Prelude / Silent Meditation

Karine Bendicion

(The Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth be silent before Him.)

Call to Worship

Elder Oying Paredes

Leader:      We come into the presence of the Holy God,
People:     Who may not be grasped,
Leader:      But may be gazed upon;
People:     Who is not easily understood,
Leader:      But is full of understanding;
People:     Who does not come at our beck and call,
Leader:      But who is always near.
People:     We gather as God's children
Leader:      In confident assurance that God is here.
ALL:     Come now, let us worship God, Amen.

Opening Hymn #492
“Baptized in Water”

Invocation *

Prayer of Confession

Gracious and loving God, you have laid out your intentions for us, your beloved community. You call us to bear one another’s burdens, sharing our gifts and treasure with one another. Forgive us when we hoard what we have; forgive us when we cling to our possessions and call them “ours.”

Help us to be signs of your grace for one another. When we cling to our belongings as our security, give us hearts ready to share. When our life together feels mundane, renew our excitement at serving one another. Help us to marvel in the power of the Spirit, which makes our transformation possible. Help us to change, O God, through Jesus Christ. Amen.

(A time of silence for personal reflection, to be ended with the ringing of the bell.)

Assurance of Pardon

Praise and Worship

Youth Praise Team with Sean Amoranto

Life of the Congregation

Sharing of the Peace *

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
The Lord be with all of you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Scripture Lesson

OT: Nehemiah 1: 1-10 / Elder Lito Silla
NT: Romans 8: 18-28 / Elder Way Silla

Gloria Patri #567‍ ‍
“Glory Be to the Father”

Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer Response

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu! Alleluia!

Anthem

“Psalm 139”
based on Ps. 139: 1-8, 23-34
by: Allen Pote
Preformed: CPC Chancel Choir
Conducted: Karine Bendicion

Meditation from the Word of God

“SUFFERINGS, GROANS TO GLORY”
Pastor Ed Ramos

Affirmation of Faith

“In Jesus Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself. Therefore, the church calls men and women to be reconciled to God and one another. The risen Christ is the Savior for all. Those joined to Him by faith are set right with God and are commissioned to serve as His reconciling community. God’s sovereign love is a mystery beyond the reach of our mind. Human thoughts ascribes to God superlatives of power, wisdom, and goodness. But God reveals His love in Jesus Christ by showing power in the form of a servant, wisdom in the folly of the cross, and goodness in receiving sinful men. The power of God’s love in Christ to transform the world discloses the Redeemer is Lord and Creator who made all things to serve the purpose of His love.” This we believe and so we live. Amen. (Selected Passages from The Confession of 1967)

Offertory

UCCP USA

Doxology Hymn #592‍ ‍
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn #398
“There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

Closing Prayer and Benediction

Postlude / Moment of Silence

Karine Bendicion