Sunday Worship Service

NOVEMBER 8, 2026 - 10:30AM

WELCOME
Elder Peter Glus

CALL TO WORSHIP*
Elder Peter Glus
Based on Psalm 66:1-2, 4, NRSV

Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
sing the glory of his name;
give to him glorious praise.
All the earth worships you;
they sing praises to you,
sing praises to your name. 

CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together
Based on Psalm 25:6-8, 11, 16-18, NRSV

Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD,
and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O LORD!
Good and upright is the LORD;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
For your name’s sake, O LORD,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
Relieve the troubles of my heart,
and bring me out of my distress.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.

TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION*
Together

ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Elder Peter Glus
Ezekiel 36:25-26, NRSV

I will sprinkle clean water upon you,
and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses,
and from all your idols I will cleanse you.
Anew heart I will give you,
and a new spirit I will put within you;
and I will remove from your body the heart of stone
and give you a heart of flesh.

CONFESSION OF FAITH*
The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechism
Together

Each Sunday, we will go over a few questions and answers from the Westminster Larger/Shorter Catechism to help children and adults grow in understanding and apply God’s Word in daily life.

The Confession of Faith, the Larger Catechism, and the Shorter Catechism together are called the Westminster Standards, produced by the Westminster Assembly in England between 1643 and 1649. They provide a faithful summary of Christian doctrine taught in Scripture, guiding the church in confessing and growing in the truths of God’s Word.

The Westminster Standards help us:

  • Grow in theological clarity and understanding of Scripture.

  • Develop spiritual formation for all ages.

  • Maintain unity in belief, confessing the same truths together.

  • Connect with a rich historical legacy of faithful Christians who have used these standards to guide the church.

Q75. What does the eighth commandment forbid?
The eighth commandment forbids anything that either does or may unjustly take away money or possessions from us or anyone else.

Q76. What is the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment is: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Q77. What does the ninth commandment require?
The ninth commandment requires us to tell the truth and to maintain and promote it and our own and others' reputations, especially when testifying.

SONGS OF GRACE*
Together

PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Mrs. Ellie Glus

OFFERTORY
Together (do not feel obligated if you are visiting)

GREETINGS
Together

COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together

SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 6:45-52
Mrs. Hyewon Song

GOSPEL MESSAGE
From Terror to Wonder
Rev. Philip Chung

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. Philip Chung

*if you are able, please stand for this portion of service

 

Songs of Grace

Anchor
Ben Fielding, Dean Ussher © 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing / CCLI #1770735

I have this hope, as an anchor for my soul
Through ev'ry storm, I will hold to You
With endless love, all my fear is swept away
In ev'rything, I will trust in You

There is hope in the promise of the cross
You gave ev'rything to save the world You love
And this hope is an anchor for my soul
Our God will stand unshakable

Unchanging One, You who was and is to come
Your promise sure, You will not let go

Your Name is higher, Your Name is greater
All my hope is in You
Your word unfailing, Your promise unshaken
All my hope is in You

I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous)
Charles H. Gabriel © Public Domain / CCLI #1770735

I stand amazed in the presence
Of Jesus the Nazarene
And wonder how He could love me
A sinner, condemned, unclean

How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be
How marvelous! How wonderful!
Is my Savior's love for me!

He took my sins and my sorrows
He made them His very own
He bore the burden to Calvary
And suffered and died alone

When with the ransomed in glory
His face I at last shall see
'Twill be my joy through the ages
To sing of His love for me

It Is Well
Horatio Spafford, Philip Bliss © Public Domain / CCLI #1770735

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

It is well
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul!

Though Satan should buffet
Though trials should come
Let this blessed assurance control
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul!

My sin, O the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part, but the whole
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And Lord, haste the day
When my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound
And the Lord shall descend
Even so, it is well with my soul!

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Song of Response

What a Beautiful Name
Ben Fielding & Brooke Ligertwood © 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing / CCLI #1770735

You were the Word at the beginning
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ

What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

You didn't want Heaven without us
So Jesus You brought Heaven down
My sin was great Your love was greater
What could separate us now?

What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is the Name of Jesus
What a wonderful Name it is the Name of Jesus

Death could not hold You
The veil tore before You
You silenced the boast of sin and grave
The Heavens are roaring
The praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again

You have no rival
You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign
Yours is the Kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names

What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

 
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COMMUNITY UPDATES

Let Us Pray For:

  • Pastor John and Esther Sung, as they are away on a mission trip to Nepal.

  • Pastor Ro and Candice Ro, as they are away in Korea for City-to-City Korea Church Planters Training.  

  • Elder Dan Chun, Eugenie Kim, and their family as they mourn the loss of Elder Dan's father. 

  • Faith & Work and those hosting the Vocational Affinity groups.

  • 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.

Ministry Vision Meeting (MVM)
Annual Full-Day Leader's Retreat: Saturday 12/5, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, in the CAC Basement. Please mark your calendars!

  • All the elected leaders, ministry leaders, CG leaders, and staff of our church are highly encouraged to attend.

Finance Team
Giving Update: As of 10/31/26, the Year-to-Date giving is 78.18% of budget: $500,327.81 vs. the budgeted general giving of $640,000 for 2026.

Women's Ministry (WM)
Save the Date! For LFCC women at all stages of life:

  • Join us for a stretching and joint protection class led by our very own Esther Sung! Learn how to safely give yourself some much-needed TLC from a licensed occupational therapist.

    • Time: Sunday, December 6 from 1-2 pm 

    • Place: CAC in the main sanctuary, with light refreshments served afterwards in the basement

Faith & Work Ministry

  • Biblical Foundational Living Workshop: We are pleased to announce a very special workshop with guest speaker and licensed professional counselor Lois Kehlenbrink, on Friday, 11/6 at the CAC. This workshop will provide context for understanding God's design in creation, the effects of the fall, man's quest for self-redemption, and God's ultimate solution. Each stage of redemptive history therefore gives us foundational insights for how we live.

  • Vocational Affinity Groups

    • If you work in healthcare and want to join our Healthcare Affinity Group, please reach out to Ken Ng.

    • We're also forming a Finance & Business Affinity Group. If you work in these sectors and want to be part of a group that navigates faith and work together, please contact Steve Kang or Steve Cho.

    • If you are interested in gathering people from your industry, please reach out to Peter Ong.

Global Missions Team (GMT)
Cambodia Short-Term Missions: We're pleased to announce that we'll be returning to Cambodia in 2027 for our Short-Term Missions trip. It will be from March 6-13, 2027.

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 Ken Ng or Kat Kim with your information.

LFCDC
Nourish Flushing Food Pantry: Murray Hill, Flushing

  • We need volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays at the Nourish Flushing Food Pantry in Murray Hill, Flushing. Please sign up on this spreadsheet. We meet on the following dates:

    • Fridays, 3:15 – 5:15 pm: 11/6, 11/20

  • We are still collecting any non-expired food donations, toiletries, or household items 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 of 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.

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