Sunday Worship Service

September 6, 2026 - 10:30AM

WELCOME
Mr. Peter Ong

CALL TO WORSHIP*
Mr. Peter Ong
—Drawn from Psalm 111 and Colossians 2

Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
Yet we know that no human mind can grasp the depths of God.
We look to Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Let us worship Jesus Christ, the wisdom of God and the power of God!

CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together

The writer of Proverbs pleads with us:
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD,
and turn away from evil."
Yet, too often, we trust in ourselves.
We are wise in our own eyes,
and we choose the loud, empty promises of folly over the quiet, enduring voice of God’s truth.
Let us now confess our foolishness to our merciful Father.
Merciful God, we confess that we have often rejected Your wisdom.
We have listened to the chaotic voices of the world and ignored Your steady truth.
We have been wise in our own eyes, proud in our thoughts, and foolish in our actions.
We have spoken hasty and careless words.
We have harbored quiet resentments.
We have prioritized our own comfort over Your kingdom,
and we have sought security in wealth and status rather than in Your promises.
Forgive us, Lord, for leaning on our own understanding. We admit our spiritual poverty. 
We cannot save ourselves through right living or perfect choices. 
Cleanse us from our hidden faults, strip away our pride, and lead us back to the true path of life.

TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION*
Together

ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Mr. Peter Ong
—Drawn from 1 Corinthians 1

Hear the good news of the Gospel!
The world looks for wisdom in power, wealth, and success,
but God shows His ultimate wisdom in the cross of Christ.
Scripture tells us that "because of God's doing you are in Christ Jesus,
who became to us wisdom from God,
righteousness and sanctification and redemption."
Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus,
your foolishness has been forgiven,
your sins have been washed away,
and you have been clothed in His perfect righteousness.
In Christ, you are forgiven!
Thanks be to God! Our hope is not in our own wisdom,
but in Christ our Savior!
Therefore, as it is written:
"Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."
Let us worship Him with joy!

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.

Q48. What are we specifically taught in the first commandment by the words 'before me'?
The words 'before me' in the first commandment teach us that God, who sees everything, notices and is very offended by the sin of having any other god.

Q49. What is the second commandment?
The second commandment is: You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand (generations) of those who love me and keep my commandments.

Q50. What does the second commandment require?
The second commandment requires us to receive, respectfully perform, and preserve completely and purely all the regulations for religion and worship that God has established in His word.

SONGS OF GRACE*
Together

PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Mr. Peter Ong

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

GREETINGS
Together

COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together

SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 1:7; 3:5–6; 8:1–4; 9:1–6; 27:17

GOSPEL MESSAGE
The Way of Wisdom
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