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February 1, 2026 • 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.
- As you breathe in, squeeze your hands together
- As you breathe out, loosen them
- We’ll do this three times together
Call to Worship
Jesus invites us to this place,
to be authentic and open-hearted.God is our Creator,
and the Author of Life.May the Spirit mold and shape us
into a brand new creation. 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 goodBreak 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 goodYou will have my hallelujah
You alone the highest name
All to You I surrender
Every breath I take
Make my life Your praiseOh, 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 goodYou 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 downOh, 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
Kingdom Come
God, let Your kingdom come
May Your will be done
God, let Your kingdom comeEarth is groaning and we are longing
For Your kingdom to come
All creation and all of heaven
Join their voices as oneHope is stirring, joy arising
As we look to the day
When all injustice will bow
And every voice will cry out
Holy is Your nameLift up your heads, all the weak and the poor
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up your hearts, all who suffer and mourn
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up your eyes, all who hunger for more
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up a shout, let the earth hear your voice
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursI 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
Prayer of Confession
God of all ages,
In You we find wisdom and strength,
Your tender care and Your calling.When we are too busy for You or others;
When we turn away from those in need;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
Renew us in Your mercy, O God,
so that we would walk humbly with You
and those around us each day.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
Based on the Collects from the Book of Common Prayer. Please pray out loud with one voice the words that are italicized
O God, our refuge and strength,
our very present help in times of trouble:For all of Your people,
together we pray:Teach us to follow Your ways,
in justice, love & mercy;Grant us strength & protection,
that we might shelter those in need;In our time,
bring Your Kingdom of true peaceThrough Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and 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!
- College Ministry Gathering: Next Sunday, February 8th with Kathy (this includes our seniors who will enter college this upcoming fall!).
- Church Without Walls: On Sunday, February 15th, we will have a special CWOW gathering here at Sandburg at 10:30 am to celebrate the Lunar New Year and to help mark the beginning of the season of Lent. The good folks at Amazing Mini Miracles will bring mini-horses in a corral in the courtyard and teach us a little bit about their animals! Please feel free to invite friends who you think might be interested!
- Run/Walk Club: We’re aiming for a run/walk at Lake Miramar on an upcoming Saturday. If you’re interested, please talk to Jin today so we can get a good Saturday on the schedule!
- Lenten Community Prayer: Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18th and going throughout the season of Lent, we will have a 15 minute Zoom prayer gathering each Wednesday at 8:00 pm.
- Reset Sunday: Our next Reset Sunday will be March 8th. Usually, our Reset Sundays are the last Sunday of the month with five Sundays, but that falls on Palm Sunday (when we will gather as a community!).
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
Simplicity
I come in simplicity
Longing for purity
To worship You
In spirit and truth, only YouLord, strip it all away
‘Til only You remain
I’m coming back
To my first love, only YouYou’re the reason I sing
The reason I sing
Yes my heart will sing
How I love YouAnd forever I’ll sing
Forever I’ll sing
Yes my heart will sing
How I love YouI come with my broken song
To You the Perfect One
To worship You
In spirit and truth, only YouGive me a childlike heart
Lead me to where You are
Cause I’m coming back
To my first love, only YouHow I love You, how I love You
How I love You, my first love
Scripture Reading
Matthew 6:33
33 (Jesus said) But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Practices You Should Know:
SimplicityPastor Dan
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 YouJesus, 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 YouHoly, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonderAnd show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around meI 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
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January 25, 2026 • 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.
- We’re going to engage a 3-2-1 practice that can help ground us, especially when we’re feeling anxious or off-center
- First, as you breathe, look around the room by turning your head and acknowledge 3 things you see.
- Now, let’s close our eyes. Keep breathing and acknowledge 2 things you hear.
- Finally, keep your eyes closed and keep breathing slowly and acknowledge 1 thing you can touch.
Call to Worship
God calls us here together,
each of us — our whole selves.We remember that prayer is like breathing,
a life-giving gift from God.As we express our authentic selves to God,
we are shaped by prayer. 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 LordWe behold the rising sun
The earth awaits, Your hope has come
We look to You, we long for You, oh LordOh, oh, oh, our Lord
Oh, oh, oh, our Lord
How majestic is Your name in all the earthWe behold the falling rain
Like waters rise, flood this place
We reach for You, we cling to You, oh LordOh, Your name is a light in the darkness
Oh, Your name is the word of truth
Oh Your name, oh Your name
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 nameWhen darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veilChrist alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong; in the Savior’s love
Through the storm, He is Lord
Lord of allHis 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 stayWhen 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
O Lord,
You are our light and our salvation;
We will not be afraid.When we lack compassion for others;
When we do not follow the way of peace;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
God of grace,
You are our healing, grace, and love.
Strengthen us, so we may follow You.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
Based on the Collects from the Book of Common Prayer. Please pray out loud with one voice the words that are italicized
Almighty and everlasting God,
Who desires to restore all things through Christ:For all of Your people,
together we pray:In Your mercy,
free us from sinThrough Your power,
transform our hearts & mindsBy Your love,
make us witnesses of Christ to all people(Together)
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and 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!
- College Ministry Gathering: Save the date after church on Sunday, February 8th with Kathy (this includes our seniors who will enter college this upcoming fall!).
- Church Without Walls: On Sunday, February 15th, we will have a special CWOW gathering to celebrate the Lunar New Year and to help mark the beginning of the season of Lent. More details coming soon!
- Lenten Community Prayer: Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18th and going throughout the season of Lent, we will have a 15 minute Zoom prayer gathering each Wednesday at 8:00 pm.
- Reset Sunday: Our next Reset Sunday will be March 8th. Usually, our Reset Sundays are the last Sunday of the month with five Sundays, but that falls on Palm Sunday (when we will gather as a community!).
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
I Speak Jesus / Hope’s Anthem
I just want to speak the name of Jesus
Over every heart and every mind
‘Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak JesusI just want to speak the name of Jesus
Over fear and all anxiety
‘Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak JesusYour name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is lifeBreak every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fireWe just want to speak the name of Jesus
Over every hurt and suffering
Declaring there is hope and there is freedomOur hope is in You God
We are steadfast
We will not be movedWe’re anchored
Never shaken
All our hope is in You
Scripture Reading
Philippians 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Prayers You Should Know:
A Prayer of Your OwnPastor Jeya
Write your own collect:
Worship Song
Canvas & Clay
In my mother’s womb
You formed me with Your hands
Known and loved by You
Before I took a breathWhen I doubt it, Lord, remind me
I’m wonderfully made
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clayYou make all things work together
For my future and for my good
You make all things work together
For Your glory and for Your nameThere’s a healing light
Just beyond the clouds
Though I’ve walked through fire
I see clearly nowI know nothing has been wasted
No failure or mistake
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay
Benediction
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January 18, 2026 • 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.
- We invite you to open your eyes and stand together
- Lean a little left, a little right, find your center
- May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.
Call to Worship
God calls us here together,
each of us — our whole selves.We remember that prayer is like breathing,
a life-giving gift from God.As we express our authentic selves to God,
we are shaped by prayer. Amen.
Worship Songs
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see YouTo see You high and lifted up
Shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing holy, holy, holyHoly, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
I want to see You
Here For You
Let our praise be Your welcome
Let our songs be a sign
We are here for You, we are here for YouLet Your breath come from heaven
Fill our hearts with Your life
We are here for You, we are here for YouTo You our hearts are open
Nothing here is hidden
You are our one desireYou alone are holy
Only You are worthy
God, let Your fire fall downLet our shout be Your anthem
Your renown fill the skies
We are here for You, we are here for YouLet Your Word move in power
Let what’s dead come to life
We are here for You, we are here for YouWe welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this placeLet every heart adore
Let every soul awake
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place
Prayer of Confession
God of mercy,
You formed all of creation
and came to restore us through Jesus.For our impatience and lack of trust;
For the way we fail to reflect Your love;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
Abide in us, Lord Jesus,
that Your song of redemption and hope
will overflow from our lives. Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
Based on the Collects from the Book of Common Prayer. Please pray out loud with one voice the words that are italicized
O God, Light of the World
and hope of all who seek You.For all of Your people,
together we pray:Be the light of our minds
and the life of our souls;Draw our hearts to You
and guide our minds;Fill our imaginations
and make us wholly Yours.(Together)
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and 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!
- College Ministry Gathering: Save the date after church on Sunday, February 8th with Kathy (this includes our seniors who will enter college this upcoming fall!).
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
King of My Heart
Let the King of my heart
Be the mountain where I run
The fountain I drink from
Oh, He is my songLet the King of my heart
Be the shadow where I hide
The ransom for my life
Oh, He is my songYou are good, good, oh, oh…
You are good, good, oh, oh…Let the King of my heart
Be the wind inside my sails
The anchor in the waves
Oh, He is my songLet the King of my heart
Be the fire inside my veins
The echo of my days
Oh, He is my songYou’re never gonna let
Never gonna let me downWhen the night is holding onto me
God is holding on
Scripture Reading
Psalm 40:1-8
1 I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.2 He lifted me out of the desolate pit,
out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the Lord.4 Happy are those who make the Lord their trust,
who do not turn to the proud,
to those who go astray after false gods.5 You have multiplied, O Lord my God,
your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us;
none can compare with you.
Were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire —
but my ears you have opened —
burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.7 Then I said, “Here I am, I have come —
it is written about me in the scroll.8 I delight to do your will, my God;
your law is within my heart.”This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Prayers You Should Know:
The Jesus PrayerPastor Dan
Conversation question:
- In your own words, what is prayer?
- In 6 words? 3 words? 1 word?
Worship Song
Center
You’re the center of the universe
Everything was made in You Jesus
Breath of every living thing
Everyone was made for YouYou hold everything together
You hold everything togetherO Christ, be the center of our lives
Be the place we fix our eyes
Be the center of our livesWe lift our eyes to heaven
We wrap our lives around Your life
We lift our eyes to heaven, to You
Benediction
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January 11, 2026 • 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.
- For some of us, this has already been quite a year — as we come to worship today, remind ourselves that God has got us
- As you breathe slowly, hold your opposite elbows or arms to shoulders in an embrace, remembering that God is near
Call to Worship
In our baptisms, we remember:
In Christ, we are claimed as God’s beloved.We are called by name,
and called to be light to the nations.May we become witnesses of God’s love,
justice, mercy, and hope. 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 praiseWhen 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 praiseThis is the sound of adoration
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love YouYou are the joy of all creation
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love YouYou 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 praiseBy the cross, I am free
Your grace changes everything
I was blind, now I see
Your grace changes everything
Invitation Fountain w Build My Life
All who are weak
All who are weary
Come to the rock
Come to the fountainAll who have sailed
On the rivers of heartache
Come to the sea
Come on be set freeIf You lead me Lord
I will follow
Where You lead me Lord
I will goCome and heal me Lord
I will follow
Where You lead me Lord
I will go, I will go…All who are weak
All who are weary
Come to the rock
Come to the fountainAll who have climbed
On the mountains of heartache
Reach to the stars
Come on and give Your lifeI 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
Prayer of Confession
God of mercy,
You formed all of creation
and came to restore us through Jesus.When we treat others as strangers or enemies;
For the ways we close ourselves to Your love;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
Through Your renewing Spirit,
make our hearts come alive in You,
living with grace and generosity. Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
Based on the Collects from the Book of Common Prayer. Please pray out loud with one voice the words that are italicized
God of all, at the baptism of Jesus,
You proclaimed Him beloved
and anointed Him with Your Spirit.For all who are baptized in Jesus’ name,
including our church and those around the world,
We pray:Make us faithful to the covenant of Your love;
Help us to proclaim Christ as Lord,
through our words and actions;Transform us through the renewing
of our hearts and minds;
Cause us to walk in the righteous path.(Together)
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. 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!
- Resolution Run: Congrats to Arya for placing 2nd overall among women and to Jin for placing 3rd in his division! A big thank-you to everyone who participated and supported — let’s keep taking it one step at a time!
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
Kingdom Come
God, let Your kingdom come
May Your will be done
God, let Your kingdom comeEarth is groaning and we are longing
For Your kingdom to come
All creation and all of heaven
Join their voices as oneHope is stirring, joy arising
As we look to the day
When all injustice will bow
And every voice will cry out
Holy is Your nameLift up your heads, all the weak and the poor
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up your hearts, all who suffer and mourn
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up your eyes, all who hunger for more
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up a shout, let the earth hear your voice
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursI 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
Matthew 6:9-13
9 (Jesus said) This, then, is how you should pray:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.’This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Prayers You Should Know: The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Jeya
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 YouJesus, 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 YouHoly, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonderAnd show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around meI 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
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January 4, 2026 • Worship liturgy
Church Anniversary & Epiphany
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.
- Faith is like a seed that grows into something beautiful. As we begin to enter a new year, we’ll invite you to a few embodied motions:
- Breathe in and hold your hands to your heart, imagining that you’re holding a seed of faith
- Now, breathe in and hold your hands out, imagining that it’s beginning to grow (with the rain and sun and care it needs to flourish)
- Finally, breathe in and hold your arms outward, imagining that the seed has become a tall, powerful, beautiful tree!
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
Hosanna (Praise is Rising)
Praise is rising,
Eyes are turning to You
We turn to YouHope is stirring,
Hearts are yearning for You
We long for You‘Cause when we see You
We find strength to face the day
In Your Presence all our fears
Are washed away
Washed awayHosanna, hosanna
You are the God who saves us
Worthy of all our praisesHosanna, hosanna
Come have Your way among us
We welcome You here Lord, JesusHear the sound of
Hearts returning to You
We turn to YouIn Your kingdom
Broken lives are made new
You make us new
Mercies (New Every Morning)
In brokenness and wandering
Through all my fear and unbelief
Your faithfulness appears to me againThrough mountain top and valley low
In every season, this I know
Your goodness, like the dawn, will break againAll Your mercies rising
In this heart again
And my soul begins to singThey are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Your faithfulness
Your mercies are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Your faithfulnessEvery good and perfect gift
In Your endless grace You give
Flowing from the Father’s heart to mineBeams of heaven as I go
Through this wilderness below
The fullness of Your love for all of time
Prayer of Confession
God of light and life,
Your love is beyond imagination
and Your presence is always with us.Heal us through Your grace;
Make us faithful witnesses of Your love;
Hear us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
As the new year begins,
Renew us by Your Spirit,
for the life of the world around us. 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 around the world…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 the Church worldwide to be faithful witnesses
of Your justice, mercy, and love…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!
- Resolution Run: Members of our Run Club will participate in the Resolution Run at Mission Bay this Saturday, January 10th (with 5K/10K/and half-marathon options)! Please talk to Jin if you’d like to sign up with our team!
- Core Team Meeting: Our leadership team will gather after church on Sunday, January 18th at the So family’s place!
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
Our hope is in You God
We are steadfast
We will not be movedWe’re anchored, never shaken
All our hope is YouYou come at the right time
When I least expect it
Never behindSo why would I be surprised
When You deliver every timeOn mountaintops, You stay the same
In valleys low, You never changeAnd I believe that I will see
The goodness of the Lord
I’m confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remainsYou go, You go before me
To prepare a blessing
You madе a wayIt’s more than I could imagine
More than I can fathom
Or comprehendGod of our present
God of our future
You write our story
You hold it all togetherAnd we believe that we will see
The goodness of the Lord
We’re confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains
Scripture Reading
Hebrews 6:19
19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Deeper Hope
Pastor Jeya
Worship Song
Cornerstone
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus nameWhen darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veilChrist alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong; in the Savior’s love
Through the storm, He is Lord
Lord of allHis 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 stayWhen He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh, may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless stand before the throne
Benediction
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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 goodBreak 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 goodYou will have my hallelujah
You alone the highest name
All to You I surrender
Every breath I take
Make my life Your praiseOh, 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 goodYou 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 downOh, 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 darknessYou give hope
You restore
every heart that is broken
And great are You, LordIt’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praiseIt’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You onlyAll 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 sameYour history can prove
There’s nothing You can’t do
You’re faithful and trueThough the storms may come
And the winds may blow
I’ll remain steadfastAnd let my heart learn
When You speak a word
It will come to passGreat is Your faithfulness to me
Great is Your faithfulness to meFrom the rising sun to the setting same
I will praise Your name
Great is Your faithfulness to meI 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

Where Morning Dawns
Pastor DanConversation 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 sandWe’ve been beaten down
But still we choose to stand
We choose to standLord, we long for You
For Your hand to move
Heal this barren land
Come and make it newJesus, You’re the life
That is breaking through
You’re breaking throughThe saints of old in ancient days
They worked the ground
that we reap from todaySo use our hands to cultivate
The harvest that
our children’s children taste
We’re ready God, so send the rainLord, we’ll follow You
To unbroken earth
On the path not used
Where new hope is birthedWe will work as one
Holding to Your truth
To Your truthHeal the ruined cities
We destroyed with our own hands
Bring us back together
Let us see the promised landPour 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 nowOpen up the heavens,
let Your rain fall down
We are thirsty, we are thirsty
Benediction
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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 HimO come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphantO come ye, O come ye
To BethlehemCome and behold Him
Born the King of angelsO come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the LordSing choirs of angels
Sing in exaltationO sing all ye
Citizens of Heaven aboveGlory to God
Glory in the highestO sing Alleluia
Come let us adore HimYea Lord we greet Thee
Born this happy morningJesus, to Thee be all
Glory giv’nWord 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 bornWhile shepherds kept their watching
O’er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a Holy LightThe shepherds feared and trembled
When Lo! Above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior’s birthDown 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

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 heartsMay Your light
Cause us to shine so bright
That we bring hope into the darkAll that we do without love
It means nothing
Grant us the courage to give
As You’re callingMake me an instrument
Of Your peace
Where there is hatred
Let me sow loveWhere there is darkness
Let me shine light and…Hope for the hopeless
Your love is
Strength in our weakness
Your love isMay we love
As You love
Benediction
Gingerbread Neighborhood Build
Together
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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 LordWe behold the rising sun
The earth awaits, Your hope has come
We look to You, we long for You, oh LordOh, oh, oh, our Lord
Oh, oh, oh, our Lord
How majestic is Your name in all the earthWe behold the falling rain
Like waters rise, flood this place
We reach for You, we cling to You, oh LordOh, 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 HimO come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphantO come ye, O come ye
To BethlehemCome and behold Him
Born the King of angelsO come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the LordSing choirs of angels
Sing in exaltationO sing all ye
Citizens of Heaven aboveGlory to God
Glory in the highestO sing Alleluia
Come let us adore HimYea Lord we greet Thee
Born this happy morningJesus, to Thee be all
Glory giv’nWord of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
You Hold It All Together
You come at the right time
When I least expect it
Never behindSo why would I be surprised
When You deliver every time?On mountaintops, You stay the same
On valley low, You never changeAnd I believe that I will see
The goodness of the Lord
I’m confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remainsYou go, You go before me
To prepare a blessing
You madе a wayIt’s more than I could imagine
More than I can fathom
Or comprehendGod 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 heartsMay Your light
Cause us to shine so bright
That we bring hope into the darkAll that we do without love
It means nothing
Grant us the courage to give
As You’re callingMake me an instrument
Of Your peace
Where there is hatred
Let me sow loveWhere there is darkness
Let me shine light and…Hope for the hopeless
Your love is
Strength in our weakness
Your love isMay 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

Worship Songs
Here’s My Heart
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is trueI am found, I am Yours
I am loved, I’m made pureI have life, I can breathe
I am healed, I am freeYou are strong, You are sure
You are life, You endureYou are good, always true
You are light breaking throughYou are more than enough
You are here, You are loveYou 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 lifeRhythms of Your grace
Moving us to freedom
From darkness into lightYou will make all things new,
You’ll bring Your kingdom here
We wait in expectationWe lift our eyes to You
Salvation’s drawing near
We wait in expectationYou have overcome
The troubles we are facing
You’re standing here with usOppression cannot win
And anxious thoughts are broken
By the pow’r of Jesus’ name
Benediction
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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 comeEarth is groaning and we are longing
For Your kingdom to come
All creation and all of heaven
Join their voices as oneHope is stirring, joy arising
As we look to the day
When all injustice will bow
And every voice will cry out
Holy is Your nameLift up your heads, all the weak and the poor
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up your hearts, all who suffer and mourn
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up your eyes, all who hunger for more
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursLift up a shout, let the earth hear your voice
The Lord is at hand and His kingdom is yoursI 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 praiseWhen 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 praiseThis is the sound of adoration
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love YouYou are the joy of all creation
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love YouYou 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 praiseBy 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
- 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! Please watch this video to learn more about the impactful work of JVI. You can give in person or via Tithely (and choose “Christmas 2025” from the drop-down menu).
- 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 trueYou 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 everythingYou 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 everythingOh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You can have my heart
You can have my heartBe 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 everythingMy 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

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 restWithout You, I fall apart
You’re the One
That guides my heartLord I need You
Oh I need You
Every hour I need YouMy One defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need YouWhere sin runs deep
Your grace is more
Where grace is found
Is where You areAnd where You are
Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in meSo 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
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Reset Sunday Worship Guide for November 30, 2025

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 praiseGive 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 praiseI wanna be wholehearted
I wanna be wholehearted
I wanna be wholehearted
I wanna be YoursSet 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 praiseIn 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 meYou 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 YouWho brings forth the morning light
Sews the day beneath the night
There is none like You
There is none like YouSo 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 wonderWho can speak to crashing seas
Bring the raging storms to peace
There is none like YouWho 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.
