Sunday Worship
December 22, 2024
Order of Service
Welcome
Matthew Suhu
Call to Worship
Together
The Apostle’s 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
Sam Huang
Lectionary Reading
Isaiah 9:6–7, Matthew 1:18–25
Andrew Yoon
Offertory
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Together
CEM Skit
Communal Greeting
Together
Gospel Message
Advent: The Remarkable Gift of Christmas
James Park
Communion
Together
Song of Response
Together
Announcements
Together
Benediction
Together
Doxology
Together
Lectionary Reading:
Isaiah 9:6-7
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
Matthew 1:18–25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
GOSPEL MESSAGE
John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
COMMUNION PRAYERS
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
Christmas Lunch Celebration (TODAY)
Please join us today in the cafeteria for our Christmas lunch celebration.
Save the Dates and Sign Ups Affinity Group Outing
Join us for opportunities to get to know others in our church through Affinity Group Outings! Feel free to invite co-workers or friends and family so we can get to know them.
Saturday, December 28 @10:30am KCC Post Christmas down 5th Avenue Start at Bryant Park and end at Rockefeller Center. (If you want to ice skate at Bryant Park please let Judy know by Sunday 12/15 to make a reservation.) Use this link to sign up or for more information.
Saturday, January 25 @ 12pm KCC January Outing: Ice Skating @ Great Neck Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink. Use this link to sign up or for more information.
Saturday, February 22 starting at 2pm KCC February In-ing: Paint Afternoon at the House of Changs. Use this link to sign up or for more information.
Saturday, March 22 @ 12:45pm KCC February Outing: Bowl 360 (New Hyde Park) Use this link to sign up or for more information.
Any questions or suggestions please contact Judy Chang [email protected].
Meal Train for Carlos
Carlos recently had a hand injury. Please consider supporting and serving him through providing a meal during this time. Sign up here.
Meal Train for the Kangs
Max and Sophia Kang have welcomed baby Cassius to their family! Please consider supporting and serving them through providing a meal during this time. Sign up here.
Prayer Ministry
Join us for our bi-weekly (12/22) prayer meetings in Room 117 at 1pm. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew ([email protected]).
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 (11) | |||
| Judy Chang | Ed Chun | Lisa Fong | Cat Kim |
| Kimberly Kim | Charles Lai | Jovita Lai | Eunmi Moy |
| Grace Suhu | Jane Xia | Brendon Yee | |