past darkness and despair.
Hopeful is the prayer upon our lips!
For this day awakens in us long-awaited new life.
Jesus said, “Where two or more are gathered in my name,
I am there among them.”
Christ lives here and now.
He is among us at this and every moment!
May his peace and presence be known to you.
And also to you.
CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together
Lord, bring new life where we are worn and tired;
new love where we have turned hard-hearted;
forgiveness where we feel hurt and where we have wounded;
and the joy and freedom of your Holy Spirit where
we are prisoners of ourselves.
We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear,
bound by the ways that lead to death.
We overlook the poor and the hungry
and pass by those who mourn;
we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed
and indifferent to calls for peace;
we despise the weak
and abuse the earth you made.
Forgive us, God of mercy.
Help us to trust your power
to change our lives and make us new,
that we may know the joy of life abundant
given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord.
TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
Together
ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Mrs. Jamie Ong
From Our Song of Hope, St.4
Jesus Christ is the hope of God’s world.
In his death,
the justice of God is established;
forgiveness of sin is proclaimed.
On the day of his resurrection,
the tomb was empty; his disciples saw him;
death was defeated; new life had come.
God’s purpose for the world was sealed.
SONGS OF GRACE*
Together
PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Mrs. Ellie Glus
OFFERTORY
Together (do not feel obligated if you are visiting)
Each Easter, we dedicate 100% of the offering collected to Mercy and Justice needs, with a portion of it going towards the Living Faith Community Development Corporation. We invite you to join us in giving what you can to celebrate our Risen Savior.
GREETINGS
Together
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Sealing Ordinance: Karis Wang, Selah Won
Transfer: Jonathan Arpith, Ajita Magdalene Arul Manohar, Jenna Kim, Alex Yuan Li, Neil Obeso
Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God, justly deserving His displeasure, and without hope saved in His sovereign mercy?
Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation as He is offered in the Gospel?
Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ?
Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of your ability?
Do you submit yourselves to the government and discipline of the Church, and promise to further its purity and peace?
Vow of the Church
Do you members of Living Faith Community Church accept these new members into this particular body of Christ? And do you promise to welcome, accept and encourage these members in the discipline of faith, worship and the ministry of the Church?
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 7:1-17
Mrs. Lisa Chang
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Jesus Ends Suffering
Rev. Stephen Ro
CONFESSION OF FAITH
Together
THE LORD’S SUPPER
Together
Parents with Nursery Age Children
All parents in the nursery are invited on Sundays to come inside the sanctuary to receive the elements for the sacrament of communion after the gospel message.
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
*if you are able, please stand for this portion of service
Songs of Grace
Living Hope
Brian Johnson, Phil Wickham © 2017 Phil Wickham Music (BMI), Seems Like Music (BMI), Sing My Songs (BMI), Bethel Music Publishing (ASCAP) / CCLI #1770735
How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Who could imagine so great a mercy?
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken, I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior, I'm Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory!
Jesus Christ, my living hope
Oh God, You are my living hope
Christus Victor (Amen)
Bryan Fowler, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa © 2024 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Living Hymns; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Messenger Hymns / CCLI #1770735
O Most High King of the ages
Great I AM God of wonders
By the blood You have redeemed us
Led us through mighty waters
Our strength our song our sure salvation
Now to the Lamb upon the throne
Be blessing honor glory power
For the battle You have won
Hallelujah Amen
O Most High dwelling among us
Son of man sent for sinners
By Your blood You have redeemed us
Spotless Lamb mighty Savior
Who lived who died who rose victorious
Now to the Lamb upon the throne
Be blessing honor glory power
For the battle You have won
Hallelujah
With every tribe and every tongue
We join the anthem of the angels
In the triumph of the Son
Hallelujah Amen
O Most High King of the nations
Robed in praise crowned with splendor
On that day who will not tremble
When You stand Christ the Victor
Who was and is and is forever
Amen amen amen
Amen amen amen
Amen amen amen
Sing the victory of the Lamb
Hallelujah Amen
Amen
It Was Finished Upon That Cross
Jonny Robinson, Nigel Hendroff, Rich Thompson © 2021 SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia, CityAlight Music / CCLI #1770735
How I love the voice of Jesus
On the cross of Calvary
He declares His work is finished
He has spoken this hope to me
Though the sun had ceased its shining
Though the war appeared as lost
Christ had triumphed over evil
It was finished upon that cross
Now the curse it has been broken
Jesus paid the price for me
Full, the pardon He has offered
Great, the welcome that I receive
Boldly I approach my Father
Clothed in Jesus' righteousness
There is no more guilt to carry
It was finished upon that cross
Death was once my great opponent
Fear once had a hold on me
But the Son who died to save us
Rose that we would be free indeed!
Yes, He rose that we would be free indeed!
Free from every plan of darkness
Free to live and free to love
Death is dead and Christ is risen!
It was finished upon that cross
Onward to eternal glory
To my Saviour and my God
I rejoice in Jesus' victory
It was finished upon that cross
Song of Response
There Is A Higher Throne
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty © 2002 Thankyou Music / CCLI #1770735
There is a higher throne
Than all this world has known
Where faithful ones from ev'ry tongue
Will one day come
Before the Son we'll stand
Made faultless through the Lamb
Believing hearts find promised grace
Salvation comes
Hear heaven's voices sing
Their thund'rous anthem rings
Through em'rald courts and sapphire skies
Their praises rise
All glory wisdom pow'r
Strength thanks and honour are
To God our King who reigns on high
Forever more
And there we'll find our home
Our life before the throne
We'll honour Him in perfect song
Where we belong
He'll wipe each tear-stained eye
As thirst and hunger die
The Lamb becomes our Shepherd King
We'll reign with Him
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Let Us Pray For:
The new members of our church
More elected leaders
Our upcoming retreats: Men's, Women's, Youth Group, Churchwide
Cambodia Missions
LFCDC’s 2025 Vision of starting a Food Pantry Program. See details below.
Securing Funding: The goal is $60,000 this year to cover space, supplies, and operations.
Space: We need a reliable place to store and distribute food.
Volunteers: We can’t do this alone—we need a coalition of local churches and nonprofits to join us.
Easter Sunday Lunch
Please join us for a special lunch after service as we celebrate our risen King!
Easter Sacrificial Offering—April 20
Each Easter, we dedicate 100% of the offering collected to Mercy and Justice needs, with a portion of it going towards the Living Faith Community Development Corporation. We invite you to join us in giving what you can to celebrate our Risen Savior.
Elected Leader Nominations
Nominations are open now to April 30. Please prayerfully consider nominating a member as an elected leader or accepting a nomination. Nominate here.
Children’s Education Ministry (CEM)
Easter Sunday: Our 5th graders will have a special presentation for the lower CEM grades at 12:20 pm on Easter Sunday in the basement. Please ensure your children attend this presentation on "Jesus' Resurrection."
Vacation Bible School (VBS): Save the date: Aug 18 -22 (9am-12 pm ) This year's theme is "Made to Magnify God!"
Parents, register your child now at VBS Student Registration. The registration form will be closed after all spots are filled.
If you would like to volunteer, fill out these forms!
Global Missions Team (GMT)
Cambodia Missions: Please support the Cambodia Missions Team with a time of prayer on the following Sundays, immediately after service in the sanctuary on 5/4, 6/8, 7/6, 8/3, and 9/7. Please partner with us in prayer! If you have any questions, you can reach out to Sumin Kim.
Men’s Ministry (MM)
Register here for the 2025 Men's Ministry Retreat! It will be at Camp DeWolfe on April 25 - 27. For more information, please reach out to Eric Kim. The April prayer meeting will be canceled in lieu of the retreat. How you can pay:
Zelle - Send to "giving@lfcc.net" and put "2025 Men's Retreat" in the Memo Line
Cash or Check - Payable to “LFCC” and put “2025 Men’s Retreat” in the memo line and give to Eric Kim, Chol Kim, or Min Kwon.
If cost is an obstacle to your attending, please reach out to Elder Alan Cheng at alancheng@lfcc.net
Women's Ministry (WM)
Future prayer meeting dates: May 3
Women’s Retreat: May 31 - June 1 at Camp DeWolfe. Please save the dates!
Women’s ministry periodically sends email updates and announcements. If you wish to be included in (or removed from) our email distribution list, please contact anyone on the team: Ivy Au, Eugenie Kim, or Grace Wang.
2025 Church-Wide Retreat
Save the Date: Oct 17-19 at Tuscarora
2024 Contribution letters
Thank you to ALL who made a generous contribution to the church in the year 2024. Your contribution letters are being prepared and they will be sent electronically upon request. Please click here to fill out the form, and make sure to give accurate information as requested to avoid any confusion, since we do have some families with similar names.
Friendly Reminder
Please remember to throw out 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!
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!
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, please feel free to get in touch with our Youth Director, Peter Kang at peterkang@lfcc.net.