World Communion Sunday
Centering Practice
We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself:
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Today is World Communion Sunday, where we celebrate our unity in Christ with the Church worldwide
- Invite you to be present in this moment — not anxious about the future or dwelling on the past
Call to Worship
We gather today in faith, called as the people of God.
We trust in the Holy Spirit,
the One who enables us to take holy risks.
We believe a life of faith is open to God
and to our neighbors around us.
Our hearts are open this day.
Amen.
Worship Songs
You Hold It All Together
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
On valley 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 my present
God of my future
You write my story
You hold it all together
Sound of Adoration
When we were lost ones
You were the Shepherd that carried us home
When we were prodigals
You ran to meet us with open arms
And we can’t hold back our praise
When we were refugees
You were the One who took us in
When we were enemies
You paid the price for all our sin
And we can’t hold back our praise
This is the sound of adoration
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love You
You are the joy of all creation
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love You
You are the Risen One
You conquered death and made a way
You sang our freedom song
Now we are dancing on our chains
And we can’t hold back our praise
By the cross, I am free
Your grace changes everything
I was blind, now I see
Your grace changes everything
Prayer of Confession
Faithful God,
Like a mother bird gathering us under Your wings,
like a father running to meet us as we return,
Your Table is a place of belonging and grace.
We see how much the world needs You,
and we sense how easily we stray from You.
Hear us, O Lord, we pray:
— Moment of silent prayer —
Transform us at this table,
and for this table,
and send us from this table
As ambassadors of Your Kingdom.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
On this World Communion Sunday, our Prayers of the People will focus on the Church — not only Anchor & Hope but the Church worldwide
After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.
For Your Church, in San Diego and around the world…
For meaningful connection with You, Lord, and others around us…
For renewed public witness through faithful presence and love…
For the healing of divisions and for genuine reconciliation…
For worship that honors You and brings hope to our world…
Amen.
Communion
Offering Prayer
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!
- Mira Mesa Street Fair: Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and help us connect with the community!
- Sandburg Fall Carnival: We’re looking for volunteers to help out with the Sandburg Elementary Fall Carnival on Saturday, October 26th. Please talk to PD if you’re interested — this a great way for us to be a part of good things happening in our neighborhood
- Coffee Gift Cards: Our church is going to bless the teachers & staff of Sandburg with gift cards for the day after Halloween (“you’re saints for handling the post-Halloween candy rush”). If you’d like to sponsor a set of cards, please talk to Tae today
- Hurricane Helene Recovery: Let’s continue to pray and find ways to support relief and recovery efforts in areas devastated by the hurricane. There are urgent needs both now and into the near future as well
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
The Fruit of the Spirit
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
Scripture Reading
Nahum 1:7-15
7 The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him,
8 but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh;
he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.
9 Whatever they plot against the Lord he will bring to an end;
trouble will not come a second time.
10 They will be entangled among thorns and drunk from their wine;
they will be consumed like dry stubble.
11 From you, Nineveh, has one come forth who plots evil against the Lord and devises wicked plans.
12 This is what the Lord says:
“Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be destroyed and pass away.
Although I have afflicted you, Judah, I will afflict you no more.
13 Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away.”
14 The Lord has given a command concerning you, Nineveh:
“You will have no descendants to bear your name.
I will destroy the images and idols that are in the temple of your gods.
I will prepare your grave, for you are vile.”
15 Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace!
Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows.
No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
God’s Faithful Justice
Pastor Jeya
Worship Song
Build My Life
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of every praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
Jesus, the Name above every other name
Jesus, the only One that could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh we live for You
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up our eyes in wonder
Show us who You are
and fill us with Your heart and lead us
In Your love to those around us
We will build our lives upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
We will put our trust in You alone
and we will not be shaken
Anchor & Hope Church 