Sunday Worship Service
DECEMBER 7, 2025 - 10:30AM
WELCOME
Elder Ken Ng
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Elder Ken Ng
God invites us into his healing presence with these words:
“I am the Lord, who heals you.”
Diseased, depressed, dysfunctional, defeated,
we come hungering for health that only God can provide.
God calls us to bring open eyes, hearing ears,
and tender hearts turned toward him, the Great Physician.
We bow before him in faith and expectancy!
CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together
God’s Word assures us:
If we say that we have no sin,
we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
If we confess our sins,
he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins
and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God.
TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
Together
ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Elder Ken Ng
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.
SONGS OF GRACE*
Together
PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Elder Dennis Lew
OFFERTORY
Together (do not feel obligated if you are visiting)
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together
SCRIPTURE READING
James 5:13-20
Mrs. Lisa Chang
GOSPEL MESSAGE
A Praying Life of Transformation
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
Peace Has Come
Ben Fielding, Ben Hastings, Seth Simmons © 2014 Hillsong Music Publishing / CCLI #1770735
Behold the star of Bethlehem
The Word of God has become flesh
Unto us a child is born
The Savior of this broken world
Oh, hear the angel voices
Sing come let us adore Him
Peace has come for our King is with us
Fully God and fully man
He comes for all with open hands
He rules with love on David's throne
All praise belongs to Christ alone
Oh, hear the angel voices
Sing come let us adore Him
Peace has come for our King is with us
Holy, holy, holy
Jesus, we adore Thee
Peace has come for our King is with us
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Lord, I Need You
Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher © 2011 sixsteps Music / CCLI #1770735
Lord, I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You, I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
O God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus, You're my hope and stay
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
Confession of Faith (The Apostle’s Creed)
Church what do you believe:
We believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hades.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places.
Song of Response
Filled with Glory
Lisa Gungor, Michael Gungor © 2005 Integrity Worship Music, Replied Music / CCLI #1770735
As we all bow down
As we all come casting off our crowns
Would You hear our cry
We want to see You glorified
Glorify Your name
Glorify Your name
Glorify Your name
We want to see You glorified
As we join as one
As we live to let Your Kingdom come
Father through our lives
We want to see You glorified
The earth will be filled with glory
Like water o'er the sea, filled with glory
The earth will be filled with glory
Like water o'er the sea
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Let Us Pray For:
Peter & Hyewon Song and their family as they mourn the loss of Peter's sister.
Carol Park and her family as they mourn the loss of her father-in-law.
Michael Hwang & Eunice Lee as they expect their first child.
CAM Members, Julian Au and Abigail Son, as they are serving in a mission trip in Tecate, Mexico from December 13-20.
Faith & Work and those hosting the Vocational Affinity groups.
The Nourish Flushing food pantry and the community it serves.
Eric Kim, Chol Kim and Min Kwon as they go through elected leaders training this year.
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.
Christmas 2025
Christmas Sunday: We will have Worship Service on Sunday, December 21st, at our usual time and place.
Christmas Eve: Join us for our special Annual Christmas Eve Service reflecting and celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Lord. Service will be on Wednesday, December 24th at 7:30 pm at CAC.
Finance Team
Giving Update: As of 11/30/25, the Year-to-Date giving is 89.9% of the budget: $534,585 vs. the budgeted general giving of $595,000 for 2025.
Faith & Work Ministry
We're excited to announce the launch of our new Vocational Affinity Groups starting in December! These groups are designed to be informal gatherings for mutual encouragement and support, fostering a sense of community among those who share similar professional experiences.
Health Care Affinity Group: For all those working in the diverse fields of health care. Please contact Ken Ng.
Business & Finance Affinity Group: For those in business, banking, accounting, and related financial sectors. Please contact Steve Kang.
Global Missions Team (GMT)
Cambodia Short-Term Missions
Psalm 145:4 reads, “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” Check out the third and final installment of our post-trip reflections by Jamie and Steve HERE.Mission to the World (MTW)
Join John and Carol Gim, missionaries serving in Phnom Penh, for a special evening of sharing about their ministry. Food will be served. Hear firsthand about their exciting work in Cambodia! Email Jamie Ong to RSVP.Date: Thursday 12/11
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Location: Fresh Meadows
Hillside Center Christmas Party
Hillside Center is seeking volunteers for its annual Christmas Party where we reach out to South Asian families in Jamaica, Queens. All ages are welcome to help with crafts and games. Please contact Jamie Ong if you are interested.Date: Saturday 12/13
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Ikra Party Hall 89-16 175th Street, Jamaica
Men’s Ministry (MM)
We will be having our monthly meeting on Saturday 12/20, 8:30 am at the CAC basement.
Save the Date! Annual retreat will be held April 17-19, 2026. More details to follow!
Women's Ministry (WM)
Women’s Ministry invites all women to join us for our last gathering of the year! Light refreshments, coffee and tea will be served. If you are interested, please sign up HERE.
Date: Sunday 12/14
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Location: CAC basement
LFCDC Nourish Flushing Food Pantry
We are currently in need of volunteers every other Friday in Murray Hill. If you are interested, please contact Noelle Yang. If you'd like to learn more about the food pantry or if you know someone who could benefit from it, please see this flyer or click HERE for information and registration.
Dates: 12/19
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Location: Murray Hill
In addition to help at the pantry, we’re also looking for:
Non-perishable food donations: Please bring them to church right outside of the sanctuary.
Chinese/Korean Speakers who can call registrants in their native languages to better understand their needs and share details about our pantry.
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.