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  • December 28, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    The First Sunday After Christmas

    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths. 

    • Today, let’s take a few moments to remember the faithful love of Jesus throughout this past year
    • As you continue to breathe slowly, what did you see? What did you hear? How did you receive God’s love? How did you share God’s love?
    Call to Worship

    In Jesus, the grace of God has appeared,
    bringing salvation to all.

    Like those who followed the star,
    We come to seek Christ today. 

    With our whole heart we proclaim:
    Glory to God in the highest! 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

    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

    Prayer of Confession

    God of all our days,
    as we come to the close of this year,
    we are grateful for Your steadfast love. 

    Help us to remember Your faithfulness;
    Teach us to follow in Your ways;
    Make us witnesses of Your mercy & grace:
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    Open our eyes, O God,
    to the dawning of a new day
    in the love of Christ. Amen. 

    Assurance of God’s Love
    Prayers of the People 

    Holy One, 
    be the light in our darkness this day.  

    As we begin to conclude this year,
    we continue to pray for people and places
    who need Your hope, peace, joy & love:     

    — Invite people forward to light candles — 

    Holy One, 
    be the light in our darkness this day,  

    that we might reflect Your light  
    into every corner of our world.
    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!
    • Christmas Offering: Our Christmas offering this year will support Justice Ventures International and World Relief Southern California! You can give in person or via Tithely (and choose “Christmas 2025” from the drop-down menu).
    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

    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

    Scripture Reading

    Psalm 65 

    1 Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion;
    to you our vows will be fulfilled.

    2 You who answer prayer,
    to you all people will come.

    3 When we were overwhelmed by sins,
    you forgave our transgressions.

    4 Blessed are those you choose
    and bring near to live in your courts!
    We are filled with the good things of your house,
    of your holy temple.

    5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds,
    God our Savior,
    the hope of all the ends of the earth
    and of the farthest seas,

    6 who formed the mountains by your power,
    having armed yourself with strength,

    7 who stilled the roaring of the seas,
    the roaring of their waves,
    and the turmoil of the nations.

    8 The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;
    where morning dawns, where evening fades,
    you call forth songs of joy.

    9 You care for the land and water it;
    you enrich it abundantly.
    The streams of God are filled with water
    to provide the people with grain,
    for so you have ordained it.

    10 You drench its furrows and level its ridges;
    you soften it with showers and bless its crops.

    11 You crown the year with your bounty,
    and your carts overflow with abundance.

    12 The grasslands of the wilderness overflow;
    the hills are clothed with gladness.

    13 The meadows are covered with flocks
    and the valleys are mantled with grain;
    they shout for joy and sing.Reader:

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

    Sermon
    Image of the sky at sunrise with text overlaid, "Where Morning Dawns"

    Where Morning Dawns
    Pastor Dan

    Conversation questions: 

    • Where are thin places from this past year where you met with God? 
    • Does time feel like it’s slipping away? How can you experience the fullness of time with God each day? (new experiences, changing your routine, keeping your mind young & curious, practice presence)
    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

  • December 21, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    The Fourth Sunday of Advent

    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths. 

    • The theme of this fourth Sunday of Advent is love 
    • Hold your hands over your heart and breathe in, “God is with me” and breathe out, “I am loved” 
    • Open your eyes, turn to your neighbor, and say to them: “You are loved!” 
    Lighting of the Advent Candles

    Week Four: The Candle of Love

    Reading 1:
    Jesus is the light of hope
    to a dark and weary world. 

    — Light one purple candle (the candle of Hope) —

    Reading 2:
    Jesus is the Prince of Peace
    for all who are broken and lost. 

    — Light one purple candle (the candle of Peace) —

    Reading 3:
    Jesus is the everlasting joy
    to a world burdened with sorrow. 

    — Light one pink candle (the candle of Joy) —

    Reading 4:
    Jesus is eternal love,
    transforming our lives forever.

    — Light the final purple candle (the candle of Love) —

    Worship Songs

    O Come Let Us Adore Him

    O come all ye faithful
    Come let us adore Him

    O come all ye faithful
    Joyful and triumphant

    O come ye, O come ye
    To Bethlehem

    Come and behold Him
    Born the King of angels

    O come let us adore Him
    O come let us adore Him
    O come let us adore Him
    Christ the Lord

    Sing choirs of angels
    Sing in exaltation

    O sing all ye
    Citizens of Heaven above

    Glory to God
    Glory in the highest

    O sing Alleluia
    Come let us adore Him

    Yea Lord we greet Thee
    Born this happy morning

    Jesus, to Thee be all
    Glory giv’n

    Word of the Father
    Now in flesh appearing

    Go Tell It on the Mountain

    Go tell it on the mountain
    Over the hills and everywhere
    Go tell it on the mountain
    That Jesus Christ is born

    While shepherds kept their watching
    O’er silent flocks by night
    Behold throughout the heavens
    There shone a Holy Light

    The shepherds feared and trembled 
    When Lo! Above the earth
    Rang out the angel chorus
    That hailed our Savior’s birth

    Down in a lowly manger
    The humble Christ was born
    And God sent us our Salvation
    That blessed Christmas morn!

    Advent Prayer
    Assurance of God’s Love
    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!
    • Thank you to the Kim family for hosting our Christmas party last night!
    • Christmas Offering: Our Christmas offering this year will support Justice Ventures International and World Relief Southern California! Our children will raised their own Christmas offering for pigs though World vision in the total of $180! You can give in person or via Tithely (and choose “Christmas 2025” from the drop-down menu).
    • Winter Bible study will start up in the new year!
    • Prayer for Pastor David: As Pastor David and Cierra move into the next chapter of their lives, we bless them & pray for their journey! 
    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!

    Reading of the Christmas Story

    Reading 1

    Isaiah 9:2; 6 (GNT) 

    The people who walked in darkness, have seen a great light. They lived in a land of shadows, but now light is shining on them. You have given them great joy, Lord;  you have made them happy. They rejoice in what you have done,

    A child is born to us!
    A son is given to us!
    And he will be our ruler.

    He will be called,
    “Wonderful Counselor,” 
    “Mighty God,”
    “Eternal Father,”
    “Prince of Peace.”

    His royal power will continue to grow;
    his kingdom will always be at peace.
    He will rule as King David’s successor,
    basing his power on right and justice,
    from now until the end of time.

    The Lord Almighty is determined to do all this.

    Reading 2 

    Luke 2:1-7 (CEB)

    In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. This first enrollment occurred when Quirinius governed Syria. Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled. 

    Since Joseph belonged to David’s house and family line, he went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to David’s city, called Bethlehem, in Judea. He went to be enrolled together with Mary, who was promised to him in marriage and who was pregnant. 

    While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. She gave birth to her firstborn child, a son, wrapped him snugly, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the guestroom.

    Reading 3

    Luke 2:8-16 (CEB)

    Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified.

    The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.” 

    Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said together: 

    “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace to everyone who pleases God”

    Lighting of the Christ Candle
    Christmas Reflection
    Image of a colorful neighborhood with text overlaid, "Christmas: The Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood"

    Conversation questions: 

    • What makes a house feel like home to you?
    • Finish this sentence, home is where the _______ is.
    • What would make church feel like “home” to you?
    • How did Jesus help people experience home?
    Worship Song

    Open Up

    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

    May we love
    As You love

    Benediction
    Gingerbread Neighborhood Build

    Together

  • December 14, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    The Third Sunday of Advent

    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths. 

    • Make two fists, rub your cheeks — turn to your neighbor and say, “You look good!”
    • Now, turn back to them and say, “I look good!”
    Lighting of the Advent Candles

    Week Three: The Candle of Joy

    Reading 1
    We give thanks for the light of Christ,
    shining in the lives of all God’s people.  

    Reading 2
    As we light our Advent candle
    We thank You for the joy You give.
    As we prepare for Christmastime
    Light of the world, shine on us.  

    Reading 3
    In the midst of sorrow,
    Bring joy to our hearts.
    To all the people who don’t know You,
    Light of the world, shine through us.  

    Reading 4
    In this world of pain and darkness,
    Help us to find joy in serving You.
    In our service here today,
    Light of the world, light the way.   

    — Light Two Purple Candles and One Pink Candle —

    Worship Songs

    Oh Our Lord

    O come, O come Emmanuel…

    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

    O Come Let Us Adore Him

    O come all ye faithful
    Come let us adore Him

    O come all ye faithful
    Joyful and triumphant

    O come ye, O come ye
    To Bethlehem

    Come and behold Him
    Born the King of angels

    O come let us adore Him
    O come let us adore Him
    O come let us adore Him
    Christ the Lord

    Sing choirs of angels
    Sing in exaltation

    O sing all ye
    Citizens of Heaven above

    Glory to God
    Glory in the highest

    O sing Alleluia
    Come let us adore Him

    Yea Lord we greet Thee
    Born this happy morning

    Jesus, to Thee be all
    Glory giv’n

    Word of the Father
    Now in flesh appearing

    You Hold It All Together

    You come at the right time
    When I least expect it
    Never behind

    So why would I be surprised
    When You deliver every time?

    On mountaintops, You stay the same
    On valley low, You never change

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

    You go, You go before me
    To prepare a blessing
    You madе a way

    It’s more than I could imagine
    More than I can fathom
    Or comprehend

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

    Open Up

    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

    May we love
    As You love

    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!
    • Weekly Advent Devotionals: We have a few paper copies today — keep an eye out in your email for digital copies of both the individual and family devotion guides 
    • Christmas Offering: Our Christmas offering this year will support Justice Ventures International and World Relief Southern California! Please watch this video to learn more about the impactful work of World Relief. Our children will also be raising their own Christmas offering for pigs though world vision. You can give in person or via Tithely (and choose “Christmas 2025” from the drop-down menu).
    • Christmas Party: This Saturday, December 20th at 5:00 pm, we will celebrate Christmas together as a church! Ian will send out a potluck sign-up sheet. Please prepare a small white elephant gift from home (please do not purchase any new items!). We’ll also play a few games together! 
    • Christmas Sunday: We will celebrate Christmas next Sunday, December 21st with a special intergenerational worship gathering!
    • Winter Bible study will start up sometime in January!
    • Resolution Run: Members of our Run Club will participate in the Resolution Run at Mission Bay on January 10, 2026 — 5K/10K/and half-marathon options! Please talk to Jin if you’d like to sign up with our team
    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!

    Blessing of the Children
    Scripture Reading

    Isaiah 35:1-10

    1 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad,
    the desert shall rejoice and blossom;
    like the crocus
    2 it shall blossom abundantly,
    and rejoice with joy and singing.
    The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
    the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.
    They shall see the glory of the Lord,
    the majesty of our God.

    3 Strengthen the weak hands,
    and make firm the feeble knees.

    4 Say to those who are of a fearful heart,
    “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God.
    He will come with vengeance,
    with terrible recompense.
    He will come and save you.”

    5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
    and the ears of the deaf unstopped;

    6 then the lame shall leap like a deer,
    and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.
    For waters shall break forth in the wilderness,
    and streams in the desert;

    7 the burning sand shall become a pool,
    and the thirsty ground springs of water;
    the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp,
    the grass shall become reeds and rushes.

    8 A highway shall be there,
    and it shall be called the Holy Way;
    the unclean shall not travel on it,
    but it shall be for God’s people;
    no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray.

    9 No lion shall be there,
    nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it;
    they shall not be found there,
    but the redeemed shall walk there.

    10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return,
    and come to Zion with singing;
    everlasting joy shall be upon their heads;
    they shall obtain joy and gladness,
    and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

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

    Prayer Stations
    Image of blue and purple cloth with text overlaid, "Dreams: The Season of Advent"
    Worship Songs

    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

    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

    Benediction

  • December 7, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    The Second Sunday of Advent

    Centering Practice
    • Advent is a season of watching and waiting on the Lord. The theme of this second Sunday is peace — many people in our world today are stressed, anxious, frustrated, frazzled, or otherwise un-peaceful  
    • 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 the Prince of Peace today 
    Lighting of the Advent Candles

    Week Two: The Candle of Peace

    Reading 1
    We give thanks for the light of Christ,
    shining in the lives of all God’s people.  

    Reading 2
    As we light our Advent candle
    We thank You for the peace You give.
    As we prepare for Christmastime
    Light of the world, shine on us.  

    Reading 3
    In our lives of confusion and stress,
    Bring peace to our hearts.
    To all the people who don’t know You,
    Light of the world, shine through us.  

    Reading 4
    In this world of pain and darkness,
    Help us to share the peace You give.
    In our service here today,
    Light of the world, light the way.   

    — Light Two Purple Candles —

    Worship Songs

    Kingdom Come

    God, let Your kingdom come
    May Your will be done
    God, let Your kingdom come

    Earth is groaning and we are longing
    For Your kingdom to come
    All creation and all of heaven
    Join their voices as one

    Hope is stirring, joy arising
    As we look to the day
    When all injustice will bow
    And every voice will cry out
    Holy is Your name

    Lift up your heads, all the weak and the poor
    The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yours

    Lift up your hearts, all who suffer and mourn
    The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yours

    Lift up your eyes, all who hunger for more
    The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yours

    Lift up a shout, let the earth hear your voice
    The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yours

    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

    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

    Advent Prayer

    As part of our Advent practice, we will pray together out loud and then take a few moments to pray for others by lighting a candle. As we light these candles, we know God hears our prayers and brings light and life to everywhere that needs it. We will conclude by praying out loud together at the end of this part of our service.

    Holy One, 
    be the light in our darkness this day. 
    As we have lit the candle of peace,  
    we pray for those people and places who need peace…    

    — Invite people forward to light candles — 

    Holy One, 
    be the light in our darkness this day, 
    that we might reflect Your light  
    into every corner of our world.
    Amen.

    Assurance of God’s Love
    Communion
    Offering Prayer
    Announcements
    • Interactive Prayer & Worship: Next Sunday, December 14th, we’ll have a special day of interactive prayer & worship (at our usual time at 10:30 am here at Sandburg). We will have Sunday School that day as well! 
    • Christmas Sunday: We will celebrate Christmas on Sunday, December 21st with a special intergenerational worship gathering!
    • Resolution Run: Members of our Run Club will participate in the Resolution Run at Mission Bay on January 10, 2026 — 5K/10K/and half-marathon options! Please talk to Jin if you’d like to sign up with our team!
    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 

    Blessing of the Children
    Worship Song

    Have My Heart / Here’s My Heart

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

    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

    Isaiah 11:1-10

    1 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse,
    and a branch shall grow out of his roots.

    2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him,
    the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
    the spirit of counsel and might,
    the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.

    3 His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord.
    He shall not judge by what his eyes see
    or decide by what his ears hear,

    4 but with righteousness he shall judge for the poor
    and decide with equity for the oppressed of the earth;
    he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,
    and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.

    5 Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist
    and faithfulness the belt around his loins.

    6 The wolf shall live with the lamb;
    the leopard shall lie down with the kid;
    the calf and the lion will feed together,
    and a little child shall lead them.

    7 The cow and the bear shall graze;
    their young shall lie down together;
    and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.

    8 The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra,
    and the weaned child shall put its hand on the vipers’s den.

    9 They will not hurt or destroy
    on all my holy mountain,
    for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord
    as the waters cover the sea.

    10 On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples;
    the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious.

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

    Sermon
    Image of blue and purple cloth with text overlaid, "Dreams: The Season of Advent"

    How to Tend a Dream

    Pastor Dan

    Debrief on Reset Sunday:

    • How did you experience the act of preparation for Reset Sunday?
    • What brought you rest/renewal that day?
    • If you did not engage it this time around, what can you do differently next time?
    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

    Benediction

  • Reset Sunday Worship Guide for November 30, 2025

    Image of blue and purple cloth with text overlaid, "Dreams: The Season of Advent"
    Centering Practice

    As we begin this Advent season, light a candle and read this call to worship out loud together:

    • Reader 1: The light shines in the darkness.
    • All together: Jesus, You are the Light of the World.
    • Reader 2: Shine into this world and our lives once again.
    • All together: Renew our dreams with new hope!
    Worship Song

    Wholehearted

    Help me dance like a little child
    Help me go just a little wild
    I’ve become far too civilized
    Give me eyes wide with wonder and a heart of praise

    Give me passion down in my soul
    Give me fire from the Holy Ghost
    Now it’s time to start letting go
    Give me eyes wide with wonder and a heart of praise

    I wanna be wholehearted
    I wanna be wholehearted
    I wanna be wholehearted
    I wanna be Yours

    Set me free from the cynical
    Set me free, break down every wall
    How my heart needs a miracle
    Give me eyes wide with wonder and a heart of praise

    In the shadows I’ll find You there
    I won’t give into the despair
    Let this be my defining prayer
    Give me eyes wide with wonder and a heart of praise
    A heart of praise

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s continue to build a more creative, hope-filled world! Take a moment to text a friend (from our Anchor & Hope community or beyond) and let them know how they inspire you! You can even send PJ & PD a text message to say hello 🙂

    Kids Worship Song

    Shine (From the Inside Out)

    Shine from the inside out
    That the world will see You live in me

    You know me and You love me
    You fill me, so send me to…


    Know me, love me, fill me, send me…

    Kids Reflection

    Read Psalm 19:1-4 out loud together:

    The heavens tell about the glory of God.
    The skies show that his hands created them.
    Day after day they speak about it.
    Night after night they make it known.
    But they don’t speak or use words.
    No sound is heard from them.
    Yet their voice goes out into the whole earth.
    Their words go out from one end of the world to the other.

    God is truly wonderful! Watch the following video about some amazing creatures in God’s creation and take the quiz together:

    • I wonder what amazed or surprised you from today’s video?
    • I wonder how God’s creation helps us see how wonderful God is?
    • I wonder how we can tell about the glory of God during this Advent season?
    Prayer for Illumination

    Shine Your light, Lord Jesus,
    into our hearts and minds,
    that we would shine like stars
    in Your world. Amen.

    Scripture Reflection

    Read Isaiah 2:1-5 out loud:

    The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.

    In days to come
    the mountain of the Lord’s house
    shall be established as the highest of the mountains
    and shall be raised above the hills;
    all the nations shall stream to it.

    Many peoples shall come and say,
    “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
    to the house of the God of Jacob,
    that he may teach us his ways
    and that we may walk in his paths.”
    For out of Zion shall go forth instruction
    and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

    He shall judge between the nations
    and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
    they shall beat their swords into plowshares
    and their spears into pruning hooks;
    nation shall not lift up sword against nation;
    neither shall they learn war any more.

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

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

    Worship Song

    Lost in Wonder

    Who can breathe a million stars
    Know their names and where they are
    There is none like You

    Who brings forth the morning light
    Sews the day beneath the night
    There is none like You
    There is none like You

    So in awe, forever lost in wonder
    Awe, no our hearts can’t turn away
    In awe, we adore You like no other
    Ever lost in wonder
    Ever lost in wonder

    Who can speak to crashing seas
    Bring the raging storms to peace
    There is none like You

    Who has shaped the mountains high
    Carved the valleys, painted skies
    There is none like You
    There is none like You

    Closing Blessing

    Light of the World,
    as You make all things new,
    restore in us
    the wonder of Your love.

    May Your hope fill us with courage,
    may Your joy direct our steps,
    and may Your love overflow
    into the lives of those around us.
    Amen.

    ,

  • November 23, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    Thanksgiving Sunday

    Entrance/Centering Practice
    • Psalm 100:4 • “Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving in our hearts and enter God’s courts with praise” 
    • Take a fruit-shaped note, write something you are thankful for, and add it to the tree of thankfulness 
    Call to Worship

    Based on Psalm 105

    Give thanks to the Lord and call on God’s name;
    Make God’s glory known among the nations!

    Remember the wonders the Lord has done;
    Sing glorious praise to God!

    The Lord our God is faithful
    to a thousand generations! Amen. 

    Worship Songs

    The Fruit of the Spirit

    The fruit of the Spirit’s not a coconut
    The fruit of the Spirit’s not a coconut
    If you wanna be a coconut
    You might as well hear it
    You can’t be a fruit of the Spirit

    ‘Cause the fruit is
    Love, joy, peace, patience
    Kindness, goodness, faithfulness
    Gentleness and self-control

    Banana…

    Watermelon…

    Lemon…

    Cherry…

    Grape…

    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

    Thanksgiving Prayer

    For the wonder of Your beautiful creation,
    We thank You, God.

    For Your loving provision & care every day,
    We thank You, God.

    For family, friends, and the gift of belonging in our church,
    We thank You, God.

    For minds to think, hearts to love & hands to serve,
    We thank You, God.

    For the faithful witness of Your Church worldwide,
    We thank You, God. 

    For the transforming gift of love in Christ,
    We thank You, God. 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!
    • Gift of Thanks: As part of today’s worship gathering (and inspired by last week’s Sunday School art project!), we will give a donation of fruit trees through World Vision as part of a special offering today.
    • Reset Sunday: Next Sunday, November 30th, we will not gather in community because it will be a Reset Sunday! More details during our Scripture exploration.
    • December Bible study: If you’re interested in joining the winter Bible study (which is open to everyone!), please fill out the interest form today!
    • Weekly Advent Devotions: We are making weekly devotions (one set for individuals and one for families) available — we’ll share them with our whole church electronically and will have a limited number of printed copies each Sunday. Please start these devotions during the week of November 30th!
    • Advent Gatherings: Sunday, December 14th, will be a special day of interactive prayer and worship (during our normal worship gathering time). We will also have a church Christmas party on Saturday, December 20th!
    • Advent Readers: We are looking for volunteers (including families and individuals) to serve as readers for our special Advent candle lightings during December. Please talk to PJ today if you’re interested! 
    Communion
    Scripture Reading

    Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

    9 Two people are better than one.
        They can help each other in everything they do.

    10  Suppose either of them falls down.
        Then the one can help the other one up.
        But how miserable if a person falls down
        and doesn’t have anyone to help them up!

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

    Sermon
    Image of a poppy flower with text overlaid, "Give Thanks"
    Worship Song

    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

    Benediction
    Potluck Lunch

    Together

  • November 16, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths. 

    • Today, we’ll practice “theology of the thumbs” to remind us that we uphold others and are held up by them as well  
    • Say a short, silent prayer of blessing for your neighbors 
    • Say out loud to your neighbors: I’m glad you’re here
    Call to Worship

    Adapted from the Belhar Confession

    Jesus calls us together, in our diversity,
    to a shared story and life together.

    We make visible the unity of Christ
    through the practice of love, kindness, and justice.

    Therefore, we reject hatred and prejudice;
    instead, we stand with the suffering
    and oppressed

    in obedience to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
    Amen. 

    Worship Songs

    Beautiful One

    Wonderful, so wonderful
    Is Your unfailing love
    Your cross has spoken mercy over me

    No eye has seen, no ear has heard
    No heart could fully know
    How glorious, how beautiful you are

    Beautiful One, I love You
    Beautiful One, I adore
    Beautiful One, my soul must sing

    Powerful, so powerful
    Your glory fills the skies
    Your mighty works displayed for all to see

    The beauty of Your majesty
    Awakes my heart to sing
    How marvelous, how wonderful You are

    You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew
    You captured my heart with this love
    Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as You

    My soul, my soul must sing
    My soul, my soul must sing
    My soul, my soul must sing
    Beautiful One

    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

    Prayer of Confession

    Our God who makes all things new,
    You are making a way in the wilderness
    and rivers in the desert. 

    Forgive our old ways of thinking & acting;
    Open our hearts to Your future;
    Re-create us in Your mercy & love;
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    Thank You, Jesus,
    for the hope we have in You.
    Guide us, our Creator, Redeemer & Sustainer.
    Amen.

    Assurance of God’s Love
    Prayers of the People

    The “one anothers” of Scripture teach us how to love one another in our church and to offer hope to all people. We will read aloud a “one another” from the Bible and hold a moment of silent prayer:

    We pray together, with one another, that we would: 

    Follow Jesus’ commandment,
    to love one another as Christ loves us… 
    (John 15:12)

    Welcome one another,
    just as Christ has welcomed us… 
    (Romans 15:7)

    Be kind and tenderhearted to one another,
    as God in Christ is to us…
    (Ephesians 4:32)

    Bear one another’s burdens,
    fulfilling the law of Christ…
    (Galatians 6:2)

    Always seek to do good to one another
    and to all in the name of Jesus…
    (1 Thessalonians 5:15)

    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!
    • Youth Group Holiday Party: This Saturday, November 22nd at 5:00 pm at the Cho’s place! Check your email for more details about sharing God’s love through donating a gift!
    • Thanksgiving Sunday: Next Sunday, November 23rd, we will have a special intergenerational worship gathering for our Thanksgiving Sunday.
    • Reset Sunday: We will not gather in community on November 30th but will instead encourage you to connect with God, others, and yourselves out in God’s world! We will send a worship guide that week. 
    • Winter Bible Study Sign-Ups: If you’re interested in joining the winter Bible study (which is open to everyone!), please fill out the interest form today!
    • Community Connections: Let’s pray for and build up our connections with neighbors and our broader community!  Please continue our 10:02 prayer daily until Advent (11/30) — for renewal & rest in our church community and for a spirit of invitation to reach out to others!
    • Resolution Run: Members of our Run Club will participate in the Resolution Run at Mission Bay on January 10, 2026 — 5K/10K/and half-marathon options! Please talk to Jin if you’d like to sign up with our team!
    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 

    Blessing of the Children
    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

    Scripture Reading

    1 Peter 4:7-11 

    7 The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 11 Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

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

    Sermon
    Image of a flowing piece of fabric with text overlaid, "The Cover of Love"

    The Cover of Love

    Pastor Dan

    Conversation Questions 

    • Who taught you about generosity (kindness, serving others)? 
    • What do you want to be remembered for? 
    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

  • November 9, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths. 

    • Silently with one breath, say to God: I’m glad You are here  
    • Silently with another breath, say to yourself: I’m glad I am here 
    • Out loud to neighbors: I’m glad you’re here 
    Call to Worship

    Adapted from the Belhar Confession

    Jesus calls us together, in our diversity,
    to a shared story and life together.

    We make visible the unity of Christ
    through the practice of love, kindness, and justice.

    Therefore, we reject hatred and prejudice;
    instead, we stand with the suffering
    and oppressed

    in obedience to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
    Amen. 

    Worship Songs

    You Hold It All Together

    You come at the right time
    When I least expect it
    Never behind

    So why would I be surprised
    When You deliver every time?

    On mountaintops, You stay the same
    On valley low, You never change

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

    You go, You go before me
    To prepare a blessing
    You madе a way

    It’s more than I could imagine
    More than I can fathom
    Or comprehend

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

    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

    Prayer of Confession

    O God,
    We hold fast to the promise of Your love,
    and the Story it tells in Scripture and life. 

    Your love is a priceless treasure;
    steadfast and trustworthy,
    stronger than death, and better than life.
    We rest together in Your love: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of perfect love,
    Drive away our fears and doubts
    and help us to love one another.
    Amen.

    Assurance of God’s Love
    Prayers of the People

    Based on the Prayer for Peace by St. Francis of Assisi: 

    Lord, make us instruments of Your peace: 

    Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
    Where there is injury, pardon;
    Where there is doubt, faith;

    Where there is despair, hope;
    Where there is darkness, light;
    Where there is sadness, joy. 

    For all who need to experience
    the fullness and flourishing
    of Your Shalom, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    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!
    • Youth Group Holiday Party: Saturday, November 22nd at 5:00 pm at the Cho’s place! Check your email for more details about sharing God’s love through donating a gift! 
    • Thanksgiving Sunday: We will have a special intergenerational worship gathering for our Thanksgiving Sunday on November 23rd (followed by a Reset Sunday on November 30th)
    • Community Connections: Let’s pray for and build up our connections with neighbors and our broader community!  Please continue our 10:02 prayer daily until Advent (11/30) — for renewal & rest in our church community and for a spirit of invitation to reach out to others!
    • Resolution Run: Members of our Run Club will participate in the Resolution Run at Mission Bay on January 10, 2026 — 5K/10K/and half-marathon options! Please talk to Jin if you’d like to sign up with our team!
    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 

    Blessing of the Children
    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

    Scripture Reading

    Psalm 145

    1 I will extol you, my God and King,
    and bless your name forever and ever.

    2 Every day I will bless you
    and praise your name forever and ever.

    3 Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;
    his greatness is unsearchable.

    4 One generation shall extol your works to another
    and shall declare your mighty acts.

    5 They will recount the glorious splendor of your majesty,
    and on your wondrous works I will meditate.

    6 They will proclaim the might of your awesome deeds,
    and I will declare your greatness.

    7 They shall celebrate the fame of your abundant goodness
    and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.

    8 The Lord is gracious and merciful,
    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

    9 The Lord is good to all,
    and his compassion is over all that he has made.

    10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,
    and all your faithful shall bless you.

    11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom
    and tell of your power,

    12 to make known to all people your mighty deeds
    and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

    13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
    and your dominion endures throughout all generations
    The Lord is faithful in all his words
    and gracious in all his deeds.

    14 The Lord upholds all who are falling
    and raises up all who are bowed down.

    15 The eyes of all look to you,
    and you give them their food in due season.

    16 You open your hand,
    satisfying the desire of every living thing.

    17 The Lord is just in all his ways
    and kind in all his doings.

    18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.

    19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him;
    he also hears their cry and saves them.

    20 The Lord watches over all who love him,
    but all the wicked he will destroy.

    21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
    and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.

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

    Sermon
    Overlapping images of silhouettes of people with text overlaid, "Generations of Faith"

    Generations of Faith

    Pastor Jeya

    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

  • November 2, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths. 

    • Hold yourself in a hug and be reminded of the embrace of God and God’s people throughout time and geography  
    • Inhale: God draws us in 
    • Exhale: We find belonging  
    Call to Worship

    Adapted from the Belhar Confession

    Jesus calls us together, in our diversity,
    to a shared story and life together.

    We make visible the unity of Christ
    through the practice of love, kindness, and justice.

    Therefore, we reject hatred and prejudice;
    instead, we stand with the suffering
    and oppressed

    in obedience to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
    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

    Prayer of Confession

    Spirit of God,
    You have anointed us to bear witness
    to Your love in our world: 

    To the oppressed, Good News;
    For the brokenhearted, healing;
    To the captives, freedom.
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of justice,
    Make us oaks of righteousness,
    a people who build, raise up, and restore,
    all for Your glory. Amen. 

    Assurance of God’s Love
    Prayers of the People

    Based on James 5. I will pray a phrase, we will respond out loud together, and then hold a moment of silence for that prayer topic: 

    For those who are suffering,
    around the world and in our communities…
    Lord, we pray 

    For all who are filled
    with joy and good cheer…
    We give You praise 

    For those who need healing
    in body, mind, and spirit…
    Together, we pray over them… 

    The prayer of the righteous
    is powerful and effective…
    Lord, make us whole;
    Raise us up in faith;
    Forgive and strengthen Your people.
    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!
    • Women’s Bible Study: This Friday, November 7th via Zoom (and wraps up on November 14th in person)  
    • Thanksgiving Sunday: We will have a special intergenerational worship gathering for our Thanksgiving Sunday on November 23rd (followed by a Reset Sunday on November 30th)
    • Community Connections: Let’s pray for and build up our connections with neighbors and our broader community!  Please continue our 10:02 prayer daily until Advent (11/30) — for renewal & rest in our church community and for a spirit of invitation to reach out to others!
    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 

    Blessing of the Children
    Worship Song

    You Don’t Have to Lose Heart

    Hey now, you don’t have to lose heart
    Hey now, we are only at the start
    Of what God’s doing here

    Hey now, you don’t have to lose heart
    Hey now, we are only at the start
    Of what God’s doing here… He’s here

    So let us put our trust
    In the One who carries us
    So we can let go
    Of every disappointment
    Let us cling to love
    To the hope ahead of us
    So we can hold on
    To every single promise

    Brother, when your troubles weigh you down
    Sister, fix your eyes on higher ground
    On the peace yet to come, to come

    Let us rest here in the hands
    Of the One who made all things
    Let us rest here in the plans
    Of the One who knows all things

    Scripture Reading

    1 Corinthians 9:19-23 

    19 For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might gain all the more. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to gain Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might gain those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not outside God’s law but am within Christ’s law) so that I might gain those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, so that I might gain the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I might become a partner in it.

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

    Sermon
    Image of diverse overlapping hands with text overlaid, "Brought Together in Christ"

    Brought Together in Christ

    Pastor Dan

    Worship Song

    Open Up

    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

    May we love
    As You love

    Benediction

  • October 19, 2025 • Worship liturgy

    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths. 

    • Hebrews 12 tells us we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses — saints throughout the world, through time and history, who have walked faithfully with Jesus 
    • As you breathe, we invite you to join hands with the people next to you, knowing that you are never alone — that you stand in a long line of faithful witnesses to the life-giving and life-transforming love of Christ 
    • “Theology of the thumbs” — supporting and being supported by others
    Call to Worship

    Adapted from the Brief Statement of Faith 

    In life and in death, we belong to God.
    Through the transforming grace of our risen Lord, 

    the steadfast love of God,
    and the faithful presence of the Holy Spirit,

    We are brought from darkness into light,
    called to live and share the resurrection.
    Amen.

    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

    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

    Prayer of Confession

    God of faithful promises,
    We lift our eyes to the hills,
    knowing our help comes from You.

    Bring peace to our chaotic lives;
    Lift us up from our despair;
    Calm our anxieties and fears;
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    Spirit of God,
    Renew us in Your hope,
    filling us with compassion & love
    today and every day.
    Amen. 

    Assurance of God’s Love
    Prayers of the People

    Presider:
    It helps, now and then,
    to step back and take a long view.
    The Kingdom is not only beyond our efforts,
    it is even beyond our vision.

    We accomplish in our lifetime
    only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise
    that is God’s work. 

    Nothing we do is complete,
    which is a way of saying
    that the Kingdom always lies beyond us.

    No statement says all that could be said.
    No prayer fully expresses our faith.
    No confession brings perfection.

    No pastoral visit brings wholeness.
    No program accomplishes the Church’s mission.
    No set of goals and objectives includes everything.

    Together:
    This is what we are about.
    We plant the seeds that one day will grow.
    We water seeds already planted,
    knowing that they hold future promise.

    We lay foundations that will need
    further development.
    We provide yeast that produces
    far beyond our capabilities.

    We cannot do everything,
    and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that.
    This enables us to do something,
    and to do it very well.

    It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning,
    a step along the way, an opportunity
    for the Lord’s grace to enter and do the rest.

    We may never see the end results,
    but that is the difference between
    the master builder and the worker.

    We are workers, not master builders;
    ministers, not messiahs.
    We are prophets
    of a future not our own.
    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!
    • Coffee Gift Cards for Teachers: Once again, we will bless the 82 teachers and staff of Sandburg Elementary with coffee gift cards! Please take a post-it or two from the board so you can pray for them by name, and prayerfully consider sponsoring some gift cards as well! From our Tithely, choose “Coffee Gift Cards 2025” from the drop-down menu!  
    • Next Sunday: Pastor David will be preaching during our Sunday service! He will also gather our high school students & young adults for lunch afterward
    • Women’s Bible Study: Women’s Bible study will take a 2-week break and will resume on Friday, November 7th and 14th
    • Thanksgiving Sunday: We will have a special intergenerational worship gathering for our Thanksgiving Sunday on November 23rd (followed by a Reset Sunday on November 30th)
    • Community Connections: Let’s pray for and build up our connections with neighbors and our broader community!  Please continue our 10:02 prayer daily until Advent (11/30) — for renewal & rest in our church community and for a spirit of invitation to reach out to others!
    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 

    Blessing of the Children
    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
    On valley low, You never change

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

    You go, You go before me
    To prepare a blessing
    You madе a way

    It’s more than I could imagine
    More than I can fathom
    Or comprehend

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

    Scripture Reading

    2 Timothy 4:1-5 (First Nations Version)

    When the Chosen One appears, he will decide the fate of the living and the dead and bring his good road to us in all its fullness. In light of these things and in the sight of the Great Spirit and Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One. I call on you to complete the sacred task of making his message known! Be ready whether the time seems right or not. Patiently instruct others. Give strong counsel, warnings, and firm words to strengthen their hearts. For a day will come when people will not listen to good teaching. They will gather around themselves to teachers who will tell them what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and believe made-up stories.

    But you must remain clear-minded in every way, stand strong in hard times, and do the work of a good storyteller. Keep doing what Creator has called on you to do.

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

    Sermon
    Image of a message in a bottle on the shore of the ocean with text overlaid, "Make His Message Known"

    Make His Message Known

    Pastor Jeya

    Worship Song

    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

    Benediction