Centering Practice
Deep breath of gratitude
- Moment of silence to be embraced by love of God; say silently “I am loved”
- Now, turn to neighbors and say out loud, “You are loved”
Call to Worship/Creed
The Spirit calls us from many places
and invites us to find our home in Christ,
together as God’s people.
God sets the lonely in families.
There are no outsiders here.
We are welcomed and embraced by love.
Amen.
Worship Songs
Oh Our Lord
We behold the breaking dawn
The light that shines over everyone
We look to You, we long for You, oh Lord
We behold the rising sun
The earth awaits, Your hope has come
We look to You, we long for You, oh Lord
Oh, oh, oh, our Lord
Oh, oh, oh, our Lord
How majestic is Your name in all the earth
We behold the falling rain
Like waters rise, flood this place
We reach for You, we cling to You, oh Lord
Oh, Your name is a light in the darkness
Oh, Your name is the word of truth
Oh Your name, oh Your name
Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone)
Hallelujah, I am not alone
You’re my comfort
Always holds me close
O Lord You’re my Shepherd
You go before me
Defender behind me
I won’t fear
I’m filled with anointing
My cup’s overflowing
Nothing can harm me
I won’t fear
Lord, You always guide me
Through mountains and valleys
Your joy is refreshing
It restores my soul
Your mercy and goodness
Gives me assurance
That I’ll see Your glory
Face to face
Your Spirit lives within me
So I will walk in Your peace
Your Spirit lives within me
Come lead me, Lord lead me
Community Prayer
God of life and mercy,
for our broken world and all its suffering,
we proclaim Your healing love.
To places of darkness and hatred,
we proclaim Your powerful light;
For those longing for hope,
we proclaim Your promise in Jesus Christ.
— A moment of silent prayer —
God of ages past, present, and future,
send Your light and truth to guide us.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Friends, hear the Good News today:
Neither death nor life,
nor things present nor things to come
can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Thanks be to God! Amen.
Communion
Offering
Announcements
- Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we invite you to use our QR code to fill out a visitors card so we can get to know you better
- Thank you: Special thanks to the Kwok family for hosting two gatherings last week!
- Running Club: This Saturday, November 11th at 8:00 am at Mission Beach boardwalk. Talk to Jin for details!
- Church Without Walls: Next Sunday, November 12th, we will gather as a group at Encinitas Community Park.
- Thanksgiving Sunday: We will celebrate Thanksgiving together on Sunday, November 19th during our regular worship service time. Talk to Cherry or Yang to sign up to bring food for the potluck!
- Partnership Sunday with Solana Beach Pres: On Sunday, December 3rd, we will gather at Solana Beach Presbyterian for the “Alternative Christmas Market.”
- Save the date: There will be a women’s retreat on February 2-3, 2024!
Passing of the Peace
Family Song
Thankful
I like to think about
the goodness of the Lord
He gives me everything I need
and so much more
So, I just wanna lift my hands
And say that I love Him
I just wanna lift my heart in praise
And I wanna be
Thankful
I wanna be… grateful
I wanna remember everything
that the Lord has done
I wanna be… thankful
I wanna be grateful
I wanna be… I wanna be
I wanna be
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
Open Space
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am is for Your kingdom’s cause
Show me how to love like You have loved me
My heart is an open space
For You to come and have Your way
I’m open, I’m open
Pull me in closer
Close to Your heart
May I be a pure reflection of all You are
Love that is patient
Love that is kind
And love that keeps no offenses or wrongs in my mind
Make me like Jesus
Make me like Jesus
You’re faithful to find me
Right where I am
Even in my wandering You call me friend
And mercy receives me and lifts me to my feet
And I’m caught up in the wonder and mystery
Of knowing Jesus
Of knowing Jesus
Scripture Reading
Psalm 68:6
God sets the lonely in families.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Core Values: Family
Pastor Dan So
Because of Jesus’ transforming love,
Core Value: Family
we become extended family to one another —
we show up for each other through presence & care
in joyful, sacrificial ways.
We are an intergenerational church,
connecting one generation to the next.
Worship Song
I Speak Jesus
I just want to speak the name of Jesus
Over every heart and every mind
‘Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak Jesus
I just want to speak the name of Jesus
Over fear and all anxiety
‘Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak Jesus
Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire
We just want to speak the name of Jesus
Over every hurt and suffering
Declaring there is hope and there is freedom
Our hope is in You God
We are steadfast
We will not be moved
We’re anchored
Never shaken
All our hope is in You
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