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  • July 19, 2026 • Worship liturgy


    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 

    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.


    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


    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


    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.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    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.


    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!
    • 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! 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    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

    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


    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.


    Sermon
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    Sabbath as Resilience

    Pastor Jeya


    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?

    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


    Benediction

  • July 12, 2026 • Worship liturgy


    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 

    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.


    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


    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


    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.


    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 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. 


    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!
    • 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!  

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    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

    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


    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.


    Sermon
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    Sabbath as Celebration

    Pastor Dan


    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?

    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


    Benediction

  • July 5, 2026 • Worship liturgy


    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? 

    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.


    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


    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


    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.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    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.


    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!
    • 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 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    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

    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


    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.


    Sermon
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    Sabbath in Community

    Pastor Jeya


    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?

    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


    Benediction

  • June 28, 2026 • Worship liturgy


    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. 

    • Cross your arms and give yourself a hug 
    • As you breathe in, try to name what emotions you’re bringing today — without adding value judgments about them: “Right now, I feel …” 
    • As you breathe out, say to yourself, “It’s okay” 

    Call to Worship

    Let us sing of God’s steadfast love.
    We offer our praise in songs of joy!

    God’s faithfulness is as wide as the sky.
    We proclaim God’s faithfulness to all generations.
    Amen.


    Worship Songs

    My Hallelujah

    Open up the doors again
    Let the King of glory in
    His Kingdom will never end
    Oh, I know that You are good

    Break the darkness with the light
    All the earth let praise arise
    Every dead place come alive
    Oh, I know that You are good
    Oh, I know that You are good

    You will have my hallelujah
    You alone the highest name
    All to You I surrender
    Every breath I take
    Make my life Your praise

    Oh, Spirit of the Living God
    Fire burning in my heart
    I’m wide awake to who You are
    Oh, I know that You are good
    Oh, I know that You are good

    You are my strength when I am weak
    You are my sight when I can’t see
    As praise goes up, I believe
    The walls are coming down

    Oh, when I was lost, You rescued me
    When I was bound, You set me free
    As praise goes up, I believe
    The walls are coming down


    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


    Prayer of Confession

    Creator, Christ, and Spirit,
    From north and south and east and west,
    You gather Your people. 

    For the renewal of our relationships
    with You, each other, ourselves, and the world;
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of mercy,
    Mend what is broken
    and raise us up to new life.
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    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.


    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!
    • Research Interviews: If you haven’t already, please schedule an interview with Linda as she wraps up her research with us! 
    • 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 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    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

    Open Space w/ Make Room

    I will make room for You
    To do whatever You want to
    To do whatever You want to

    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 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
    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 the mystery

    Of knowing Jesus
    Of knowing Jesus


    Scripture Reading

    Mark 5:1-20

    1 They came to the other side of the sea, to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 And when he had stepped out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met him. 3 He lived among the tombs, and no one could restrain him any more, even with a chain, 4 for he had often been restrained with shackles and chains, but the chains he wrenched apart, and the shackles he broke in pieces, and no one had the strength to subdue him. 5 Night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was always howling and bruising himself with stones. 6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down before him, 7 and he shouted at the top of his voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.” 8 For he had said to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!” 9 Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He replied, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” 10 He begged him earnestly not to send them out of the region. 11 Now there on the hillside a great herd of swine was feeding, 12 and the unclean spirits begged him, “Send us into the swine; let us enter them.” 13 So he gave them permission. And the unclean spirits came out and entered the swine, and the herd, numbering about two thousand, stampeded down the steep bank into the sea and were drowned in the sea.

    14 The swineherds ran off and told it in the city and in the country. Then people came to see what it was that had happened. 15 They came to Jesus and saw the man possessed by demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind, the very man who had had the legion, and they became frightened. 16 Those who had seen what had happened to the man possessed by demons and to the swine reported it. 17 Then they began to beg Jesus to leave their neighborhood. 18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him. 19 But Jesus refused and said to him, “Go home to your own people, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and what mercy he has shown you.” 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and everyone was amazed.

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


    Sermon
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    It’s Okay to Not Be in Control

    Pastor Dan


    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


    Benediction

  • June 21, 2026 • Worship liturgy


    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. 

    • Hands on knees: “I am present” 
    • “Theology of thumbs”, hold neighbors’ hands and remember that we hold each other up and are held up by one another): “We are present” 
    • Continue holding hands: “God is present” 

    Call to Worship

    We rejoice in the Lord!
    We will sing praises to our God. 

    God loves righteousness and justice.
    The earth is filled with God’s steadfast love.
    Amen.


    Worship Songs

    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


    The Love of the Father

    Lift up your voices and lift up your praise
    Join with the heavens, declaring the wonders
    Of His faithfulness forever

    Sing of the victory, the hope of the world
    The Saviour has risen, the Spirit has come to
    Bring us into love forever

    We are the people of God
    With the freedom of hope in our hearts
    How great is the love of the Father

    Lifted from darkness and into the light
    The sons and the daughters are loved at a price
    Our God has made us His forever

    This is the song of the redeemed
    The ransomed and the free
    Given life at such a price
    This is love, this is love

    And when the Father calls us home
    And we see Him on the throne
    Hear the voices sing as one
    This is love, this is love


    Prayer of Confession

    Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) is the oldest known African-American celebration. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, received word of their emancipation two months after the Civil War had ended, and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had gone into effect on January 1, 1863. As a people of faith, we celebrate the freedom we have in Christ and commit ourselves to Jesus’ way of love, justice, and Shalom. 

    Cole Arthur Riley, author of Black Liturgies, gives us this blessing in our prayers: As we remember, may God shield us from despair, knowing that our story is more than pain. Ours is the story of dignity. Let us reclaim it.

    Holy and righteous God,
    You created all people in Your image. 

    Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil
    and to make no peace with oppression.  

    Help us, like those of generations before us,
    to resist the evils of slavery and oppression in any form.

    Make us a people of justice and love,
    to the glory of Your name in all the world, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of love,
    help us to walk in Your open paths
    of love, justice, and restoration.
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People 

    As we celebrate Father’s Day, we’re thankful for all of the wonderful dads in our church community — and we acknowledge the complexity of relationships with dads, including pain, sorrow, and loss. We trust in God, who Jesus called Heavenly Father, and we want to take a moment to pray for all of the dads here and represented in our church family, along with fathers in the faith. 

    Please extend a hand towards a dad nearby as we pray a silent prayer of blessing, and we’ll close with a simple prayer out loud together afterward: 

    Lord, have mercy.
    Christ, have mercy.
    Amen.


    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!
    • Happy Father’s Day! We’re thankful for all of the dads and fathers in faith in our church community. Thank you for modeling that true strength doesn’t come from power, but from love, kindness, and humility through Christ. May God continue to raise up men of God who are tender-hearted protectors and doers of the Word!
    • Pride Month: As a reflection of Jesus’ inclusive and expansive love, we continue to remember & celebrate Pride this month. “Pride is important because someone right now believes they’re better off dead than being themselves.” 
    • Research Interviews: If you haven’t already, please schedule an interview with Linda as she wraps up her research with us! 
    • 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 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    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

    Have My Heart

    You love with no reservations
    You’re not looking for perfection
    And there’s no need in me pretending
    I’ll give You everything
    I’ll give You everything

    You deserve my full attention
    Nothing less than my devotion
    Oh, speak to me and I will listen
    I’ll give You everything
    I’ll give You everything

    Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh 
    You can have my heart
    You can have my heart

    Be the Lord of my emotions
    Set me free from selfish motives
    And search me ’til there’s nothing hidden
    And I’ll give You everything
    Yes, I’ll give You everything

    My heart is Yours forever
    My heart is Yours forever


    Scripture Reading

    Mark 2:1-12

    1 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door, and he was speaking the word to them. 3 Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. 4 And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” 6 Now some of the scribes were sitting there questioning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this fellow speak in this way? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 At once Jesus perceived in his spirit that they were discussing these questions among themselves, and he said to them, “Why do you raise such questions in your hearts? 9 Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and take your mat and walk’? 10 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I say to you, stand up, take your mat, and go to your home.” 12 And he stood up and immediately took the mat and went out before all of them, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”

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


    Sermon
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    It’s Okay to Be Different

    Pastor Jeya


    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


    Benediction

  • June 14, 2026 • Worship liturgy


    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 you breathe in, squeeze your hands together (could say, “Lord Jesus”)
    • As you breathe out, loosen them (“have mercy”)
    • We’ll do this three times together

    Call to Worship

    We rejoice in the Lord!
    We will sing praises to our God. 

    God loves righteousness and justice.
    The earth is filled with God’s steadfast love.
    Amen.


    Worship Songs

    Simplicity

    I come in simplicity
    Longing for purity
    To worship You
    In spirit and truth, only You

    Lord, strip it all away
    ‘Til only You remain
    I’m coming back
    To my first love, only You

    You’re the reason I sing
    The reason I sing
    Yes my heart will sing
    How I love You

    And forever I’ll sing
    Forever I’ll sing
    Yes my heart will sing
    How I love You

    I come with my broken song
    To You the Perfect One
    To worship You
    In spirit and truth, only You

    Give me a childlike heart
    Lead me to where You are
    Cause I’m coming back
    To my first love, only You

    How I love You, how I love You
    How I love You, my first love


    Superhero

    He’s the One who makes the sun shine
    He’s the One that puts the moon in the sky
    He’s the One who hung the stars one by one

    He’s the One who makes the birds sing
    He’s the One who makes your dreams so high
    He’s the One who makes me smile day by day

    Jesus, You’re my superhero
    You’re my star, my best friend
    Jesus, You’re my superhero
    You’re my star, my best friend

    Yeah… better than Spiderman
    Yeah… better than Superman
    Yeah… better than Batman
    Yeah… better than anyone


    Prayer of Confession

    Holy God,
    in You we live and move and have our being.
    Your steadfast love holds all things together. 

    For Your grace to sustain us;
    For Your love to transform us;
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    Joyful God,
    Restore us once again
    to live in Your freedom and hope.
    Amen. 


    Assurance of God’s Love

    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. 


    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!
    • Pride Month: As a reflection of Jesus’ inclusive and expansive love, we remember & celebrate Pride this month (which is celebrated in July in SD). “Pride is important because someone right now believes they’re better off dead than being themselves.” We affirm the God-given dignity and worth of all people and commit ourselves to joining Jesus in building a more just, equitable, and inclusive world. 
    • Art & Faith Mini Camp: Sunday, July 19th after our worship service. 
    • Church Retreat: Save the date, September 18-20 at Palomar Christian Conference Center! 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    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

    Generous Giver

    You don’t withhold Your love from us
    Arms open wide upon a cross
    You give no matter what the cost
    Jesus, we see You

    All of these worlds Your hands have made
    A billion stars stretched out in space
    These are just echoes of Your grace
    Jesus we see You

    You are the generous Giver
    Your mercy overflows
    Your blessing is a river
    On and on and on, it goes

    You are an endless fountain
    You’re filling up my life
    My heart must sing Your praises
    Jesus, You be glorified

    Jesus, You reach us in our pain
    Your mercy meets us every day
    Your love will never turn away
    Jesus, we see You

    On and on…
    On and on…
    On and on…
    Jesus, You be glorified

    I could sing of Your love forever
    I could sing of Your love forever


    Scripture Reading

    Mark 10:17-31

    17 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness. You shall not defraud. Honor your father and mother.’ ” 20 He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.

    23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.”

    28 Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the good news 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”

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


    Sermon
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    It’s Okay to Not Have It All

    Pastor Dan


    Conversation questions:

    • What are some of the ways we feel pressured to “have it all”?
    • Why is it so easy for money to warp our outlook on life? 

    Worship Song

    May You Be Well

    May you be well
    Living in peace
    May you feel loved
    Happy and free

    I open my heart
    To however you are
    Because here in the love of God
    There’s room for us all


    Benediction

  • June 7, 2026 • Worship liturgy


    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. 

    • Say silently to God: I’m glad You’re here  
    • Say silently to yourself: I’m glad I’m here  
    • Now, say out loud to your neighbor: I’m glad you’re here 

    Call to Worship

    We rejoice in the Lord!
    We will sing praises to our God. 

    God loves righteousness and justice.
    The earth is filled with God’s steadfast love.
    Amen.


    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


    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,
    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.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    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. 


    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!
    • Pride Month: As a reflection of Jesus’ inclusive and expansive love, we remember & celebrate Pride this month (which is celebrated in July in SD). “Pride is important because someone right now believes they’re better off dead than being themselves.” We affirm the God-given dignity and worth of all people and commit ourselves to joining Jesus in building a more just, equitable, and inclusive world. 
    • Monthly lunch: On the first Sunday of every month, we’ll have lunch together right after service. Today is a pizza party! 
    • Art & Faith Mini Camp: Sunday, July 19th after our worship service. 
    • Church Retreat: Save the date, September 18-20 at Palomar Christian Conference Center! 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    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

    Expectation

    You redeem our past
    You take what’s old and broken
    You’re breathing in new life

    Rhythms of Your grace
    Moving us to freedom
    From darkness into light

    You will make all things new,
    You’ll bring Your kingdom here
    We wait in expectation

    We lift our eyes to You
    Salvation’s drawing near
    We wait in expectation

    You have overcome
    The troubles we are facing
    You’re standing here with us

    Oppression cannot win
    And anxious thoughts are broken
    By the pow’r of Jesus’ name


    Scripture Reading

    Mark 8:22-26

    22 They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, “Can you see anything?” 24 And the man looked up and said, “I can see people, but they look like trees, walking.” 25 Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again, and he looked intently, and his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. 26 Then he sent him away to his home, saying, “Do not even go into the village.”

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


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    It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

    Pastor Jeya


    Worship Song

    Lord I Need You w Build My Life

    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

    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


    Benediction

  • May 31, 2026 • Reset Sunday Worship Guide


    Welcome!

    On the fifth Sunday of months with 5 Sundays, Anchor & Hope has committed to a practice we call “Reset Sunday.” Instead of gathering in community together on that day, we encourage you to connect with God, others, and yourself out in God’s world!

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    Simple Intentionality

    Over the last several weeks, we’ve been journeying together through the theme, “Reasons to Love Myself.” As we begin to see ourselves through Jesus’ eyes, we are able to love others more fully.

    Today, we invite you to be intentional in meeting God in deep rest, deep beauty, and deep joy of the Sabbath, which was given to us as a gift from God! We always encourage you to get a little more sleep, or to eat something good, or to see something beautiful — to engage with your senses to see God’s goodness, beauty, and truth in the world!

    We hope these creative approaches to engaging Scripture will help you grow in your love for God, others, and yourselves. A couple of words of encouragement:

    • There is no set timeframe for these practices. We engaged some of these practices during our weekly Lenten Zoom gatherings, which were about 15 minutes each. However, your time with these practices might be shorter or longer!
    • We encourage you to engage one, two, three, or even all four of these practices today!
    • If you have children with you, these can be a simple way to immerse yourself in Scripture together. Invite your kids to pick a practice that is speaking to them, and then follow up by asking how they experienced God through it.

    Today’s Scripture Passage

    Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

    24 O Lord, how manifold are your works!
        In wisdom you have made them all;
        the earth is full of your creatures.
    25 There is the sea, great and wide;
        creeping things innumerable are there,
        living things both small and great.
    26 There go the ships
        and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it.

    27 These all look to you
        to give them their food in due season;
    28 when you give to them, they gather it up;
        when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
    29 When you hide your face, they are dismayed;
        when you take away their breath, they die
        and return to their dust.
    30 When you send forth your spirit, they are created,
        and you renew the face of the ground.

    31 May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
        may the Lord rejoice in his works—
    32 who looks on the earth and it trembles,
        who touches the mountains and they smoke.
    33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
        I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
    34 May my meditation be pleasing to him,
        for I rejoice in the Lord.

    35 Bless the Lord, O my soul.
    Praise the Lord!


    Practice 1: Creative Writing
    • Consider: As you read through the psalm, think about how you can be present to God, others, and yourself. What words, phrases, or images are speaking to you?
    • Write: Try writing a haiku (First line 5 syllables, second line 7 syllables, third line 5 syllables) that comes from your experience in meditating on this passage.
    • Reflect: Did it reveal something surprising? How can being present to God, others, and yourself lead you into the future?

    Practice 2: Visio Divina
    • Consider: Take a moment after reading the passage to sit with this image. 
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    Photo from: @lukekellytravels (4/10/24)
    • Viewing 1: Notice what draws your attention and focus in on one part of the photo. Look at the details of that particular part of the image. What feelings, thoughts, ideas come to mind as you focus on this part of the image?
    • Viewing 2: Begin to allow yourself to look elsewhere at the whole picture. What else draws your attention? What feelings, thoughts, ideas come to mind as you focus on the whole image?
    • Viewing 3: Finally, sit with the image one more time and take a moment to reflect and pray — whatever may come to your mind & heart.

    Practice 3: Prayer Doodling
    • Materials needed: White paper, black Sharpie, black pen
    • Instructions: On a piece of white paper, as you reflect on today’s Scripture passage, let your hand move freely, drawing basic circles, squares, or wavy lines using a black sharpie (see Fig. 1).
    • Prayer Doodling: Fill in the “blanks” with words or phrases that stood out to you from the passage using a black pen (see Fig. 2 — you can also use the slider on Fig. 3 to see the example of filling in the blanks)
    Fig. 1
    Fig. 2
    Fig. 3

    Practice 4: Lectio Divina
    • Note: Lectio Divina can be practiced individually or in a group
    • Pray: Take a moment to pray and ask God to illuminate your reading of the word; remember to take a moment to pause between each reading.
    • First Reading: Read the passage out loud once (read it out loud whether you’re alone or with others)
      • What word or phrase is God speaking to you from this passage? Share the word or phrase – without explanation – if you’re with others or consider writing it down if you’re by yourself.
    • Second Reading: Read the passage out loud again.
      • When you hear the word or phrase that stood out to you, take some time to meditate on it. What do you think God is saying to you through this word or phrase?
    • Third Reading: Read the passage out loud a third time.
      • How is God inviting you to respond to this passage and in particular to the word or phrase that stood out to you?
    • Fourth Reading: Read the passage out loud a final time.
      • Spend some time really listening to God; rest a moment in God’s presence before you continue on with your day.

    Blessing of Peace

    Send a text message of blessing and peace to someone from our Anchor & Hope community, or someone else who could use a blessing!


  • May 24, 2026 • Worship liturgy


    The Day of Pentecost


    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 is Pentecost, when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending in a mighty rush of wind and flame to inspire the church’s proclamation of Christ’s rising and to empower its mission and ministry to the world. On that first Pentecost, the rush of a mighty ruach (wind, spirit, breath of God) filled the house in which the apostles gathered, and appeared to them as a burning fire.

    • We invite you to engage in simple breath prayers — for example:
    • Inhale: Holy Spirit • Exhale: Breathe on me 
    • Inhale: Speak, Lord • Exhale: I am listening 

    Call to Worship

    Come, Holy Spirit,
    The wind of God and the breath of Life,
    Our Advocate and our Counselor.

    Breathe upon us and fill our hearts;
    May Your fire cause us to burn bright,
    moving us to act in Your love & power.
    Amen.


    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


    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


    Prayer of Confession

    Spirit of power and possibility:
    through Your fire, we are empowered;
    by Your breath, we are renewed.

    Restore, transform, and strengthen us
    with openness, faithfulness, and love;
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    Spirit of God,
    reawaken our love for God and others,
    and send us to serve the world You love.
    Amen. 


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People 

    As our prayer for peace on this Day of Pentecost, let us use our breath and sing Dona Nobis Pacem (“grant us peace”) together

    • Sung in the round
    • Group by sections 

    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!
    • Celebrations during May: As the month comes to a close, we continue to celebrate both Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
    • Reset Sunday: Next Sunday, May 31st, we will not gather at Sandburg! We will send out a worship guide this week to help you practice a meaningful Reset Sunday.
    • Art & Faith Mini Camp: Sunday, July 19th after our worship service. 
    • Church Retreat: Save the date, September 18-20 at Palomar Christian Conference Center!

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    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

    The Heart of Worship

    When the music fades
    All is stripped away
    And I simply come

    Longing just to bring
    Something that’s of worth
    That will bless Your heart

    I’ll bring You more than a song
    For a song in itself
    Is not what You have required

    You search much deeper within
    Through the ways things appear
    You’re looking into my heart

    I’m coming back to the heart of worship
    And it’s all about You
    It’s all about You, Jesus

    I’m sorry, Lord, for the thing I’ve made it
    When it’s all about You
    It’s all about You, Jesus

    King of endless worth
    No one could express
    How much You deserve?

    Though I’m weak and poor
    All I have is Yours
    Every single breath


    Scripture Reading

    John 10:10

    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.


    Sermon
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    Reasons to Love Myself:
    Sent by Jesus 

    Pastor Dan


    Conversation Questions:

    • When have you felt fully alive, understood, or connected?
    • How do you hope to see others come alive?

    Reset Sunday Planning Guide

    • Get together with people you will spend Reset Sunday with
    • Use this Reset Sunday Planning Guide to help you discern & plan for a meaningful experience

    Worship Song

    Here’s My Heart

    Here’s my heart Lord
    Here’s my heart Lord
    Here’s my heart Lord
    Speak what is true

    I am found, I am Yours
    I am loved, I’m made pure

    I have life, I can breathe
    I am healed, I am free

    You are strong, You are sure
    You are life, You endure

    You are good, always true
    You are light breaking through

    You are more than enough
    You are here, You are love

    You are hope, You are grace
    You’re all I have, You’re everything


    Benediction

  • Reset Sunday Planning Guide


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    On the fifth Sunday of months with 5 Sundays, Anchor & Hope has committed to a practice we call “Reset Sunday.” Instead of gathering in community together on that day, we encourage you to connect with God, others, and yourself out in God’s world!

    Be intentional in meeting God in deep rest, deep beauty, and deep joy of the Sabbath, which was given to us as a gift from God! We always encourage you to get a little more sleep, or to eat something good, or to see something beautiful — to engage with your senses to see God’s goodness, beauty, and truth in the world!

    Please use the following Reset Sunday Planning Guide to help you discern & plan for a meaningful experience:


    Note: The first four questions are adapted from Marva J. Dawn’s “Keeping the Sabbath Day Wholly”

    Cease

    What are you not going to do on the Sabbath?

    Examples: Stay away from work (maybe you need to get things done by Saturday night); put your anxieties and worries on paper and then put it away, unplug from electronics, etc.


    Rest

    How will you plan to rest on the Sabbath?

    Examples: Sleep in and/or take a nap, spend time reading a book, take time to exercise, spend time with God in extended silence, get a massage, wear clothes that are comfortable or make you feel good, go for a relaxing hike, listen to the waves crashing on the shore, etc.


    Embrace

    How can you honor your love & commitment to God and others today?

    Examples: Connect your faith with your life & purpose, spend some time reflecting on what God is calling you to, spend time with loved ones, pray for others, demonstrate love to those you care for, be kind to yourself, serve your neighbors, etc.


    Feast

    In what ways will you celebrate God’s goodness & joy today?

    Examples: Enjoy a good meal, spend some time laughing, listen to or play music, enjoy nature and movement, go to a museum, explore San Diego, find places of beauty, etc.


    Worship

    Consider when you will engage with the Reset Sunday guide for next week: As you start the day? In the middle of the day? To mark the end of the Sabbath day? Are there other worship practices that will help you love God more?


    Connect

    With whom will you share your Reset Sunday experience? Your household, friends, neighbors? How can you open your heart to “divine interruptions” from the Spirit or others? How will you connect with yourself in a meaningful way that makes you feel a little more whole?


    Align

    Set your intention with your household (or whoever you plan on spending your Reset Sunday with) and make a plan for the day. Remember, the goal is not to “maximize” your schedule but, rather, to create breathing room for rest, beauty & joy!