Sunday Worship Service

June 21, 2026 - 10:30AM

Happy Father’s Day!

WELCOME
Mrs. Joanne Lai

CALL TO WORSHIP*
Mrs. Joanne Lai
—based on Psalm 105:1-3, 7-8, 45, TEV

Give thanks to the Lord, proclaim God’s greatness.
Tell the nations what God has done.
Sing praise to the Lord.
Tell the wonderful things God has done.
Be glad that we belong to God.
Let all who worship God rejoice.
The Lord is our God;
God’s commands are for all the world.
God will keep his covenant forever,
God’s promises last for a thousand generations.
Praise the Lord!

CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together

Almighty God, we confess how hard it is to be your people.
You have called us to be the church,
to continue the mission of Jesus Christ to our lonely and confused world.
Yet we acknowledge we are more apathetic than active,
isolated than involved, callous than compassionate,
obstinate than obedient, legalistic than loving.
Gracious Lord, have mercy upon us and forgive our sins.
Remove the obstacles preventing us
from being your representatives to a broken world.
Awaken our hearts to the promised gift of your indwelling Spirit.
This we pray in Jesus’ powerful name. Amen.

TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION*
Together

ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Mrs. Joanne Lai
—based on 1 Timothy 1:15, 17

Here are words you may trust,
words that merit full acceptance:
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
To all who confess their sins and resolve to lead a new life,
he says, “Your sins are forgiven.”
He also says, “Follow me.”
Now to the one who rules all worlds,
immortal, invisible, the only God,
be honor and glory forever and ever.

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.

Q73. How does faith justify a sinner in the sight of God?
Faith justifies a sinner in the sight of God, not because of those other graces which always accompany it, nor because of the good works that are the fruits of it, nor as if the grace of faith, or any act flowing from it, were imputed to him for his justification, but only because it is an instrument by which he receives and applies Christ and his righteousness.

Q74. What is adoption?
Adoption is an act of the free grace of God, in and for his only Son Jesus Christ, by which all those who are justified:

  • are received into the number of his children;

  • have his name put on them;

  • have the Spirit of his Son given to them;

  • are under his fatherly care and dispensations;

  • are admitted to all the liberties and privileges of the sons of God;

  • and are made heirs of all the promises and fellow heirs with Christ in glory.

Q75. What is sanctification?
Sanctification is a work of God’s grace by which those whom God has chosen to be holy before the foundation of the world are in time, through the powerful operation of his Spirit applying the death and resurrection of Christ to them, are renewed in their whole person after the image of God. The seeds of repentance that leads to life and all the other saving graces are put into their hearts, and those graces are stirred up, increased, and strengthened, so that they more and more die to sin, and rise to newness of life.

SONGS OF GRACE*
Together

PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Mrs. Hyojung Sohn-Hasan

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

GREETINGS
Together

COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together

SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 9:35-38
Mrs. Jane Namkoong

GOSPEL MESSAGE
Love That Sends
Rev. Paul Lee

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 is How We Know
Matt and Beth Redman © 2009 ThankYou Music / CCLI #1770735

This is how we know
This is how we know what love is
Just one look at Your cross
This is where we see
This is where we see how love works
For You surrendered Your all

And this is how we know
That You have loved us first
And this is where we chose
To love You in return

For You so loved the world
That You gave Your only Son
Love amazing, so divine
We will love You in return
For this life that You give
For this death that You have died
Love amazing so divine
We will love You in reply, Lord

And our love will be loud
Our love will be strong
Our love should be hands and feet
That serve You in this world
So let it stay true
And let it endure
That You will be glorified
And worshiped and adored

King Jesus, we love You
For we have been loved
King Jesus, we love You
For we have been loved

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

Let The Nations Be Glad
Aaron Boswell, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa © 2010 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Curb Dayspring Music / CCLI #1770735

Let the glory of the Lord forever be our joy
May redemption be the theme of our song
For by grace we have been saved
And by grace we shall proclaim
To the corners of the earth that Christ is come

Let the nations be glad
Let the people rejoice
For salvation belongs to our God
Let the whole earth be filled
With the praises of the Lord
For salvation belongs to our God
Let the nations be glad

Through the ages gone before
Through the trial and the sword
Many saints and martyrs conquered
Though they died
Still we holding out the cross
Crossing oceans suffering loss
Shall endure all things to win the crown of life

As Your holy church goes forth
In the Holy Spirit’s power
With the glories of the gospel to exclaim
Now we pray Your Kingdom come
And we pray Your will be done
For the honor and glory of Your name

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Song of Response

By Faith
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend © 2009 Thankyou Music Getty Music Publishing / CCLI #1770735

By faith we see the hand of God
In the light of creation's grand design
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness
Who walk by faith and not by sight
By faith our fathers roamed the earth
With the power of His promise in their hearts
Of a holy city built by God's own hand
A place where peace and justice reign

We will stand as children of the promise
We will fix our eyes on Him our soul's reward
Till the race is finished and the work is done
We'll walk by faith and not by sight

By faith the prophets saw a day
When the longed for Messiah would appear
With the power to break the chains of sin and death
And rise triumphant from the grave
By faith the church was called to go
In the power of the Spirit to the lost
To deliver captives and to preach good news
In every corner of the earth

By faith the mountain shall be moved
And the pow'r of the gospel shall prevail
For we know in Christ all things are possible
For all who call upon His name

 
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COMMUNITY UPDATES

Let Us Pray For:

  • Our upcoming retreats – YG Retreat and Church-Wide Retreat.

  • The Youth Group missions team, trip leaders, and Peter Kang as they prepare.

  • 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.

Global Missions Team

  • Youth Group Summer Missions Trip: June 28–July 4,

    • Service Auction: We are officially launching our YG STM Service Auction! Come check out the talents, chores, and services our youth are offering. Bidding opens this Sunday and will run through Saturday, June 20th.

    • Please continue to pray for Peter Kang, trip leaders, and our youth as they prepare. May the team serve authentically, deepen their faith, and expand their worldview through this experience.

2026 Church-Wide Retreat
Save the date! Sept. 25 – 27 at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center. Registration and more details to come.

LFCDC

  • Nourish Flushing Food Pantry

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

      • Fridays, 3:15 – 5:30 pm: 7/3, 8/21

      • Saturdays, 9:15 – 11:15 am: 8/8

    • 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.

Faith & Work Ministry

  • Sunday Workshop – Faith in the Workplace: 6/28, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, CAC Sanctuary
    Join us for a special panel on Evangelism – Sharing our Faith in the Workplace, with guest speakers Craig Ellis and Paul Pik (Oncologist and Elder at Redeemer West Side), joined by Ms. Adrienne Leslie and Steve Cho from our church family. 

    This session is meant to help you think through how it looks to live out and share your faith where God has already placed you. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to talk about Jesus in a natural, meaningful way, this will be a practical and encouraging time.

  • 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.

Women's Ministry (WM)
This year, prayer breakfasts will take place on the 4th Saturday of each month. 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.

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.

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.

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