Sunday Worship Service
March 8, 2026 - 10:30AM
WELCOME
Mr. Peter Ong
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Mr. Peter Ong
We are gathered today by a God whose word stands firm through all generations.
He calls us out of the noise of the world and into His light.
Lead us in your truth and teach us,
for you are the God of our salvation;
for you we wait all the day long.
We come to worship the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Let us build our lives—and our church—on the solid rock of His Word,
turning away from empty promises and false hopes.
Lord, shape our hearts and our minds today.
Protect us by your truth, and make us a healthy church,
rooted deeply in your grace!
Come, let us worship the Lord together!
CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together
Heavenly Father, your word tells us that sound doctrine should shape the way we live.
We confess that too often,
we allow the false messages of this world to influence our hearts.
We confess the times we have professed to know you with our lips,
but denied you by our actions, our anxieties,
and our lack of love for others.
Forgive us for when we tolerate spiritual compromise in our own lives,
or when we care more about our own comfort than your truth.
Cleanse our minds and purify our hearts.
By your Holy Spirit, align our daily living with our deeply held beliefs,
so that we might be a healthy, faithful witness to the world.
We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION*
Together
ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Elder Alan Cheng
Hear the good news of the Gospel!
While we often fall short of the truth we profess,
God’s grace is never-failing.
As the Apostle Paul goes on to write in Titus 3:
"But when the goodness and loving kindness
of God our Savior appeared, he saved us,
not because of works done by us in righteousness,
but according to his own mercy,
by the washing of regeneration
and renewal of the Holy Spirit."
Brothers and sisters, because of Jesus Christ,
your sins are washed away.
You are forgiven, you are purified,
and you are secure in His truth.
Thanks be to God!
CONFESSION OF FAITH*
The Westminster Larger Catechism
Together
Each Sunday, we will go over three questions and answers from the Westminster Larger 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.
Q28. What are the punishments of sin in this world?
The punishments of sin in this world are either inward, as a blindness of mind, a reprobate sense, strong delusions, hardness of heart, horror of conscience, and vile affections; or outward, as the curse of God on the creatures for our sakes, and all the other evils that befall us in our bodies, names, states, relations, and employment, together with death itself.
Q29. What are the punishments of sin in the world to come?
The punishments of sin in the world to come are everlasting separation from the comforting presence of God, and very grievous torments in soul and body, without intermission, in the fire of hell forever.
Q30. Does God leave all mankind to perish in their state of sin and misery?
God does not leave all people to perish in the state of sin and misery into which they fell by the breach of the first covenant, commonly called the covenant of works. Instead, out of his mere love and mercy, he delivers his chosen ones from sin and misery and brings them into a state of salvation by the second covenant, commonly called the covenant of grace.
SONGS OF GRACE*
Together
PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Mr. Steve Cho
OFFERTORY
Together (do not feel obligated if you are visiting)
GREETINGS
Together
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together
SCRIPTURE READING
Titus 1:10-16
Mrs. Grace Wang
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Building a Healthy Church by Protecting the Truth
Rev. Stephen Ro
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
This I Believe (The Creed)
Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker © 2014 Hillsong Music Publishing / CCLI #1770735
Our Father everlasting, the all creating One
God Almighty
Through Your Holy Spirit conceiving Christ the Son
Jesus, our Saviour
I believe in God our Father, I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit, our God is three in one
I believe in the resurrection, that we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Our Judge and our Defender suffered and crucified
Forgiveness is in You
Descended into darkness, You rose in glorious life
Forever seated high
I believe in You
I believe You rose again
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord
I believe in life eternal, I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the saint's communion
And in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection when Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
These Things Are True of You
Tommy Walker © 1996 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Songs / CCLI #1770735
Unshakable, immovable, Faithful and true
Full of wisdom, strength and beauty
These things are true of You
Fearless, courageous
Righteousness shines through in all You do
Yet You’re so humble You laid down Your life
These things are true of You
And as I turn my face to You
Oh Lord, I ask and pray
By the power of Your love and grace
Make these things true of me, too
Make these things true of me, too
Patient, compassionate
Love flows through You
You never give up on the hopeless ones
These things are true of You
Holy and blameless
You stand up for justice and truth
Yet You love mercy and forgiveness
These things are true of You
Turn Your Eyes
George Romanacce, Helen H. Lemmel, Kevin Winebarger, Nathan Stiff, Nic Trout © 2019 Sovereign Grace Worship / CCLI #1770735
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
Turn your eyes to the hillside
Where justice and mercy embraced
There the Son of God gave His life for us
And our measureless debt was erased
Jesus, to You we lift our eyes
Jesus, our glory and our prize
We adore You, behold You, our Savior ever true
Oh Jesus, we turn our eyes to You
Turn your eyes to the morning
And see Christ the Lion awake
What a glorious dawn, fear of death is gone
For we carry His life in our veins
Turn your eyes to the heavens
Our King will return for His own
Every knee will bow, every tongue will shout,
“All glory to Jesus alone!”
Song of Response
Be Thou My Vision
Eleanor Henrietta Hull, Mary Elizabeth Byrne © Public Domain / CCLI #1770735
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best thought by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father and I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise
Thou my inheritance now and always
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart
High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art
High King of heaven, my victory won
May I reach heaven’s joys
O bright heaven’s Sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O Ruler of all
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Let Us Pray For:
Ron Prada & Julie Tang, for a Christ-centered union and trust in God's timing and provision for their future home.
Faith & Work and those hosting the Vocational Affinity groups.
The Nourish Flushing food pantry as they hope to expand.
Eric Kim, Chol Kim, and Min Kwon as they were newly installed as elected leaders.
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.
Giving Statements for 2025
The 2025 Giving Statements were automatically sent out earlier this month. If you have not received your Giving Statement and would like to, please reach out to admin@lfcc.net.
Elected Leader Nominations
The nomination of elected leaders will start on 3/1 and end on 4/26. Please prayerfully consider nominating a member as an elected leader or accepting a nomination. You can read about the Nomination Process HERE. The Digital Nomination Form will be available next week.
Men’s Ministry (MM)
The time has come! We will be having our annual Men's Retreat from April 17-19, 2026. Register here and join us for a great time getting to know one another, studying together and enjoying each other's company. If you have any questions, please reach out to Eric Kim.
Women's Ministry (WM)
Our Women's Retreat will be held from May 30- 31. More details will be shared soon, so stay tuned for updates.
This year, prayer breakfasts will take place on the 4th Saturday of each month. The second meeting will be on Saturday, February 28, 2026. During our prayer breakfasts, we will meet in different people's homes (thanks to all who are graciously hosting). We will have a brief time of fellowship, large group prayer, and small group prayer. We will be going through the Psalms during the large group prayer time. If you are interested, please contact Eugenie Kim, Ivy Au, Grace Wang or Jenna Choi.
LFCDC
Nourish Flushing Food Pantry
We need volunteers every other Friday from 3:15 – 5:30pm in Murray Hill, Flushing. The future dates of Nourish Flushing are: 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29. Please sign up on the spreadsheet or use this QR code if you're interested.
We are still collecting any non-expired food donations, toiletries, or household items right outside of the CAC sanctuary. Though our focus is on fresh and healthy foods, our clients may need everyday essentials – from kids' clothes to toiletries. If you are interested in learning more about our food pantry in Murray Hill or would like to get involved, please contact Noelle Yang.
Boro Pregnancy Counseling Center (BPCC)
BPCC is looking for dedicated individuals to join their ministry team! They are currently seeking Counselor Staff (paid) as well as Interns. For more details, please see the attached flyer.
Global Missions Team
Please pray for these upcoming short-term missions opportunities and stay tuned for more details!
Youth Group Summer Missions Trip: Pray for Peter Kang, trip leaders, and our students as they prepare. May the team serve authentically, deepen their faith, and expand their worldview through this experience.
Guatemala Missions Trip: We are considering returning to Guatemala (for the fifth time!) with our missionary partners Rick and Deb Carey. All are welcome to join—the most critical "skill" is an open heart. Pray for how you might contribute, either through your support or by being a member of the team. Contact Jamie Ong to indicate your interest.
Faith & Work Ministry
We have some exciting news... we are officially kicking off our Vocational Affinity Groups!
Our Healthcare Group has great momentum and will meet. We hope it will be a space for medical professionals to find gospel-centered community and support amid the unique pressures of the field. If you work in healthcare and want to join, please reach out to Ken Ng.
We're also in the early stages of forming a Finance & Business 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. Let’s support one another in being a light in our workplaces.
If you are interested in gathering people from your industry, please reach out to Peter Ong.
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 with your information.
Children's Education Ministry (CEM)
Raising Kids: Discipling in a Christ-Centered Vision for Sexual Wholeness
For parents interested in attending this CEM Workshop, please fill out this Google Form to indicate which dates you plan to attend so we can prepare adequate childcare and handouts. If you have any questions, please reach out to Martha Lew.
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.