Sunday Worship Service

September 21, 2025 - 10:30AM

WELCOME
Elder Alan Cheng

CALL TO WORSHIP*
Elder Alan Cheng
—based on Psalm 91:2; Romans 10:9, 13

Let us worship God.
He is our refuge and our fortress, our God, in whom we trust.
Let us confess with our mouths, “Jesus is Lord,”
and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead.
Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Let us call upon our true God, believing him in our hearts,
confessing him with our mouths, worshiping him in spirit and in truth.

CONFESSION OF SIN*
Together

Lord, we have sinned,
without considering how much you love us.
You see our sins more clearly
than we can ourselves.
Lord, you know
when we are indifferent to your Word, the Bible;
how often we forget to pray;
the times we come unwillingly to worship;
and yet we turn to you
when we are in trouble.
Lord, you know when we are untruthful
and when we think evil of others.
You see our anger and unfairness to our friends.
You know how hard it is for us to forgive.
Forgive us and make us clean,
so that we can obey your call
to take up your cross and follow you.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
Together

ASSURANCE OF PARDON*
Elder Alan Cheng
Acts 13:38; Ephesians 1:7

Through Jesus Christ forgiveness of sins
is proclaimed to you.
In Christ we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of our trespasses,
according to the riches of his grace. 

SONGS OF GRACE*
Together

PRAYER (concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Elder Dennis Lew

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

GREETINGS
Together

COMMUNITY UPDATE
Together

SCRIPTURE READING
James 1:9-18
Mr. Michael Hwang

GOSPEL MESSAGE
Pride and Temptation
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

Crowns
Benjamin Hastings, Michael Fatkin, Scott Groom © 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing / CCLI #1770735

There is a hill I cherish, Where stood a precious tree
The emblem of salvation, The gift of Calvary

How is it I should profit, While He is crucified
Yet as His life was taken, So I was granted mine

My wealth is in the cross, There’s nothing more I want
Than just to know His love, My heart is set on Christ
And I will count all else as loss, The greatest of my crowns
Mean nothing to me now, For I counted up the cost
And all my wealth is in the cross

I will not boast in riches, I have no pride in gold
But I will boast in Jesus, And in His Name alone

And when I stand in glory, My crowns before the Lord
Let this be my confession, My wealth is in the cross

Majesty
Martin Smith, Stuart Garrard © 2003, 2004 Curious? Music UK / CCLI #1770735

Here I am, humbled by Your majesty
Covered by Your grace so free
Here I am, knowing I’m a sinful man
Covered by the blood of the Lamb

Now I’ve found the greatest love of all is mine
Since You laid down Your life, the greatest sacrifice 

Majesty, majesty; Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed but alive in Your hands
Majesty, majesty; forever I am changed by Your love
In the presence of Your majesty 

Here I am, humbled by the love that You give
Forgiven so that I can forgive
Here I stand, knowing that I’m Your desire
Sanctified by glory and fire

Stronger
Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan © 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

 

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

Your Will Be Done
Rich Thompson, Jonny Robinson © 2020 CityAlight Music (admin. Integrity Music) / CCLI #1770735

Your will be done, my God and Father, as in heaven, so on earth
My heart is drawn to self-exalting, help me seek Your kingdom first
As Jesus walked, so I shall walk, held by Your same unchanging love
Be still my soul, O lift your voice and pray
‘Father, not my will but Yours be done.’

How in that Garden he persisted, I may never fully know
The fearful weight of true obedience, it was held by him alone
What wondrous faith, to bear that cross! To bear my sin, what wondrous love!
My hope was sure, when there my Saviour prayed
‘Father, not my will but Yours be done.’

When I am lost, when I am broken, in the night of fear and doubt
Still I will trust in my good Father, yes, to one great King I bow!
As Jesus rose, so I shall rise, in ransomed glory at the throne
My heart restored with all your saints I sing
‘Father, not my will but Yours be done.’

As we go forth, our God and Father, lead us daily in the fight
That all the world might see Your glory, and Your Name be lifted high
And in this Name we overcome, for You shall see us safely home
Now as your church, we lift our voice and pray
‘Father, not my will but Yours be done.’

 
 

COMMUNITY UPDATES

Let Us Pray For:

  • Volunteers for the upcoming Fall Festival event and Youth Group teachers.

  • Cambodia Missions Team as they continue to plan and prepare for the trip.

  • Our Church-wide Retreat in October.

  • Eric Kim, Chol Kim and Min Kwon as they go through elected leaders training this year.

  • Our aging parents, family members, and friends.

  • 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
The Women's Ministry enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and hike at Cold Spring Harbor. It was a blessing and a workout! Thank you to all who joined us!

2025 Fall School of Gospel Formation (SGF) II
Join Peter Ong on October 5th, 12th, and 26th for a three-part series on Missional Discipleship, exploring key themes of Evangelism, Community Engagement, and Faith & Work. Learn what it means to live as disciples on mission, impacting the world with a vibrant, living faith. Please sign up here. 

2025 Fall School of Gospel Formation (SGF) I
Join Pastor Ro this Fall as he shares a personal and theological reflection on The Sovereignty of God, The Distinctiveness of the Christian Faith, and Salvation and Life in Christ

  • Date: Sunday, September 28th

  • Time: 12:30 - 2:00 pm

  • Location: CAC Main Sanctuary

Children's Education Ministry (CEM)
Save the date! Our church will be hosting the 2025 Fall Festival on Sunday, November 2nd, 1:00 pm, at Kissena Park, Flushing. We need volunteers to help us celebrate the goodness of the fall season and God's Blessings within our community. Please sign up, as many helping hands are needed!

Global Missions Team (GMT)
Cambodia Short-Term Missions: Oct 4-12

  • We're excited to share that our team's full funding has been pledged! While those pledges are still being collected, we'd love your continued support in prayer as we prepare for the trip. You can receive updates and pray with us by signing up here.

2025 Church-Wide Retreat
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE TODAY AT 11:59PM! For any questions, please reach out to Ellie Choi. 

Town Hall Meeting
There will be a town hall meeting on TODAY at 12:30 pm after service. It will be an opportunity to hear about the church's vision, receive updates, and ask questions. If you’d like to ask questions in advance, click here for the form. Thank you!

Membership/Intro to LFCC Seminar/Baptism Class: Save the date…Sept 27,  2025! 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, LFCC office in Oakland Gardens. This is a seminar where you can learn more about our church, our core values, and what LFCC is all about.  You can learn about what it means to become a member of a church and become one of LFCC. Child Baptism class will also be offered on the same day at 3 pm. For more information, please email admin@lfcc.net. 

Community Group (CG)

We are excited to announce that our Community Groups are now open for the upcoming 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—

"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. Our Community Groups are a perfect way to live out this truth. They provide a space to build deep, meaningful relationships and support one another in your walk with Christ. Here are the community groups' details on our website.

  • Community Group Orientation: Sunday, September 28th, at 12:30 pm at the Well Coffee Shop. We will answer your questions about the why, what, where, who, and how of Community Groups. We'll even provide a complimentary drink.

  •  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 Peter Ong with your information.

LFCDC
BPCC fundraiser Gala. Friday, 10/10, 6:30 pm. This year's event will take place in a new venue, the Vivo, 201-10 Cross Island Parkway, in Bayside. For more information, please contact Cindy Nikodem.

Children’s Education Ministry (CEM)
Starting TODAY, the children will sit with their parents during the start of the worship service, then be dismissed together after the offering.

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.