Sunday Worship Service
DECEMBER 28, 2025 - 10:30AM
WELCOME
Mrs. Adrienne Leslie
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Mrs. Adrienne Leslie
Come, people of God, into His house.
We gather not to stir divisions or chase worthless quarrels,
but to worship the One who unites us in grace and truth.
We set aside foolish controversies and dissensions,
knowing they lead only to emptiness.
Remember the mercy of God our Savior,
who appeared in kindness, saving us not by our deeds,
but through rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:4-5).
We were once led astray, but now we live in hope,
gentle and courteous to all.
Let us avoid what divides and embrace what builds up the body of Christ.
For those who persist in division stand self-condemned (Titus 3:11),
but we choose the path of peace and unity.
Together, we worship the God of grace!
Let us lift up our voices in spirit & truth. Amen.
CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together
—based on Titus 3:3-7
Almighty and merciful God,
We confess that we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and deceived,
serving various desires and pleasures,
living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.
We have spoken evil of others,
failed to be peaceful and gentle,
and neglected to show humility to all people.
Yet, in Your great kindness and love,
You saved us. We will never save ourselves…not by our works,
but according to Your mercy that you pour out abundantly.
Forgive us, renew us, and lead us to live as heirs of eternal life,
devoted to good works for Your glory.
In YOUR name Lord, Amen.
TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
Together
ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Mrs. Adrienne Leslie
Our God who knows us and calls out to us
when we falter or misstep,
is the same God who embraces us,
reminds us of our belovedness,
and forgives us our sins.
Hear the Good News:
in Jesus Christ you are forgiven! Amen.
SONGS OF GRACE*
Together
PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Ms. Kat Kim
OFFERTORY
Together (do not feel obligated if you are visiting)
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together
SCRIPTURE READING
Titus 3:1-15
Ms. Ellie Yu
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Protecting the Body of Christ
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
I Lift My Hands
Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, Matt Maher © 2010 sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, Valley Of Songs Music, Vamos Publishing, worshiptogether.com songs / CCLI #1770735
Be still, there is a Healer
His love is deeper than the sea
His mercy is unfailing
His arms, a fortress for the weak
Let faith arise, let faith arise
I lift my hands to believe again
You are my refuge, You are my strength
As I pour out my heart, these things I remember
You are faithful, God, forever
Be still, there is a river
That flows from Calvary's Tree
A fountain for the thirsty
Your grace that washes over me
Let faith arise, let faith arise
Let faith arise, let faith arise
Open my eyes, open my eyes
Let faith arise, let faith arise
Open my eyes, open my eyes
All to Us
Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Matt Maher, Matt Redman © 2010 worshiptogether.com songs / CCLI #1770735
Precious cornerstone, sure foundation
You are faithful to the end
We are waiting on You, Jesus
We believe You're all to us
Let the glory of Your name
Be the passion of the Church
Let the righteousness of God
Be a holy flame that burns
Let the saving love of Christ
Be the measure of our lives
We believe You're all to us
Only Son of God sent from Heaven
Hope and mercy at the cross
You are everything, You're the Promise
Jesus, You are all to us
You're all to us
You're all to us
You're all to us
Yes, You are
When this passing world is over
We will see You face to face
And forever we will worship
Jesus, You are all to us
King Of Kings
Jason Ingram, Brooke Ligertwood & Scott Ligertwood © 2019 Hillsong Music Publishing / CCLI #1770735
In the darkness we were waiting
Without hope without light
Till from heaven You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes
To fulfill the law and prophets
To a virgin came the Word
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt
Praise the Father, Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit three in one
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross
For even in Your suffering
You saw to the other side
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake You died
And the morning that You rose
All of heaven held its breath
Till that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death
And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
For the souls of all who’d come
To the Father are restored
And the Church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
Now this gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel shall not faint
By His blood and in His Name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me
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
We Will Feast In The House Of Zion
Joshua Moore, Sandra McCracken © 2015 Integrity Worship Music, Paper News Publishing, joshmooreownsthismusic / CCLI #1770735
We will feast in the house of Zion
We will sing with our hearts restored
He has done great things, we will say together
We will feast and weep no more
We will not be burned by the fire
He is the Lord, our God
We are not consumed by the flood
Upheld, protected, gathered up
In the dark of night, before the dawn
My soul, be not afraid
For the promised morning, oh, how long?
Oh, God of Jacob, be my strength
Every vow we've broken and betrayed
You are the Faithful one
And from the garden to the grave
Bind us together, bring shalom
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Let Us Pray For:
Michael Hwang & Eunice Lee as they expect their first child.
Faith & Work and those hosting the Vocational Affinity groups.
The Nourish Flushing food pantry and the community it serves.
Eric Kim, Chol Kim and Min Kwon as they go through elected leaders training this year.
Our aging parents, family members, and friends.
We'd also love to pray for you. If there's a prayer need on your heart, share it HERE.
Praise Report
The Session is delighted to announce that Pastor Philip Chung will be returning from his leave in January 2026. We look forward to welcoming him back!
Congregational/Townhall Meeting
There will be a congregational/town hall meeting on Sunday, 1/25, at 12:30 pm, after service. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially members of the church, as newly elected leaders will be voted in. It will also be a time to hear some of the visions for our church and updates for the new year.
2026 School of Gospel Formation (SGF) IV
We are excited to announce SGF IV, a series of workshops built around the video series “Raising Kids: Discipling the next generation in a Christ-centered vision for sexual wholeness.” We'd like to gauge interest to help schedule dates and times for these workshops. If you are interested in participating, please sign up HERE. Here's a list of the topics and speakers that will be discussed. If you have any questions, please reach out to Martha Lew.
Faith & Work Ministry
We're excited to announce the launch of our new Vocational Affinity Groups starting in December! These groups are designed to be informal gatherings for mutual encouragement and support, fostering a sense of community among those who share similar professional experiences.
Health Care Affinity Group: For all those working in the diverse fields of health care. Please contact Ken Ng.
Business & Finance Affinity Group: For those in business, banking, accounting, and related financial sectors. Please contact Steve Kang.
Community Group (CG)
Our Community Groups are now open for the year! We want our community groups to be where you can experience what it truly means to belong to a gospel-centered community. Ephesians 2:19 says, “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” We were created for connection – not just with God, but with one another. Here are the community groups' details on our website.
We are looking for hosts! We need people willing to open their homes to a community group for the year (or even just one semester). If you are interested in hosting, please contact Peter Ong with your information.
Men’s Ministry (MM)
Save the Date! Annual retreat will be held April 17-19, 2026. More details to follow!
LFCDC Nourish Flushing Food Pantry
We are still collecting any non-expired food donations right outside of the CAC sanctuary. If you are interested in learning more about our food pantry in Murray Hill or would like to get involved, please contact Noelle Yang.
Fellowship Ministry
Please be mindful of the shared space. Please clean up after yourselves in the Fellowship hall in the basement.
If you have a heart of hospitality and would like to serve with a dynamic group of individuals, please join the Fellowship Ministry!
CAC Friendly Reminders
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!
The Well Cafe: It has come to our attention that many of our children are not being supervised after service and are hanging out at The Well. Please refrain from occupying that space if you are NOT a patron. Let's respect the business and be mindful of its operations.
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.
Let’s be mindful for our worship space and work together to keep it clean and organized.
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.