Welcome | Rev. Paul Sohn, Director of Center for Faith & Work
Call to Worship | Psalm 57:9-11
Leader: I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
All: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
Song of Praise | Fall Afresh
Awaken my soul come awake
To hunger to seek to thirst
Awaken first love come awake
And do as you did at first
Spirit of the living God,
Come fall afresh on me
Come wake me from my sleep
Blow through the caverns
Of my soul, pour in me
To over flow
To overflow
Yes Spirit come and fill this place
Let Your glory now invade
Spirit come and fill this place
Let Your glory now invade
Song of Praise | I Waited Patiently
I waited patiently
I waited patiently
I waited patiently for you Lord
And you turned to me
Set my spirit free
I waited patiently
For you Lord
Lord I remember when
You helped me stand again
You gave me strength and then
Opened my ears
And I heard your voice
Cutting through the noise
A blessed rush of joy
Eclipsed my fears
(Chorus)
You’ve given my heart a song to sing
My feet a place to stand
My eyes now recognize
My life is surely in your hands
And even when pain comes to stay
My God, you don’t delay
You’re pleased to rescue me
From sinking sand
May all who seek your face
Who long for your embrace
And need your saving grace
Rejoice and sing
Oh but as for me
I have such great need
Come deliver me
Mighty king
(Chorus)
You suffered patiently
You hung upon the tree
You bore my penalty
Conquered the grave
You are lifted high
And with you so am I
So for eternal life
I’ll sing your praise
(Chorus x 2)
Prayer of Adoration (Concluded by the Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Silent Praise and Thanksgiving
Doxology | Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, holy, holy
Lord God Almighty
All thy works shall praise thy name
In earth, and sky, and sea
Holy, holy, holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity
Prayer of Confession
Heavenly Father, we come before you confessing our sins: impure thoughts, selfish desires, evil passions, and their wicked fruit — cruel words and unjust acts.
Keep us, Lord, from pride, arrogance, and scornful judgment of others.
Lord, you know our temptations and struggles.
Keep us from trusting in anything except your grace.
Show mercy to us that we may seek the righteousness of faith, that we may be forgiven, and that we may be strengthened each day by your Holy Spirit, to serve you in the joy of liberty.
Silent Confession
Words of Encouragement | Micah 7:18
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Worship Element | Infant Baptism at 9:30 and 11:30 am
Song of Praise | Draw Near, Draw Water
Sing, for the day is coming
When your grief will pass away
Sing in the dark, keep humming
For the night will fold into day
Sing, for the tide is turning
And your feet will touch the sand
Sing, keep your fire burning
Lift your head, your voice, your hands
(Chorus)
Draw near, draw water
From the springs of God’s saving power
Draw near my soul
For this is your hour
Sing, for a friend might hear you
And with you lift up their voice
Sing, and a neighbor near you
Might see God and with you rejoice
Sing in the stormy weather
When you’re lost and feel far from home
Sing so you will remember
God is here and you’re not alone
(Chorus)
Sing with the stones and sidewalks
Who cry out in praise of the Name
Sing in your heart and don’t stop
Jesus Christ is coming again
(Chorus)
Greetings and Announcements
Scripture Reading | Revelation 2:8-11
8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write:
These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
11 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death. (NIV)
Sermon | The Church in Smyrna by Rev. Paul Yoo
Reflection Song | I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back no turning back
The cross before me the world behind me
The cross before me the world behind me
The cross before me the world behind me
No turning back no turning back
Though none go with me I still will follow
Though none go with me I still will follow
Though none go with me I still will follow
No turning back no turning back
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back no turning back
Closing Song | Forever Reign
You are good, You are good
When there’s nothing good in me
You are love, You are love
On display for all to see
You are light, You are light
When the darkness closes in
You are hope, You are hope
You have covered all my sin
You are peace, You are peace
When my fear is crippling
You are true, You are true
Even in my wandering
You are joy, You are joy
You’re the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life
In You death has lost its sting
Oh, I’m running to Your arms
I’m running to Your arms
The riches of Your love
Will always be enough
Nothing compares
To Your embrace
Light of the world forever reign
You are more, You are more
Than my words will ever say
You are Lord, You are Lord
All creation will proclaim
You are here, You are here
In Your presence I’m made whole
You are God, You are God
Of all else I’m letting go
My heart will sing no other name
Jesus, Jesus
Benediction and Dismissal
Minister: Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
All: Thanks be to God!
Musicians
Lou Garrett | Acoustic Guitar
Leo Traversa | Bass
Damon DueWhite | Drums
Victor Lin | Violin
Jessie Wagner | Vocals
Savannah Weldon | Vocals
Chris Weldon | Piano & Vocals
Song Credits
Fall Afresh | Jeremy Riddle; CCLI#6032768
I Waited Patiently | Chris Weldon, Alex Fleeman, & Corey Fleeman
Holy, Holy, Holy | Reginald Heber & John Dykes
Draw Near, Draw Water | Chris Weldon
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus | S. Sundar Singh and Assam (Indian folk tune)
Forever Reign | Reuben Morgan & Jason Ingram; CCLI#5639997