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June 9, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Centering Practice
Today we invite you to slow down, to breathe, and to connect with God and with our Anchor & Hope community
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Breathe in: We are here, now.
- Breathe out: Fill our hearts with love.
Call to Worship
In life and in death, we belong to God.
Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spiritwe trust in the one triune God,
the Holy One of Israel,
whom alone we worship and serve.With believers in every time and place,
we rejoice that nothing in life or in death
can separate us from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Worship Songs
Be Thou My Vision w/ Open The Eyes
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see YouBe thou my Vision
O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me
Save that Thou artThou my best thought
By day or by night
Waking or sleeping
Thy Presence, my LightRiches I heed not
Nor vain empty praise
Thou mine inheritance
Now and alwaysThou and Thou only
Be first in my heart
High King of Heaven
My treasure, Thou artO God, be my everything
Be my delight
Be Jesus, my glory
My soul satisfiedHigh King of Heaven
When victory is won
May I reach Heaven’s joys
O bright Heaven’s sunHeart of my own heart
Whatever befall
Still be my vision
O Ruler of all
Prayer of Confession
God of love,
You continually bring forth life,
transforming sadness to joy,
and despair to hope.In our weakness, be our strength;
when we are foolish, be our wisdom;
if we lose our way, be our guiding star;
transform us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
By the power of Your Spirit,
redeem our past, restore this present moment,
and redirect our future steps
to walk in the ways of Your love.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
Today, as we look toward the summer, we invite you to pray for the kids around you who are headed into summer break! Let’s pray for the light of Jesus’ love to shine in and through each of their lives.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Amen.
Announcements
- Thanks for worshiping with us today! We hope you experience meaningful connection with God and others in our community. If you’re visiting for the first time today, we’d love to get to know you better. Please take home a visitor’s card with QR code so that we can stay in touch & build a relationship!
- Youth Retreat: Please join us in prayer for our upcoming Youth Group retreat from June 21st through 23rd
- PC(USA) General Assembly: Deleine will serve as a Young Adult Delegate at the national gathering from June 28th through July 4th in Salt Lake City. Let’s keep her and our denomination in prayer!
- Reset Sunday: On Sunday, June 30th we will not gather at Sandburg Elementary for worship but, instead, we encourage you to connect with God and others out in your world! Worship guide will be sent the week prior
- Art & Faith Kids Camp: On Sunday, July 28th, we will host an afternoon kids camp for kids K through 5th grade from 1:00 to 5:00 pm here at Sandburg (after our regular worship gathering)
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Every Move I Make
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
Open Space w/ Make Room
I will make room for You
To do whatever You want to
To do whatever You want toMy heart is an open space
For You to come and have Your way
I’m open, I’m openPull me in closer, close to Your heart
May I be a pure reflection
of who You areLove that is patient, love that is kind
Love that keeps no offenses
or wrongs in mindMake me like Jesus
Make me like JesusYou’re faithful to find me
Right where I am
Even in my wandering
You call me friendMercy receives me
And lifts me to my feet
I’m caught up in the wonder
and the mysteryOf knowing Jesus
Of knowing Jesus
Scripture Reading
Acts 17:28
28 For ‘In him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we, too, are his offspring.’
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Wholiness: AAPI Spirituality
Jason Tom
Worship Song
Have My Heart
You love with no reservations
You’re not looking for perfection
And there’s no need in me pretending
I’ll give You everything
I’ll give You everythingYou deserve my full attention
Nothing less than my devotion
Oh, speak to me and I will listen
I’ll give You everything
I’ll give You everythingOh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You can have my heart
You can have my heartBe the Lord of my emotions
Set me free from selfish motives
And search me ’til there’s nothing hidden
And I’ll give You everything
Yes, I’ll give You everythingMy heart is Yours forever
My heart is Yours forever
Benediction
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June 2, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Justice Month for Anchor & Hope
Family Praise
Let’s Get a Little Crazy
Communion
Film
Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo
Benediction
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May 26, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Trinity Sunday
Centering Practice
Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday — the mystery of our faith in the Triune God: Father, Son & Holy Spirit; Creator, Redeemer & Sustainer.
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Because we worship God in community, we invite you to get into a group of 3 and (within 20 seconds), do a three-person handshake greeting!
Call to Worship
In life and in death, we belong to God.
Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spiritwe trust in the one triune God,
the Holy One of Israel,
whom alone we worship and serve.With believers in every time and place,
we rejoice that nothing in life or in death
can separate us from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Worship Songs
Sound of Adoration
When we were lost ones
You were the Shepherd that carried us home
When we were prodigals
You ran to meet us with open arms
And we can’t hold back our praiseWhen we were refugees
You were the One who took us in
When we were enemies
You paid the price for all our sin
And we can’t hold back our praiseThis is the sound of adoration
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love YouYou are the joy of all creation
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love YouYou are the Risen One
You conquered death and made a way
You sang our freedom song
Now we are dancing on our chains
And we can’t hold back our praiseBy the cross, I am free
Your grace changes everything
I was blind, now I see
Your grace changes everything
Great Are You Lord
You give life
You are love
You bring light to the darknessYou give hope
You restore
every heart that is broken
And great are You, LordIt’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praiseIt’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You onlyAll the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
Prayer of Confession
God of love,
You created us and You know us
even better than we know ourselves.For the ways we give into selfish impulses;
for the ways we turn away from You;
for the ways we resist forgiveness and mercy;
forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
God of hope,
redeem our past, restore this present moment,
and redirect our future steps
to walk in the ways of Your love.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
Today, the Trinity will shape our prayers on behalf of others. After each phrase, we will hold a moment of silent prayer. At the end, we will pray out loud together. Let us pray:
For all of God’s creation — people, places, and all created things — to know and experience the healing of God:
For the redemption of broken hearts, lives, and systems — to be renewed in the strong love of Christ:
For creativity and light to break through the darkness all around us — to be illuminated by the fire of the Holy Spirit:
Holy, Triune God,
in You is the light of life.
In Your mercy, hear our prayers.
Amen.
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 Prayer Walk: Our next prayer walk will be this Saturday, June 1st at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
- Upcoming:
- Next Sunday, June 2nd: Emphasis on Justice begins this month / Movie Sunday / Border Church Sunday
- Sunday, June 9th: Guest speaker, Jason Tom
- Sunday, July 28th: One Day VBS
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Your Love is Deep
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
Build My Life
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for YouJesus, the Name above every other name
Jesus, the only One who could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, we live for YouHoly, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonderAnd show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around meI will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
Scripture Reading
Galatians 3:23-28
23 Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. 24 So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. 25 Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Unity in Diversity
Pastor Jeya So
Reflection Questions:
- Turn to a neighbor and talk about a favorite piece of clothing you own: what do you love about it? What do you think it says about you?
- When you think about “being clothed in Christ” what’s an attribute or characteristic of Jesus that you hope people will see in you?
Worship Song
Open Up
You heard the cry of our hearts
And You came down
Freely You gave us Your love
Showing us howMake 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 heartsMay Your light
Cause us to shine so bright
That we bring hope into the darkAll that we do without love
It means nothing
Grant us the courage to give
As You’re callingHope for the hopeless
Your love isStrength in our weakness
Your love isMay we love
As You love
Benediction
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May 19, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Pentecost Sunday
Centering Practice
Today we celebrate Pentecost — the gift of the Holy Spirit giving birth to the Church, empowering our witness in the beautiful diversity of God’s world. The Spirit calls us to live out resurrection life and to join God in the renewing of all things!
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Seated, standing, arms extended and waving ribbons (red is the traditional color of Pentecost, to symbolize fire of the Spirit)
Call to Worship
Holy Spirit of God,
breathe upon us, fill our hearts with love,
and move us to act with Your power.May Your fire cause us to burn bright,
but not to be consumed,
as we speak of the wonders of God together.
Amen.
Worship Songs
Great Are You Lord / Oh Our Lord
All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry
These bones will sing
Great are You Lord!Oh, oh, oh our Lord
Oh, oh, oh our Lord
How majestic is Your name
In all the earthWe behold the breaking dawn
The light that shines over everyone
We look to You, we long for You, oh LordWe behold the rising sun
The earth awakes, Your hope has come
We look to You, we long for You, oh LordWe behold the falling rain
Like waters rise, come flood this place
We reach for You, we cling to You, oh LordOh Your name is a light in the darkness
Oh Your name is a word of truth
Oh Your name, oh Your nameIt’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praiseIt’s Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only
Prayer of Confession
God of power and possibility:
with the flame of Your Spirit, You empower us;
with the breath of Your Spirit, You renew us.We confess the ways we ignore Your Spirit,
in our thoughts, words, and actions.
For the ways we closer our hearts and lives to You,
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
Spirit of God,
transform and direct our lives,
reawaken our love for God and others,
and renew us to serve the world You love.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
The breath of the Spirit fills our lungs and enables us to pray for those we care about. We invite you to take three deep breaths,
and with each exhale, to pray silently for someone you care about.And now we’ll pray out loud together:
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Amen.
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 Prayer Walk: Our next prayer walk will be Saturday, June 1st at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
- Upcoming:
- Today: Guest speaker, David Rucker-Do
- Next Sunday, May 26th: Memorial Day weekend
- Saturday, June 1st: Monthly Prayer Walk
- Sunday, June 2nd: Emphasis on Justice begins this month / Movie Sunday / Border Church Sunday
- Sunday, June 9th: Guest speaker, Jason Tom
- Save the date: Sunday, July 28th — One Day VBS
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Ask, Seek, Knock
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
You Hold It All Together
On mountaintops, You stay the same
On valley low, You never changeAnd we believe that we will see
The goodness of the Lord
We’re confident as seasons change
Your faithfulness remainsYou come at the right time
When we least expect it
Never behindSo why would we be surprised
When You deliver every timeGod of our present
God of our future
You write our story
You hold it all together
Scripture Reading
Genesis 16:13
13 (Hagar) gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

The God Who Sees
David Rucker-Do
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 He’s doing hereHey now, you don’t have to lose heart
Hey now, we are only at the start
Of what He’s doing here… He’s hereSo 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 promiseBrother, when your troubles weigh you down
Sister, fix your eyes on higher ground
On the peace yet to come, to comeLet 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
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May 12, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Centering Practice
During this final Sunday of Eastertide, we continue to remember the ways God’s love for us & for the world is alive in Christ!
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Take a quiet moment to locate any stress or worry you might be carrying in your body. Next, show some care to yourself in that place of stress (for example, rub your neck, hold hands over eyes, etc.)
- One more breath, remembering that God is showing love & care for you through your own hands
Call to Worship
Sing to the Lord a new song,
for God has done marvelous things.
We have seen God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
let the sea resound and the rivers clap their hands!
Let us sing before the Lord! Amen.
Worship Songs
My Hallelujah
Open up the doors again
Let the King of glory in
His Kingdom will never end
Oh, I know that You are goodBreak the darkness with the light
All the earth let praise arise
Every dead place come alive
Oh, I know that You are good
Oh, I know that You are goodYou will have my hallelujah
You alone the highest name
All to You I surrender
Every breath I take
Make my life Your praiseOh, Spirit of the Living God
Fire burning in my heart
I’m wide awake to who You are
Oh, I know that You are good
Oh, I know that You are goodYou are my strength when I am weak
You are my sight when I can’t see
As praise goes up, I believe
The walls are coming downOh, when I was lost, You rescued me
When I was bound, You set me free
As praise goes up, I believe
The walls are coming down
Sound of Adoration
When we were lost ones
You were the Shepherd that carried us home
When we were prodigals
You ran to meet us with open arms
And we can’t hold back our praiseWhen we were refugees
You were the One who took us in
When we were enemies
You paid the price for all our sin
And we can’t hold back our praiseThis is the sound of adoration
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love YouYou are the joy of all creation
Oh, how we love You
Jesus, we love YouYou are the Risen One
You conquered death and made a way
You sang our freedom song
Now we are dancing on our chains
And we can’t hold back our praiseBy the cross, I am free
Your grace changes everything
I was blind, now I see
Your grace changes everything
Prayer of Confession
God of promise and purpose,
You are the Living Water,
the source of flourishing for Your world.For the ways we distract ourselves from Your voice;
for the ways we disconnect from others;
for the ways we fail to hold forth Your light;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child,
like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home,
God, You are ever-faithful.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war…
For Your creation, groaning under the weight of waste & sin…
For the Church worldwide, to bear faithful witness
to the love & grace of Christ…For ourselves and our loved ones who are facing health challenges or illness…
For our friends who need to know Your love
and the friendship of our Anchor & Hope community…Amen.
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
- Mira Mesa Prayer Walk: Our next prayer walk will be Saturday, June 1st at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
- Sunday School volunteers: We’re looking for volunteers to teach for the 2nd half of this year. A gentle reminder that parents are asked to sign up for at least 2 slots each — and an open invitation to anyone who’s interested!
- Upcoming:
- Next Sunday, May 19th: Guest speaker, David Rucker-Do
- May 26th: Memorial Day weekend
- June 9th: Guest speaker, Jason Tom
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Jump, Jump, Jump
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
Send the Rain
Lord, we come to You
Now with open hands
Broken lives and dreams
Washed up on the sandWe’ve been beaten down
But still we choose to stand
We choose to standLord, we long for You
For Your hand to move
Heal this barren land
Come and make it newJesus, You’re the life
That is breaking through
You’re breaking throughThe saints of old in ancient days
They worked the ground
that we reap from todaySo use our hands to cultivate
The harvest that
our children’s children taste
We’re ready God, so send the rainLord, we’ll follow You
To unbroken earth
On the path not used
Where new hope is birthedWe will work as one
Holding to Your truth
To Your truthHeal the ruined cities
We destroyed with our own hands
Bring us back together
Let us see the promised landPour out Your Spirit
On this dry and thirsty ground
O God of the harvest
Could it be right here and now
Could it be right here and nowOpen up the heavens,
let Your rain fall down
We are thirsty, we are thirsty
Scripture Reading
Luke 1:26-38
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

Godbearing Lives
Pastor Dan SoReflection questions:
- Exercise with a partner: Think back to someone who was positively influential on you in your formative years. State their name and influence on your life. Repeat the sentence, this time substituting Jesus for the name of the person.
- Reflect on the statement, “Incarnational theology means that God always comes to us through a person”
- How can you burn bright for God but not be consumed? What resources do you need? Who can walk alongside you?
Worship Song
Let Us Be Known
Let us be known by our love
In every word, in every deed
Honor the SonLet our light shine
in every eye
Let us be known by our loveFor the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our loveLet us be known by our joy
In every home, in every heart
Sing to the LordLet our lives show
goodness and hope
Let us be known by our joyFor the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our joyLet us be known by our peace
In every town, in every tribe
Jesus is KingLet us go forth
heal and restore
Let us be known by our peaceFor the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our peace
Benediction
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May 5, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Centering Practice
Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Say to God: I’m glad You’re here
- Say to self: I’m glad I’m here
- Say to neighbor: I’m glad you’re here
Call to Worship
We gather in the presence of the One
who breathes life into all of Creation.
All are welcomed in the presence of God.We gather as Beloved Community,
each known and loved by God.
May we all be renewed in body, mind, and spirit
as we worship God. Amen!Worship Songs
Expectation
You redeem our past
You take what’s old and broken
You’re breathing in new lifeRhythms of Your grace
Moving us to freedom
From darkness into lightYou will make all things new,
You’ll bring Your kingdom here
We wait in expectationWe lift our eyes to You
Salvation’s drawing near
We wait in expectationYou have overcome
The troubles we are facing
You’re standing here with usOppression cannot win
And anxious thoughts are broken
By the pow’r of Jesus’ nameOh, Oh (x3)
Oh, Salvation’s drawing near
Communion
Family Praise
There’s Power
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!
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 Prayer Walk: Thanks to everyone who was able to join us yesterday! Our next prayer walk is Saturday, June 1st at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
- Sunday School volunteers: We’re looking for volunteers to teach for the 2nd half of this year. A gentle reminder that parents are asked to sign up for at least 2 slots each — and an open invitation to anyone who’s interested!
- Upcoming:
- Today: Guest speaker, Cierra Rucker-Do
- Next Sunday, May 12th: Mother’s Day
- May 19th: Guest speaker, David Rucker-Do
- May 26th: Memorial Day weekend
- June 9th: Guest speaker, Jason Tom
Prayer
Scripture Reading
Psalm 121
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Message

Cierra Rucker-Do
Worship Song
Oh You Bring
Oh You bring hope to the hopeless
And light to those in darkness
And death to life… now I’m aliveOh You give peace to the restless
And joy to homes that are broken
I see You now… in You I’m foundAnd You opened the door for me
And You laid down Your life to set me free
All that I am will serve You, LordAnd You opened my eyes to see
All the wonder and awe of Christ in me
Jesus, You’re everything I needOh You fill those who are empty
And rescue those in the valley
And through it all… You calm my soulOh You find me in my weakness
And heal the wounds of my heartache
I worship You… in spirit and truthAll honor… all glory… all praise to You
Benediction
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April 28, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Centering Practice
During this season of Eastertide, we’ll be exploring the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection for all of God’s creation
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Take a moment to imagine yourself somewhere in God’s creation: what do you see, hear, smell?
- Take a moment to ask for the protection and care of God and God’s people for that place
Call to Worship
Let us worship God, who makes all things new.
We praise God, our Good Shepherd,
who leads us and restores our souls.The Lord is good to all, slow to anger and rich in love.
Let every creature praise God’s holy name,
forever and ever. Amen.Worship Songs
My Hallelujah
Open up the doors again
Let the King of glory in
His Kingdom will never end
Oh, I know that You are goodBreak the darkness with the light
All the earth let praise arise
Every dead place come alive
Oh, I know that You are good
Oh, I know that You are goodYou will have my hallelujah
You alone the highest name
All to You I surrender
Every breath I take
Make my life Your praiseOh, Spirit of the Living God
Fire burning in my heart
I’m wide awake to who You are
Oh, I know that You are good
Oh, I know that You are goodYou are my strength when I am weak
You are my sight when I can’t see
As praise goes up, I believe
The walls are coming downOh, when I was lost, You rescued me
When I was bound, You set me free
As praise goes up, I believe
The walls are coming down
Wonderful Maker
You spread out the skies
over empty space
Said, “Let there be light”
Into a dark and formless world
Your light was bornYou spread out Your arms
over empty hearts
Said, “Let there be light”
Into a dark and hopeless world
Your Son was bornYou made the world
and saw that it was good
You sent Your only Son
for You are goodWhat a wonderful Maker
What a wonderful Savior
How majestic Your whispers
And how humble Your loveWith a strength like no other
And the heart of a Father
How majestic Your whispers
What a wonderful GodNo eye has fully seen
how beautiful the cross
And we have only heard
The faintest whispers of
how great You areYou made the world
and saw that it was good
You sent Your only Son
for You are good
Prayer of Confession
Risen Lord,
You are the vine; we are the branches.
You are our hope and the source of all wisdom.For our lack of care and concern;
for the ways we disconnect from You and from others;
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
O Lord, Your word foretells a day
when the wolf will lie down with the lamb.
Renew our vision for the peaceable kingdom,
for the thriving of all creation. Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war…
For Your creation, groaning under the weight of waste & sin…
For the Church worldwide, to bear faithful witness
to the love & grace of Christ…For ourselves and our loved ones who are facing health challenges or illness…
For our friends who need to know Your love
and the friendship of our Anchor & Hope community…Amen.
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 Prayer Walk: Our next prayer walk is this Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
- Sunday School volunteers: We’re looking for volunteers to teach for the 2nd half of this year. A gentle reminder that parents are asked to sign up for at least 2 slots each — and an open invitation to anyone who’s interested!
- The month of May: We look forward to celebrating AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness month together:
- May 5th: Guest speaker, Cierra Do-Rucker
- May 12th: Mother’s Day
- May 19th: Guest speaker, David Do-Rucker
- May 26th: Memorial Day weekend
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
I Have Decided
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
Canvas & Clay
In my mother’s womb
You formed me with Your hands
Known and loved by You
Before I took a breathWhen I doubt it, Lord, remind me
I’m wonderfully made
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clayYou make all things work together
For my future and for my good
You make all things work together
For Your glory and for Your nameThere’s a healing light
Just beyond the clouds
Though I’ve walked through fire
I see clearly nowI know nothing has been wasted
No failure or mistake
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay
Scripture Reading
1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
the world, and those who live in it,2 for he has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers.
3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in his holy place?4 Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,
who do not lift up their souls to what is false and do not swear deceitfully.5 They will receive blessing from the Lord
and vindication from the God of their salvation.6 Such is the company of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah7 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in!8 Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord, mighty in battle.9 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in!10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory. SelahReader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

The Earth is the Lord’s
Pastor Jeya So
Creative Response

Worship Song
Have My Heart / Here’s My Heart
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is trueYou love with no reservations
You’re not looking for perfection
And there’s no need in me pretending
I’ll give You everything
I’ll give You everythingYou deserve my full attention
Nothing less than my devotion
Oh, speak to me and I will listen
I’ll give You everything
I’ll give You everythingOh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You can have my heart
You can have my heartBe the Lord of my emotions
Set me free from selfish motives
And search me ’til there’s nothing hidden
And I’ll give You everything
Yes, I’ll give You everythingMy heart is Yours forever
My heart is Yours forever
Benediction
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April 21, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Centering Practice
During this season of Eastertide, we’ll be exploring the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection for all of God’s creation
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Visio divina means “sacred seeing” — it is a way to let visual art guide us closer to God. Take a deep breath in and a deep breath out.
- Ask God to open the eyes of your heart so that we might see what God wants us to see
- Look at the picture — notice where your eyes are drawn to
- How is God speaking to you? Why do you think God drew your attention to this part of the picture? Is there an invitation? A call? Is there a word that comes to mind as you look at the picture?
- What is your response to God?
- Look at the picture once again and say a prayer in response to what God has revealed to you through looking at the picture.
Call to Worship
The Lord is our Creator,
the Beautiful Maker of a wondrous world
and all the wonders it contains.God created us and placed us on the earth
to be caretakers of all living things.
We proclaim God’s glory, saying:
How wonderful is the work of Your hands! Amen.Worship Songs
Let Everything That Has Breath
Praise You in the morning
Praise You in the evening
Praise You when I’m young and when I’m oldPraise You when I’m laughing
Praise You when I’m grieving
Praise You every season of the soulIf we could see how much You’re worth
Your power, Your might, Your endless love
Then surely we would never cease to praiseLet everything that
Everything that
Everything that has breath praise the LordPraise You in the heavens
Join with the angels
Praising You forever and a dayPraise You on the earth now
Join with creation
Calling all the nations to Your praiseIf they could see how much You’re worth
Your power, Your might, Your endless love
Then surely they would never cease to praise, to praiseI will worship, I will worship
I will worship You with every breath
Prayer of Confession
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,
Your faithfulness to the skies.
You save humans and animals alike, O Lord.Water, earth, and sky are Yours;
We confess the ways we’ve failed
to care for and protect Your beautiful creation.
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
Lord, may all creation rally and thrive,
revealing to all Your wise, redemptive love;
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war…
For Your creation, groaning under the weight of waste & sin…
For habitats and creatures who need safeguarding and protection…
For ourselves and our loved ones who are facing health challenges or illness…
For our friends who need to know Your love
and the friendship of our Anchor & Hope community…Amen.
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 Prayer Walk: Our next prayer walk is Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Let’s Get a Little Crazy
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
All Creatures of Our God and King
All creatures of our God and KingAm
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O praise Him, Alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beams
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Allelu —- iaThou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heav’n along
O praise Him, Alleluia
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Allelu —- iaLet all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him, Alleluia
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, three in One
O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Allelu —- ia
Scripture Reading
Psalm 145 & Proverbs 12:10
1 I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.2 Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.4 One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—
and I will proclaim your great deeds.7 They celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness.8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.9 The Lord is good to all;
he has compassion on all he has made.10 All your works praise you, Lord;
your faithful people extol you.11 They tell of the glory of your kingdom
and speak of your might,12 so that all people may know of your mighty acts
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and your dominion endures through all generations.
The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises
and faithful in all he does.14 The Lord upholds all who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food at the proper time.16 You open your hand
and satisfy the desires of every living thing.17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and faithful in all he does.18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them.20 The Lord watches over all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.21 My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.
Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.. . .
10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals,
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

The Gospel for All Creatures
Pastor Dan So
Reflection Questions:
- If you have a pet: How do you bless your pet? How does your pet bless you?
- What is Good News/restoration for the animal kingdom? How can we be a part of that?
Worship Song
God of Wonders
Lord of all creation — of water, earth, and sky
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on highGod of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy, You are holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy, You are holy
Lord of heaven and earth…Early in the morning — I will celebrate the light
As I stumble through the darkness
I will call Your name by nightHallelujah… to the Lord of heaven and earth
Hallelujah… to the Lord of heaven and earthGod of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy, You are holy
Precious Lord, reveal Your heart to me
You are holy, You are holy
Lord of heaven and earth…
Benediction
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April 14, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Centering Practice
During this season of Eastertide, we’ll be exploring the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection for all of God’s creation
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Build up some awareness of & gratitude for the bodies God has given us!
Call to Worship
We gather with joy,
for Easter brings us new life.
The Risen Christ is with us wherever we go.Love has defeated death and unites us in hope.
Let us rejoice and be glad!
We worship with our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Worship Songs
Great Things
Come let us worship our King
Come let us bow at His feet
He has done great thingsSee what our Savior has done
See how His love overcomes
He has done great things
He has done great thingsO Hero of Heaven
You conquered the grave
You free every captive and break every chain
O God, You have done great thingsWe dance in Your freedom, awake and alive
O Jesus, our Savior, Your name lifted high
O God, You have done great thingsYou’ve been faithful through every storm
You’ll be faithful forevermore
You have done great thingsAnd I know You will do it again
For Your promise is “Yes and amen”
You will do great things
God, You do great thingsHallelujah God, above it all
Hallelujah God, unshakable
Hallelujah, You have done great thingsHallelujah God, above it all
Hallelujah God, unshakable
Hallelujah, You have done great things
You’ve done great things
Wonderful Maker
You spread out the skies
over empty space
Said, “Let there be light”
Into a dark and formless world
Your light was bornYou spread out Your arms
over empty hearts
Said, “Let there be light”
Into a dark and hopeless world
Your Son was bornYou made the world
and saw that it was good
You sent Your only Son
for You are goodWhat a wonderful Maker
What a wonderful Savior
How majestic Your whispers
And how humble Your loveWith a strength like no other
And the heart of a Father
How majestic Your whispers
What a wonderful GodNo eye has fully seen
how beautiful the cross
And we have only heard
The faintest whispers of
how great You areYou made the world
and saw that it was good
You sent Your only Son
for You are good
Prayer of Confession
God our Maker,
We praise You for the wonder of Your creation,
including our very lives.Your resurrection power overcomes sin and sorrow.
Yet we confess that we give into the old ways
of brokenness far too often.
Forgive us, O God, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
Raise us up to new life, Lord Jesus.
Give us eyes to see, ears to hear,
and hearts to believe the goodness
of all You have created and redeemed. Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.For those struggling with loss, sorrow, or grief…
For those suffering from violence, hatred, and war…
For Your creation,
groaning under the weight of waste & sin…For ourselves and our loved ones
who are facing health challenges or illness…For our friends who need to know Your love
and the friendship of our Anchor & Hope community…Amen.
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 Prayer Walk: Our next prayer walk is Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 am here in this neighborhood!
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Light of the World
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
Isaiah Song (with tag)
Oh, oh, oh
You are good
And Your mercy endures foreverSing, sing oh barren land
Water is coming to the thirsty
Though we are empty, You are the well
We draw from You and You will provideThis is the Word of the Lord, our Creator
God stands from age to age
The ancient of daysGod, You’re the Holy One
The Fairest of ten thousand
And those who call upon Your name
They shall be savedWe won’t fear
For You will be our songYou’re the river in the desert
Pouring Your Spirit on the broken
Giving beauty for our ashes
Joy for our sadness, heaven’s open
Scripture Reading
Psalm 139:13-18
13 For it was you who formed my inward parts;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.16 Your eyes beheld my unformed substance.
In your book were written all the days that were formed for me,
when none of them as yet existed.17 How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them! 18 I try to count them—they are more than the sand; I come to the end—I am still with you.Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

The Gospel for Our Body
Pastor Jeya So
Worship Song
Canvas and Clay
In my mother’s womb
You formed me with Your hands
Known and loved by You
Before I took a breathWhen I doubt it, Lord, remind me
I’m wonderfully made
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clayYou make all things work together
For my future and for my good
You make all things work together
For Your glory and for Your nameThere’s a healing light
Just beyond the clouds
Though I’ve walked through fire
I see clearly nowI know nothing has been wasted
No failure or mistake
You’re an artist and a potter
I’m the canvas and the clay
Benediction
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April 7, 2024 • Worship liturgy
Centering Practice
As we enter the season of Easter (“a week of Sundays”), we’ll be exploring the Gospel for all of God’s creation
- Begin by closing our eyes and taking several slow, deep breaths
- Stretching: Upward toward Christ, embrace self in new life, outward to embrace God’s creation
Call to Worship
God’s story calls to people of all places.
It hums in the rivers and trees;
it whispers in the skies and seas.When the Word of Life speaks,
all creation comes alive.
All that God has made, God has called good.
Let us worship our Creator together.
Amen.
Worship Songs
Oh Our Lord
All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You Lord!We behold the breaking dawn
The light that shines over everyone
We look to You, we long for You, oh LordWe behold the rising sun
The earth awaits, Your hope has come
We look to You, we long for You, oh LordOh, oh, oh, our Lord
Oh, oh, oh, our Lord
How majestic is Your name in all the earthWe behold the falling rain
Like waters rise, flood this place
We reach for You, we cling to You, oh LordOh, Your name is a light in the darkness
Oh, Your name is the word of truth
Oh Your name, oh Your name
Act Justly, Walk Humbly, Love Mercy
It all comes down to this
What you require of me
Love my neighbor as myself
And You above all thingsAct justly, love mercy
Walk humbly, with You, God
In all things, in all ways
Walk humbly with You, GodIt all comes down to this
To be Your hands and feet
Good news to all the world
The truth will set us freeIt’s beauty for ashes
It’s mourning to dancing
It’s closer and closer
The Kingdom of heavenAnd years from now we’ll see
The fruit our hands have sown
Faith just like a seed
The only way it grows
Prayer of Confession
O Lord, our Lord,
You created us and You made this world,
and You called Your creation good.We confess that our reverence for You
does not always lead to reverent care
for Your creation.
Free us from greed and self-centeredness, we pray:— Moment of silent prayer —
Risen Lord,
heal the world You love,
and make us a people of promise
for today and the future. Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love
Prayers of the People
After each phrase, the congregation will reply with one voice:
Lord, have mercy.For those longing for hope in our world…
For those suffering
from violence, hatred, and war…For Your creation, groaning under the weight of waste & sin…
For our friends who need to know Your love
and the friendship of our Anchor & Hope community…For our partners & collaborators,
and for the mission of our church…Amen.
Communion
Wonderful Maker
What a wonderful Maker
What a wonderful Savior
How majestic Your whispers
And how humble Your loveWith a strength like no other
And the heart of a Father
How majestic Your whispers
What a wonderful GodNo eye has fully seen, how beautiful the cross
And we have only heard
The faintest whispers of how great You areYou made the world and saw that it was good
You sent Your only Son for You are good
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 Prayer Walk: Thanks to all who were able to join us yesterday. Our next prayer walk is Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 am.
Passing of the Peace
Let’s greet each other at this time!
Family Praise
Every Move I Make
Blessing of the Children
Go in peace and go in joy;
Filled with wonder for this day.
Go in faith and go in love;
God will guide you on your way!
Worship Song
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, LordIt’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 onlyAll the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
All the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord
Scripture Reading
Mark 16:1-15
1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3 They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 4 When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” 8 So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
9 Now after he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. 10 She went out and told those who had been with him, while they were mourning and weeping. 11 But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.
12 After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. 13 And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.
14 Later he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were sitting at the table, and he upbraided them for their lack of faith and stubbornness, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. 15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Sermon

The Gospel for All Creation
Pastor Jeya So
Reflection Questions
- What’s something in creation where you experience the Good News of God? Something, somewhere that gives you hope or joy?
- Where’s a place, a people, etc. that you feel could use the Good News of God through Jesus? Take some time to pray for that together
Worship Song
Let Us Be Known
Let us be known by our love
In every word, in every deed
Honor the SonLet our light shine
in every eye
Let us be known by our loveFor the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our loveLet us be known by our joy
In every home, in every heart
Sing to the LordLet our lives show
goodness and hope
Let us be known by our joyFor the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our joyLet us be known by our peace
In every town, in every tribe
Jesus is KingLet us go forth
heal and restore
Let us be known by our peaceFor the glory of our Savior
For the glory of our God
For the glory of the Spirit
Let us be known by our peace
Benediction

