Sunday Worship
July 19, 2025
Order of Service
Welcome
Serena Chan
Call to Worship
Together
The Apostles’ Creed
Together
Song of Approach
Together
Confession of Sin
Together
Assurance of Pardon
Together
Songs of Grace
Together
Congregational Prayer
Concluded with The Lord’s Prayer
Morgan Hu
Lectionary Reading
Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17
Kyle Du
Offertory
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Together
Gospel Message
Christ in the OT: Trust and Remember the Lord
James Park
Communion
Together
Song of Response
Together
Announcements
Together
Benediction
Together
Doxology
Together
Lectionary Reading:
Isaiah 44:6-8
[6] Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. [7] Who is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and set it before me, since I appointed an ancient people. Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen. [8] Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any.”
Psalm 86:11-17
[11] Teach me your way, O LORD,
that I may walk in your truth;
unite my heart to fear your name.
[12] I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,
and I will glorify your name forever.
[13] For great is your steadfast love toward me;
you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
[14] O God, insolent men have risen up against me;
a band of ruthless men seeks my life,
and they do not set you before them.
[15] But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
[16] Turn to me and be gracious to me;
give your strength to your servant,
and save the son of your maidservant.
[17] Show me a sign of your favor,
that those who hate me may see and be put to shame
because you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me.
GOSPEL MESSAGE
Deuteronomy 8:1-20
[1] “The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers. [2] And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. [3] And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. [4] Your clothing did not wear out on you and your foot did not swell these forty years. [5] Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the LORD your God disciplines you. [6] So you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him. [7] For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, [8] a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, [9] a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper. [10] And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.
[11] “Take care lest you forget the LORD your God by not keeping his commandments and his rules and his statutes, which I command you today, [12] lest, when you have eaten and are full and have built good houses and live in them, [13] and when your herds and flocks multiply and your silver and gold is multiplied and all that you have is multiplied, [14] then your heart be lifted up, and you forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, [15] who led you through the great and terrifying wilderness, with its fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground where there was no water, who brought you water out of the flinty rock, [16] who fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers did not know, that he might humble you and test you, to do you good in the end. [17] Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ [18] You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. [19] And if you forget the LORD your God and go after other gods and serve them and worship them, I solemnly warn you today that you shall surely perish. [20] Like the nations that the LORD makes to perish before you, so shall you perish, because you would not obey the voice of the LORD your God.
For those receiving communion:
Be present, be present, O Jesus, our great High Priest, as you were present with your disciples. Be known to us in the breaking of bread and the taking of the cup. Grant me a taste of the great love with which you have loved us, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
For those seeking and questioning:
Almighty God, I come before you with a lot of questions. Help me to know you are who you say you are. Guide me and illuminate my darkness. Open my eyes and heart that I may experience your goodness, and give me grace for my shortcomings. In all my searching, help me know you are near. Amen.
For those placing their faith in Jesus Christ:
Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in this gift of your Word and Sacrament. I want to love you above all things, and I desire to possess you within my soul. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I am asking you to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you, together with all your faithful people, and I embrace you with all the affections of my soul. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Announcements
Craft Group | July 27
Monday July 27, 2026 7pm. Bring your own or start a new craft project. Dinner is provided. Please contact Lily if you are interested [email protected]. Upcoming dates: August 24, September 14
New Board Game affinity group | July 29
Wednesday July 29, 2026 doors open at 7 pm. Prompt game start at 7:30pm. Bring your own dinner, or eat beforehand. The Changs have a lot of board games, but you can also bring your own. All ages are welcomed. Please email Lily if you are interested [email protected]. Upcoming dates: August 26, September 16
Nursing Home Ministry at the Pavilion | August 1
We will be meeting for our monthly nursing home ministry on Saturday August 1 (from 2:30-3:30pm) at The Pavilion at Queens Rehabilitation & Nursing (36-17 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354). All are invited to join us in this ministry. Please speak to one of our pastors if you have any questions or would like more information. Sign up here.
Volunteer Opportunities: Garden of Hope Youth Summer Wellness Program
Garden of Hope is seeking volunteers for their annual youth program at their Flushing office. Professionals from all backgrounds are welcome! Come speak with high school students about your career and life experiences. Help them explore different fields and broaden their horizons. Volunteer time slots are Monday mornings, August 3rd or August 10th from 10:30-11:30 or 11:30-12:30.
They are also looking for English tutors to volunteer once or twice a week, Mon/Tues from 3-4pm from now until August 12th.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Eunmi at [email protected].
Boro Pregnancy Counseling Center (BPCC) Summer Program- Tuesdays, July 21, 28 & August 4, 11, 18 (10:30-11:30am) Woodside Community Church
Join with BPCC as they serve clients and families in their annual summer program. Consider volunteering with adults learning English or engaging children in Bible stories and crafts. Volunteers can sign up for any of the 6 sessions. Please contact Jane Xia ([email protected]) for more information.
Prayer Ministry: Prayer Space
Members of the prayer ministry team will be at the front of the auditorium every other Sunday for anyone who wants to receive prayer. We’d love to pray with and for anyone who are members or just visiting. Dates: July 19, August 2, 16, 30, September 13, 27.
For those who prefer to submit prayer requests digitally to the prayer ministry, please use the link below:
Prayer Request Cards 2026 – Google Forms
Sunday Service Playlist
Want a preview of worship songs we’ll sing each week? Check Music Ministry’s playlist on Fridays to prepare your hearts early for Sunday worship!
2027 Congregational Retreat
Mark your calendars. Our next congregational retreat will be March 19-21, 2027 at Spruce Lake.
Volunteer Opportunity: Nourish Flushing
Living Faith Community Development Corporation (LFCDC) recently launched a community food pantry. They are looking for volunteers (high school and above) to help serve. The pantry is in Murray Hill every other Friday from 3:15pm-5:15pm. You can find more information here and sign up here.
Churchwide Bible Reading Plan
Join our church wide Bible reading plan here as we go through the Old Testament in 2026.
KCC Social List
We created a social list (https://groups.google.com/g/kccsocial) to make it easier to invite people to events. Feel free to join.
Zoom Service Zoom service will only be available to individuals caring for infants/children or are physically ill and cannot come to in person service. If you need the Zoom link and password please fill out this form by Sunday, 8am.
KCC Resources & FormsThe Diaconate team is here to serve you and our community in tangible ways. Here are all relevant resources you can use to reach us:
- Counseling Support Request Form
- Use this form if you are seeking a licensed counselor and/or financial assistance for counseling. Two elected leaders will be assigned to walk alongside you in this process.
- Mercy Case Form
- Use this form if you are in need of financial assistance from King’s Cross Church. All information provided via this form and details discussed will remain strictly confidential with the two elected leaders assigned to the case.
- If you have other concern for the Diaconate team, you can reach out to us through the [email protected] or reach out to the following active members:
| Active Diaconate Members (9) | |||
| Ed Chun | Lisa Fong | Cat Kim | Kimberly Kim |
| Eunmi Moy | Grace Suhu | Jane Xia | Brendon Yee |
