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  • May 25, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    The Sixth Sunday of Easter


    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Today, as we are led by youth & young adults in worship and as we host Art & Faith camp, we are reminded of all the ways God connects us.

    • Clapping in rhythm together
    • Sing God is So Good together

    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 Song

    Hosanna (Praise is Rising)

    Praise is rising, 
    Eyes are turning to You
    We turn to You

    Hope 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 away

    Hosanna, hosanna
    You are the God who saves us
    Worthy of all our praises

    Hosanna, hosanna
    Come have Your way among us
    We welcome You here Lord, Jesus

    Hear the sound of 
    Hearts returning to You
    We turn to You

    In Your kingdom 
    Broken lives are made new
    You make us new


    Prayer of Confession

    Our God who builds bridges,
    As we consider Your amazing world,
    we are grateful for Your creativity and love. 

    For the times we choose selfishness;
    In the ways we tear down instead of build up;
    When we dishonor You by harming others;
    Forgive us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    O God,
    May Your face shine upon us again;
    May Your ways be known in our world
    as we follow Your call to create peace. 
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    Anchor & Hope is an intergenerational church! Today is a special day for our NextGen ministries — youth & young adults leading worship, Art & Faith Camp after service today. Today’s Prayers of the People will be really simple: Each of our older adults in our church will partner up with one NextGen student and pray a simple blessing over them!


    Offering Prayer

    Announcements
    • Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
    • Art & Faith Camp: Right after service today, we’ll begin prepping for an afternoon of creativity, faith & fun! 
    • Church Without Walls: We will have a CWOW gathering on Sunday, June 15th at 10:30 am. A picnic lunch will be provided. Location details coming soon!  
    • 10:02 Prayer: Our staff team and core team will be praying daily at 10:02 for our church, our communities, and our world (based on Luke 10:1-2) from now to Advent. If you’d like, we invite you to set a reminder to join us in prayer — whether in the morning or evening! 
    • Church Retreat: We will have our church retreat on September 20th and 21st (Saturday and Sunday). We’ll be in town at Marina Village. More details to come, but please block off those dates on your calendars!

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 


    Family Praise

    I’ve Got the Joy Joy Joy


    Blessing of the Children

    Worship Song

    The Heart of Worship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


    Scripture Reading

    John 15:5-8

    5 (Jesus said) I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. 6 Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.

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


    Sermon
    Image of a colorful field of flowers with text overlaid, "Abiding in Christ"

    The Season of Easter: Abiding in Christ

    Pastor David with Elle Kim & Toby Cho


    Faith & Art!

    • Draw a tree on the paper provided and list out things you feel like you are rooted in.
    • Think about things that take up your time, good or bad, and draw those as branches on a tree. 
    • After, think about the fruit that those branches provide, good or bad. 
    • This is not an exercise in shame or self criticism, but a chance for reflection and taking an inventory on the things that we give our time and energy to!

    Worship Song

    Build My Life

    Worthy of every song we could ever sing
    Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
    Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
    We live for You

    Jesus, the Name above every other name
    Jesus, the only One who could ever save
    Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
    We live for You, we live for You

    Holy, there is no one like You
    There is none beside You
    Open up my eyes in wonder

    And show me who You are
    And fill me with Your heart
    And lead me in Your love
    To those around me

    I will build my life upon Your love
    It is a firm foundation
    I will put my trust in You alone
    And I will not be shaken


    Benediction

  • May 18, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    The Fifth Sunday of Easter


    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself.

    • Inhale and hold hands to heart: We’re loved by God 
    • Exhale and hands outward: We’re open, Lord

    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 Song

    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


    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

    Holy God, the First and the Last,
    beginning and end of all things,
    You are worthy of all our praises.

    For the ways we close our hearts,
    to You and to others around us;
    For the times our vision becomes too small;
    For our lack of compassion;
    Forgive us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    Holy Spirit,
    Forgive us and and fill us anew
    with Your breath of life,
    so that all may know Your transforming love.
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    We invite you to get into groups of 2 and simply share 1 joy and 1 sorrow with each other (whether personal or somewhere in the world). Once we’ve all shared, we will pray out loud together:

    Thank You, Lord, for our joy.
    Be with us, Lord, in our sorrow.
    Amen.


    Offering Prayer

    Announcements
    • Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
    • Art & Faith Camp: We’re excited to host this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach next Sunday, May 25th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Please take a flyer and share with your friends! 
    • Church Without Walls: We will have a CWOW gathering on Sunday, June 15th at 10:30 am. A picnic lunch will be provided. Location details coming soon!  
    • 10:02 Prayer: Our staff team and core team will be praying daily at 10:02 for our church, our communities, and our world (based on Luke 10:1-2) from now to Advent. If you’d like, we invite you to set a reminder to join us in prayer — whether in the morning or evening! 
    • Church Retreat: We will have our church retreat on September 20th and 21st (Saturday and Sunday). We’ll be in town at Marina Village. More details to come, but please block off those dates on your calendars!

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 


    Family Praise

    Ask Seek Knock


    Blessing of the Children

    Worship Song

    Open Space

    Pull me in closer
    Close to your heart
    May I be a pure reflection
    of all You are

    Love that is patient
    Love that is kind
    And love that keeps no offenses
    or wrongs in mind

    Make me like Jesus
    Make me like Jesus

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

    You’re faithful to find me
    Right where I am
    Though even in my wandering
    You call me friend

    And mercy receives me
    and lifts me to my feet
    And I’m caught up in
    the wonder and the mystery

    Of knowing Jesus
    Of knowing Jesus

    Do whatever You want to do
    And say whatever You want to say
    Move however You want to move
    And change whatever You want to change


    Scripture Reading

    Acts 11:1-18

    1 Now the apostles and the brothers and sisters who were in Judea heard that the gentiles had also accepted the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him, 3 saying, “Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?” 4 Then Peter began to explain it to them, step by step, saying, 5 “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision. There was something like a large sheet coming down from heaven, being lowered by its four corners, and it came close to me. 6 As I looked at it closely I saw four-footed animals, beasts of prey, reptiles, and birds of the air. 7 I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ 8 But I replied, ‘By no means, Lord, for nothing profane or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ 9 But a second time the voice answered from heaven, ‘What God has made clean, you must not call profane.’ 10 This happened three times; then everything was pulled up again to heaven. 11 At that very moment three men, sent to me from Caesarea, arrived at the house where we were. 12 The Spirit told me to go with them and not to make a distinction between them and us. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house. 13 He told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa and bring Simon, who is called Peter; 14 he will give you a message by which you and your entire household will be saved.’ 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. 16 And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ 17 If then God gave them the same gift that he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could hinder God?” 18 When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, “Then God has given even to the gentiles the repentance that leads to life.”

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


    Sermon

    The Season of Easter: Open-Hearted Change

    Pastor Dan


    Reflection questions:

    • As we begin, we invite you to share with a neighbor a couple of questions about how you navigate change personally — keeping in mind, these are not loaded with value, as if you’re “supposed” to answer one way or another!  
    • On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = very easy, 5 = very difficult), how do you feel internally when you face change? 
    • On the same scale, how do you externally handle change? 
    • If your numbers were different, what do you think caused that? And for each of you, how did it feel to think about how you handle change in your life?  

    How do these passages reflect openness or change?

    • Psalm 148:1-14 
    • Revelation 21:1-6
    • John 13:31-35 

    Worship Song

    Open Up (reprise)

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

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

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

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

    Where there is darkness
    Let me shine light and . . .

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


    Benediction

  • May 11, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    The Fourth Sunday of Easter


    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself.

    • Inhale: God is here
    • Exhale: We are loved 

    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 Song

    Teach Us Your Ways

    Teach us Your ways… teach us Your ways
    As we learn from one another
    Learn to love each other
    Teach us Your ways

    Teach us to give… teach us to give
    Give ourselves for one another
    Learn to love each other
    Teach us to give

    Teach us to weep… teach us to weep
    Let us weep with one another
    Learn to love each other
    Teach us to weep

    Hallelujah, hallelujah
    Let us learn from one another
    Learn to love each other
    Teach us Your ways


    Jesus You Alone

    Jesus, You alone shall be my first love
    My first love
    The secret place and highest praise shall be Yours
    Shall be Yours

    To Your throne I’ll bring devotion
    May it be the sweetest sound
    Lord, this heart is reaching for You now

    So I’ll set my sights upon You
    Set my life upon Your praise
    Never looking to another way

    Jesus, You will be my passion
    Jesus, You will be my song
    You will find me longing after You

    Day and night I’ll lift my eyes to seek You
    To seek You
    Hungry for a glimpse of You in glory
    In glory


    Prayer of Confession

    God of all ages and God of today,
    Source of all compassion, hope, and life,
    we gather to honor and worship You.

    We confess how easily we wander from You
    and Your path of love and justice.
    Forgive the ways we betray Your love;
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of restoration,
    Help us to be rooted in Your love,
    bearing fruit of kindness and peace
    for those around us.
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    We will invite individuals to stand and pray out loud on behalf of others in the one-sentence format, “We pray for (name), who is (facing this concern)” 

    After each person prays, we will respond out loud together, “Lord, have mercy”


    Offering Prayer

    Announcements
    • Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
    • Happy Mother’s Day! Many blessings upon the wonderful moms, spiritual moms, and givers of care in our church family — and special grace upon each of us who experience sorrow in relation to motherhood. We walk alongside each of you!
    • Art & Faith Camp: Let’s continue to pray for this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach coming up on Sunday, May 25th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Please take a flyer and share with your friends! Also, please talk to Ann Leong if you’d like to help out! 
    • Church Without Walls: We will have a CWOW gathering on Sunday, June 15th at 10:30 am. A picnic lunch will be provided. Location details coming soon!  
    • 10:02 Prayer: Our staff team and core team will be praying daily at 10:02 for our church, our communities, and our world (based on Luke 10:1-2) from now to Advent. If you’d like, we invite you to set a reminder to join us in prayer — whether in the morning or evening! 
    • Save the Date: We will have our church retreat on September 20th and 21st (Saturday and Sunday). We’ll be in town at Marina Village. More details to come, but please block off those dates on your calendars! 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 


    Family Praise

    I’ve Got the Joy Joy Joy


    Blessing of the Children

    Worship Song

    Not in a Hurry

    Lord I don’t want to rush on ahead
    In my own strength
    When You’re right here

    I’m not in a hurry
    When it comes to Your Spirit
    When it comes to Your presence
    When it comes to Your voice

    I’m learning to listen
    Just to rest in Your nearness
    I’m starting to notice
    You are speaking

    Lord I wanna love like You
    I wanna feel what You feel
    I wanna see what You see

    Open my eyes, I want to see You
    Open my ears, I want to hear You speak
    Tell me your thoughts what’s on your mind
    I’ll be your friend, I want to see through your eyes


    Scripture Reading

    John 10:22-30

    22 At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; 26 but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. 30 The Father and I are one.”

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


    Sermon

    The Season of Easter

    Pastor David


    Reflection questions:

    • What are some ways that you hear or see God in your life?
    • What are some new ways that you hope to hear/see God? What areas of your life are you hoping to notice the presence of God more? 

    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


    Benediction

  • May 4, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    The Third Sunday of Easter


    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself.

    Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Think about a word that symbolizes hope or flourishing for you. With your eyes closed, we invite you to hold your hands out in front of you, trusting God and using that word as a prayer for yourself and the world around you.


    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 Song

    Sound of Adoration / How Can I Keep from Singing

    How can I keep from singing Your praise
    How can I ever say enough
    How amazing is Your love

    How can I keep from shouting Your name
    I know I am loved by the King
    And it makes my heart want to sing

    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


    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 


    Prayer of Confession

    Risen Christ,
    We are thankful and amazed
    at Your goodness all around us.

    We bring to you all we carry:
    Heavy burdens and lingering anxiety;
    Unspoken hopes and dreams of what could be;
    Sorrow, joy, and everything in-between;
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of new life,
    Amend who we are
    and set us free to begin anew —
    with You and with one another.
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    We will pray silently in embodied prayer today. As we close our eyes, I will lift up a prayer topic and invite you to a specific way of embodying that prayer: 

    • For those living under our household, in all of the concerns we see and in all of those we cannot see (hands to heart) 
    • For our local communities where we live, study, work, and play (palms upward in our laps) 
    • For our nation and the many concerns arising in our world today (hands held upward) 
    • For the Church worldwide to be faithful witnesses & advocates of Christ’s love and justice (stand together) 
    • For those suffering from violence, hatred, war, and pain around our world (arms crossed to shoulders)

    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!
    • Art & Faith Camp: Let’s continue to pray for this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach coming up on Sunday, May 25th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Please take a flyer and share with your friends! Also, please talk to Ann Leong if you’d like to help out! 
    • Church Without Walls: We will have a CWOW gathering on Sunday, June 15th. More details to follow soon! 
    • 10:02 Prayer: Our staff team and core team will be praying daily at 10:02 for our church, our communities, and our world (based on Luke 10:1-2) from now to Advent. If you’d like, we invite you to set a reminder to join us in prayer — whether in the morning or evening! 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 


    Family Praise

    Shine (From the Inside Out)


    Scripture Reading

    Acts 9:1-6

    Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” 5 He asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. 6 But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”

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


    Sermon

    Transformation is Possible

    Pastor Dan


    Reflection questions:

    • How have you been transformed by the love of Christ in small or large ways? 
    • Key Question: What kinds of transformation do you see?
      From ________ to ________ 
    • Acts 9:1-20  •  Psalm 30  •  John 21:1-19

    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


    Benediction

  • April 27, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    The Second Sunday of Easter


    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself.

    Friends, this is the second Sunday of the Easter season. God invites us into resurrection life in Christ. Today, we will center ourselves as Easter people: 

    • Stand and extend arms upward as sign of gratitude & receiving from God  
    • Extend arms outward as sign of sharing hope & new life with 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 Song

    Great Things

    Come let us worship our King
    Come let us bow at His feet
    He has done great things

    See what our Savior has done
    See how His love overcomes
    He has done great things
    He has done great things

    O Hero of Heaven
    You conquered the grave
    You free every captive and break every chain
    O God, You have done great things

    We dance in Your freedom, awake and alive
    O Jesus, our Savior, Your name lifted high
    O God, You have done great things

    You’ve been faithful through every storm
    You’ll be faithful forevermore
    You have done great things

    And I know You will do it again
    For Your promise is “Yes and amen”
    You will do great things
    God, You do great things


    Kingdom Come w Build My Life

    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

    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


    Prayer of Confession

    O God,
    In raising Jesus from the grave,
    You showed us Your power to defeat sin and death.

    For our doubts, grant us deeper faith;
    When we despair, fill us with hope;
    In our sorrow, be near to us.
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of resurrection,
    Breathe Your Spirit upon us,
    making us awake and alive to Your presence.
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    Today, we will pray in triads (groups of 3). Please hold conversations until later. Each person will choose one of the following areas, and pray in the following way:

    • We pray for our church, that we would be filled with ____________ so that we _______________ 
    • We pray for our neighbors, that they would know _______________ and discover __________________
    • We pray for our world, that You would heal _________________ and bring Your _______________ to all who are in need

    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!
    • 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: Yang will lead our Youth Group Bible study today!
    • Art & Faith Camp: Let’s continue to pray for this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach coming up on Sunday, May 25th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. We need volunteers! Please talk to Ann Leong if you’d like to help out!

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time! 


    Family Praise

    The Shrink Song


    Scripture Reading

    Revelation 1:4-8

    4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia:

    Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

    To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen.

    7 Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him,
    even those who pierced him, and all the tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. So it is to be. Amen.

    8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

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


    Sermon

    The Season of Easter

    Pastor Jeya


    Reflection questions:

    • Why is this one of the first lectionary passages we hear about during the Easter season?

    Worship Song

    Open Up (reprise)

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

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

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

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

    Where there is darkness
    Let me shine light and…

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


    Benediction

  • April 13, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    Palm Sunday


    Centering Practice

    We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself.

    On this Palm Sunday, we remember the words of the psalmist: “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” We will let Psalm 103 guide our centering practice as we proclaim the salvation of our Lord together: 

    • For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is God’s love for those who fear God • Stand and stretch your arms 
    • As far as the east is from the west, so far has God removed our transgressions from us • Stretch arms to sides 
    • As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him • Embrace yourself 

    Call to Worship

    For Palm Sunday, adapted from Thom Shuman

    We begin our journey through the holiest of weeks:
    Through praise and celebration, with joy on our lips;
    Through betrayal and death, cradling hope deep in our hearts.

    We follow in the steps of Jesus, wherever He leads:
    for in Him is true life and light;
    He is the Living Word and hope of all creation.

    We wave palm branches and proclaim:
    Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna!
    Blessed is the One who ushers in the kingdom of God.
    Amen.


    Worship Song

    Hosanna (Praise is Rising)

    Praise is rising, 
    Eyes are turning to You
    We turn to You

    Hope 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 away

    Hosanna, hosanna
    You are the God who saves us
    Worthy of all our praises

    Hosanna, hosanna
    Come have Your way among us
    We welcome You here Lord, Jesus

    Hear the sound of 
    Hearts returning to You
    We turn to You

    In Your kingdom 
    Broken lives are made new
    You make us new


    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


    Prayer of Confession

    Adapted from: A Hosanna Litany from The Open Church

    The streets were crowded.
    A parade mood filled the air.

    Shouts came from deep in the heart.
    Hosanna! Save us!

    Save us from lukewarm faith.
    Hosanna! Save us!

    Save us from callous indifference.
    Hosanna! Save us!

    Save us from paltry hopes and petty dreams.
    Hosanna! Save us!

    Save us from unquenchable greed.
    Hosanna! Save us!

    Save us from lazy habits and faithless commitments.
    Hosanna! Save us!

    Save us from soft-mindedness and hard-heartedness.
    Hosanna! Save us!

    We cry from the depth of our hearts and the very center of our souls.
    Hosanna! Save us!


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    Leaves from Interactive Night of Prayer & Worship


    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!
    • Good Friday: This Friday, April 18th at 7:30 pm, we will gather at Sandburg Elementary for a time of quiet prayer, reflection, and worship. We will have a separate gathering for our Sunday School children that evening as well. 
    • Easter Sunday: Please sign up to bring something for our potluck if you can. Please let Ian know if you have any questions. We look forward to celebrating Jesus’ resurrection next Sunday, April 20th together starting at 10:30 am! 
    • Youth Group: Yang will lead our Youth Group Bible study during service on Sunday, April 27th.
    • Art & Faith Camp: Let’s continue to pray for this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach coming up on Sunday, May 25th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. We need volunteers! Please talk to Ann Leong if you’d like to help out! 

    Family Praise

    Give It Away


    Scripture Reading

    Luke 19:28-40

    28 After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

    29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it’” 32 So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 They said, “The Lord needs it.” 35 Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, 38 saying,
    “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!
    Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”

    39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”

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


    Sermon
    Image of palm leaves with text overlaid, "Palm Sunday"

    Prayer Walk: Keep the Stones Silent!

    Pastor Jeya


    Reflection questions:

    • What do you notice? How does what you notice lead you to pray for this neighborhood?
    • What ways can we share the joy of Palm Sunday and Jesus with those in this neighborhood?

    Worship Song

    Hosanna

    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 Yours
    Everything I am is for Your kingdom’s cause
    Show me how to love like You have loved me

    Hosanna, Hosanna
    Hosanna in the highest


    Benediction

  • April 6, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    The Fifth Sunday in Lent


    Centering Practice

    As we continue to journey together through this season of Lent, let us wait on the Lord with faith, hope, and love. Once again, today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies. We invite you to close your eyes and reflect on this quote before we engage our breath prayers: Author and theologian Frederick Buechner wrote, “You can survive on your own; you can grow strong on your own; you can prevail on your own; but you cannot become human on your own.”

    Inhale: My journey is not solitary  
    Exhale: We heal together


    Call to Worship

    As we journey together
    during this Lenten season,
    we remember: 

    The everyday places we walk
    are holy ground;
    and the ordinary people we meet
    are deeply loved by God.

    In these thin spaces,
    steadfast love and faithfulness meet.
    From ashes and dust, God creates beauty.
    Amen. 


    Worship Song

    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


    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


    Prayer of Confession

    God of love,
    We thank You for being
    Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer
    of our lives and all creation. 

    We confess how easy it is
    for us to remain stuck in our ways
    rather than risk transformation and hope.
    Forgive us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of hope,
    Guide us to reorient our lives
    towards Your goodness and joy,
    for the life of the world around us.
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    Today’s Prayers of the People will be about expanding our circles of love, concern, and prayer. I’ll invite you to pray from very local to global by embodying a motion, praying silently for 5 seconds — and then I’ll repeat the prayer topic and we’ll respond out loud, “Lord, have mercy.” 

    • For those living under our household, in all of the concerns we see and in all of those we cannot see (hands to heart) 
    • For our local communities where we live, study, work, and play (palms upward in our laps) 
    • For our nation and the many concerns arising in our world today (hands held upward) 
    • For the Church worldwide to be faithful witnesses & advocates of Christ’s love and justice (stand together) 
    • For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war (arms crossed across to shoulders)

    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!
    • Easter Sunday School Donations: We’re always grateful for your generous & fun donations for our Easter egg hunt! We don’t need plastic eggs, but we do need fillers! Ideas for fillers: mini squishy toys, sidewalk chalk, playdough/slime, finger puppets, bouncy balls, stickers, temporary tattoos, etc.). Please bring by next Sunday, 4/13! Questions, please text Teacher Ann.
    • Art & Faith Camp: Let’s continue to pray for this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach coming up in the month of May. Please talk to Ann Leong if you’d like to help out! 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    Family Praise

    Happy All the Time


    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

    Luke 12:22-32

    22 He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food and the body more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! 25 And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to your span of life? 26 If then you are not able to do so small a thing as that, why do you worry about the rest? 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, you of little faith! 29 And do not keep seeking what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying. 30 For it is the nations of the world that seek all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

    32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

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


    Sermon
    Image of a field of small blue flowers with text overlaid, "God is Kind"

    God is Kind

    Pastor David


    Reflection questions:

    • When was the last time you experienced kindness from someone? 
    • Is there something that you used to deeply pray for that you are currently experiencing? What is a prayer that you are hoping to see come to life? 

    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 


    Benediction

  • Reset Sunday Worship Guide • 03-30-25


    Close up image of flowers with text overlaid, "Reset Sunday"

    Opening Prayer

    Adapted from re:worship

    As darkness gives way to light
    and winter sleep to fresh beginnings,
    We are reminded today
    of the restoring love of God.

    Like the green shoots of renewed life,
    stirring beneath the soil,
    We welcome an awakening
    of the Spirit in our lives.

    We return to God,
    for God is gracious,
    abounding in steadfast love.
    We plant these seeds of hope
    with open hearts.
    Amen.


    Open Up

    Open Up

    You heard the cry of our hearts
    And You came down
    Freely You gave us Your love
    Showing us how

    Make me an instrument of Your peace
    Where there is hatred, let me sow love
    Where there is darkness
    Let me shine light and…

    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

    Hope for the hopeless
    Your love is

    Strength in our weakness
    Your love is

    May we love
    As You love


    Passing of the Peace

    Take a moment to sow seeds of faith, hope & love by sending a text message to a friend who could use an encouraging message and/or folks from our Anchor & Hope community!


    Kids Worship Song

    Grow-Grow-Grow

    Oh… Doo-doo-doo-doo!
    Oh… Doo-doo-doo-doo!

    Oh, oh, oh!
    I wanna grow, grow, grow
    In deeds and faith
    Stronger — every day

    Oh, oh, oh
    I wanna know, know, know
    My Savior King
    You are… my everything
    HEY!

    My feet are standing
    And my roots are planted
    In the grace I’m given by You, Lord

    My hands are reaching
    As Your Spirit teaches me
    To keep on, keep on growing in You more

    Come live in me
    Shine in me
    Grow in me Lord 


    Kids Reflection

    This story comes from Matthew 13:

    That same day Jesus left the house and sat by the Sea of Galilee. Large crowds gathered around him. So he got into a boat and sat down. All the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things using stories. He said, “A farmer went out to plant his seed. He scattered the seed on the ground. Some fell on a path. Birds came and ate it up. Some seed fell on rocky places, where there wasn’t much soil. The plants came up quickly, because the soil wasn’t deep. When the sun came up, it burned the plants. They dried up because they had no roots. Other seed fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and crowded out the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil. It produced a crop 100, 60 or 30 times more than what was planted. Whoever has ears should listen.”
    . . . .

    18 “Listen! Here is the meaning of the story of the farmer. 19 People hear the message about the kingdom but do not understand it. Then the evil one comes. He steals what was planted in their hearts. Those people are like the seed planted on a path. 20 The seed that fell on rocky places is like other people. They hear the message and at once receive it with joy. 21 But they have no roots. So they last only a short time. They quickly fall away from the faith when trouble or suffering comes because of the message. 22 The seed that fell among the thorns is like others who hear the message. But then the worries of this life and the false promises of wealth crowd it out. They keep the message from producing fruit. 23 But the seed that fell on good soil is like those who hear the message and understand it. They produce a crop 100, 60 or 30 times more than the farmer planted.”


    Watch the video for this story here:


    Have a conversation with your kids about the following questions:

    • What happened to the different seeds in this story?
    • What do the different seeds represent?
    • Who does the farmer represent?
    • How can we be like the seeds in good soil?

    God wants the whole world to know about the love of Jesus! That’s what our memory verse is all about!

    • Ask your kids to show you their memory verse from John 3:16 with motions (text Ann Leong if you need help with motions!)
    • John 3:16 says… For God so loved the world… that he gave his one and only Son… Anyone who believes in him… will not die… but will have eternal life.

    Prayer for Illumination

    Open our hearts, O God,
    as we engage the words of Scripture,
    so that our hearts may be fertile soil
    in which You plant Your Living Word.
    Amen.


    Scripture Reflection

    Read John 16:33 out loud:

    (Jesus said)
    I have told you these things,
    so that in me you may have peace.
    In this world you will have trouble.
    But take heart!
    I have overcome the world.

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


    Read through John 16:33 several times. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

    What is the Spirit saying to you through this verse?

    On PD’s hike he shows us the Torrey Pine tree, which grows from a tiny seed into an iconic symbol of San Diego. As we’ve mentioned, Reset Sunday is a time to rest deeply in a different kind of way, to take a pause, perhaps to engage the five senses, spend time with loved ones, and connect God through all of it. It’s also a time where we remember that we can rest because God never does.

    In what ways are you caring for the “seed of eternity planted in (your) soul” today?

    The Torrey Pine tree’s beautiful sculptural form is a testament to its ability to survive and even thrive in a harsh environment, despite the challenges thrown its way.

    What kinds of challenges are you facing? What challenges are those around you facing? Take a moment to invite God’s presence into those challenges, perhaps asking for guidance, wisdom, and strength.

    The Torrey Pine is deeply interconnected to its local ecosystem. Take a moment to think of your interconnections.

    Who comes to mind this day? Take a moment to thank God for those that have helped you to be resilient. Then, take a moment to pray for those facing difficulties and ask God to reveal how you might be a source of help and encouragement to them.


    Reap That Joy

    Reap That Joy

    We’ve sown in tears
    We’ve sown in grief
    We’ve scattered seeds of broken-hearted
    Broken dreams

    We’ve buried years
    Of hurt down deep
    But wait and see the winter frost
    Will yield to spring

    I know we’re gonna
    I know we’re gonna
    I know we’re gonna

    I know we’re gonna
    Reap that joy, reap that joy of the Lord

    As long as you’re living
    As long as you’re breathing
    Don’t you ever stop
    Don’t you ever give in
    Reap that joy, reap that joy of the Lord
    Reap that joy

    We’ve planted pain
    We’ll harvest hope
    Isn’t darkness where the garden
    Starts to grow

    Up from the dirt
    Up from the earth
    There’ll be resurrection rising
    Like a rose
    There’ll be resurrection rising
    Like a rose

    I know He’s always working
    Down underneath the surface
    Whatever we buried
    Will burst into life again

    I know in heaven’s timing
    We’re going back to Eden
    Where all that we buried
    Will burst into life again


    Closing Blessing

    Go in peace;
    be of good courage,
    hold fast to what is good,
    return no one evil for evil;
    strengthen the fainthearted,
    help the afflicted,
    honor all people,
    love and serve the Lord.

    May the blessing of God Almighty,
    Creator, Christ, and Spirit,
    go with us, today and forever.
    Amen


  • March 23, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    The Third Sunday in Lent


    Centering Practice

    As we continue to journey together through this season of Lent, let us wait on the Lord with faith, hope, and love. Once again, today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies

    Inhale: I listen for my voice  
    Exhale: Silence is a portal  


    Call to Worship

    As we journey together
    during this Lenten season,
    we remember: 

    The everyday places we walk
    are holy ground;
    and the ordinary people we meet
    are deeply loved by God.

    In these thin spaces,
    steadfast love and faithfulness meet.
    From ashes and dust, God creates beauty.
    Amen. 


    Worship Song

    The Way w/ Come Now is the Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


    Prayer of Confession

    God of all people,
    We confess the ways we have not seen You
    in the face of our neighbors
    who are immigrants and refugees.

    Forgive us for choosing comfort over compassion;
    Break down walls we’ve built in our hearts & minds;
    Open our hearts to the wideness of Your embrace;
    Hear us, O God, we pray: 

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    God of mercy,
    Renew us in Your love,
    giving us courage to stand against injustice
    and making real the hope we have in Jesus.
    Amen.


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    For today’s Prayers of the People, we will embody our prayers through simple responses. I invite you to close your eyes and pray with me: 

    • For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war
    • Protect those forced to flee from violence
    • Hear the cry of those who have lost loved ones to war and hatred
    • Bless and strengthen those working to bring relief, justice, and aid
    • For our mission partners and collaborators around the world, like World Relief and Justice Ventures International
    • For the Church worldwide to be advocates for justice and 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!
    • Lenten Devotional: We encourage you to keep reading Pastor Ray Hollenbach’s book, Deeper Hope, as a daily devotional throughout the season of Lent.
    • Interactive Prayer & Worship Night: This Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 pm, we will gather at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Please extend an invitation to someone who could benefit from this gathering! 
    • Reset Sunday: We will not gather next Sunday, March 30th for worship together. Instead, we’ll encourage you to connect with God, others, and yourself out in the world that day. We will provide a worship guide this week.
    • Run Club: If you’re interested, please talk to Jin about registering for the San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon coming up on Saturday, April 12th. There will also be 5K and 10K races that day! 
    • Art & Faith Camp: Let’s continue to pray for this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach coming up in the month of May. Please talk to Ann Leong if you’d like to help out! 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    Family Praise

    Your Love is Deep


    Scripture Reading

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


    Sermon
    Image of stalks of wheat with text overlaid, "Seeds of Hope"

    Guest Speaker

    Liliana Reza


    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

  • March 16, 2025 • Worship liturgy


    The Second Sunday in Lent


    Centering Practice

    As we continue to journey together through this season of Lent, let us wait on the Lord with faith, hope, and love. Once again, today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies

    Inhale: The night is long 
    Exhale: My soul keeps watch 


    Call to Worship

    As we journey together
    during this Lenten season,
    we remember: 

    The everyday places we walk
    are holy ground;
    and the ordinary people we meet
    are deeply loved by God.

    In these thin spaces,
    steadfast love and faithfulness meet.
    From ashes and dust, God creates beauty.
    Amen. 


    Worship Song

    The Love of the Father

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

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

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

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

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

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


    Everything

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


    Prayer of Confession

    Loving God,
    ever-creating, ever-loving, ever-present:
    when things around us feel chaotic,
    You are steadfast love.

    When we waver, make us faithful;
    In our weakness; be our strength;
    As we struggle, carry us;
    Hear us, O God, we pray:  

    — Moment of silent prayer — 

    We worship You,
    Creator, Christ and Spirit, 
    ever Three and ever One.
    Amen. 


    Assurance of God’s Love

    Prayers of the People

    For today’s Prayers of the People, we will literally stand together on behalf of our friends, families, neighborhoods, nation, and world. For each phrase that speaks to your heart, please stand (and remain standing). After people have a moment to stand, we will say out loud together, “Lord, have mercy.” 


    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!
    • Lenten Devotional: We encourage you to read Pastor Ray Hollenbach’s book, Deeper Hope, as a daily devotional throughout the season of Lent.
    • Home Groups: The Under 30s group will begin at the Rucker-Do’s place this Thursday. Please talk to Pastor David for details! Tae & Yang’s Home Group starts this Friday, March 21st at 6:30 pm — in honor of Women’s History Month, their group will study women in the Bible! 
    • Interactive Prayer & Worship Night: On Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 pm, we will gather at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Please extend an invitation to someone who could benefit from this gathering! 
    • Reset Sunday: March is a month with 5 weeks — we will not gather on Sunday, March 30th for worship together. Instead, we’ll encourage you to connect with God, others, and yourself out in the world that day. We will provide a worship guide the week before Reset Sunday.
    • Run Club: If you’re interested, please talk to Jin about registering for the San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon coming up on Saturday, April 12th. There will also be 5K and 10K races that day! Art & Faith Camp: Let’s continue to pray for this great day of creativity, faith, and outreach coming up (tentatively) in the month of May! 

    Passing of the Peace

    Let’s greet each other at this time!


    Family Praise

    Ask Seek Knock


    Worship Song

    Holy, Holy, Holy

    Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
    Early in the morning
    Our song shall rise to Thee

    There is a sign at the sight of Thee
    Merciful and mighty
    God in three Persons
    God in three Persons… blessed Trinity

    Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
    All Thy works
    Shall praise Thy Name
    In earth and sky and sea

    There is a sign at the sight of Thee
    There is none beside Thee
    God in three Persons
    God in three Persons… blessed Trinity


    Scripture Reading

    Ecclesiastes 4:9-10,12

    9 Two are better than one,
    because they have a good return for their labor:

    10  If either of them falls down,
    one can help the other up.
    But pity anyone who falls
    and has no one to help them up… 

    12  Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
    A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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


    Sermon
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    The Three Sisters

    Pastor Dan


    Conversation Questions:

    • Like the “three sisters,” what are gifts we can offer to support each other in different stages of growth?
    • Picture Anchor & Hope as a biodiverse ecosystem: how does our life together provide health & life to people around us? What are different onramps for connection? What are gifts of blessing (food) and encouragement (shelter) that our life together can provide to others?

    Worship Song

    Teach Us Your Ways

    Teach us Your ways… teach us Your ways
    As we learn from one another
    Learn to love each other
    Teach us Your ways

    Teach us to give… teach us to give
    Give ourselves for one another
    Learn to love each other
    Teach us to give

    Teach us to weep… teach us to weep
    Let us weep with one another
    Learn to love each other
    Teach us to weep


    Benediction