Sunday Worship Service
August 10, 2025 - 10:30AM
WELCOME
Ms. Adrienne Leslie
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Ms. Adrienne Leslie
Come, let us sing to the Lord a new song!
Let all the earth proclaim His glory and marvelous deeds!
We will sing of His salvation,
declaring His wonders among the nations!
Give to the Lord glory and strength!
We will worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness,
bringing offerings into His courts!
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
let the sea roar, and all that fills it!
For He comes to judge the earth in righteousness and truth!
Worship the Lord, for He is King!
Let us rejoice and give Him the glory forever!
CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together
Forgive us, O Lord, for our half-hearted worship,
for the times we have not honored Your name above all else.
We have sought the approval of others over Your truth and neglected Your presence.
You are the Creator of the heavens and the earth,
and all the earth is called to rejoice before You.
Yet we confess that we have not always cared for Your creation
or reflected on Your justice and righteousness.
Merciful God, we have turned away from Your call to declare Your glory.
We have been slow to share Your love and truth,
and we have not always lived as witnesses of Your kingdom.
The Lord is coming to judge the earth in righteousness and truth.
Let us trust in His mercy and grace,
knowing that through Christ, our sins are forgiven.
Thanks be to God, who through Jesus Christ has redeemed us
and restored us to sing His praises forever.
In Jesus' name, we pray Amen.
TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
Together
ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Ms. Adrienne Leslie
Our God who knows us and calls out to us when we falter or misstep,
is the same God who embraces us,
reminds us of our belovedness,
and forgives us our sins.
Hear the Good News: in Jesus Christ you are forgiven! Amen.
SONGS OF GRACE*
Together
PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Mrs. Eunice Kwon
OFFERTORY
Together (do not feel obligated if you are visiting)
GREETINGS
Together
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 96:1-13
Mr. Chol Kim
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Ascribe to the Lord
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
As It Is In Heaven
Ed Cash, Matt Maher © 2005 SPIRITANDSONG.COM PUBLISHING; Thankyou Music Ltd; Wondrously Made Songs / CCLI #1770735
Our Father Who art in Heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Come and let Your glory come
And let Your glory fall
Our Father Who art in Heaven
The rocks cry out Your fame
Come and let Your glory come
And let Your glory fall
I will sing sing a new song
I will sing sing a new song
I will sing sing a new song
To the Lord
Let Your Kingdom come
Let Your will be done
On earth as it is in Heaven
Ev'ry heart proclaim
The mercy of Your name
On earth as it is in Heaven
God give us new ev'ry morning
Mercy as daily bread
In the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus we pray
And lead us not to temptation
But deliver us with Your hand
In the name of Jesus
In the name of Jesus we pray
Father we pray
For the Kingdom is Yours
And the power is Yours
And the glory forever amen
All Creatures Of Our God And King
Brent Milligan, David Crowder, St. Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper © Words: Public Domain / Music: 2002 sixsteps Music / CCLI #1770735
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him, Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heav'n along
O praise Him, Alleluia!
Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him, Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, three in One
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
O Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia
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
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
God of Wonders
Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong © 2000 Meaux Mercy, Storm Boy Music, New Spring Publishing / CCLI #1770735
Lord of all creation
Of water, earth, and sky
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on High
God of wonders, beyond our galaxy
You are holy, holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, holy
Lord of heaven and earth
Lord of heaven and earth
Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
When I stumble in the darkness
I will call Your name by night
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Let Us Pray For:
Pastor Philip, Kristine and their newborn son, Joshua Heesung Chung.
Our aging parents, family members, and friends.
Our church-wide retreat in October
Cambodia Missions
Despite the ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, situation remains fragile. Please read this update from MTW's regional director, Paul Lee, with specific prayer requests.
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
From the Leung Family: “Our bellies are full, our hearts even fuller. Thank you to everyone for your support with your generosity, time, and prayers. Henry has more than doubled in size, we think through sheer osmosis. Looking forward to seeing you all at LFCC real soon! Love, Tom, Jumi, Olive + Henry"
From Juyon Song: "From the bottom of our hearts, Ahn and I were overwhelmed by the level of support by our church community through meals, visits, gift cards, and prayers. Thank you so much for taking a part of this journey with us!"
Global Missions Team (GMT)
Cambodia Short-Term Missions: Oct 4-12
Our team is continuing to raise support for the trip—currently at 24% of our $15,200 target. Please consider committing in prayer and/or contributing financially here.
Partner in Prayer: Please support the Cambodia Missions Team with a time of prayer on September 7th immediately after service in the sanctuary.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Sumin Kim or Hyojung Sohn-Hasan.
Children’s Education Ministry (CEM)
CEM in the Summer: ALL CEM children will meet downstairs on Sundays for a time for CEM Worship and activities. Parents, please drop your children off in the basement by 10:30am and pick them up promptly after worship. 8/31 will be family worship.
Vacation Bible School (VBS): August 18-22, 9am-12pm. This year's theme is "Made to Magnify God!" Registration is now closed.
Please consider donating breakfast/lunch for volunteers, or school supplies/hygiene/first aid items that our missions team will bring to Cambodia. Involve your child in choosing items for missions donation and discuss being good stewards of God's provision! If you couldn't deliver donations in-person, please contact Martha and have items shipped directly to her by August 18th. See items needed & sign up here!
2025 Church-Wide Retreat
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! For any questions, please reach out to Ellie Choi.
When – October 17-19
Where – Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center in Mt. Bethel, PA
Speaker – Pastor Danny Kwon
Theme – Growing in Gospel Character: Rooted in Faith, Hope, and Love (1 Cor 13:13)
Women's Ministry (WM)
Summer Podcast Chat: Carol Park is graciously leading this discussion on a topic that we can all relate to—aging! We will be meeting at Carol's home on August 23rd from 9:30am-11am for the discussion. Please let us know your interest in participating by filling out this form.
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.