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The First Sunday of Advent

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My Hallelujah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Call to Worship

The holiday season can be “the most wonderful time of the year” and it can be a time of stress, anxiety, and sorrow for many. In the busyness of the season, being able to celebrate Advent is truly a gift. Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The season of Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas (today!) and is a time of watching and waiting for Jesus — both as we celebrate His first arrival into our world and as we await His return to renew all things. 

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Lighting of the Advent Candles

Noah Kim’s Family

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

As we light our Advent candle
We thank You for the hope You give.
As we prepare for Christmas time
Light of the world, shine on us.

In this world of pain and darkness,
Bring hope to our hearts.
To all the people who don’t know You,
Light of the world, shine through us.

Jesus, You are coming again,
Help us to live in the hope You bring.
In our service here today,
Light of the world, light the way.

— Light One Purple Candle —

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You Hold It All Together

Our hope is in You God
We are steadfast
We will not be moved

We’re anchored, never shaken
All our hope is You

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

So why would I be surprised
When You deliver every time

On mountaintops, You stay the same
In valleys low, You never change

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

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

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

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

And we believe that we will see
The goodness of the Lord
We’re confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remains

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Scripture Reading

Isaiah 9:2

The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.

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

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Interactive Prayer Stations

Together

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Great Are You Lord

You give life
You are love
You bring light to the darkness

You give hope
You restore
every heart that is broken
And great are You, Lord

It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise

It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only

All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord

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Build My Life

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

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

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

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

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

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Open Space

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

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

Pull me in closer, close to Your heart
May I be a pure reflection
of who You are

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

Make me like Jesus
Make me like Jesus

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

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

Of knowing Jesus
Of knowing Jesus

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Expectation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oh, Oh (x3)
Oh, Salvation’s drawing near

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Have 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

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Conversation

• What spoke to you today? (A song, prayer station, thought, something else)
• What is something you’re hopeful for as we head into this season of Advent?

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Open Up

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

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

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

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

Where there is darkness
Let me shine light and…

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

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• Advent Offerings: This year’s advent offering will be given to two groups: Justice Ventures International and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
• Monthly Prayer Walk: We will not gather for our prayer walk for the month of December — we’ll start up again in the new year!

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Thanksgiving Sunday

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Centering Practice

Psalm 100:4, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him; bless his name”

• Take a moment to pause and take a breath and think about something you are thankful for today
• Then, write it on the post-it and stick it to the foamboard

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Setting the Table Together

• What aspects of your city or neighborhood are you grateful for?
• What have others done in your life that you’re grateful for?
• Who is someone that really listens when you talk, and how does that affect you?
• What’s the best thing about your home, and have you taken the time to enjoy it recently?
• Have you had a chance to help someone recently? How did that make you feel?
• What’s something you look forward to in the future?
• What’s a hard lesson that you were grateful to learn?
• What about today has been better than yesterday?
• What’s an aspect of your physical health that you feel grateful for?
• What relationships are you grateful for?

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Worship Song

You Hold It All Together

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

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

On mountaintops, You stay the same
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 

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• The Season of Advent: Next week is the first Sunday of Advent! This year’s advent offering will be given to two groups: Justice Ventures International and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
• Monthly Prayer Walk: We will not gather for our prayer walk for the month of December — we’ll start up again in the new year!

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Communion

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Scripture Reading

2 Samuel 9:1-11

¹ David asked, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” ² Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and he was summoned to David. The king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” And he said, “At your service!” ³ The king said, “Is there anyone remaining of the house of Saul to whom I may show the kindness of God?” Ziba said to the king, “There remains a son of Jonathan; he is crippled in his feet.” ⁴ The king said to him, “Where is he?” Ziba said to the king, “He is in the house of Machir son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar.” ⁵ Then King David sent and brought him from the house of Machir son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar. ⁶ Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David and fell on his face and did obeisance. David said, “Mephibosheth!” He answered, “I am your servant.” ⁷ David said to him, “Do not be afraid, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan; I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you yourself shall eat at my table always.” ⁸ He bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should look upon a dead dog such as I?”  ⁹ Then the king summoned Saul’s servant Ziba and said to him, “All that belonged to Saul and to all his house I have given to your master’s grandson. ¹⁰ You and your sons and your servants shall till the land for him and shall bring in the produce, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat, but your master’s grandson Mephibosheth shall always eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants. ¹¹ Then Ziba said to the king, “According to all that my lord the king commands his servant, so your servant will do.” Mephibosheth ate at David’s table, like one of the king’s sons.

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

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Scripture Engagement

Together

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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

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Shared Meal

Led by Pastor David

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Centering Practice

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

• Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths 
• Silently with one breath, say to God: I’m glad You are here 
• Silently with another breath, say to yourself: I’m glad I am here
• Out loud to neighbors: I’m glad you’re here 

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Call to Worship

We believe the first word is love.
We love because God first loved us.
We gather as beloved people of God.

Therefore, we walk in the way of love,
with compassion and kindness
for ourselves and our neighbors
as we follow Jesus together.
Amen.

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Worship Songs

God Be Praised / Our God Reigns

Across the earth we see
Worshipers believe
Hear our song
Praise to our God, praise to our God

From dawn ‘til dusk we’ll be
Lifting up our King
Hear our song
Praise to our God, praise to our God

Bringing honor to Your majesty
There’s no other like King of all kings

God be praised
All the glory to Your awesome name
All creation rising up to say
We know, our God reigns

God be praised
All the glory to Your awesome name
Though the earth will shake and battles rage
We know, our God reigns

Our broken lives were changed
When You broke the night with day
Hear our song
Praise to our God, praise to our God

Out of ashes You lifted us
To the table You came
And filled our cup

Every heart and soul
All we are and more
Praise the Lord

Our God reigns, our God reigns…
Our God reigns, our God reigns…

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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

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Prayer of Confession

God of promise and purpose,
In You, we live and move and have our being.
You are the Light of the World.

Move us with Your compassion and mercy;
Fill us with Your courage and love;
Help us to live as Your people, in our day;
Hear us, O God, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Help us, O Lord our God, to love You
with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength,
and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
We give thanks.

For Mira Mesa, San Diego, and every community
in which we live, work, study, and play…

For the beauty of the earth and the glory of Your creation…

For the saints who have gone before us
and our church community around us…

For Your trustworthy love & guidance,
even in the most turbulent of times…

For Your call to become a living sign
of the Beloved Community You desire…

For our mission partners & collaborators around the world…

Amen.

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Staff Introduction & Prayer

Welcome to Pastor David Rucker-Do, Intergenerational Pastor!

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Communion

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Offering Prayer

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• November schedule: Pastor David will be preaching next week and Pastor Jenn Guerra Aldana will guest preach on the 17th. We will celebrate Thanksgiving Sunday on 11/24 with an intergenerational worship service.

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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Family Praise

The Fruit of the Spirit

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Blessing of the Children

Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way! 

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Worship Song

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

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Scripture Reading

Mark 2:1-12

¹ When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. ² So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door, and he was speaking the word to them. ³ Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. 

⁴ And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. ⁵ When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” 

⁶ Now some of the scribes were sitting there questioning in their hearts, ⁷ “Why does this fellow speak in this way? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” ⁸ At once Jesus perceived in his spirit that they were discussing these questions among themselves, and he said to them, “Why do you raise such questions in your hearts? 

⁹ Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and take your mat and walk’? ¹⁰ But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— ¹¹ “I say to you, stand up, take your mat, and go to your home.” 

¹² And he stood up and immediately took the mat and went out before all of them, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”

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

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Sermon

The Power of Faith in Community

Pastor Dan

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Discussion questions

• Do you have someone you’d run through a brick wall for? Who would run through a brick wall for you?
• Think through your social base

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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

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

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

• Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths 
• For a breath or two, invite you to place your hands over your eyes (vision for the future)
• Finally, for a breath or two, invite you to place hands over heart (love for each step of the way)

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Call to Worship

We gather today in faith, called as the people of God.
We trust in the Holy Spirit,
the One who enables us to take holy risks.

We believe a life of faith is open to God
and to our neighbors around us.
Our hearts are open this day.
Amen.

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Worship Songs

Sound of Adoration

When we were lost ones
You were the Shepherd that carried us home
When we were prodigals
You ran to meet us with open arms
And we can’t hold back our praise

When we were refugees
You were the One who took us in
When we were enemies
You paid the price for all our sin
And we can’t hold back our praise

This is the sound of adoration
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love You

You are the joy of all creation
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love You

You are the Risen One
You conquered death and made a way
You sang our freedom song
Now we are dancing on our chains
And we can’t hold back our praise

By the cross, I am free
Your grace changes everything
I was blind, now I see
Your grace changes everything

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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

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Prayer of Confession

Faithful God,
We gather today as a people
shaped by Your love and faithfulness,
and part of a history of God’s people.

When we lose sight of who You are;
When we forget who we are;
When our hearts grow cold to our neighbors;
Have mercy, O God, we pray:

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Jesus, our True Vine,
Feed the roots of our faith,
renew our vision for the Church in our generation,
and help us to bear fruit of mercy & grace.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.

For Mira Mesa, San Diego, and every community
in which we live, work, study, and play… 

For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war…  

For those experiencing anxiety and stress, grief and loss… 

For those given the responsibility to lead… 

For the Church to become a living sign
of the Beloved Community You desire… 

For our mission partners & collaborators around the world… 

For our Anchor & Hope community to grow in and share our faith… 

Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• Coffee Gift Cards: Our church is going to bless the teachers & staff of Sandburg with gift cards for the day after Halloween (“you’re saints for handling the post-Halloween candy rush”). If you’d like to sponsor a set of cards, please visit the board today!

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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Family Praise

The Fruit of the Spirit

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Blessing of the Children

Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way! 

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Worship Song

You Hold It All Together

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

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

On mountaintops, You stay the same
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 

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Scripture Reading

Malachi 1:1-2, 4:1-6

¹ A prophecy: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi.

² “I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How have you loved us?”

. . . . . . . 

¹ See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble; the day that comes shall burn them up, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. ² But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. ³ And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the Lord of hosts.

⁴ Remember the teaching of my servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.⁵ See, I will send you the prophet Elijah before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes. ⁶ He will turn the hearts of parents to their children and the hearts of children to their parents, so that I will not come and strike the land with a curse.

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

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Sermon

Love Builds the Future

Pastor Dan

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Discussion questions

• What are unseen things that make life worth living?
• What makes you feel connected to God or God’s people? How can you strengthen those connections?

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Worship Song

Build My Life

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

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

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

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

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

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

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

• Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths 
• Hold yourself in a hug and pray silently, God protects us 
• Hold your arms outward and pray silently, God sets us free

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Call to Worship

We gather today in faith, called as the people of God.
We trust in the Holy Spirit,
the One who enables us to take holy risks.

We believe a life of faith is open to God
and to our neighbors around us.
Our hearts are open this day.
Amen.

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Worship Songs

Called Me Higher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Be Thou My Vision w/ Open The Eyes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Prayer of Confession

Faithful God,
You sent Jesus into the world
not to be served, but to serve.

You call us to walk in Your ways,
serving our neighbors and loving our enemies.
We confess how difficult that can be at times.
Hear us, O Lord, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Spirit of God,
Breathe life into our hearts once again.
Inspire us to serve You
with creativity and faithfulness.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.

For Mira Mesa, San Diego, and every community
in which we live, work, study, and play… 

For faithful stewardship of Your creation… 

For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war…  

For the Church to become a living sign
of the Beloved Community You desire… 

For our mission partners & collaborators around the world… 

For our Anchor & Hope community to grow in and share our faith… 

Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• Coffee Gift Cards: Our church is going to bless the teachers & staff of Sandburg with gift cards for the day after Halloween (“you’re saints for handling the post-Halloween candy rush”). If you’d like to sponsor a set of cards, please visit the board today!

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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Family Praise

I’ve Got Peace Like a River

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Blessing of the Children

Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way! 

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Worship Song

Canvas & Clay

In my mother’s womb
You formed me with Your hands
Known and loved by You
Before I took a breath

When I doubt it, Lord, remind me
I’m wonderfully made
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay

You make all things work together
For my future and for my good
You make all things work together
For Your glory and for Your name

There’s a healing light
Just beyond the clouds
Though I’ve walked through fire
I see clearly now

I know nothing has been wasted
No failure or mistake
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay

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Scripture Reading

Haggai 1:5-13

⁵ Now therefore thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider how you have fared. ⁶ You have sown much and harvested little; you eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but you never have your fill; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and you that earn wages earn wages to put them into a bag with holes.

⁷ “Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider how you have fared. ⁸ Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored, says the Lord. ⁹ You have looked for much, but it came to little, and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? says the Lord of hosts. Because my house lies in ruins, while all of you hurry off to your own houses. ¹⁰ Therefore the heavens above you have withheld the dew, and the earth has withheld its produce. ¹¹ And I have called for a drought on the land and the hills, on the grain, the new wine, the oil, on what the soil produces, on humans and animals, and on all their labors.”

¹² Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the Lord their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, as the Lord their God had sent him, and the people feared the Lord. ¹³ Then Haggai, the messenger of the Lord, spoke to the people with the Lord’s message, saying, “I am with you, says the Lord.”

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

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Sermon

Single-minded & Steadfast

Pastor Jeya

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Discussion questions

• Do you have a favorite national park/have you visited a national park recently? What did you experience while you were there?
• When was the last time you felt in awe of something or someone?

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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

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

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

• Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths 
• Hands over hearts for a person or place you hold dear

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Call to Worship

We gather today in faith, called as the people of God.
We trust in the Holy Spirit,
the One who enables us to take holy risks.

We believe a life of faith is open to God
and to our neighbors around us.
Our hearts are open this day.
Amen.

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Worship Songs

Joy of the Lord

Though tears may fall
My song will rise, my song will rise to You
Though my heart may fail
My song will rise, my song will rise to You
While there’s breath in my lungs
I will praise You, Lord

In the dead of night
I’ll lift my eyes, I’ll lift my eyes to You
When the waters rise
I’ll lift my eyes, I’ll lift my eyes to You
While there’s hope in my heart
I will praise You, Lord

The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
In the darkness I’ll dance
In the shadows I’ll sing
The joy of the Lord is my strength

When I cannot see You with my eyes
Let faith arise to You
When I cannot feel Your hand in mine
Let faith arise to You
God of mercy and love
I will praise You, Lord

Oh You shine with glory Lord of light
I feel alive with You
In Your presence now I come alive
I am alive with You
There is strength when I say
I will praise You, Lord

When sorrow comes my way
You are the shield around me
Always You remain
Like courage in the fight
I hear You call my name
Jesus, I am coming
Walking on the waves
Reaching for Your light

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Mercies (New Every Morning)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Prayer of Confession

Faithful God,
We give thanks to You for Your steadfast love.
We know Your love endures forever.

The world, and our hearts, are weary.
These burdens are too heavy for us to carry alone;
So we come to Jesus, who offers true rest.
Hear us, O Lord, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Merciful God,
Every season of creation and life belongs to You.
Make us instruments of Your peace.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.

For Mira Mesa, San Diego, and every community
in which we live, work, study, and play… 

For the end of racism, hatred, violence,
and discrimination in our world… 

For those experiencing sorrow and loss… 

For the Church to become a living sign
of the Beloved Community You desire… 

For our mission partners & collaborators around the world… 

For our Anchor & Hope community to grow in and share our faith… 

Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• Sandburg Fall Carnival: We’re looking for volunteers to help out with the Sandburg Elementary Fall Carnival on Saturday, October 26th. Please talk to PD if you’re interested — this a great way for us to be a part of good things happening in our neighborhood
• Coffee Gift Cards: Our church is going to bless the teachers & staff of Sandburg with gift cards for the day after Halloween (“you’re saints for handling the post-Halloween candy rush”). If you’d like to sponsor a set of cards, please talk to Tae today

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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Family Praise

The Fruit of the Spirit

Blessing of the Children

Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way! 

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Worship Song

Invitation Fountain / Build My Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Scripture Reading

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 3:1-2, 17-19

¹ The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw.
² O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen?Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save?

³ Why do you make me see wrongdoing and look at trouble?
Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise.

⁴ So the law becomes slack, and justice never prevails.
The wicked surround the righteous; therefore judgment comes forth perverted.

…… 

¹  A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. 

² Lord, I have heard of your fame;I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord.
Renew them in our day, in our time make them known;
in wrath remember mercy.

…… 

¹⁷ Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,

¹⁸ yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.

¹⁹ The Sovereign Lord is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to tread on the heights.

For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.

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

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Sermon

Grief is an Evidence of Love

Pastor Dan

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Worship Song

Send the Rain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Benediction

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World Communion Sunday

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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 is World Communion Sunday, where we celebrate our unity in Christ with the Church worldwide
• Invite you to be present in this moment — not anxious about the future or dwelling on the past

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Call to Worship

We gather today in faith, called as the people of God.
We trust in the Holy Spirit,
the One who enables us to take holy risks.

We believe a life of faith is open to God
and to our neighbors around us.
Our hearts are open this day.
Amen.

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Worship Songs

You Hold It All Together

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sound of Adoration

When we were lost ones
You were the Shepherd that carried us home
When we were prodigals
You ran to meet us with open arms
And we can’t hold back our praise

When we were refugees
You were the One who took us in
When we were enemies
You paid the price for all our sin
And we can’t hold back our praise

This is the sound of adoration
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love You

You are the joy of all creation
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love You

You are the Risen One
You conquered death and made a way
You sang our freedom song
Now we are dancing on our chains
And we can’t hold back our praise

By the cross, I am free
Your grace changes everything
I was blind, now I see
Your grace changes everything

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Prayer of Confession

Faithful God,
Like a mother bird gathering us under Your wings,
like a father running to meet us as we return,
Your Table is a place of belonging and grace.

We see how much the world needs You,
and we sense how easily we stray from You.
Hear us, O Lord, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Transform us at this table,
and for this table,
and send us from this table
As ambassadors of Your Kingdom.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

On this World Communion Sunday, our Prayers of the People will focus on the Church — not only Anchor & Hope but the Church worldwide

After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.

For Your Church, in San Diego and around the world… 

For meaningful connection with You, Lord, and others around us… 

For renewed public witness through faithful presence and love… 

For the healing of divisions and for genuine reconciliation… 

For worship that honors You and brings hope to our world… 

Amen.

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Communion

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Offering Prayer

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• Mira Mesa Street Fair: Thank you to everyone who was able to come out and help us connect with the community! 
• Sandburg Fall Carnival: We’re looking for volunteers to help out with the Sandburg Elementary Fall Carnival on Saturday, October 26th. Please talk to PD if you’re interested — this a great way for us to be a part of good things happening in our neighborhood
• Coffee Gift Cards: Our church is going to bless the teachers & staff of Sandburg with gift cards for the day after Halloween (“you’re saints for handling the post-Halloween candy rush”). If you’d like to sponsor a set of cards, please talk to Tae today
• Hurricane Helene Recovery: Let’s continue to pray and find ways to support relief and recovery efforts in areas devastated by the hurricane. There are urgent needs both now and into the near future as well 

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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Family Praise

The Fruit of the Spirit

Blessing of the Children

Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way! 

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Worship Song

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Scripture Reading

Nahum 1:7-15

⁷ The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him,

⁸ but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh;
he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.

⁹ Whatever they plot against the Lord he will bring to an end;
trouble will not come a second time.

¹⁰ They will be entangled among thorns and drunk from their wine;
they will be consumed like dry stubble.

¹¹ From you, Nineveh, has one come forth who plots evil against the Lord and devises wicked plans.

12 This is what the Lord says:
“Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be destroyed and pass away.
Although I have afflicted you, Judah, I will afflict you no more.

¹³ Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away.”

¹⁴ The Lord has given a command concerning you, Nineveh:
“You will have no descendants to bear your name.
I will destroy the images and idols that are in the temple of your gods.
I will prepare your grave, for you are vile.”

¹⁵ Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace!
Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows.
No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.

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

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Sermon

God’s Faithful Justice

Pastor Jeya

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Worship Song

Build My Life

Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of every 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 that could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh we live for You

Holy, there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up our eyes in wonder

Show us who You are
and fill us with Your heart and lead us
In Your love to those around us

We will build our lives upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
We will put our trust in You alone
and we will not be shaken

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

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

• Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths 
• Imagine a place where you’re planting seeds with Jesus — sights, smells, sounds
• After the time for growing has passed (3 deep breaths), what kind of fruit will come from the harvest?

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Call to Worship

We gather today in faith, called as the people of God.
We trust in the Holy Spirit,
the One who enables us to take holy risks.

We believe a life of faith is open to God
and to our neighbors around us.
Our hearts are open this day.
Amen.

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Worship Songs

Not Be Shaken

I will declare my choice to the nations
Shout for joy in the congregation
I will worship God… all my days

Those who love the Lord are satisfied
Those who trust in Him are justified
I will serve my God… all my days

When the nations crumble
The Word of the Lord will stand
Kings may rise and fall
His love will endure

Though the strong may stumble
Oh, the joy of the Lord is strength
To my soul
I will not be shaken…
I will not be moved
I will not be shaken

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Prayer of Confession

God of all creation,
You fill the world around us with wonder,
overflowing with Your creativity and joy.

Help us to care for and engage Your world,
including our neighbors near and far,
with faith, hope, and love.
Hear us, O God, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Author of Faith,
in and through the our lives,
write a Story of goodness,
so that all may know they are loved.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.

For Mira Mesa, San Diego, and every community
in which we live, work, study, and play… 

For the end of racism, hatred, violence,
and discrimination in our world… 

For the Church to become a living sign
of the Beloved Community You desire… 

For our mission partners & collaborators around the world… 

For our Anchor & Hope community to grow in and share our faith… 

Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• Reset Sunday: Next Sunday (9/29), we will not gather at Sandburg for worship — instead, we encourage you to experience God in rest and worship out in the world!
• Pickleball: We’re hoping to get a group together to play some pickleball this Saturday, 9/28 — all skill levels welcomed! 

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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Family Praise

The Fruit of the Spirit

Blessing of the Children

Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way! 

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Scripture Reading

1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

¹⁹ Do not try to stop the work of the Holy Spirit. ²⁰ Do not laugh at those who speak for God. ²¹ Test everything and hold fast to what is good.

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

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Sermon

Faith Conversations

Together

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Worship Song

Build My Life

Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of every 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 that could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh we live for You

Holy, there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up our eyes in wonder

Show us who You are
and fill us with Your heart and lead us
In Your love to those around us

We will build our lives upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
We will put our trust in You alone
and we will not be shaken

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Benediction

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Centering Practice

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

• Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths 
• Faith that is personal (hold hands/heart)
• Faith that is public (wide embrace) 

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Call to Worship

We gather today in faith, called as the people of God.
We trust in the Holy Spirit,
the One who enables us to take holy risks.

We believe a life of faith is open to God
and to our neighbors around us.
Our hearts are open this day.
Amen.

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Worship Songs

My Hallelujah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Great Are You Lord

You give life
You are love
You bring light to the darkness

You give hope
You restore
every heart that is broken
And great are You, Lord

It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise

It’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only

All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord

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Prayer of Confession

God of all people,
You have always been with us,
guiding us through exodus and exile.

Spirit, You are the eternal Immigrant among us,
speaking all languages and living among all people.
Teach us to welcome and embrace our neighbors.
Hear us, O God, we pray: 

— Moment of silent prayer — 

Risen Christ,
help us to join You in building a world
where people of all backgrounds are cherished, loved,
and find their home in You.
Amen.

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Assurance of God’s Love

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Prayers of the People

Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. 40% of Californians and about 20% of all Americans are of Latino heritage (rule of thumb, “Latino” often refers to geographical background while “Hispanic” refers to language). We celebrate our diverse backgrounds as God-given gifts. 

Hispanic Heritage month begins on the 15th because it is the independence date for several Latin American nations, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (and Mexican Independence Day is the 16th). 

Today, we lift up and celebrate the many diverse Latine & Hispanic communities in San Diego and beyond. We see you, we love you, and we’re glad to be on this journey together! 

After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.

For Mira Mesa, San Diego, and every community
in which we live, work, study, and play… 

For the end of racism, hatred, violence,
and discrimination in our world… 

For the Church to become a living sign
of the Beloved Community You desire… 

For our mission partners & collaborators around the world… 

For our Anchor & Hope community to grow in and share our faith… 

Amen.

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Offering Prayer

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Announcements

• Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
• Sunday School Volunteers: We’re looking for more volunteers to teach Sunday School! If you’re a parent of a Sunday School student and haven’t signed up for 2 slots, please talk to Tae today (before being volun-chosen!)
• AMA Next Week: Please take a moment to use this link to submit questions for next Sunday’s “Ask Me Anything” with your pastors: https://forms.gle/ud6UEZX6k3uRj94cA
• Reset Sunday: In two Sundays (9/29), we will not gather at Sandburg for worship — instead, we encourage you to experience God in rest and worship out in the world!
• Mira Mesa Street Fair: On Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Anchor & Hope will host a table at the street fair! We’re hoping to have free crafts for kids — we want to build a deeper sense of connection with our neighbors here in Mira Mesa!
  • Click here for a link to the Mira Mesa Street Fair website
  • “Enjoy live music and other entertainment on two stages, a Fun Zone with pony rides for children as well as inflatables and other attractions for kids and teens, and a food court with an international flair on Camino Ruiz from Mira Mesa Blvd. to New Salem Street.”

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Passing of the Peace

Let’s greet each other at this time!

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Family Praise

I’ve Got Peace Like a River

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Blessing of the Children

Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way! 

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Worship Song

Come Thou Fount

Come Thou fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise

Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above
Praise the mount I’m fixed upon it
Mount of God’s unchanging love

Here I raise my Ebenezer
Hither by Thy help I’ve come
And I hope by Thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home

Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wandering from the fold of God
He to rescue me from danger
Interposed His precious blood

Oh to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be
Let Thy grace now like a fetter
Bind my wandering heart to Thee

Prone to wander, Lord I feel it
Prone to leave the God I love
Here’s my heart O take it seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above

Prone to wander, Lord I feel it
Prone to leave the God I love
Here’s my heart O take it seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above

Come Thou fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise

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Scripture Reading

Mark 4:19-24

¹⁹ but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. ²⁰ Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.”

²¹ He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? ²² For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. ²³ If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear.”²⁴ “Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more.

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

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Sermon

“Right” Faith

Pastor Jeya

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Reflection Questions:

• What’s a “holy risk” you hope you could take? 
• What are practices that help you counteract false understandings of yourself or God?
• What’s a holy risk that you hope we can take as a church community?

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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

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Benediction

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