Sunday Worship Service
June 8, 2025 - 10:30AM
WELCOME
Elder Alan Cheng
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Elder Alan Cheng
Revelation 15:3-4
Great and amazing are your deeds,
O Lord God the Almighty!
Just and true are your ways,
O King of the nations.
Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come and worship you,
for your righteous acts have been revealed.
CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess
our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you.
You alone know how often we have sinned
in wandering from your ways,
in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love.
Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed
and sorry for all we have done to displease you.
Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light
and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
Together
ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Elder Alan Cheng
Revelation 5:9-10
Worthy is the lamb who was slain,
for by his blood we were ransomed for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation.
We have been made to be a kingdom and priests to our God,
and will reign on the earth.
SONGS OF GRACE*
Together
PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Connie Cheng
OFFERTORY
Together (do not feel obligated if you are visiting)
GREETINGS & CEM DISMISSAL
Together
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 20:1-21:8
Ms. Yejin Chung
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Jesus Provides a New Home
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
Mighty to Save
Reuben Morgan, Ben Fielding © 2006 Hillsong Music Publishing / CCLI #1770735
Everyone needs compassion
A love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations
Savior, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever, author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender
Shine your light and
Let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory
Of the risen King, Jesus
Stronger
Reuben Morgan, Ben Fielding © 2007 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia / CCLI #1770735
There is love that came for us
Humbled to a sinner's cross
You broke my shame and sinfulness
You rose again victorious
Faithfulness none can deny
Through the storm and through the fire
There is truth that sets me free
Jesus Christ who lives in me
You are stronger, You are stronger
Sin is broken, You have saved me
It is written, Christ is risen
Jesus, You are Lord of all
No beginning and no end
You're my hope and my defense
You came to seek and save the lost
You paid it all upon the cross
So let your name be lifted higher
Be lifted higher, be lifted higher
How Great Thou Art
Stuart Wesley Keene Hine © 1949 and 1953 Stuart Hine Trust CIO Stuart K. Hine Trust / CCLI #1770735
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration
And there proclaim, "My God, how great Thou art!"
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:
Our aging parents, family members, and friends.
Our upcoming retreats: Youth Group & Churchwide
Cambodia Missions
Eric Kim, Chol Kim, and Min Kwon as elected leaders. They have humbly accepted the nominations. Please keep them in your prayers as they go through a year-long training.
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.
Praise Report
We give God all the glory for the wonderful time the women shared at their last weekend's retreat, "Out of the Depths-Into God's Hope: Waiting in Prayer." Thank you to everyone who came out, and a special thanks to the team who served faithfully and helped create such a beautiful, God-centered experience. A group picture here!
Finance Team
Giving Update: As of 05/31/25, the Year-to-Date giving is 34.01% of budget: $202,375 vs. the budgeted general giving of $595,000
for 2025.
Town Hall Meeting
There will be a town hall meeting on Sunday, June 29th, at 12:30 pm, after service. It will be a time to hear about some of the church's vision and updates, as well as for you to ask questions. Click here if you’d like to submit questions in advance. Thank you!
Global Missions Team (GMT)
Cambodia Short-Term Missions: 10/4-10/12
Fundraiser: Auction will close at 9pm tonight and we have added new items! There will also be a bake sale after service. Please come and support the Cambodia Mission Team! For any questions, please contact Sumin Kim and Hyojung Sohn-Hasan.
Partner in Prayer: Please support the Cambodia Missions Team with a time of prayer on the following Sundays, immediately after service in the sanctuary—7/6, 8/3, and 9/7. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Sumin Kim.
Children’s Education Ministry (CEM)
5th Grade Parent Meeting: Sunday 6/8, 8–9pm, via Zoom.
Vacation Bible School (VBS): August 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!
College Age Ministry (CAM)
BBQ: Saturday 7/12, 1 pm at Steve and Jinhee's back yard. The College Age Ministry will have its annual Summer BBQ! Please RSVP.
Men's Ministry (MM)
Please join us for our June Morning Meeting. We will be meeting on Saturday, June 21st, at 8:30 a.m. in the basement of CAC. If you have any questions, please reach out to one of the team members: Eric Kim, Min Kwon, Chol Kim, and Alan Cheng.
Women's Ministry (WM)
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.
LFCDC
Graduation Donations: JHS 189 is asking for graduation donations again this year. Please help students and parents in need with suits, shirts, and pants for young men. They also need clothing for adults for graduation and prom. Please bring any articles of clothing to church on Sunday, and there will be a box outside the sanctuary. For any questions, please contact Noelle Yang.
Hillside Summer Camp 2025: July 7-10, 5-7:30 pm. The Hillside Summer Kids Club is looking for volunteers to help with this year's Summer Camp. Click here to sign up and to get more information.
2025 Church-Wide Retreat
Save the Date: Oct 17-19 at Tuscarora
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.