Church Anniversary Sunday
Centering Practice
We just wrapped up the Christmas season — yesterday was Epiphany, the celebration of the Magi coming to worship the Christ-child. The Magi were led by a star to the presence of Jesus. Scripture says when they saw the star, they were overjoyed! As we start the new year, let’s center ourselves in the love & presence of Jesus:
- Is there a “star” word God is giving you to offer guidance and direction to you this year?
- Finally, think about one word of blessing that happens in the presence of Jesus and, in a moment, share just that one word with your neighbor as a blessing to them!
Call to Worship
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
Called Me Higher
We could just sit, we could just sit
And wait for all Your goodness
Hope to feel Your presence
And we could just stay
We could just stay right where we are
And hope to feel You
Hope to feel something again
You have called us higher
You have called us deeper
And we’ll go where You will lead us, Lord
You have called us higher
You have called us deeper
And we’ll go where You will lead us, Lord
Where You lead us, Lord
And we could hold on
We could hold on to who we are
And never let You
Change us from the inside
And we could be safe
We could be safe here in Your arms
And never leave home
Never let these walls down
And we will be Yours
We will be Yours for all our lives
Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone)
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
Hallelujah, I am not alone
You’re my comfort
Always holds me close
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 our past, present, and future,
we thank You for Your faithful love.
Teach us to number our days,
to spend our moments with wisdom and grace,
and to live with all our might for You.
As we look to the new year,
Light of the World,
shine upon these people and places:
— Moment of silent prayer —
Creative God,
come and make all things new.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Communion
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
- 10:02 prayer: We invite you to begin the new year with a renewed commitment to prayer! For the next month, we’ll be praying together as a church, for the church, at 10:02 pm each day.
- Women’s Retreat: February 2-3, please talk to PJ for details and to sign up!
- All People’s Celebration: On Monday, January 15th, MLK Day, Alliance San Diego is hosting the 36th Annual All People’s Celebration. PD has been invited to give the closing intentions for the morning. Please talk to PD or PJ today if you’re interested in attending — we may sign up to sponsor a whole table if there’s enough interest!
- Sunday School volunteers: Please prayerfully consider signing up to teach a Sunday School class this year. Talk to Tae, Cherry, or Ann today!
- P-ART-nership with Sandburg: On Wednesday, January 31st, Ann Leong will lead an art class for a group of students from Sandburg (and raise funds for the school in the process!). Please support us in prayer and let us know if you can help out!
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Jump, Jump, Jump
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
Promises
God of Abraham
You’re the God of covenant
And of faithful promises
Time and time again
You have proven
You’ll do just what You said
Though the storms may come and the winds may blow
I’ll remain steadfast
And let my heart learn, when You speak a word
It will come to pass
Great is Your faithfulness to me
Great is Your faithfulness to me
From the rising sun to the setting same
I will praise Your name
Great is Your faithfulness to me
God from age to age
Though the earth may pass away
Your word remains the same, yeah
Your history can prove
There’s nothing You can’t do
You’re faithful and true
I put my faith in Jesus
My anchor to the ground
My hope and firm foundation
He’ll never let me down
Scripture Reading
Hebrews 6:19
We have this hope
as an anchor for the soul,
firm and secure.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Anchor & Hope
Pastor Jeya So
Worship Song
Hope’s Anthem/You Hold It All Together
Our hope is in You God
We are steadfast
We will not be moved
We’re anchored, never shaken
All our hope is You
You come at the right time
When I least expect it
Never behind
So why would I be surprised
When You deliver every time
On mountaintops, You stay the same
In valleys low, You never change
And I believe that I will see
The goodness of the Lord
I’m confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains
You go, You go before me
To prepare a blessing
You madе a way
It’s more than I could imagine
More than I can fathom
Or comprehend
God of our present
God of our future
You write our story
You hold it all together
And we believe that we will see
The goodness of the Lord
We’re confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains
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