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.
- Silently with one breath, say to God: I’m glad You’re here
- Silently with another breath, say to yourself: I’m glad I’m here
- Out loud to neighbors: I’m glad you’re here
Call to Worship
Like clay on a wheel, God forms us.
We are created — and re-created,
as the Artist imagines & shapes us.
Our story is still being written
by the creative Author of Life.
May we learn to dream with God.
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
Cornerstone
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus name
When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong; in the Savior’s love
Through the storm, He is Lord
Lord of all
His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood
When all around my soul gives way
He then is all my hope and stay
He then is all my hope and stay
When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh, may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless stand before the throne
Prayer of Confession
God our Creator,
You know us better than anyone else.
You created us in Your own image.
When we deny Your image in others;
When we fail to keep our promises;
When we are stubborn and proud;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:
— Moment of silent prayer —
God of all,
You created the world in beauty and love.
May our lives declare Your goodness.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
After each phrase, let’s pray out loud: “Lord, have mercy”
For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war, especially children…
For all of creation, groaning under the weight of sin and waste…
For ourselves and our loved ones,
to be strengthened, healed, and renewed…
For our friends who need to know Your love
and the friendship of our Anchor & Hope community…
For renewed dreams, reinvigorated hearts,
and restored lives in our church…
For the Church worldwide to act justly, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with You…
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!
- Young Adult’s Bible Study: Please contact Pastor David if you’re interested — every other Thursday via Zoom at 5:30 pm.
- Women’s Bible Study: Continues this Friday, September 12th in person.
- Parents Meeting: Next Sunday, September 14th. Please reach out to Ann Leong with any questions!
- Church Retreat:
- Dates: September 20th and 21st (Saturday and Sunday)
- Times: Saturday from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm-ish; Sunday at 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm-ish
- Registration Fees: $100/person for 6th grade & up; $50/person for 5th grade & below ($25 discount for each additional child)
- Office Space: Please join us in prayer as we look to establish an ongoing presence in the Mira Mesa area — and keep an eye out!
- Community Connections: Let’s pray for and build up our connections with neighbors and our broader community! Please prayerfully consider asking a friend to visit our church and keep the Mira Mesa Street Fair (Sat, 10/4) in prayer!
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Blessing of the Children
Worship Song
Lord I Need You
Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here, I find my rest
Without You, I fall apart
You’re the One
That guides my heart
Lord I need You
Oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My One defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
Where sin runs deep
Your grace is more
Where grace is found
Is where You are
And where You are
Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
When I cannot stand I’ll fall on You
Jesus, You’re my hope and stay
Scripture Reading
Joel 2:28-32
28 Then afterward I will pour out my spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your old men shall dream dreams,
and your young men shall see visions.
29 Even on the male and female slaves,
in those days I will pour out my spirit.
30 I will show portents in the heavens and on the earth,
blood and fire and columns of smoke.
31 The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood,
before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.
32 Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord
shall be saved, for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem
there shall be those who escape, as the Lord has said,
and among the survivors shall be those whom the Lord calls.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Dreams & Visions
Pastor Jeya
Reflection Questions:
- Think of a way that you feel rested; the places where you might feel inspired or alive.
- What is it about it that you love?
- Keep digging into this by asking the why of this down to the deepest root of it
Worship Song
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
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