Centering Practice
Let’s center ourselves in the strong love of Christ today.
- Take a few moments to breathe
- Find a quiet place and name some of the things that throw you off-balance
- Now, imagine God drawing near in a way that feels like Good News — how will God strengthen, encourage, and lift you up?
Call to Worship
We are all made in the image of God,
blessed with dignity and loved by God.
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it;
the world, and those who live in it.
Let everything that has breath,
praise the Lord!
Amen.
Worship Songs
Great Things
Come let us worship our King
Come let us bow at His feet
He has done great things
See what our Savior has done
See how His love overcomes
He has done great things
He has done great things
O Hero of Heaven
You conquered the grave
You free every captive and break every chain
O God, You have done great things
We dance in Your freedom, awake and alive
O Jesus, our Savior, Your name lifted high
O God, You have done great things
You’ve been faithful through every storm
You’ll be faithful forevermore
You have done great things
And I know You will do it again
For Your promise is “Yes and amen”
You will do great things
God, You do great things
Hallelujah God, above it all
Hallelujah God, unshakable
Hallelujah, You have done great things
Hallelujah God, above it all
Hallelujah God, unshakable
Hallelujah, You have done great things
You’ve done great things
Great Are You Lord
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
every heart that is broken
And great are You, Lord
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
Community Prayer
God of compassion and mercy,
thank You for Your boundless love,
which we receive through Jesus.
We pray for those people and places
who need to experience more of Jesus’ love,
all around the world:
— Moment of silent prayer —
Help us to love like You, O God
and to create communities
of flourishing, peace, and joy all around us.
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’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
- Art Day! Special shout-out to Ann for spearheading our first Art Day with Sandburg. We were blessed with 6 students — and thank you to PJ and Yang for volunteering to help lead as well. Please continue to pray for our impact in our community. Our next Art Day is scheduled for March 20th.
- Super Bowl Sunday: The Kwok’s have graciously opened their homes to us for the big game next Sunday (February 11th) after church! Keep an eye out for food sign-ups.
- Ash Wednesday: We will begin the Lenten season together with a special worship service on Ash Wednesday (Feb 14th). Stay tuned for details!
- Rise Against Hunger: On Sunday, March 3rd, instead of our regular worship service we’ll host a meal packing event. We have the opportunity to send 10,000 meals. The cost will be $3,900 — you can give via Tithely or in person on Sundays. You can invite friends to join us that day as we serve others. Let’s continue to dream big for how we can show God’s love! Special thank you to Tae for coordinating all the details!
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Let’s Get a Little Crazy
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
Build My Life / Open Space
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
My heart is an open space
For You to come and have Your way
I’m open, I’m open
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around me
Scripture Reading
Psalm 126
1 When the Lord brought back the captives of Zion,
We were like those who dream.
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our captives, Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Dream of Restoration
Pastor Dan So
Reflection Questions
- What is a place of restoration for you?
- How do you imagine God coming to you in a way that feels like Good News?
- How would life be different for you and your loved ones if you felt whole and restored?
Worship Song
Open Space / Make Room
I will make room for You
To do whatever You want to
To do whatever You want to
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 who You are
Love that is patient, love that is kind
Love that keeps no offenses
or wrongs in mind
Make me like Jesus
Make me like Jesus
My heart is an open space
For You to come and have Your way
I’m open, I’m open
You’re faithful to find me
Right where I am
Even in my wandering
You call me friend
Mercy receives me
And lifts me to my feet
I’m caught up in the wonder
and the mystery
Of knowing Jesus
Of knowing Jesus
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