Sunday Worship
10 AM
April 14, 2024
Call to Worship
Psalm 96:1-6 (ESV)
Presider: Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!
People: Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
Presider: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
People: For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.
Presider: For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
People: Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
People: Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
Presider: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
People: For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.
Presider: For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
People: Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Opening Prayer
Andy Kim
Songs of Praise
Rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord now and always
Sing it again we rejoice
Delight in the love he has shown us
Gratefully lift up your voice
His gentleness among us
Will join our hearts with praise
We gather in his goodness
A family of grace
CHORUS
With each breath he's given, praise the Lord
In these times we live in, we will praise the Lord
Throughout every season I am sure
We have every reason to praise the Lord
Rejoice and be anxious for nothing
Praying for all that you need
Come with a song of thanksgiving
Lay your requests at his feet
His peace will fall upon us
To guard our hearts and minds
In Christ who reigns eternal
The shepherd of our lives
Rejoice in the Lord now and always
Tell of the good he has done
Worship the Lord to remember
All of the joy yet to come
The hope that burns within us
The dark cannot destroy
With praise that's never ending
We say again rejoice
Sing it again we rejoice
Delight in the love he has shown us
Gratefully lift up your voice
His gentleness among us
Will join our hearts with praise
We gather in his goodness
A family of grace
CHORUS
With each breath he's given, praise the Lord
In these times we live in, we will praise the Lord
Throughout every season I am sure
We have every reason to praise the Lord
Rejoice and be anxious for nothing
Praying for all that you need
Come with a song of thanksgiving
Lay your requests at his feet
His peace will fall upon us
To guard our hearts and minds
In Christ who reigns eternal
The shepherd of our lives
Rejoice in the Lord now and always
Tell of the good he has done
Worship the Lord to remember
All of the joy yet to come
The hope that burns within us
The dark cannot destroy
With praise that's never ending
We say again rejoice
My Worth Is Not In What I Own
My worth is not in what I own
Not in the strength of flesh and bone
But in the costly wounds of love
At the cross
My worth is not in skill or name
In win or lose, in pride or shame
But in the blood of Christ that flowed
At the cross
CHORUS
I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest Treasure
Wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other
My soul is satisfied in Him alone
As summer flowers we fade and die
Fame, youth and beauty hurry by
But life eternal calls to us
At the cross
I will not boast in wealth or might
Or human wisdom's fleeting light
But I will boast in knowing Christ
At the cross
Two wonders here that I confess
My worth and my unworthiness
My value fixed, my ransom paid
At the cross
Not in the strength of flesh and bone
But in the costly wounds of love
At the cross
My worth is not in skill or name
In win or lose, in pride or shame
But in the blood of Christ that flowed
At the cross
CHORUS
I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest Treasure
Wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other
My soul is satisfied in Him alone
As summer flowers we fade and die
Fame, youth and beauty hurry by
But life eternal calls to us
At the cross
I will not boast in wealth or might
Or human wisdom's fleeting light
But I will boast in knowing Christ
At the cross
Two wonders here that I confess
My worth and my unworthiness
My value fixed, my ransom paid
At the cross
Call to Repentance
Gracious Lord, we confess that we dishonor you in our words, thoughts and deeds. Depending on our strength, we stumble. Glorying in our own righteousness, we reject you. Turning our faces from you, we desire the things of this world to satisfy us. We pray now, Lord, for you to forgive all of our many sins; to cleanse the darkness from our lives, and to turn our faces and our hearts back towards you. We pray these things in the name of your most precious son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Silent Confession
Please pray silently
Words of Assurance
2 Chronicles 7:14 (ESV)
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Pastoral Prayer
RE Peter Lee
Hymn of Assurance
Amazing Grace
Amazing grace!– how sweet the sound–
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me,
his Word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be,
as long as life endures.
And when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil
a life of joy and peace.
When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we've first begun.
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me,
his Word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be,
as long as life endures.
And when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil
a life of joy and peace.
When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we've first begun.
Confession of Faith*
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth,
and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of the Father before all worlds;
God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God;
begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father,
by whom all things were made.
Who, for us men for our salvation, came down from heaven,
and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary,
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered and was buried;
and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father;
and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead;
whose kingdom shall have no end.
I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life;
who proceeds from the Father and the Son;
who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified;
who spoke by the prophets.
I believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins;
and I look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Maker of heaven and earth,
and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of the Father before all worlds;
God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God;
begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father,
by whom all things were made.
Who, for us men for our salvation, came down from heaven,
and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary,
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered and was buried;
and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father;
and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead;
whose kingdom shall have no end.
I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life;
who proceeds from the Father and the Son;
who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified;
who spoke by the prophets.
I believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins;
and I look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Welcoming of Children
Children under the age of 5 may be dismissed
Scripture Reading
Colossians 2:6-23
6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. 8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. 17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions,puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God. 20 If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations--21 "Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch" 22 (referring to things that all perish as they are used)--according to human precepts and teachings? 23 These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
Sermon
The Preeminence of Christ
"Cultural & Religious Challenges, Legalism"
Pastor Young Choi
"Cultural & Religious Challenges, Legalism"
Pastor Young Choi
Offering
2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV)
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart,
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Family News
Happy Birthday to Michael & Harper Lam! Thank you to the Lam Family for providing lunch today!
Men's Retreat. We thank God for the blessings of our Men’s Retreat.
Women's Retreat, April 26-27 @Kim's Lake House, Theme: God’s Story & Ours
Thank you to Coco Zheng for sharing your Spring Break Missions Testimony!
Izzie Park will be giving her testimony next Sunday about her time in Thailand!
Pickleball Hangout with GCPC. Saturday, April 20 at 10am we will be playing pickleball with Grace Community Presbyterian Church in Peachtree Corners (Amberfield Tennis Courts, 5290 Blue Yarrow Run NW, Norcross, GA 30092). Food and drinks will be provided. If you're interested in playing, contact RE Phil Byun (kyb1988@gmail.com).
Celebration of Emory Graduates. Lunch will be provided on May by Ulia’s parents in celebration of the Class of 2024! Please bring drinks & desserts.
Devotionals. Weekly devotionals will be posted on our website on Monday afternoon. Please take time during the week to meet with the Lord.
Book Club. Current Book: Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, Rosaria Butterfield. Don’t miss out on the next Book Club gathering. Please contact Kristi Yu.
CCEF National Conference: Rest. October 4-6, Chattanooga, TN. If you are interested in attending please contact Pastor Young. https://www.ccef.org/conference/2024-national-conference
PCA Global Missions Conference: Multiply! November 1-3, Atlanta. If you are interested in attending please contact Phil Byun. https://mtw.org/global-missions-conference
Current Sermon Series: Colossians: The Preeminence of Christ
Intercessory Prayer: Next Week (Jayna Lau), Two Weeks (James Lee)
Men's Retreat. We thank God for the blessings of our Men’s Retreat.
Women's Retreat, April 26-27 @Kim's Lake House, Theme: God’s Story & Ours
Thank you to Coco Zheng for sharing your Spring Break Missions Testimony!
Izzie Park will be giving her testimony next Sunday about her time in Thailand!
Pickleball Hangout with GCPC. Saturday, April 20 at 10am we will be playing pickleball with Grace Community Presbyterian Church in Peachtree Corners (Amberfield Tennis Courts, 5290 Blue Yarrow Run NW, Norcross, GA 30092). Food and drinks will be provided. If you're interested in playing, contact RE Phil Byun (kyb1988@gmail.com).
Celebration of Emory Graduates. Lunch will be provided on May by Ulia’s parents in celebration of the Class of 2024! Please bring drinks & desserts.
Devotionals. Weekly devotionals will be posted on our website on Monday afternoon. Please take time during the week to meet with the Lord.
Book Club. Current Book: Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, Rosaria Butterfield. Don’t miss out on the next Book Club gathering. Please contact Kristi Yu.
CCEF National Conference: Rest. October 4-6, Chattanooga, TN. If you are interested in attending please contact Pastor Young. https://www.ccef.org/conference/2024-national-conference
PCA Global Missions Conference: Multiply! November 1-3, Atlanta. If you are interested in attending please contact Phil Byun. https://mtw.org/global-missions-conference
Current Sermon Series: Colossians: The Preeminence of Christ
Intercessory Prayer: Next Week (Jayna Lau), Two Weeks (James Lee)
Reflection & Intercessory Prayer
Closing Prayer: Erik Badel
- Spiritual Renewal of CCPC: Church of Prayer
- Sick & Suffering Amongst Us
- Intercession for the World: Neighbors
Song of Response
Fairest Lord Jesus
Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight,
and all the twinkling, starry host:
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heav'n can boast.
Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
now and for evermore be thine.
Son of God and Son of Man!
Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight,
and all the twinkling, starry host:
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heav'n can boast.
Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
now and for evermore be thine.
Benediction
Romans 15:5-6 (ESV)
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Postlude
Dismissal
Presider: Let us go forth and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
All: Thanks be to God.