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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of slow, deep breaths. 

• Put your feet flat on the floor, place your hands on top of your knees, and gently put weight down so you can feel your feet grounded in the love God has for you 
• Now, hold out your hands, palms upward as a symbol of openness to the future God has for you 

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Call to Worship

In sovereign love, God created the world good.
Each of us is made in the image of God.
We are being called to wholeness and holiness.

Let us love God, our neighbors, and ourselves
with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Amen. 

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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

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Come Now is the Time / The Way

Come, now is the time to worship
Come, now is the time to give our hearts

Come, just as we are to worship
Come, just as we are before our God
Come

Through every battle
Through every heartbreak
Through every circumstance
I believe that You are my fortress
You are my portion
You are my hiding place

I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life

Through every blessing
Through every promise
Through every breath I take
I believe that You are Provider
You are Protector
You are the One I love

And it’s a new horizon and I’m set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts, they can all come too
Because they can’t stay long when I’m here with You

It’s a new horizon and I’m set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts
They can all come too
Because they can’t stay long when

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Prayer of Confession

God our Creator,
In You, all things work together for good.

When we fail to give and receive love;
When our good intentions are not put into action;
Forgive us, O God, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

God of restoration,
Free us to live with compassion and kindness,
filled with wonder and gratitude.
Amen. 

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Assurance of God’s Love

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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. 

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Communion

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Offering Prayer

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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!
• 501c3 Launch Date: Our core team (especially Tae!) has been working hard to prepare for our church’s launch as an independent nonprofit organization. We’re targeting September 15th! Practically speaking, not much will change, but we will begin accepting checks written directly to “Anchor & Hope Church.” Let’s keep building the future together! 
• Church Retreat: We need to get finalized registration information as soon as possible. Please let Howard know if you’ll be joining us this year (Sept 18-20 at Palomar Christian Conference Center).
• Mira Mesa Street Fair: Our church will once again host a booth at the Street Fair on Saturday, October 3rd (setup at 9:00 am, tear down at 5:00 pm). We’re looking for volunteers throughout the day as we seek to be good neighbors and share the creative, hope-filled love of Christ with all!

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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Worship Song

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

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Scripture Reading

John 10:1-10

¹ (Jesus said) “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. ² The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. ³ The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. ⁴ When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. ⁵ They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” ⁶ Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.

⁷ So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. ⁸ All who came before me are thieves and bandits, but the sheep did not listen to them. ⁹ I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. ¹⁰ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Healing & Wholeness:
Fullness of Life

Pastor Dan

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Worship Song

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
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 my present
God of my future
You write my story
You hold it all together

And I believe that I will see
The goodness of the Lord
I’m confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains

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Benediction

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Welcome!

We hope & pray that you will connect deeply with God, yourselves, and others today. Let’s keep things simple today so we can experience healing, rest, and the fullness of Jesus’ love!

Here’s a link to our Anchor & Hope • Songs of Healing playlist. Feel free to listen throughout the day. May hope & praise be the soundtrack of your Reset Sunday!

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Centering Practice

If you are able to set aside the time & space, we invite you to spend 10 minutes of silence as you open your hearts to God

• Set a timer for 10 minutes — try to use a gentle-sounding alert at the end, so it’s not too jarring!
• Slow down and breathe a little bit before jumping into silence
• Set a word or phrase of intention that you can come back to when your mind wanders (and it will wander!)
• If it’s not possible to have extended silence, especially if you have little ones, you can simply move ahead to this next prayer

Pray aloud this pray from Thomas Merton, a 20th century monk, poet, and author:

My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end.

Nor do I really know myself,
and the fact that I think I am following Your will
does not mean that I am actually doing so.

But I believe that the desire to please You
does in fact please You.
And I hope that I have that desire 
in all that I am doing.
I hope that I will never do anything 
apart from that desire.

And I know that if I do this 
You will lead me by the right road,
though I may know nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust You always 
though I may seem to be lost 
and in the shadow of death.

I will not fear, for You are ever with me,
and You will never leave me 
to face my perils alone.

Amen. 

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Scripture Reading

Read today’s Scripture passage out loud:

Matthew 9:18-26

¹⁸ While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” ¹⁹ And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. ²⁰ Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from a flow of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, ²¹ for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.” ²² Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that moment. ²³ When Jesus came to the leader’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, ²⁴ he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. ²⁵ But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. ²⁶ And the report of this spread through all of that district.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Kids Video

If you have kids with you, take a moment to watch this video and then have a short conversation together afterward:

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Conversation questions:

• What was your favorite part of this story?
• How did Jesus heal people in this story?
• In what ways do you think people need to be healed these days?
• How can we be a part of Jesus’ healing love in the world?

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Reflection & Healing Practice

Throughout this month, we’ve been exploring themes of healing, particularly throughout Matthew 9 — healing in relationships, recollection, repentance, and rhythm. We’ve engaged practices such as extended silence, prayers of recollection, improv exercises (to help us gain new perspectives), and planning for our Reset Sundays.

One thing is clear: We all need healing, we all need to be raised to life. Far too many of us are struggling with burnout, feeling constantly worn down, spiritual “dryness,” battling despair or hopelessness about the future, and on and on. We encourage you to utilize all of the resources God has given you: prayer, spiritual disciplines & practices, therapy, eating & sleeping well, exercise, etc.

Here is the truth we want to remember today: at the heart of all things, Jesus wants us to experience wholeness and holiness. Jesus can — and will — raise us to life. As Malachi 4:2 reminds us, “But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings.”

Here are a couple of questions to reflect on as you encounter this healing narrative. If you’re with others, please feel free to have a conversation or if you’re alone, spend some time thinking about these:

• As you read this passage, what stands out to you?
• Do you relate to anyone in the story?
• Today, what does this story tell you about Jesus?
• In what ways do you think people need to be healed these days?
• How can you be a part of Jesus’ healing love in the world? Think about ways you love to serve, people & places you care about, time/energy/resources you’re willing to commit, etc.

Before you close with The Lord’s Prayer, take about 3-5 minutes to close with this healing practice — the goal is to be present to this moment so you can connect with God, others, and yourselves:

• Take a few slow, deep breaths. For this 3-2-1 exercise, take about 45-60 seconds for each one. If you’re with others, you can share your observations with them if you’d like. Otherwise, simply take time to be present and engage this practice.
• Look around and see 3 things around you. Slow down and try to really observe them. Notice their color, shape, size, texture, and anything else you can see.
• Next, listen for 2 things you can hear. You don’t have to strain or push yourself — just notice what sounds happen to stand out to you. What kind of tone is it? Are the sounds distinct from one another?
• Finally, identify 1 thing you can smell. Some scents might be easy, like a cup of coffee or eucalyptus trees. Others might be harder to discern. Again, the goal is to simply be present and to pay attention.

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Benediction

Pray The Lord’s Prayer out loud:

Our Father
who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;

and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory, forever.
Amen.

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Announcements

• 501c3 Launch Date: We have targeted September 15th as our launch date for operating as an independent nonprofit organization. Practically speaking, not much will change, but we will begin accepting checks written directly to “Anchor & Hope Church” and you can continue giving via Tithely as you have been. Let’s keep building the future together! 
• Church Retreat: We need to get finalized registration information by September 1st. Please let Howard know if you’ll be joining us this year (Sept 18-20 at Palomar Christian Conference Center). Check your email for the registration form!
• Sunday Worship: We hope to see you next Sunday, September 6th at 10:30 am at Sandburg Elementary for our regular worship gathering!

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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of slow, deep breaths. 

• Today, we’re going to be exploring healing through rhythm so let’s spend some time centering through box breathing.  
• Let’s take a moment to sit up tall, close our eyes, and greet the Spirit’s presence in worship.  
• Take a moment to push all the air out of your lungs
  • Inhale through your nose for a count of four 
  • Hold your breath for a count of for a count of four 
  • Exhale for a count of four 
  • Hold for a count of four  
• Take some time to go through these four steps of box breathing at your own pace a couple of times, remembering that the Holy Spirit is filling you too.

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Call to Worship

Based on Isaiah 2:5, Psalm 122:1

O house of Jacob, people of God come, 
let us walk in the light of the Lord!   

I was glad when they said to me, 
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!” 

 Let us worship and walk in step
with our God today! Amen. 

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Worship Songs

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

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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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Prayer of Confession

Gracious God, source of all life,
Lord of mercy and grace,
Hear our prayer. 

We come before You in need of healing:
Of our bodies and souls, of relationships,
Of our pride and fear and apathy.

We confess our shortcomings, weakness & need;
Knowing You love, heal, and forgive us.
Hear us, O Lord, we pray:

— Moment of silent prayer — 

We know that with You, nothing is impossible,
Not even our healing,
Not even the restoration of the whole world. 

We pray that You will heal us,
That You will heal our world, 

So that we will be freed
To serve and love and dream and be,
As Christ calls us. Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

Eternal God,
Upon all who are sick, grant Your healing;

To the lonely, Your loving presence;
To the weak, Your strengthening power.  

For those who mourn, Your comfort;
And for all, Your forgiveness in Christ,
through whom we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

God of healing,
Into our fractured lives & souls,
bring warmth, wholeness, and restoration.
Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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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!
• Women’s Gathering: This Saturday, August 29th at 4:00 pm at Ian’s place. Talk to PJ today for details! 
• Reset Sunday: We will not gather in community next Sunday, August 30th because it is a Reset Sunday! Keep an eye out for the Reset Sunday worship guide, which will go out later this week.
• 501c3 Launch Date: Our core team (especially Tae!) has been working hard to prepare for our church’s launch as an independent nonprofit organization. We’re targeting September 15th! Practically speaking, not much will change, but we will begin accepting checks written directly to “Anchor & Hope Church.” Let’s keep building the future together! 
• Church Retreat: We need to get finalized registration information as soon as possible. Please let Howard know if you’ll be joining us this year (Sept 18-20 at Palomar Christian Conference Center).

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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Worship Song

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

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Scripture Reading

Matthew 9:2-8

² And some people were carrying to him a paralyzed man lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, child; your sins are forgiven.” ³ Then some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” ⁴ But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? ⁵ For which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and walk’? ⁶ But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Stand up, take your bed, and go to your home.” ⁷ And he stood up and went to his home. ⁸ When the crowds saw it, they were filled with awe, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to human beings.

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Healing: Rhythm

Pastor Dan

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Worship Song

Everything

God in my living, there in my breathing
God in my waking, God in my sleeping

God in my resting, there in my working
God in my thinking, God in my speaking

Be my everything… be my everything…
Be my everything… be my everything…

God in my hoping, there in my dreaming
God in my watching, God in my waiting

God in my laughing, there in my weeping
God in my hurting, God in my healing

Christ in me, Christ in me
Christ in me, the hope of glory
You are everything

Christ in me, Christ in me
Christ in me, the hope of glory
Be my everything… be my everything…

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of slow, deep breaths. 

• Today we will take some time to explore letting go to transform our hearts and minds. Take a moment to think about something that was giving you stress or grief this week. 
• Make two fists and clench them as hard as you can, tensing up your shoulders and stomach and chest too. Stay in this tense position for just one breath.
• Now breathe out and release the tension you were holding. Take a moment to feel the lightness in your body and give thanks to God for being our peace.

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Call to Worship

Adapted from Richard Bott

God draws near, and we are transformed. 
In the brightest of day, in the deepest of night;

On mountains high and in valleys deep,
in every time and every place.  

In this time, together, we open ourselves to God;
and in our transformation — we worship God.

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Worship Songs

Mercies (New Every Morning)

In brokenness and wandering
Through all my fear and unbelief
Your faithfulness appears to me again

Through mountain top and valley low
In every season, this I know
Your goodness, like the dawn, will break again

All Your mercies rising
In this heart again
And my soul begins to sing

They are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Your faithfulness
Your mercies are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Your faithfulness

Every good and perfect gift
In Your endless grace You give
Flowing from the Father’s heart to mine

Beams of heaven as I go
Through this wilderness below
The fullness of Your love for all of time

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Called Me Higher

I could just sit
I could just sit and wait for all Your goodness
Hope to feel Your presence

And I could just stay
I could just stay right where I am
and hope to feel You
Hope to feel something again

But You have called me higher
You have called me deeper
And I’ll go where You will lead me Lord

And I could hold on
I could hold on to who I am and never let You
Change me from the inside

And I could be safe
I could be safe here in Your arms
and never leave home
Never let these walls down

And I will be Yours
I will be Yours for all my life

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Prayer of Confession

Gracious God, source of all life,
Lord of mercy and grace,
Hear our prayer. 

We come before You in need of healing:
The healing of our bodies and souls, 

The healing of our relationships,
The healing of our pride and fear and apathy. 

We come to you to confess our shortcomings,
Our weakness, our need for You, 

Knowing that You love, heal, and forgive us
Hear us, O Lord, we pray:

— Moment of silent prayer — 

We know that with You, nothing is impossible,
Not even our healing,
Not even the restoration of the whole world. 

We pray that You will heal us,
That You will heal our world, 

So that we will be freed
To serve and love and dream and be,
As Christ calls us. Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

Adapted from Christian Aid 

God of mercy, 
You are more than we can imagine. 
Give us a deeper love for Your world.  

Give us dreams of justice & peace 
not defined by boundaries of geography
or worldly structures & systems.    

Moment of silent prayer for people & places
where God’s transformation is needed

God of hope,
You call us by name; 
calling us to serve, to share, to praise;

Help us to persevere with love,
joining You in the transformation of Your world.
Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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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!
• Women’s Gathering: Saturday, August 29th at Ian’s place. Talk to PJ today for details! 
• Reset Sunday: Our next Reset Sunday is coming up in two weeks (August 30th) — please plan accordingly! 
• Church Retreat: We need to get finalized registration information as soon as possible. Please let Howard know if you’ll be joining us this year (Sept 18-20 at Palomar Christian Conference Center).

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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Worship Song

Build My Life

Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the 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 who could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, we live for You

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

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

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Scripture Reading

Matthew 9:9-13

⁹ As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax-collection station, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.

¹⁰ And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with Jesus and his disciples. ¹¹ When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” ¹² But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. ¹³ Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.”

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Healing: Repentance

Pastor Jeya

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Worship Song

Let Us Be Known

Let us be known by our love
In every word, in every deed
Honor the Son

Let our light shine in every eye
Let us be known by our love

For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our love

Let us be known by our joy
In every home, in every heart
Sing to the Lord

Let our lives show goodness and hope
Let us be known by our joy

For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our joy

Let us be known by our peace
In every town, in every tribe
Jesus is King

Let us go forth, heal and restore
Let us be known by our peace

For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our peace

For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our love

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of slow, deep breaths. 

• Take a moment to wrap your two arms around yourself and say, “Thank You, God for holding me”  
• Now take a moment to look at a neighbor and say, “I’m glad we’ve got each other!”

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Call to Worship

Adapted from Cheryl Lawrie

We gather with faith in a Story
that stretches far before and beyond us,

that tells us what we know of life
is only a tiny part of the picture, 

whose Author rewrites and edits our lives
with words of grace and forgiveness. 

We gather with faith in God’s Story.
We gather to worship God.

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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

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Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

It all comes down to this
What You require of me
Love my neighbor as myself
And You above all things

Act justly, love mercy
Walk humbly, with You God
In all things, in all ways
Walk humbly, with You God

It all comes down to this
To be Your hands and feet
Good News to all the world
The truth will set us free

It’s beauty for ashes
It’s mourning to dancing
It’s closer and closer
The Kingdom of heaven

Years from now we’ll see
The fruit our hands have sown
Faith just like a seed
The only way it grows

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Prayer of Confession

Gracious God, source of all life,
Lord of mercy and grace,
Hear our prayer. 

We come before You in need of healing:
The healing of our bodies and souls, 

The healing of our relationships,
The healing of our pride and fear and apathy. 

We come to you to confess our shortcomings,
Our weakness, our need for You, 

Knowing that You love, heal, and forgive us
Hear us, O Lord, we pray:

— Moment of silent prayer — 

We know that with You, nothing is impossible,
Not even our healing,
Not even the restoration of the whole world. 

We pray that You will heal us,
That You will heal our world, 

So that we will be freed
To serve and love and dream and be,
As Christ calls us. Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Blessing of the Backpacks

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Offering Prayer

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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!
• College Gathering: Today after church! Please talk to Kathy for details
• Women’s Craft Day: Saturday, August 29th at Ian’s place. Talk to PJ today for details! 
• Reset Sunday: Our next Reset Sunday is coming up at the end of this month (August 30th) — please plan accordingly! 
• Church Retreat: We need to get finalized registration information as soon as possible. Please let Howard know if you’ll be joining us this year (Sept 18-20 at Palomar Christian Conference Center).

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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Worship Song

I Speak Jesus / Hope’s Anthem

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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Scripture Reading

Matthew 9:27-34

²⁷ As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” ²⁸ When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you have faith that I can do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” ²⁹ Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith, let it be done to you.” ³⁰ And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly ordered them, “See that no one knows of this.” ³¹ But they went away and spread the news about him through all of that district.

³² After they had gone away, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to him. ³³ And when the demon had been cast out, the one who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed and said, “Never has anything like this been seen in Israel.” ³⁴ But the Pharisees were saying, “By the ruler of the demons he casts out the demons.”

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Healing: Restoration

Pastor Dan

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Worship Song

The Kingdom is Yours

Blessed are the ones who do not bury
All the broken pieces of their heart
Blessed are the tears of all the weary
Pouring like a sky of falling stars

Blessed are the wounded ones in mourning
Brave enough to show the Lord their scars
Blessed are the hurts that are not hidden
Open to the healing touch of God

The Kingdom is yours, the Kingdom is yours
Hold on a little more, this is not the end
Hope is in the Lord, keep your eyes on Him

And blessed are the ones who walk in kindness
Even in the face of great abuse
Blessed are the deeds that go unnoticed
Serving with unguarded gratitude

And blessed are the ones who fight for justice
Longing for the coming day of peace
Blessed is the soul that thirsts for righteousness
Welcoming the last, the lost, the least

Blessed are the ones who suffer violence
And still have strength to love their enemies
Blessed is the faith of those who persevere
Though they fall, they’ll never know defeat

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of slow, deep breaths. 

• Begin by bringing your attention into your body. 
• Be aware of your whole body as best you can. Take a breath.

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Call to Worship

Welcome, friends, to this holy day.
We come to offer thanks;
we come to sing and pray. 

Welcome, friends, to this time set apart.
A time to remember those we love,
and time to remember the holy promises of God. 

Welcome, friends,
to this table of remembrance and joy,
The table where we are fed,
the feast we share with many. 

Welcome, friends,
and let us worship God.
Amen. 

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Worship Songs

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

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Open Space w Hosanna tag

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 Your
Everything I am
for Your Kingdom’s cause
As I walk from earth into eternity

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 offences
or wrongs in my mind

Make me like Jesus
Make me like Jesus

You’re faithful to find me
Right where I am
Though 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

My heart is an open space
for You to come and have Your way
I’m open, I’m open

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

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Prayer of Confession

Gracious God, source of all life,
Lord of mercy and grace,
Hear our prayer. 

We come before You in need of healing:
The healing of our bodies and souls, 

The healing of our relationships,
The healing of our pride and fear and apathy. 

We come to you to confess our shortcomings,
Our weakness, our need for You, 

Knowing that You love, heal, and forgive us
Hear us, O Lord, we pray:

— Moment of silent prayer — 

We know that with You, nothing is impossible,
Not even our healing,
Not even the restoration of the whole world. 

We pray that You will heal us,
That You will heal our world, 

So that we will be freed
To serve and love and dream and be,
As Christ calls us. Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People 

Church prays out loud the lines in bold

For those whose lives are broken by distress
May the God of healing restore you  

For those whose lives are broken by fear
May the God of healing restore you  

For those whose lives are broken by anger
May the God of healing restore you  

For those whose lives are broken by pain
May the God of healing restore you  

For those whose lives are broken by illness
May the God of healing restore you  

For those whose lives are broken by sin
May the God of healing restore you

God of healing,
Gently touch these lives with Your Spirit.
Bring warmth and comfort,
Life, wholeness, and restoration
into fractured lives and souls.
Amen. 

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Communion

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Offering Prayer

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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!
• Run Club: Congrats to Arya for placing first in her division and Jin for placing 3rd in his! Ethan and Jordan also ran wonderful races (and PD finished)!
• Blessing of the Backpacks: Next Sunday, August 9th, for all who are involved in school (student, teacher, administrator, etc.) please bring your bag/backpack so we can bless you as you start a new school year! We will also bless the community around us through a school supply drive. Please donate something from this classroom wishlist:
  • Expo Dry Erase Markers
  • Ticonderoga #2 Pencils
  • Box of tissues
  • Foaming Hand Soap
  • Disinfecting Wipes
  • Assorted Size Bandaids
  • Hand Sanitizer Bottle 
• College Gathering: Next Sunday, August 9th after church! Please talk to Kathy for more details!
• Reset Sunday: Our next Reset Sunday is coming up at the end of this month (August 30th) — please plan accordingly! 

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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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

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Scripture Reading

Matthew 9:20-22

²⁰ Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. ²¹ She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.”

²² Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Healing: Relationships

Pastor Jeya

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Worship Song

Let Us Be Known

Let us be known by our love
In every word, in every deed
Honor the Son

Let our light shine in every eye
Let us be known by our love

For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our love

Let us be known by our joy
In every home, in every heart
Sing to the Lord

Let our lives show goodness and hope
Let us be known by our joy

For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our joy

Let us be known by our peace
In every town, in every tribe
Jesus is King

Let us go forth, heal and restore
Let us be known by our peace

For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our peace

For the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our love

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of slow, deep breaths. 

• As we begin to worship, we invite you to cross a threshold from anxiety, stress, busyness into peace, calm, and worship 
• We invite you to take 3 deep breaths as you hold a symbol of peace for yourself (hands over heart, hug, open, hands over eyes); whatever brings your pace down and allows you to encounter Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath, today 

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Call to Worship

Rejoice, people of God:
this is our Sabbath day;
set apart by God for restoration & praise.

Let our Sabbath be filled with beauty and hope.
We rest and sing, pray and listen.
Let us worship God together. Amen.

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Worship Songs

Called Me Higher

I could just sit
I could just sit and wait for all Your goodness
Hope to feel Your presence

And I could just stay
I could just stay right where I am
and hope to feel You
Hope to feel something again

But You have called me higher
You have called me deeper
And I’ll go where You will lead me Lord

And I could hold on
I could hold on to who I am and never let You
Change me from the inside

And I could be safe
I could be safe here in Your arms
and never leave home
Never let these walls down

And I will be Yours
I will be Yours for all my life

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Mercies (New Every Morning)

In brokenness and wandering
Through all my fear and unbelief
Your faithfulness appears to me again

Through mountain top and valley low
In every season, this I know
Your goodness, like the dawn, will break again

All Your mercies rising
In this heart again
And my soul begins to sing

They are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Your faithfulness
Your mercies are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Your faithfulness

Every good and perfect gift
In Your endless grace You give
Flowing from the Father’s heart to mine

Beams of heaven as I go
Through this wilderness below
The fullness of Your love for all of time

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Prayer of Confession

God of our days,
We thank You for Your steadfast love
in every season of life. 

Remind us of Your constant presence;
Make us into faithful witnesses each day;
Shape us, O Lord, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

God of mercy,
Transform our pain into peace
and help us to walk in Your ways.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People 

Today, as we remember the people and places God has placed on our hearts,
we join together in the prayer Jesus taught us, saying: 

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory, forever.
Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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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 & Faith Minicamp: Thanks so much to Teacher Ann, our volunteers, campers, and families for a wonderful “All Things Water” camp! 
• Church Retreat: From September 18th-20th at Palomar Christian Conference Center — registrations will begin soon!  
• Run Club: Balboa Park 8 Miler on this Saturday & Infinite Challenge 5/10K on October 17th in San Pedro. Talk to Jin today if you’re interested in either event! 
• College Gathering: Next gathering is Sunday, August 9th after church! Please talk to Kathy for more details!

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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Worship Song

Invitation Fountain w Build My Life

All who are weak
All who are weary
Come to the rock
Come to the fountain

All who have sailed
On the rivers of heartache
Come to the sea
Come on be set free

If You lead me Lord
I will follow
Where You lead me Lord
I will go

Come and heal me Lord
I will follow
Where You lead me Lord
I will go, I will go…

All who are weak
All who are weary
Come to the rock
Come to the fountain

All who have climbed
On the mountains of heartache
Reach to the stars
Come on and give Your life

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

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Scripture Reading

Psalm 121

¹ I lift up my eyes to the mountains —
    where does my help come from?
² My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

³ He will not let your foot slip —
    he who watches over you will not slumber;
⁴ indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

⁵ The Lord watches over you —
    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
⁶ the sun will not harm you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

⁷ The Lord will keep you from all harm —
    he will watch over your life;
⁸ the Lord will watch over your coming and going
    both now and forevermore.

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Sabbath Honors God

Pastor Dan

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Conversation question:

• Share with a partner which word, phrase, image, or verse speaks to you today about trusting in God

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Worship Song

Send the Rain

Lord, we come to You
Now with open hands
Broken lives and dreams
Washed up on the sand

We’ve been beaten down
But still we choose to stand
We choose to stand

Lord, we long for You
For Your hand to move
Heal this barren land
Come and make it new

Jesus, You’re the life
That is breaking through
You’re breaking through

The saints of old in ancient days
They worked the ground
that we reap from today

So use our hands to cultivate
The harvest that
our children’s children taste
We’re ready God, so send the rain

Lord, we’ll follow You
To unbroken earth
On the path not used
Where new hope is birthed

We will work as one
Holding to Your truth
To Your truth

Heal the ruined cities
We destroyed with our own hands
Bring us back together
Let us see the promised land

Pour out Your Spirit
On this dry and thirsty ground
O God of the harvest
Could it be right here and now
Could it be right here and now

Open up the heavens,
let Your rain fall down
We are thirsty, we are thirsty

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of slow, deep breaths. 

• As we continue to celebrate Sabbath together, we invite you to stand and stretch your arms upward 
• Now, we invite you to stretch your arms wide as a symbol of open-heartedness to God, each other, and yourselves 

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Call to Worship

Rejoice, people of God:
this is our Sabbath day;
set apart by God for restoration & praise.

Let our Sabbath be filled with beauty and hope.
We rest and sing, pray and listen.
Let us worship God together. Amen.

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Worship Songs

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

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Here For You

Let our praise be Your welcome
Let our songs be a sign
We are here for You, we are here for You

Let Your breath come from heaven
Fill our hearts with Your life
We are here for You, we are here for You

To You our hearts are open
Nothing here is hidden
You are our one desire

You alone are holy
Only You are worthy
God, let Your fire fall down

Let our shout be Your anthem
Your renown fill the skies
We are here for You, we are here for You

Let Your Word move in power
Let what’s dead come to life
We are here for You, we are here for You

We welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place

Let every heart adore
Let every soul awake
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place

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Prayer of Confession

O Lord,
You have created our inmost being.
You search us and You know us. 

Make our darkness into light;
Let Your thoughts be precious to us;
Have mercy, O Lord, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Creator God,
Knit us together
and lead us in the way everlasting.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People 

Today, as we remember the people and places God has placed on our hearts,
we join together in the prayer Jesus taught us, saying: 

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory, forever.
Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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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 & Faith Minicamp: Today after service! 
• Church Retreat: From September 18th-20th at Palomar Christian Conference Center — registrations will begin soon!  
• Run Club: Balboa Park 8 Miler on August 1st & Infinite Challenge 5/10K on October 17th in San Pedro. Talk to Jin today if you’re interested in either event! 

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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Worship Song

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
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 my present
God of my future
You write my story
You hold it all together

And I believe that I will see
The goodness of the Lord
I’m confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains

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Scripture Reading

1 Kings 19:1-9

¹ Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. ² Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.” ³ Then he was afraid; he got up and fled for his life and came to Beer-sheba, which belongs to Judah; he left his servant there.

⁴ But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a solitary broom tree. He asked that he might die, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my ancestors.” ⁵ Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, “Get up and eat.” ⁶ He looked, and there at his head was a cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water. He ate and drank and lay down again. ⁷ The angel of the Lord came a second time, touched him, and said, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” ⁸ He got up and ate and drank; then he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God. ⁹ At that place he came to a cave and spent the night there.

Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Sabbath as Resilience

Pastor Jeya

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Conversation questions:

• What does it mean to you that Elijah was fed and cared for twice?
• What’s something you’re taking with you today?
• What’s something that you might want to do a little differently to be able to live more deeply into belovedness and Sabbath
• When’s the last time you felt awe or beauty or rest or wonder?

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Worship Song

Promises

God from age to age
Though the earth may pass away
Your word remains the same

Your history can prove
There’s nothing You can’t do
You’re faithful and true

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

I put my faith in Jesus
My anchor to the ground
My hope and firm foundation
He’ll never let me down

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of 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 

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Call to Worship

Rejoice, people of God:
this is our Sabbath day;
set apart by God for restoration & praise.

Let our Sabbath be filled with beauty and hope.
We rest and sing, pray and listen.
Let us worship God together. Amen.

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Worship Songs

Be Thou My Vision w/ Open The Eyes

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You

Be thou my Vision
O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me
Save that Thou art

Thou my best thought
By day or by night
Waking or sleeping 
Thy Presence, my Light

Riches I heed not
Nor vain empty praise
Thou mine inheritance
Now and always

Thou and Thou only 
Be first in my heart
High King of Heaven 
My treasure, Thou art

O God, be my everything
Be my delight
Be Jesus, my glory
My soul satisfied

High King of Heaven
When victory is won
May I reach Heaven’s joys 
O bright Heaven’s sun

Heart of my own heart
Whatever befall
Still be my vision
O Ruler of all

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Called Me Higher

I could just sit
I could just sit and wait for all Your goodness
Hope to feel Your presence

And I could just stay
I could just stay right where I am
and hope to feel You
Hope to feel something again

But You have called me higher
You have called me deeper
And I’ll go where You will lead me Lord

And I could hold on
I could hold on to who I am and never let You
Change me from the inside

And I could be safe
I could be safe here in Your arms
and never leave home
Never let these walls down

And I will be Yours
I will be Yours for all my life

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Prayer of Confession

Light of the World,
Through Your Word and Your life,
You shine bright in our lives.

For our sorrow, loneliness, and pain;
For our loved ones and our world;
Have mercy, O Lord, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Faithful God,
Continue to illuminate the way
for us and for the world You love.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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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 the emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational
healing of ourselves and our loved ones… 

For our neighbors in Mira Mesa & San Diego
to know Jesus’ love through us… 

For our global siblings in Christ, especially those
who suffer because of their faith in You… 

For our church to be a faithful witness
and to grow in faith, hope, and love… 

Amen. 

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Offering Prayer

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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!
• Run Club: Please talk to Jin if you’d like to register for the Balboa Park 8 Miler on Saturday, August 1st with our Run Club. This year is the 72nd annual 8 Miler!
• Art & Faith Minicamp: Next Sunday, July 19th after service! 
• Church Retreat: From September 18th-20th at Palomar Christian Conference Center — registrations will begin soon!  

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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Worship Song

Isaiah Song

Oh, oh, oh
You are good
And Your mercy endures forever

Sing, sing oh barren land
Water is coming to the thirsty
Though we are empty, You are the well
We draw from You and You will provide

This is the Word of the Lord, our Creator
God stands from age to age
The ancient of days

God, You’re the Holy One
The Fairest of ten thousand
And those who call upon Your name
They shall be saved

We won’t fear
For You will be our song

You’re the river in the desert
Pouring Your Spirit on the broken
Giving beauty for our ashes
Joy for our sadness, heaven’s open

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Scripture Reading

John 7:37-39

³⁷ On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. ³⁸ Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” ³⁹ By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Sabbath as Celebration

Pastor Dan

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Conversation questions:

• Share with someone a time where you celebrated something special with a group
• What made it special? How did you experience joy in that moment?

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Worship Song

Build My Life

Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the 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 who could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, we live for You

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

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

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by taking a couple of slow, deep breaths. 

• Picture a place of rest, assurance, and peace. What do you see, hear, smell, taste, touch? 
• Imagine Jesus there with you. Where is He in relation to you? What do you want to say to Him today? 

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Call to Worship

Rejoice, people of God:
this is our Sabbath day;
set apart by God for restoration & praise.

Let our Sabbath be filled with beauty and hope.
We rest and sing, pray and listen.
Let us worship God together. Amen.

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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

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The Way

Through every battle
Through every heartbreak
Through every circumstance
I believe that You are my fortress
You are my portion
You are my hiding place

I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life

Through every blessing
Through every promise
Through every breath I take
I believe that You are Provider
You are Protector
You are the One I love

And it’s a new horizon and I’m set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts, they can all come too
Because they can’t stay long when I’m here with You

It’s a new horizon and I’m set on You
And You meet me here today with mercies that are new
All my fears and doubts
They can all come too
Because they can’t stay long when

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Prayer of Confession

Lord of the Sabbath,
You are our refuge and strength,
a very present help in times of trouble.

For the ways we overwork but trust too little;
When we can’t calm our racing thoughts;
Have mercy, O God, we pray:

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Lord of life,
Make us a people of overflowing peace,
for the life of the world around us.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People 

Today, as we remember the people and places God has placed on our hearts,
we join together in the prayer Jesus taught us, saying: 

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory, forever.
Amen.

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Communion

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Offering Prayer

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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!
• Run Club: Please talk to Jin if you’d like to register for the Balboa Park 8 Miler on Saturday, August 1st with our Run Club. This year is the 72nd annual 8 Miler!
• Save the Dates: Art & Faith Minicamp on Sunday, July 19th • Church-wide Retreat from September 18th-20th at Palomar Christian Conference Center 

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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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!

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Worship Song

Be Still

O broken sinner come
And rest by Galilee
And let the Savior speak to you
The beauty of His peace

His tender voice of love
Bids all your strivings cease
Breathes into every fear and doubt
The beauty of His peace

Be still my soul
Be still my soul
Be still my soul
Be still

You know my anxious thoughts
Your Spirit my relief
Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire
The beauty of Your peace
The beauty of Your peace

When tears fall through the night
And panic grips my life
I can rest, I can rest in You

When sorrow marks my day
I will not be afraid
I will trust, I will trust in You

Lord, I need You, oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My One defense, my righteousness
Oh God how I need You

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Scripture Reading

Exodus 31:12-17

¹² The Lord said to Moses, ¹³ “You yourself are to speak to the Israelites, ‘You shall surely keep my Sabbaths, for this is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, given in order that you may know that I, the Lord, sanctify you. ¹⁴ You shall keep the Sabbath, because it is holy for you; everyone who profanes it shall be put to death; whoever does any work on it shall be cut off from among the people. ¹⁵ Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the Lord; whoever does any work on the Sabbath day shall be put to death. ¹⁶ Therefore the Israelites shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a perpetual covenant. ¹⁷ It is a sign forever between me and the Israelites that in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested and was refreshed.’”

This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.

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Sermon

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Sabbath in Community

Pastor Jeya

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Conversation questions:

• “So, community is crucial for sustaining Sabbath habits. But Sabbath habits can also create community.” — Rev. Dr. Carol Bechtel 
• What do you think this quote means? What could that look like? 
• What might be missing from your Sundays that would connect you to God, to each other, or to rest? What could you do to add to the missing element?

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Worship Song

Open Up (reprise)

May Your love
Cause us to open up
Cause us to open up our hearts

May Your light
Cause us to shine so bright
That we bring hope into the dark

All that we do without love
It means nothing
Grant us the courage to give
As You’re calling

Make me an instrument
Of Your peace
Where there is hatred
Let me sow love

Where there is darkness
Let me shine light and…

Hope for the hopeless
Your love is
Strength in our weakness
Your love is

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Benediction

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